Other Vegetable Fruits

They all join the list of foods—such as tomatoes, peas, chilies, and squash—that have had a confusing time being defined as either a vegetable or a fruit. Botanists raise their fists in unison declaring them fruits, yet due to their popular use in savory dishes, those in the culinary world have insisted they are vegetables. The argument was even brought before the Supreme Court in 1893 to determine the correct answer! In the end, classification should matter little; what is of consequence is the delight these wonderful plants provide.