8 Summer Veggies To Add To Your Pantry This Season

Summer Veggies To Eat

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1. Zucchini

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2. Beetroot

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3. Cucumber

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4. Okra

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5. Bottle Gourd

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6. Bitter Gourd

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7. Armenian Cucumber/Kakdi

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8. Leafy Vegetables

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