Vegetable with greens is a term used to describe vegetables that have edible leaves, such as BEET and TURNIP. BEET is a four-letter word and TURNIP is a six-letter word. BEET is a root vegetable that is usually red or purple in color and has a sweet flavor. TURNIP is a root vegetable that is white or yellow in color and has a slightly bitter taste. Both vegetables are rich in vitamins and minerals and can be eaten raw or cooked.