I should note that this list is somewhat subjective and based on what I see most novice gardeners growing well.
I should note that this list is somewhat subjective and based on what I see most novice gardeners growing well.  The nice thing about growing your own vegetables is that ultimately you decide what you want to grow based on what you like to eat. If you want to grow your own radish or sweet corn (both not on my list), go for it!  Otherwise, the plants that make my easy-to-grow list are tomatoes, peppers, green beans, potatoes, and zucchini.