Last Updated on June 18, 2021 by April
Looking to brush up on your list of foods that start with Q? There are loads of Q foods from vegetables, fruits, ingredients, snacks, and meals.
So whether you are on the hunt for foods beginning with Q to win your next trivia night or just want to discover new foods to try, you’re in for a treat!
If there are any foods that start with the letter Q that I miss, be sure to let me know in the comments. I will happily add it to this running list.
Foods That Start With Q
Onto the list! Here are some delicious foods that begin with the letter Q. How many can you recognize?
Quahog
Quahog is a dish that is usually found at clam bakes. Ingredients in quahog include clams, potatoes, and onions. This Q food is usually steamed for 20 minutes before it’s served with melted butter or margarine.
Quinoa
Quinoa is a high-protein grain that has been grown in South America for thousands of years. It can be cooked like rice but also makes an excellent cold salad dish when mixed with vegetables.
It is a seed that cooks like rice; it has been eaten since antiquity in South America, but only became popular worldwide after the 1990s when its nutritional value was discovered. It contains more protein than any other cereal grain and is considered to be one of the most nutritious plant foods on earth.
Quiche
Quiche is a popular French food. ‘Quiche’ means crust and cheese pie. It features eggs and cream as primary ingredients with a flour dough base that can be either savory or sweetened. Common types of quiche are ham and cheese or spinach and mushroom.
A Quiche is a dish that generally consists of eggs, cream or milk, cheese (usually Swiss), salt, pepper, and often other ingredients such as vegetables or meats. It can be served hot or cold. They are considered to be good breakfast options because they’re filling without being too heavy.
Quail
Quail is a common dish in many cultures. It is a small bird and usually roasted with the skin on, although it can also be prepared in other ways such as grilling or frying.
Quinoa salad
A Quinoa Salad recipe might include quinoa, chopped vegetables like tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, etc., fresh herbs like parsley or basil to garnish. It is a healthy dish as quinoa contains all nine essential amino acids that are necessary for humans.
Quince
The Quince is a fruit of the Rose family and has a pear-like shape with yellowish skin and flesh which crunchy like apples but taste different. It can be eaten raw or cooked, making it an excellent dessert option due to its high pectin content.
Quandong
Quandong is a fruit that grows on a small tree native to Australia and is often called the “bush tomato”. Dishes that use quandong are often seasoned with pepper and garlic.
Quark
Quark is popular in Western European countries and is a fresh cheese that can be eaten for breakfast or dessert. It has the consistency of thick yogurt and it comes in various flavors like vanilla, strawberry, coffee, lemon, etc.
Quarter Pounder
Quarter pounders are a burger served in a quarter-pound patty and usually accompanied by tomato, lettuce, onion, cheese, pickles, ketchup, and mustard.
Quavers Crisps
Quavers Crisps are delicious snacks exclusive to the UK that can be enjoyed with a variety of dips.
Quesadilla
Quesadillas are a Mexican dish that is typically made with a flour tortilla. Quesadillas are usually filled with cheese, meat, beans, veggies, and more.
Queso Fresco
This Mexican fresh cheese can be crumbled over salads or served as an appetizer with guacamole and corn chips. Queso fresco’s texture varies from smooth to crumbly.
Quorn
Quorn is a dish that is made from a meat substitute that originated in the UK. Quorn products are typically gluten-free and vegan friendly as well.
Quills Pasta
Quills pasta is a type of pasta that is made from a mixture of rice and wheat. Quills pasta is typically dried and can be eaten with sauces like alfredo, pesto, or marinara.
Quince Jam
This type of jam only contains quinces as the fruit in its recipe. Quince jams usually have an apple-like texture, but they have a sour taste.
Qatayef
Qatayef is a sweet dumpling-like pastry. Qatayef is often served for breakfast with honey and nuts or as a dessert stuffed with cheese, pistachios, cream, or walnuts.
Quiche Lorraine
Quiche Lorraine is a popular dish in France. It is made from a tart crust filled with eggs, cream, cheese, or bacon and sometimes vegetables like onions, spinach, mushrooms, peppers, or tomatoes.
Qeema
Qeema is an Indian dish that contains ground beef. Qeema is often served with naan and a variety of chutneys that can be found in an Indian grocery store or market.
Quesito
Quesito is a small, sweet pastry that is shaped like a coin. Quesito can be filled with chocolate or cream cheese and often comes in different flavors such as vanilla, strawberry, coffee, pistachio, pumpkin spice latte flavor.
Qurabiya
Qurabiya is a shortbread type of biscuit made from semolina flour, sugar, and butter. Qurabiya can be served with coffee or tea to dip into the drink of your choice.
Quaalude
Quaalude is a cocktail made from vodka, Kahlua, and cranberry juice. Qulaude is perfect for fall or winter drinks because of the warm flavors used in it.
Quail Eggs
Quails eggs are small egg-shaped balls that come from a quail hen’s ovaries when they are incubated by being buried under sand with very little air exposure until hatched.
Queen Soda
Queen soda is a strawberry and pomegranate flavored soda. Qween Soda was created by the twin brothers Qamar and Qasim Ali who are very famous for their line of exotic sodas that come from all over the world.
Quick Decision
Quick decision is a cocktail made from vodka, cranberry juice, and orange juice. Quick decision is perfect for any occasion because of the sweet fruit flavor that comes from it.
Queen Mother
Queen mother is a cocktail made from gin, elderflower liqueur, lime juice, and a splash of soda water. Qween mother is perfect for any occasion because of the sweet fruit flavor that comes from it.
Queso Blanco
Queso Blanco is a white cheese made from cow’s milk. Queso Blanco is usually served as a dip or topping for tacos, fries, and other Mexican dishes.
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