Last Updated on June 25, 2021 by April
If you’re looking for z foods that will satisfy your zest for zing, this list has just what you need. These z foods are not only zesty and zippy but also delicious to eat.
Here is a list of foods that start with Z to help you nail trivia night. From drinks to fruits to vegetables, you will love learning about the different foods.
Foods That Start With Z
Foods beginning with the letter Z are definitely some of the most difficult to list. There isn’t a ton that easily comes to mind, but if you can name at least ten of these, you should be good to go!
The goal with trivia isn’t to name all of the Z foods, but the most. It’s definitely doable. Good luck!
Zander
Zander is a dish made from zander (a type of fish) which is typically pan-fried in butter until it reaches a golden zestiness.
Zabaione
A zabaglione is an Italian dessert that’s traditionally made from egg yolks, sugar and zabaco wine with a whipped cream topping.
Zapiekanka
Zapiekanka is a Polish word for zapiekanka, a type of open-faced sandwich that’s typically made from sauteed mushrooms and cheese.
Zucchini
Zucchini is a versatile vegetable that can be sliced in rounds and fried to make zucchini chips or spiralized into pasta noodles for zoodles. It tastes best when zucchini is zested and zapped with zest.
Zampone
A zampone is a type of Italian sausage that’s typically stuffed into pig’s intestines before it gets cooked, which gives the meat a slightly different texture than you might be used to.
Zarzuela
Zarzuela is a dish that combines a zesty broth with fresh seafood.
Zuppa di zucca
Zuppa di Zucca is an Italian soup that’s typically made from pumpkin, bread crumbs, and Parmesan cheese.
Zebra Cakes
Zebra cakes are a zesty zebra-striped version of a red velvet cake.
Zucchini Bread
This zippy zucchini bread is made with zucchini, whole wheat flour, and oil in addition to sugar and eggs.
Zigzag Cake
A Zigzag Cake can be fun for kids or adults to make because the layers zig zag.
Ziti
This zesty ziti dish is made with Italian sausage, spinach, and zucchini.
Zing Zang Chocolate Bar
The first ingredient in this chocolate bar is organic pumpkin seeds! It also contains agave nectar for a little zing.
Zeppole
Zeppole is an Italian dessert that’s typically made from fried dough.
Zucchini Fritters
These zucchini fritters are a fantastic way to use up zucchinis that might otherwise go bad!
Zerde
Zerde is Turkish dessert that contains a sweet pudding that is made yellow from Saffron.
Zesty zucchini pasta salad
This zesty zucchini pasta salad combines fresh zucchinis with penne noodles and tomato sauce for the perfect summertime dish!
Zereshk Polo
Zereshk polo is a Persian zucchini dish that’s typically made with zucchini, rice, and the often-used Persian spice blend called “za” which includes cinnamon.
Zest
Zest can come from different fruits. The skin of citrus fruits is often shaved to create zest. It is then added on top of dishes to add zing.
Zucchini Chips
This zucchini chips recipe is a great way for zucchinis that are nearing their end of life and can’t be eaten raw or sautéed in water with butter, salt, and pepper.
Zig-Zag Grapefruit
Zig zag grapefruit is a hybrid of pummelo and one or more other citrus fruits. They can have up to four different colors in their skin, which is why they’re also called “angel.”
Zima
Zima is a malt-based beverage that was introduced in the United States in 1995.
Zimtsterne
Zimtsterne is a type of zwieback, a type of breakfast food.
Zinfandel Grapes
Zinfandel grapes are a variety of grape that is used to make zinfandel wine.
Zingers
Zingers are a popular type of sweet snack.
Zucchini Slice
A zucchini slice is a type of zucchini that’s been sliced into rounds and can be eaten raw or cooked.
Zinfandel Wine
This zinfandel wine recipe is a perfect dish to have for any holiday party, potluck event, or family gathering. The Zinfandel adds a nice fruity flavor that will please everyone’s taste buds.
Zoni
Zoni is a popular Japanese soup often eaten during New Years.
Zipper Bread
This zippered bread is a citrusy breakfast treat that’s perfect for the summertime. It features freshly zested lemons and lemon juice to give it an extra kick of flavor!
Zoodles
Zoodles are a type of pasta made from zucchini.
Zopf
Zopf is a popular bread from Switzerland.
Zuccotto
Zuccotto is a popular frozen Italian dessert made with cake and ice cream.
Zwieback (German Bread)
This zwieback is made with zucco flour – a combination of wheat and rye flours which gives it a unique flavor that can’t be replicated in any other bread recipe.
Zuppa Toscana
Zuppa toscana is a dish that’s popular in Tuscany and parts of America. It features zucchini, Italian sausage, kale or spinach, potatoes, garlic cloves, and olive oil blended with chicken broth to create a delightfully hearty soup.
Zwetschkenknödel
Zwetschkenknodel is a dish that’s popular in the German-speaking countries. It features zwetschken, which are large local plums that have firm flesh and can be cooked easily.
Zwiebelrostbraten
Zwiebelrostbraten is a dish that’s popular in Germany. It features zwiebeln, which are onion rings that have been formed into a circular shape and fried until they’re crispy on the outside with tender flesh inside.
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Did you enjoy this list of foods beginning with the letter Z? Let me know in the comments if there are any other food lists you would like me to make! 🙂
