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    Home » Kitchen Tips

    Vegetables That Start With Z

    Published: Nov 3, 2022 · Modified: Jan 12, 2023 by Kate Hackworthy · This post may contain affiliate links ·

    Chalkboard with vegetables at the bottom and text: vegetables that start with Z.

    Here are the vegetables that start with Z, from Zebra Eggplant to Zucchini. Here are not only the 3 veggies beginning with the letter Z in this list, but we'll also give you info, classifications, recipes, pictures, and more.

    Chalkboard with vegetables at the bottom and text: vegetables that start with Z.

    You're here because you're wondering which vegetables start with the letter Z! Well, here they all are listed for you.

    But that's not all! We've also given you plenty of information, plus links to recipes so you can try these vegetables yourself at home.

    Our selection of veggies beginning with the letter Z has all the ones we know. If you know of any more, let us know in the comments!

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    • Vegetable Classifications
    • List of vegetables beginning with Z
    • More information on the vegetables

    Vegetable Classifications

    A few notes before we launch into the list of vegetables that start with the letter Z.

    There are some vegetables that we think of as fruits and some fruits that we think of as vegetables.

    There are 3 classifications of "Vegetable": culinary, botanical, and legal.

    Culinary Vegetables: These are edible plants and plant parts that are considered veggies for cooking purposes. They are usually savory or are put into savory dishes. This includes pumpkins, eggplant, tomatoes and bell peppers, which are, botanically speaking, fruits. This list of vegetable names will focus on culinary veggies.

    Botanical Vegetables: Botany is the study of plants. Botanically, a fruit is seed-bearing and develops from the ovary of a flowering plant, while vegetables are all other parts of the plant, such as roots, stems and leaves.

    Legal Vegetables: Some edible plants are legally classified as vegetables for tariff, tax, and regulatory purposes.

    NOTE: This vegetables that start with the letter Z list was made with culinary vegetables listed.

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    List of vegetables beginning with Z

    Here is the list of 3 veggies starting with the letter Z!

    1. Zebra Eggplant
    2. Zizania Latifolia 
    3. Zucchini

    More information on the vegetables

    Pile of zebra eggplant.
    zebra eggplant

    Zebra Eggplant

    Fruits. Zebra eggplant is a type of eggplant that has stripes on its skin. It is a popular ingredient in many Asian dishes. The zebra eggplant is native to India and China. It has a slightly sweeter taste than other types of eggplant. To cook zebra eggplant, you can fry it, bake it, or add it to stews or curries.

    Zizania Latifolia

    Leaves. Zizania latifolia, also known as man-root or water oats, is a perennial grass that grows in wetland areas. It can be found in North America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. The plant has long, slender leaves and a small, inconspicuous flower. It is often used as a food source, as the roots can be cooked and eaten.

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    Zucchini

    Zucchini

    Fruits. Zucchini is also known as courgette. These summer squashes are oblong in shape and are green, yellow, or striped. Zucchini comes from the same family as cucumber, melon, and squash.

    The skin is edible and they can be eaten raw, fried, roasted or grilled. They have a high water content, so aren't great boiled as they'll fall apart. The mild flavor lends itself well to sweet dishes as well as savory. Try lemon zucchini cake, zucchini fritters or zucchini soup.

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