There are so many amazing foods that start with the letter G, it’s hard to figure out where to even begin!
We could talk about guacamole and gravy, but those are too easy.
How about grapes? They’re a favorite for both snacks and cooking. But there’s also gazpacho and gouda – both of which start with “G.” And don’t forget gingerbread men! They’re a hot favorite for Christmas time…and really any other season. There’s Granola, Gumbo…and more! So what do you think: Ready to go explore?
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List of Foods That Start With G
Gabon Nut
The Gabon nut comes from the rainforests of West Africa. It’s tasty, nutritious, and very versatile! You can eat it raw or roasted, or grind it up into butter. You can also use the oil to make margarine, soap, and lip balm.
Goatfish
Goatfish is a type of fish that’s widely eaten across the world. The taste of goatfish ranges from sweet to meaty and it can be cooked in many different ways – including grilling, baking, barbecuing, broth-making, frying, boiling or steaming!
Green Onions
Green onions are also called scallions. They can be eaten raw in salads, sandwiches, and burgers or cooked to accompany any meal.
Guava
Guava is a delicious tropical fruit that’s great for many recipes. It can be used to make juice, jelly, or custard and has lots of antioxidants.
Grasshopper
Grasshoppers are known as little chocolate mints. They’re typically green and made of chocolate, mint creme, and some egg white to hold it all together.
Grey Zucchini
The grey zucchini is a variety of the courgette. It’s mostly used as an alternative to other types since it’s sometimes hard to find and doesn’t have much flavor on its own.
Grape Leaves
Grape leaves are another appetizer or side dish that can be served with hummus. They’re great for a party and the grape leaves don’t need to be cooked – they soften when soaked in hot water before being wrapped around the filling!
Geoduck
Geoduck is a type of large clam that can be found in the Pacific Northwest. It has an interesting appearance (and you might recognize it from cartoons like Spongebob Squarepants!) and has a strong, salty taste.
Gongura
Gongura, or soursop, is a sweet fruit from India. It’s great in juices and smoothies because it tastes like a mix of strawberry and kiwi.
Gravy
Gravy is delicious to pour on mashed potatoes or on top of chicken. Start with a roux (butter and flour) before adding in meat drippings, broth, and any additional spices you like.
Gherkins
Gherkins, sometimes called cornichons, are small pickles that come in a jar and can be found near the olives and pickles at your local grocery store. Gherkins go great on burgers and hot dogs!
Golden Chanterelle Mushrooms
Golden chanterelle mushrooms are rare, large fungi that stand out with their bright, golden color. They can be eaten sautéed or fried and can also be used in soups!
Green Beans
Green beans are a tasty side dish that can be used with many different meals. Many people even consider them to have a similar taste and consistency to french fries!
Granola Potato Chips
Potato chips come in a large variety of flavors and types – including sea salt, sour cream and onion, barbeque, and even bacon. They’re crunchy snacks that also go great with dips like ranch dressing or salsa.
Gumbo
Gumbo is a delicious Louisiana dish that usually contains seafood and vegetables like okra or celery. It’s usually served with rice and other sides like cheese, onion, and parsley.
Gooseberries
The gooseberry is a small fruit from China, and it’s been popular for centuries. Gooseberries can be eaten raw or cooked to make pies, jams, jellies, and more.
Gem Lettuce
When you hear the term “garden salad,” it’s likely made with gem lettuce. It has a light and crispy texture and is perfect in sandwiches or all on its own!
Grapes
Grapes are another fruit that comes in many different varieties. They can be used to make jams, jellies, and more – but they’re also great to eat on their own.
Guacamole
Guacamole is a tasty dip that has lots of healthy ingredients. It’s made with avocados, tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and lime juice or vinegar. It’s great for people who are lactose intolerant because it doesn’t have any dairy products in it.
Greek Figs
Greek figs are the most delicious type of fig out there. They’re packed with energy and great in recipes like Fig Newtons, which is a cookie that may contain ground up Greek figs!
Green Grass Jelly
Green grass jelly is made from the green leaves of the pine tree, which are then boiled and sweetened with sugar.
Genovese Basil
Genovese basil is a type of basil that’s known for its strong smell and taste. It’s used as a garnish, in pesto, and to flavor many different dishes!
Ginger Leaves
Ginger leaves are the leaves of ginger root. They’re similar to tea leaves and often used in Asian dishes like soups, stir-fry, spring rolls, sushi, and more!
Gai Lan
Gai lan is also called Chinese broccoli. It’s full of nutrients and antioxidants, and can be steamed or stir-fried with ginger, garlic, or oyster sauce.
Gold Nugget Tomato
Golden Nugget tomatoes are oval-shaped and golden orange in color. If you’re looking for a snack to eat during Hunger Games, Golden Nuggets would make delicious finger food.
Garlic
Garlic is a powerful ingredient with an extremely strong flavor. It can be used to make lots of different foods including appetizers like hummus and tzatziki sauce, soups and stews like chowder and gumbo, main dishes like pasta and steak au poivre, and even desserts like garlic ice cream!
Green Cauliflower
Green cauliflower is a versatile and healthy vegetable that can be used as a nice addition to any meal.
Gophers
Gophers are rodents. They eat plants, roots, and tubers. Gophers prefer to live in areas that don’t have many predators so they often find homes in abandoned burrows or underground.
Granola
This is a very popular breakfast food and it’s easy to make yourself. You can buy granola or make it yourself with rolled oats, chopped nuts and dried fruit.
Gingerbread Men
Gingerbread men are a type of cookie often made around Christmas time, though they can be made any time of the year! They’re shaped into people and baked with all sorts of different decorations on them.
Guaje Beans
Guaje beans are a staple crop in Latin America and parts of Africa. They’re rich in vitamin A and calcium, and they taste like hazelnuts!
Ghost Peppers
Ghost peppers are one of the hottest peppers in the world and come from Bangladesh. They’re used in many spicy dishes and can be eaten with spices like cayenne pepper, black pepper, and garlic powder!
Grapefruit
Grapefruits are a citrus fruit and the result of cross-breeding between white and red grapefruit varieties. They can be eaten as is, used in salads, or used to make juices.
Goat
Goat is a type of meat, but it tastes different than other meats like beef or pork. It’s not as fatty and can be cooked in many different ways to bring out the flavor, including grilling, baking, barbecuing, broth-making, frying, boiling or steaming!
Galangal Root
Galangal root is used in many Asian cuisines. It tastes a bit peppery and has a mild ginger flavor – but not as strong as actual ginger. You can use it to flavor soups, stews, curries, and sauces.
Garbanzo Beans
Garbanzo beans are also called chickpeas. They’re best when stewed, boiled, or baked. You can use them in soups, salads, dips, burritos, burgers – anywhere you’d normally use beans!
Gosho Persimmon
Gosho Persimmons are orange fruits with an oblong shape, and they can be eaten dried too. When dried, gosho persimmons are very sweet.
Golden Oyster Mushrooms
These are really easy to cook with because you can eat them raw or cooked! These mushrooms are perfect for pasta dishes, pizzas, salads, soups, and even sandwiches.
Grey Partridge
Grey partridges are a medium-sized bird that is native to western Eurasia. Males typically have grey and brown plumage while females are more spotted. Their flesh is dark and gamey and pairs well with rice, root vegetables, and truffles in soups and stews.
Ginger Root
Ginger root usually comes in the form of a rhizome (the underground stem that forms above ground) and can be eaten raw or used to flavor many different dishes. It’s often found in Asian, Indian, Jamaican, Mexican, and Chinese dishes!
Grouper
Grouper is a great option for dinner! It’s rich in protein and omega-3, but it also has lots of calcium, which will help you build strong bones.
Gazpacho
Gazpacho is a cold soup made from tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, and other ingredients. It’s traditionally served as an appetizer at Spanish meals but can be eaten for lunch or dinner as well.
Gnemon
Gnemon has a strong, pungent smell and is one of the main ingredients in curry. The taste can vary from spicy to sweet, depending on how it’s prepared.
Guelder Rose Berries
Guelder rose berries are used in some English recipes to flavor meat, beef tea, and roast lamb. They’re very tart but can also be eaten fresh.
Granadilla
Granadillas are also know as passion fruit. They can be eaten by themselves or used to make juice, jam, jelly, and ice cream (such as sorbet). Granadillas come in three colors – green, yellow, and red – and the pulp is very tart with a sweet aroma.
Green Okra
Green okra is a vegetable that comes in the same pod shape as its cousin, red okra. It’s best fried or used to make gumbo.
Galia Melon
The Galia melon is a sweet, fragrant fruit. It has yellow-orange flesh with lots of big black seeds embedded inside. You can stuff it, pickle it, or use the flesh to make candy!
Garlic Chives
Garlic chives are a really special type of green. They have flat leaves that are long and thin, with a delicious garlicky flavor. You can use them in stir-frys or eat them raw with dips, salads, breads, pastas, rice dishes – the list goes on!
Green Cactus Pears
Green cactus pears are a delicious fruit with origins in Mexico! They’re best consumed raw, but there is also the option to make them into juice or jelly.
Gold Beets
Gold beets are known for their golden color and a slightly sweet taste. It’s grown all over the world, but it’s especially popular in Japan and California. You can cook gold beets by boiling them, frying them or baking them until they’re crispy!
Grouse
Grouse is a large game bird that’s popular in Scotland, England, and other parts of Europe. It has a very distinct taste and can be eaten all by itself or with sauces like cranberry sauce and gravy.
Gouda
Gouda cheese has a very mild flavor and is semi-soft. It has small eyes or holes throughout the inside of the cheese, which are actually bubbles made by bacteria.
Gala Potato
Gala potatoes are very delicious, and they’re not as starchy as other potatoes. You can grill them or roast them for a delicious side dish, or use them for potato pancakes.
Ginsing
Ginsing root is a plant that’s often used in home remedies and herbal remedies to treat stomach problems and other ailments. It has a strong, bitter taste.
Guinea Fowl
Guinea fowl are a type of poultry bird. In Italian cuisine, they’re often stuffed with sausage and used in scarpariello recipes along with different types of peppers.
Gold Nugget Tangerine
Golden Nugget tangerines are small, sweet oranges. They’re great for eating as a snack and make a nice addition to salads or fruit bowls at breakfast or dessert time.
Gold Bar Squash
Gold bar squash is known for its golden color and sweet flavor. It can be cooked in many different ways, including boiling, frying or baking it until it’s crispy!
Green Anjou Pears
Green Anjou pears are a soft, sweet type of pear that work well in fruit salads or baked desserts.
Graffiti Eggplant
Graffiti Eggplants are mild flavored and have a firm texture. Their skin is bumpy with bright colors of green, white, yellow, orange, pink, or purple.
Gooseberries
Gooseberries come from a shrub and they can grow up to 4 feet tall in an array of colors including red, green, and white. Gooseberry is tart and sour but very healthy in that it’s high in Vitamin C.
Ginkgo Biloba
Ginkgo Biloba is a type of tree. It has seeds that can be eaten, and the leaves are often used to prepare tea!
Granny Smith Apples
Granny Smith apples are a green variety of apple that’s tart and crisp. They work well in salads, coleslaw, and desserts like pies. Granny Smith apples can be kept for several months in cold storage.
Golden Berries
Golden berries are small, golden-colored fruits that look like grapes. They can be eaten on their own or used to make decorations for cakes and desserts.
Globe Artichokes
Globe artichokes are a tasty vegetable that can be used as the base for many different recipes. You can eat them by dipping them in sauce or using a fork to pull off each part of the flower and savor the soft inside.
Gac Fruit
Gac fruit, also known as the Vietnamese cornelian cherry, is a small fruit that’s commonly used in Asian countries. It’s good for adding flavor to drinks and can also be used in desserts, like fruit salad.
Gala Apple
Gala apples are so juicy! You can have them plain or with other fruits or veggies, or use them in salads. They’re also very good for baking!
Golden Kiwis
These bright green fruits are a great snack because they come in packs of two. The skin is edible, so you can enjoy the sweet and slightly tart flavor without a hassle.
Grapefruit Mint Cooler
Pour grapefruit juice, water, and sugar into a pitcher. Add mint leaves and lemon slices before refrigerating until ready to serve. Strain the mixture when you’re ready to drink it.
Gai Choy
Gai choy is a leafy green vegetable that’s used in Chinese cooking. You can steam or stir fry it, and it goes great in soup!
Green Meat Radish
Green meat radishes are a unique variety of the typically white-fleshed vegetable. They come in green, purple, and red varieties.
Golden Pears
Pears are a great source of fiber and vitamin C. They can also help to fight heart disease and lower cholesterol.
Golden Enoki Mushrooms
Golden Enoki mushrooms are small, golden fungi that look like white clouds. They can be eaten raw or cooked and make great decorations for dishes!
Green Cabbage
Green cabbage is rich in nutrients and antioxidants. It tastes great in salads or when used as a side dish for different types of main meals, like pork chops or baked chicken.
Green Peppers
Green peppers are the unripe form of red, yellow, and orange bell peppers. Sweet green peppers can be eaten raw in salads or sandwiches while spicier ones should only be eaten cooked with other ingredients.
Green Eggplant
Green eggplant comes with a green skin and white flesh. It’s milder in taste than most other types of eggplant, which makes it great for many different recipes!
Guava Leaves
In Latin America and the Caribbean, guava leaves are used to make their version of chicken and dumplings and other foods. The taste is very much like chamomile tea!
Guanabana
Guanabana, also known as soursop, is a tropical fruit that grows in Mexico and other parts of Central America. It’s green on the outside and white inside with large seeds. The taste is best described as a mix of strawberries, pineapple, and lemon combined!
Garnet Yam
A garnet yam, also known as a purple yam or ube, is a root vegetable that has dark lavender skin and flesh. It’s often used to make dishes like ube halaya and ice cream!
Groundnuts
Groundnuts are also known as peanuts. They’re used in various recipes to add protein, flavor, and texture. The seeds inside the groundnut pods are eaten whole or pressed into peanut butter or paste that can be used in sauce for noodles or vegetables.
Wrap Up
The list of foods that start with the letter G is a long one. There are so many different types of food from all over the world, it can be hard to keep track!
Now that we’ve covered the letter “G” and all of its delicious foods, It’s time to have a look at some lists like this- perhaps starting with another letter?
