Are you looking for foods that start with L? We’ve covered 20 popular foods including fruits, vegetables, breakfast, and more! I’m sure you’ll find something you like.

You’ve probably had lasagna, lemon, and latte before, but have you had liver or lychee? Do you know legumes are similar to meat in nutrients, but with less iron and no saturated fats?

Many foods listed here will be familiar to you, and some probably won’t. Either way, you will have the list of the most popular foods starting with the letter L, so let’s dive in!

Foods that Start with Letter L

1. Ladyfinger

Ladyfingers are also called British English sponge fingers. They’re low-density, dry, and sweet biscuits. They are called lady fingers because their shapes resemble the fingers of a woman. Ladyfingers are a key ingredient for making Tiramisu.

2. Lamb

Lamb is a baby sheep that’s usually less than 1 year old. When cooked properly, lamb is tender, juicy, and full of flavor. From lamb chops, to rack of lamb, and leg of lamb, you can use different ways to cook them: baking, grilling, boiling, frying, and sous vide cooking.

3. Lard

Lard is a semi-solid white fat obtained from rendering the fatty parts of the pig. It has a neutral flavor and contains less saturated fat than butter. You can use it for roasting, frying, grilling, and even sautéing your dishes.

4. Latte

As one of the most popular drinks, a latte is simply a coffee-based beverage consisting of milk and espresso. Milk helps mute the sharp, acidic taste of espresso while still retaining a nice coffee flavor.

5. Lasagna

Lasagna pasta is wide and flat, probably one of the oldest forms of pasta. The popular lasagna dish is made by cooking lasagna sheets with alternating fillings of cheese, vegetables, or meat.

6. Legume

There are many kinds of legumes, including peas, lentils, and beans. They’re usually low in fat and contain no cholesterol. You can cook the seeds or grains of legumes in rich, creamy stews and curries. The pods of some varieties can be steamed or sautéed!

7. Lemon

Lemon is a common citrus fruit with a sour and refreshing taste. The tangy flavor makes it a versatile ingredient in many dishes when you need a hint of acidity. From potent marinades to savory sauces and freshly baked goods, lemons add an incredible flavor to many dishes and drinks.

8. Lemonade

Sweet, sour, and refreshing, lemonade is one of the most popular drinks on a hot summer day! Juice some lemon, add a sweetener and pour it into an icy glass. That’s it! It’s so easy to make!

9. Lentils

Lentils are one of the most common edible legumes, easily recognized by their lens-like shape. Lentils are delicious when cooked in curries, dried as a snack, or stuffed as a filling!

10. Lettuce

The lettuce is a leafy vegetable that originated from Ancient Egypt. The naturally crunchy texture of its leaves makes it a great addition to any salad. You can also use it as a bed for your meal or as a wrap.

11. Lime

Just like lemon juice, lime juice can be used as a seasoning for so many dishes and drink, adding a refreshing tangy flavor.

12. Linguine

It’s a type of pasta similar to fettuccine but in an elliptical shape. It’s wider than spaghetti but narrower than fettuccine. Parmesan and Garlic Linguine Pasta is one of my favorite pasta dishes.

13. Liquor

Liquor is an alcoholic drink created by distilling fermented foods like grains, vegetables, and fruits. Popular liquor includes rum, brandy, whiskey, vodka, and gin, which you can enjoy on their own or make a cocktail.

14. Liver

The most common sources of liver we can find at grocery stores are cow, chicken, lamb and pig. It’s inexpensive and loaded with beneficial nutrients like folate, iron, vitamin B, vitamin A, and copper.

15. Loaf

A loaf usually refers to the oblong-shaped bread. Cut it into thin slices, and you can enjoy it toasted with jam, in a bread pudding, or a soup.

16. Lobster

One of the most popular shellfish, lobster is considered luxury seafood and many people love its rich taste. The most common way to prepare lobsters is by steaming or boiling. Our favorite way to cook lobster tails is to sous vide cook them for a perfect dinner!

17. Loin

According to butchers, the loin is meat from the round area of an animal, usually below the rib cage. No matter which animal the meat is coming from, the loin area often yields the most tender texture. Loin meat includes sirloin, tenderloin, and top or bottom sirloin.

18. Lollipop

As far as hard candy goes, the lollipop is the most popular. Typically, lollipops consist of round candy mounted on a stick, for the purpose of easy sucking. Kids can never get enough of this sweet treat, and neither can many adults!

19. Lozenge

Lozenges are medical tablets for treating problems like a sore throat. Once inside the mouth, the lozenge dissolves, releasing a remedy that soothes an irritated throat and stops a persistent cough. Some variants can also help reduce pain or heal faster from a cold!

20. Lychee

The lychee is a tropical fruit with a characteristic reddish-brown shell and white flesh. It’s native to southeastern China. The lychee fruit has a sweet and nice aromatic taste. You can enjoy it on its own, or add it into a salad, or make Lychee Jelly.

Summary

As always, this list is not exhaustive, so feel free to let us know if there’s any other food starting with the letter L that you’d like to know more about. Try some of them in your cooking and you may find a new addition to your regular diet, perhaps a new favorite!

Foods By the Alphabet

Foods that start with A	Foods that start with B
Foods that start with C	Foods that start with D
Foods that start with E	Foods that start with F
Foods that start with G	Foods that start with H
Foods that start with I	Foods that start with J
Foods that start with K	Foods that start with L (here)
Foods that start with M	Foods that start with N
Foods that start with O	Foods that start with P
Foods that start with Q	Foods that start with R
Foods that start with S	Foods that start with T
Foods that start with U	Foods that start with V
Foods that start with W	Foods that start with X
Foods that start with Y	Foods that start with Z

Editor note: Originally published March 1, 2021 and updated April 8, 2021.