Grated citrus peel

ZEST

["Think of a word that describes the vibrant, flavorful part of a lemon or orange skin often used in recipes."]

The clue "Grated citrus peel" is looking for a term that refers to the outer layer of a citrus fruit that has been grated. The answer is ZEST, which is the colored part of the peel of citrus fruits like lemon or orange, often used in cooking for its flavor.