Olive oil
About the ingredient olive oil. Including 5,916 recipes with olive oil, nutrition data, photos, where it's found, and video.
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What is olive oil?
Mainly there are two grades of olive oil. Extra-virgin olive oil and olive oil. Unique among oils, extra virgin olive oil is made from the fresh juice of olives. Extra-virgin olive oil must contain less than 1% acidity.
Recently olive oil, valued for it's flavor has also gained attention for it's health benefits thought to be helpful in preventing and protecting against heart disease. Olive oil is rich in monounsaturated fatty acids and Omega 3.
Flavors vary and color is no indication of the oil's quality. It can be light and delicate to sweet to bitter or peppery.
Traditionally Olive oil is the cooking medium of the Mediterranean. Regular olive oil is best for higher temperatures and deep-frying as it has a high smoke point.
Olive oil can also be used in baking and for the short-term preservation of roated vegetables, wild mushrroms, goat cheese and pesto.
Storage
It should be used as soon as possible after purchase as possible. If you store it make certain to keep it in a cool and dark cupboard.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 tablespoon (13g)Where found
Olive oil is usually found in the oils section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.
Food group
Olive oil is a member of the Fats and Oils US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.
How much does olive oil weigh?
| Amount | Weight |
|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 13 grams |
| 1 cup | 216 grams |
| 1 teaspoon | 4 grams |
Related
Fats and Oils
| In Chinese: | 橄榄油 | |
| British (UK) term: | ||
| en français: | huile d'olive | |
| en español: | aceite de oliva |
Recipes using olive oil
There are 5916 recipes that contain this ingredient.
Air-fryer Crispy Thyme Roasted Potatoes
Have some thyme to roast potatoes but are short on time. Using your air-fryer, you can roast potatoes in a flash. Crispy classic Thyme Roasted Potatoes with a modern twist.
Homemade Birthday Gift for Kids
Birthday are always happening year round.There are many items that you can give as gifts.But homemade gift is very special.It is tasty and nutritious gift for a kids party.
Charred New Potato & Fennel Salad
Easy and tasty. Serve it with some delicious summer BBQ, arrange the salad over a bed of fresh greens to get some veggie boost.
Always Loved Vegetarian Chili
Vegetarian Chili with bulgur and vegetables--Vegetarian chili: hot satisfying dish for fans of meatless mains.
Zucchini stuffed with Savory Tofu Spread
Easy to cook, but also very healthy and tasty with Tofu Spread.
Homemade Appetizer Tree
Make this easy appetizer tree the next time you have a kids’ birthday party.
New Potato Salad with Dried Tomatoes
This creamy and flavorful new potato salad is a great side dish with any summer BBQs.
