You could
use less oil if you prefer.
Not exact matches
If it's too oily you can always
use less olive
oil.
You could try
using slightly
less oil if you prefer, although it's filled with lots of healthy fats!
Hi Sam, I found that you need this amount of olive
oil to make sure that the mash is super smooth and creamy however you can always
use slightly
less if you prefer.
I was wondering
if I could
use less olive
oil or a substitute for
oil as this dish is quite high in fat (around 50 % fat)... The olive
oil ads about 350cal per portion...!
Roughly 1/2 cup each of: - Red Pepper, sliced - Carrot, Shredded or peeled thinly with a veggie peeler, or chopped - Broccoli Florets - Broccoli Stem - Cauliflower - Green Beans 3 cups spinach 3 cloves garlic 2 tsp dry or 2 inches fresh grated ginger 2 Tbs sesame
oil 1 Tbs honey 2 - 3 Tbs tamari (or to taste) Olive
oil - enough for cooking veggies (
if using a non-stick pan you'd need
less, but I don't recommend non-stick pans) 1 Tbs turmeric sea salt + cayenne to taste 4 eggs or 1/2 block of firm tofu chopped Left over grains (optional)
To sub for cocoanut
oil,
if you can't or don't want to
use cocoanut
oil for whatever reason you could probably
use whatever solid fat thing you like (e.g. Nature's Balance spread) at a one - to - one substitution without any disasters, tho depending on the results you might decide to add a bit more or
less the next time you make it.
Also,
if I replace the butter with coconut
oil, do you think I should sub the same amount or
use less?
So, my question is, I would like to
use this recipe again, would it be ruined
if I
used less olive
oil?
For he frosting —
if you have any coconut manna (butter) that would work best but
if not just
use double the coconut
oil and maybe
use a little
less liquid but either way I think it will be fine.
And
if you really want to get right down to it,
using less oil of all types and more fat - rich whole foods (like nuts, seeds, olives, and avocados) can never be a bad way to go.
If you are watching your calories, I suggest
using less olive
oil and more lemon in the dressing, it will still turn out amazing.
To make real chocolate you don't
use coconut
oil, you
use cocoa butter and cocoa powder (or cacao versions which are
less processed
if you want to get really authentic) and a sweetener like ricemalt syrup.
3 / 4C Light spelt flour (or other flour of your choice) 1 / 4C Cocoa 1 / 8t Salt 3 / 4t Baking powder 1 / 2C Coconut sugar (I like to
use coconut sugar in my baking as it's
less processed than other sweeteners, it's also
less sweet than refined sugar so these are more chocolatey than super sweet, perfect for this chocolate lover) 2T Tahini 2T
Oil (I used rapeseed, but any neutral oil is fine) 1T Ground flaxseed 1 / 4C Non-dairy milk (You might need 1 or 2 extra tablespoons of milk if your tahini is very thi
Oil (I
used rapeseed, but any neutral
oil is fine) 1T Ground flaxseed 1 / 4C Non-dairy milk (You might need 1 or 2 extra tablespoons of milk if your tahini is very thi
oil is fine) 1T Ground flaxseed 1 / 4C Non-dairy milk (You might need 1 or 2 extra tablespoons of milk
if your tahini is very thick.
However,
if you can't
use it, you could substitute coconut
oil for a 1/3
less than the amount of buttery spread that is called for (2/3 cup coconut
oil).
But it's hard to know for sure — though
if that's his reaction I would definitely
use less coconut
oil in the smoothies and just
use it somewhere else instead.
If you are sautéing, however, I have found that you need
less coconut
oil than you may initially think (due to low water content), so
use it very sparingly.
Transfer the dough to a lightly
oiled bowl or proofing bucket, and cover with an
oiled piece of plastic wrap (or the
oiled top to your proofing bucket) and set it in a warm, draft - free location to rise for about 45 minutes or until it is about 150 % of its original size (
if using pastry flour, the dough will rise
less).
If you don't want this, try to experiment with the oils:
use less coconut fat and more canola
oil.
Add more olive
oil if you plan to
use it as a sauce, and
less olive
oil if you plan to
use it as a dip / spread.
* 2 slices thick cut bacon - optional (I
used my preservative free home - cured bacon) * 1 small red onion, peeled and thinly sliced * 1/2 pound clean and dry organic baby spinach * 1 cup coarsely chopped pea sprouts / shoots - optional (
use another seasonal vegetable like asparagus,
if you prefer * 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese, or more /
less to taste * 1/4 cup chopped raw walnuts, or more /
less to taste * 15 - 20 violet flowers * toasted walnut or olive
oil for drizzling on the salad * squeeze of fresh lemon or drizzle of balsamic vinegar - optional
Anonymous -
if using skinless breasts, I would do a few things: 1) Cut them in half horizontally, to make thinner filets, and maybe pound them a little to even them out into cutlets 2) Rub the chicken on both sides with a little olive
oil before adding the garlic salt and smoked paprika 3) Broil (but it will take
less time) The key there is not letting the white meat dry out under the broiler (hence the
oil).
If you like just
use 1 tablespoon of olive
oil instead of two and perhaps
less chicken and more veggies.
Pour in the
lesser amount of hot water (plus the
oil,
if you're
using it), and stir briskly with a fork or whisk to bring the dough together into a shaggy mass.
It comes together in
less than an hour (with very little hands - on time), requires just 10 simple ingredients and is dairy - free (
if using dairy - free yogurt), gluten - free, naturally - sweetened and
oil & butter - free!
Feel free to
use oil if you want them to be
less sticky on the pan!
1/2 tsp dough conditioner (optional) 1-1/2 cup water 1/4 cup avocado
oil or coconut
oil (omit
if using butter) 1 cup ground almond (
use less water
if using this)
If you would prefer
less sauce, that will still work just make sure to
use at least some of the marinade to cook the shrimp in so that they can cook in the
oil.
What's in it: The sauce: 1 tablespoons sesame
oil 1 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoons rice vinegar 2 Tablespoons tahini, creamy peanut or almond butter 1 teaspoon honey 1 teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger (I
use a microplane) 1 teaspoons finely minced or grated garlic (I
use a microplane) 1 tablespoon sriracha (
less if you're not into spicy)
1 1/2 cups well - mashed very ripe bananas (about 3 large) 1/2 cup nonfat yogurt —
if using Greek yogurt,
use a bit
less and thin with milk 1 tsp baking soda 2 egg whites 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice 2/3 cup coconut sugar 1/4 cup organic high - oleic, expeller - pressed safflower
oil 1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla 2 cups whole wheat pastry flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt 2/3 cup chopped walnuts 1/3 cup chopped pecans
Ingredients 2 1/4 cups all - purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, plus an additional 1/2 cup for rolling 2 ounces cream cheese, softened 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1/3 cup vegetable
oil 1 large egg 1 tablespoon whole milk 1 teaspoon lemon
oil (
if you can't find lemon
oil, try
using 1 tablespoon of finely grated lemon zest) 1 teaspoons vanilla extract (I
used less vanilla extract than the original recipe so it wouldn't compete with the lemon
oil.)
If using the mix as waffle batter, you can get very crisp waffles by doing 2 things:
use the full amount of
oil with the
lesser amount of water to get a thick batter.
Taste as you go —
if you like the dressing tangier,
use the
lesser amount of
oil;
if you like it a bit creamier, go for all 6 tablespoons.
If you go down this route I would suggest
using about 1/3
less oil than the amount of butter the recipe states.
I like to
use a little bit of olive
oil, but
if you are trying to
use less oil, you could also just coat the pan with non-stick spray.
If you dislike applesauce or have apple allergies,
use 1/2 cup of coconut
oil or butter; however, the muffins will be slightly
less moist (still yummy, though).
*
If you prefer a version of the dish that
uses less oil, feel free to pan-fry the tofu without cornstarch.
NOTE:
If making the pesto exclusively for the chicken salad,
use less oil for a coarser mixture than you ordinarily would.
Or
if you eat butter then
use that instead of vegan margarine, and
if you prefer a
less processed product then go for mild coconut
oil instead.
Tofu 1 tub extra-firm tofu, pressed 2 teaspoons cornstarch plus 4 teaspoons soy milk, almond milk or water, mixed 1/4 cup cornstarch 1/4 cup peanut or canola
oil (
use less if fat is a concern) Sesame seeds for garnish
1/2 Medium Onion 2 - 3 Cloves Garlic 3 cups Chopped Mushrooms (I recommend baby portobello / brown button) 1 tsp Dried Rosemary (Mine was roughly chopped,
use less if it is powdered) 1 (400 ml) can Coconut Milk 1 Veggie Broth Cube (That would make 2 cups of broth, but don't make broth) 1 cup Water 1 cup Cooked Wild Rice (prepare beforehand) Salt and Pepper (to taste)
Oil
If using it in a vinaigrette, cut with a
less - intense
oil.
If you want to
use less butter then make gravy with sunflower
oil and add some butter on the top of bowl while serving.
1 small head cauliflower (1 pound florets, i.e. stems and leaves removed), cut into generous 1 to 2 inch chunks 1 large egg 1 garlic clove, minced Few gratings of fresh lemon zest 3 ounces crumbled feta (about 1/2 cup) 1/2 cup all - purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon Aleppo pepper flakes;
less if using regular red pepper flakes, which are hotter 3/4 teaspoon table salt or more to taste 1/2 teaspoon baking powder Olive
oil for frying
Switch oils and spreads:
If you're trying to
use less butter and more olive
oil, start with one that has a light flavour.
On practical level this is 3 - 5 drops of essential oils per teaspoon of carrier
oil (and much
less if using on a baby or child).
Choosing sustainable palm
oil for food and personal care applications means that
less land needs to be
used, and
if the palm is grown
using sustainable practices (100 percent organic, regenerative agriculture, third - party certifications, and social programs), it is extremely beneficial for local communities and the environment.
People think olive
oil is so much better for you but I
use reverse psychology:
if you
use the
oil that is worse for you you're going to
use less of it anyway.
Sweetened coconut shouldn't be too sweet, although
if she likes things a little
less sweet maybe try
using coconut
oil instead of agave to cut down the sweetness there.
My cookies probably would have been a little bit chewier and flattened just a little bit
LESS if I had been able to
use shortening, but honestly, I thought the coconut
oil worked just fine.