Butter and oils
Substitutes for olive oil
Olive oil adds a fruity, sometimes peppery flavor. For cooking, any oil works; in dressings and drizzles the flavor is the point.
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Avocado oil or another neutral oil
- How much
- The same amount
- What changes
- No olive flavor; avocado oil handles higher heat.
- Best in
- Sautéing, roasting, frying, baking.
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Butter
- How much
- The same amount
- How
- Use medium heat; butter burns sooner.
- What changes
- Richer and nutty when browned.
- Best in
- Sautéing, eggs, roasted vegetables.
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A neutral oil + more seasoning
- How much
- The same amount
- What changes
- Dressings lose the fruity, peppery note; a little extra lemon, garlic or mustard makes up for it.
- Best in
- Dressings, marinades.
Simmerbee recipes with olive oil (99)
- Air Fryer Brown Sugar Pork Chops
- Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic Honey Glaze
- Air Fryer Chicken Breasts
- Air Fryer Crispy Chickpeas
- Air-Fryer Falafel Patties
- Baked Muffuletta-Style Party Sliders
- Baked Turkey Meatballs
- Blackened Fish Tacos with Lime Slaw
- Caramelized French Onion Dip
- Cheesy Beef and Rice Stuffed Peppers
- Cheesy Twice-Baked Potatoes
- Chicken Cobb Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette
- Classic Cucumber Tzatziki
- Classic French Onion Soup
- Classic Greek Village Salad
- Classic Lamb Shepherd's Pie
- Classic Meat Sauce Lasagna
- Classic Parsley Tabbouleh
- Classic Pasta e Fagioli
- Classic Shakshuka
- Classic Spaghetti Carbonara
- Classic Stovetop Ratatouille
- Classic Vegetable Minestrone
- Creamy Mushroom Stroganoff
- Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken with Spinach
- Creamy Tomato Soup
- Creamy White Chicken Chili
- Crispy Parmesan Lemon Roasted Broccoli
- Crispy-Skin Baked Potatoes
- Cumin Lime Roasted Carrots
On those recipes, tap Swaps next to the ingredient for the short version.
More butter and oils swaps
Ingredient guide: Olive oil: pick, store and measure