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Olive Oil Substitute

Published: Oct 27, 2021 · Modified: Jul 29, 2022 by Dani ·

Do you find yourself in the midst of cooking only to discover that you're out of olive oil? Here are some best olive oil substitutes you can use for everyday cooking

Olive oil is a staple in many kitchens. Whether you are cooking, sauteing, frying, or drizzling it over your favorite dish, it is one of the most popular oils to use. But what happens if you run out or just looking for a change?

There are plenty of oil replacements that will work just as well! Here are eight different types of oils that you can use in place of olive oil when cooking. These substitutes can be used in just about anything that you would normally use olive oil for!

olive oil in a measuring cup placed beside a bottle of oil.

Note: these substitutes are for cooking only. For example, While you would not normally use coconut oil on a salad, it may be used in other ways. rather than drizzling coconut oil over the salad, you could use it to saute, fry, or add flavor to your meal.

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Best substitutes For Olive Oil

People mostly use healthy oils for different purposes, there are many alternatives for olive oil in the market.

Olive oil is widely used in cooking, massaging, and for medical purposes. Fat substitutes for olive oil in recipes are as follows:

Canola Oil vs Olive Oil

Can canola oil substitute olive oil? Canola oil is a good substitute for olive oil. Canola oil is extracted from the crushed seeds of the rapeseed plants. The cold-pressed organic oils are healthier than other processes and it has a neutral flavor.

It has a very high smoke point, so it's good for baking as well as frying food items like French fries, etc. It is a similar taste profile with sunflower oil, vegetable oil and they both make great olive oil substitutes. Although canola oil is cheaper than olive oil, it may not be the healthiest option because olive oil is healthier.

Coconut Oil vs Olive Oil

Is coconut oil better for you than olive oil? Let's compare coconut oil and olive oil. Coconut oil is an ideal healthy substitute for butter in baking, roasting, sauteing, and even for frying.

It contains healthy fatty acids, reduces hunger, raises good cholesterol, and is beneficial for skin, teeth, and hair.

Sunflower Oil vs Olive Oil

All-purpose sunflower oil is a heart-healthy substitute that has a neutral flavor, is light in color, and has a supply of monounsaturated and saturated fat.

It has the highest concentrations of poly-unsaturated fat among other cooking oils because of that, it's ideal for dressing rather than deep-frying or cooking on high heat. You can use it for shallow frying and sauteing.

Corn Oil Vs Olive Oil

Corn oil is best known for frying and other cooking methods because of its high smoke point. It has many health benefits like vitamin E, omega 6, and better effects on blood cholesterol levels than olive oil.

It can be used as a salad oil, in frying, sauteing, and other cooking methods.

Grapeseed Oil Vs Olive Oil

Can we use grapeseed oil instead of olive oil? Grapeseed oil is rich in omega 6 fatty acids which are good for your heart and also used as a butter substitute for cookies or other baking items.

Grapeseed oil has a high level of polyunsaturated fats which makes it unsuitable for frying methods. It can be used in stir-frying, sauteing, soups, making sauces, or salad dressings.

Rapeseed oil.

Peanut Oil Vs Olive Oil

Peanut oil is a vegetable oil extracted from peanut seeds which is also known as groundnut oil. It can be used in frying, sauteing, baking, and other methods of cooking, it tastes nutty and is one of the healthiest oils. It has a high smoke point and is ideal to call it frying oil.

Ghee Vs Olive Oil

Ghee is another substitute for olive oil in cooking as it has a high smoke point and can be used to cook as well as frying. However, it is flavored so if you are using olive oil for a recipe that requires a flavorless oil, the ghee might not be your best option.

That said, it is a delicious and flavourful oil for sauteing and cooking Indian curries and pastries.  Ghee is made from butter, and it has the same fatty acid content as dairy products which are known for having anti-inflammatory properties.

ghee on a spoon.

Avocado Oil Vs Olive Oil

Avocado oil is a heart-friendly and rich oxidant oil consisting of oleic acid that is unsaturated fat. It is a good source of monounsaturated fat like olive oil and helps the body in absorbing fat-soluble nutrients.

It is the safest oil for high heat cooking like deep-frying because of its higher smoke point as a healthy substitute for olive oil.

Butter Vs Olive Oil

Butter is the most essential and healthy substitute for olive oil in baking. It can be used in sauteing, roasting, pasta sauce, and baking. However, it cannot be used in salad dressing and if compared to olive oil, it has a richer and more savory flavor.

It works well in high heat cooking methods, adding flavors, and preventing sticking.

What is Olive Oil

Olives grown on olive trees is the source of olive oil, it is a pressed oil extracted from olives paste through the centrifugation process. It is known for its all-purpose cooking style properties and also because of its health benefits. There are three types of olive oils: 

  • Extra-virgin olive oil
  • Olive oil
  • Light-tasting olive oil
extra virgin olive oil.

It can be used in both cold like salad dressing or in cooking preparations like frying, baking, and sauteing.

Olive oil has powerful nutritional health properties and it can also be blended with other oils to develop tastes like peanut oil, sunflower oil, or sesame oil.

oil oil in a measuring cup.

Uses of Olive Oil and Its Benefits 

  • Olive oil is a healthy option to use for cooking purposes like frying, baking, sauteing, or making pasta sauces.
  • It can also be used to moisturize, nourish and hydrate the skin. It helps in repairing damaged skin tissues, has skin lightening effects, and has antioxidant properties.
  • Massaging oil onto hair and scalp, it helps to moisturize and give strength to hair follicles.
  • It is used as a salad dressing to give a rich taste to your salads and can also be used for marinating meats and vegetables.
  • You can also use olive oil for sauteing fish, prawns, chicken or even vegetables to enhance the flavors.
  • Use it in a dip for hearty and healthy snacks like beans, chickpeas, or kale chips.

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Conclusion

Olive oil is a healthy, versatile ingredient that can be used in many dishes. However, it may not always be easily accessible to everyone due to its high price tag and limited availability.

Fortunately, there are other foods you can substitute for olive oil that offer similar benefits without the cost or hassle of having to find it at your local grocery store.

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