The Perfect Way to Use Butter-Flavored Extra Virgin Olive Oil

If you love the taste of butter, but want a healthier option, there’s good news in the form of butter-flavoured extra virgin olive oil. Combining the health benefits of the olive oil and the sweet, smooth taste of butter, it makes a great addition to any kitchen. But what can you do with it?

How to UseButter Flavored EVOO

Simply put, you can use it anywhere you would normally use butter. You can brush it on bread (or use it as a dipping sauce for bread), cook eggs with it, or drizzle it over popcorn. You can also mix it into your mashed potatoes, or even substitute it for butter in your baking recipes.

A butter flavored EVOO is an excellent choice for glazes or marinades and is a perfect accompaniment for roasting or grilling fish, meat, or vegetables. You can also pair with a vinegar, generally mixing 2 parts of oil to 1 part vinegar. Try it with a lemon white Balsamic vinegar, honey vinegar, or champagne white vinegar for blends you can use with fish, chicken, or shrimp. You can also add in garlic, herbs, onions, or salt and pepper to kick in even more flavor.

If you’re cooking grilled or sauteed shrimp, try combining butter flavored EVOO with coconut white balsamic vinegar. Top with a little cilantro and a squeeze of lime and serve with a side of rice for a meal worthy of a tropical paradise.

There is no end to the recipes where you can use butter flavored extra virgin olive oil!

Recipes Using Butter Flavored EVOO

When you use extra virgin olive oil, whether flavored or regular, the golden rule is to always be sure not to heat it past its smoke point. Overheating olive oil releases free radicals that negate the usual health benefits of the EVOO.

With that caveat, let’s look at a few specific recipes you can try using butter-flavored olive oil.

Truffle Parmesan Popcorn

Liven up your movie night with this delicious snack. Start with a quarter-cup of butter-flavored extra virgin olive oil and a cup or so of regular popcorn. Then, for the topping, combine one and a half tablespoons of truffle oil, three tablespoons of butter-flavored EVOO, a quarter-up of grated Parmesan, one teaspoon of black truffle sea salt, and a half teaspoon of pepper. Just toss the popcorn and butter-flavored oil, then drizzle on the topping.

Oatmeal Pancakes

For this breakfast treat, you need a half cup of flour, one and a half cups of quick oats, a tablespoon of baking powder, one and a half cupsof milk, one tablespoon of this butter flavoredEVOO, one egg, a tablespoon of honey, one small apple diced into small pieces, and a cup of blueberries.