What do you use to saute stuff

cmwhited6204

So tonight I cut cut one potato, 1/2 onion, can of mushrooms and some garlic for the family. Yes one potato works because they do not sit long enough to eat sometimes. The problem I have is that even with only 3 tbsp on olive oil that is alot of calories to add to the dish. Anyone have suggestions on what they use to saute items. I have tried the sprays and they work for some things but not when you are minced garlic.

Thanks for the suggestions,

Christine

lil_pulp

Interested to read the responses to this.

cjdcmom

Light Zesty Italian Dressing! But I don't saute potatoes. I use it for zucchini.

pg3ibew

Use Pam Spray.

Use less olive oil.

doulanik

I use organic coconut oil.

islandnutshel

Chicken/vegetable broth, low sodium. I use sambal for heat, and brown sugar to caramelize.
I'm getting hungry.....

Jezebel9

I have found that when I saute, I can use a lot less oil if I just add water. I use an iron skillet. In the recipe you spoke of, I would use 1 tbsp of olive oil and maybe 1/2 cup water, the water spreads the oil around and then boils off.

bzgl40

3 tablespoons? That's a lot for the tiny amount of food you mentioned. I use a no stick pan and have a Misto spray. So instead of using something like Pam, which can totally ruin a no stick pan I just use the Misto (filled with olive oil) and it works great to give a little of the taste and make sure it keeps things from sticking.

xristysmith

I use genric "pam" sprays, you can find different flavors. I use butter flavor. I get the taste without the calories ect

tipyourbartender

Spray canola oil... 0 calories

vklebanova

I water saute .. Dr. Fuhrman style.. do a google search.. it's healthiest (although not tastiest)

MissNations

ONE Tbsp of olive oil

keem88

i always use organic canola spray in the skillet and never have any problems with it

taunto

I can and have saute'd 8 large onions in 2-3 tbsp of olive oil. You're using olive oil as a light coating for the stuff in there rather than using it to be absorbed. Trust the oil and heat and use 1 tbsp rather than 3. 1 tbsp of olive oil goal a long ways imo.

realme56

One tablespoon is the trick, also I toss with less oil and bake in hot oven, some results, be sure to use shallow dish

cheesy_blasters

I have found that when I saute, I can use a lot less oil if I just add water. I use an iron skillet. In the recipe you spoke of, I would use 1 tbsp of olive oil and maybe 1/2 cup water, the water spreads the oil around and then boils off.

This is what I do. Sometimes I use a bit of lemon juice with the water too.

midcoast_mommy

You can always cut down on the amount of oil you use. I use a little bit of organic coconut oil, or even just a bit of cooking spray.

Sarah_Wins

BUTTER!

GOD, I love my low carb diet! Bwahahahahahaha

darlyndax

I too have always sauteed in water and spices. Works great!

Hearts_2015

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Aqhall

One tsp of oil is all you need, but saute some garlic first. You never need very much oil for great flavor!

elifmemis

I've been roasting my vegetables in the oven on a cookie sheet with no stick cooking spray. Tonight I roasted arugula and tomato and kosher salt and fresh ground pepper. Ina Garten does this often but with loads of oil...I modify her recipes with 1 TB of oil and cooking spray. Good Luck!

beccaboo0713

1 tbsp of olive oil and a nonstick pan. You don't need that much oil to saute things.

HellsKells

3 tablespoons? That's a lot for the tiny amount of food you mentioned. I use a no stick pan and have a Misto spray. So instead of using something like Pam, which can totally ruin a no stick pan I just use the Misto (filled with olive oil) and it works great to give a little of the taste and make sure it keeps things from sticking.

Exactly what I was thinking. I use one of those sprayers as well. Godsend.

Saiklor

When I started dieting I measured out 2-3 tablespoons, then reduced it to 1 tablespoon, now I've reduced it to 1 teaspoon. Honestly, it works just as well (for 1-2 persons worth of food).

angeldaae

Saute the garlic in just 1 or 2 tsp oil and then use cooking spray when you add in everything else.

Katie3784

in this situation, I would advise you to not worry so much about the calories. EVOO has a lot of good fat, and if you are scared of the calories, maybe you should not be sauteeing.

spikefoot

Prefer oil for most things

But I use water all the time. I find the trick is a very hot pan with minimal water just to steam. Too much water is essentially just boiling it.

I often add garlic near the end ( although a lot of recipes call for garlic first) or add ginger or whatever.

You could marinate the vegatables in a tiny bit of olive oil and crushed garlic for a day or so. I find this helps the oil distribute over the vegatables more evenly and you don't have to use as much.

lyttlewon

If I am building a flavor base and plan on adding other things I often use water.

Have you ever cooked Indian food? They make the flavors in layers and it is a whole other level of cooking and flavoring. Like if you are making a masala you melt a tablespoon of butter (can use coconut oil) then you add all your dry spices and make a paste. You cook that for a bit, add water and then use that to saute. Completely different than cooking onion in a fat and then adding seasoning to it.

Goldrusher

A little water and then toward the end I use CRISO BUTTER SPRAY... MAn it taste so much better than the Pam butter spray, taste like real butter...no comparison !!!!!

stroken96

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