What do you use to saute stuff
cmwhited6204
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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
Thanks for the suggestions,
Christine
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Interested to read the responses to this.0
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Light Zesty Italian Dressing! But I don't saute potatoes. I use it for zucchini.0
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Use Pam Spray.
Use less olive oil.0 -
I use organic coconut oil.0
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Chicken/vegetable broth, low sodium. I use sambal for heat, and brown sugar to caramelize.
I'm getting hungry.....0 -
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.0
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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.0
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I use genric "pam" sprays, you can find different flavors. I use butter flavor. I get the taste without the calories ect0
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Spray canola oil... 0 calories0
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I water saute .. Dr. Fuhrman style.. do a google search.. it's healthiest (although not tastiest)0
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ONE Tbsp of olive oil0
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i always use organic canola spray in the skillet and never have any problems with it0
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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.0
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One tablespoon is the trick, also I toss with less oil and bake in hot oven, some results, be sure to use shallow dish0
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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.0 -
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.0
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BUTTER!
GOD, I love my low carb diet! Bwahahahahahaha0 -
I too have always sauteed in water and spices. Works great!0
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bump for ideas0
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One tsp of oil is all you need, but saute some garlic first. You never need very much oil for great flavor!0
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