Best Olive Oil Substitutes in Vegan Mac and Cheese
This recipe calls for 60 ml olive oil. If you're out of olive oil or need to adapt the recipe, here are 4 tested substitutes - each with a quantity guide and notes on how it changes the dish.
About This Substitution
Role in this recipe: Fat for cooking and flavour
When you want a higher smoke point oil or a neutral flavour.
4 Substitutes for Olive Oil in Vegan Mac and Cheese
1. Rapeseed oil
Ratio: 1:1
The best all-round substitute - higher smoke point, neutral flavour and similar monounsaturated fat profile.
2. Sunflower oil
Ratio: 1:1
Very neutral and high smoke point - excellent for frying where you don't want any oil flavour.
3. Avocado oil
Ratio: 1:1
Highest smoke point of all common oils - very neutral in flavour. More expensive but excellent for very high heat cooking.
4. Coconut oil (refined)
Ratio: 1:1
Use refined to avoid coconut flavour. Solid at room temperature - melt before using.
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