How to Cook With Grape Seed Oil
Grape seed oil is extracted from grape seeds. The oil is rich in vitamin E, essential fatty acids and procyanidins, which are beneficial to heart health. The mild flavor of grape seed oil makes it a versatile cooking oil in the kitchen. Cold pressed grape seed oil is the best because the oil is extracted from the seeds at low temperatures, which keeps the antioxidants and essential fatty acids intact. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Mix an equal part of grape seed oil with an equal part of vinegar to make a healthy salad dressing.
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Use grape seed oil in place of other oils for cooking. Grape seed oil has a high smoking point, meaning it will not burn at high cooking temperatures. The flavor of grape seed oil is mild and will not overtake the flavor of foods that are cooked in it.
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Make healthy garlic bread. Slice french bread in half lengthwise. Brush a thin layer of grape seed oil on the inside of the bread. Sprinkle minced garlic and parsley to taste on top of the oil coated bread. Bake in the oven at 350 degrees F for 10 minutes.
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Coat vegetables with grape seed oil and barbecue. The grape seed oil prevents the vegetables from sticking to the grill and the oil will keep the vegetables moist.
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Make homemade avocado mayonnaise. To make avocado mayonnaise, blend 1 avocado, the juice from 1/2 of a lemon, 1/4 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper together in a food processor until smooth. Slowly add 1/4 cup of grape seed oil to the mixture, a little at a time, into the food processor. Blend until the mixture is fully mixed and smooth. Avocado mayonnaise can be used as a sandwich spread, vegetable dip or as a salad dressing.
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Tips & Warnings
Never consume grape seed oil that is marketed for cosmetic use. Grape seed oils that are sold for cosmetic use sometimes contain ingredients that are not safe for consumption.
