- Saute your vegetables in a skillet using canola oil instead of butter. It is low in cholesterol and helps reduce the risk of heart disease. The oil does not add to the flavor but keeps the true flavor of vegetables. Vegetables that can be sauteed with canola oil include onions, mushrooms and peppers. Be careful when sauteing over an open flame; the oil can catch fire.
- Fry chicken nuggets, hash browns, onion rings, fish, cheese sticks, potatoes and turkey in canola oil. The oil does not absorb the taste of the food. The low trans-fat content of canola oil is healthier than other kinds of oil. Don't cook in the deep fryer longer than necessary, and if cooking several food items, change the oil regularly to reduce the risk of carcinogens.
- Spray or brush the grill with canola oil before you light to keep food from sticking. Adding oil to the grill while there is an open flame may cause the flame to burn your food and you. You can grill potatoes, corn on the cob, chicken, hot dogs, steak, ribs and shish kabob with canola oil.
