We Absolutely Adore These 3 Recipes Made with Olive Oil. Have A Look.

1. We Absolutely Adore These 3 Recipes Made with Olive Oil. Have A Look. Olive oil cooking makes for an amazing way to add healthy nutrients to your diet on a daily basis. However, sometimes it can seem like a daunting task as one might get confused when cooking with olive oil. So in order to simplify things, we have here a list of the top favourite olive oil recipes that are easy to make and are also equally nutritious in nature. Have a look. Olive oil happens to be an extremely healthy oil for cooking and a versatile one at that too. This is essentially because when on one hand it makes for a brilliant oil to cook with, on the other, it also makes for an amazing oil to dress salads with. From making marinades and also dressing that gorgeous salad to cooking some of the best low-calorie recipes one can make, olive oil is a wonderful addition to your pantry. Here is a list of some of the best low-calorie recipes that we are absolutely in love with since they are not only healthy but are also easy to make. Spaghetti aglio e olio This simple yet delicious pasta dish is ready in a jiffy and is also healthier if you decide to use whole wheat or multigrain pasta. Ingredients: 500 gms spaghetti 3 cloves garlic, minced or finely chopped 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

2. Pinch red pepper flakes 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley Freshly grated Method Boil cold water over high heat and salt it. Add the pasta and cook until al dente In a large skillet, combine the garlic, olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt and the red pepper flakes. Now over low heat, cook these ingredients until the garlic softens and turns golden Drain the pasta and set aside. Reserve some of the cooking water. Add the pasta and the reserved water to the garlic mixture and mix well. Add the parsley and transfer to a serving bowl Top with grated cheese and serve. Yogurt and Egg Salad This recipe might just be one of the best and the easiest you will come across. With the zingy yogurt and the egg white combo, this one is an absolute delight

3. Ingredients 1 cup Greek yogurt or normal yogurt if Greek cannot be found 2 egg whites 1/2 cup diced cucumber 2 Tomatoes quartered 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil Pink Salt to taste Pinch of black pepper Chopped herbs of your choice like oregano, basil etc Toasted bread brushed with olive oil Method Start by whisking the egg whites till fluffy Add salt to taste and any seasoning you might like Heat a pan with a little olive oil and pour the fluffed-up egg white mixture into it

4. Let the egg cook well on both sides before taking it off the heat. Now, in a shallow bowl, spread the yogurt Place the prepared egg whites on top of the yogurt Dropped the cucumbers and tomatoes onto the eggs Drizzle this brilliant bowl with the extra virgin olive oil And sprinkle the salt, pepper and herbs onto the bowl Serve with warm toast Olive oil dip Talk about simple yet delicious dips and this is the first one that comes to mind. Have a look at the ingredients and you will realize how simple this is. Ingredients 1 tbsp minced garlic 1 tbsp dried rosemary, crushed 1 tbsp dried oregano 2 tsp dried basil

5. 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp ground pepper 1 tablespoon water 1/2 cup olive oil Method Combine everything except the water and oil in an airtight container. This will keep for over 6 months. When you want to make the dip, combine 4 tsps. of dry herb mix with 1 tbsp of water and 1/2 cup olive oil. Mix well and serve. All these recipes make for excellent dishes and healthy ones at that too. So do give them a whirl because we are sure that you will absolutely love them.