Let’s
start eating Mediterranean
by changing the way
we think. When we convert our use of butter to olive oil in our
foods we do our bodies a world of good. We hope this conversion
chart helps you on your way to a whole new way of thinking about
food preparation. Butter/Margarine
to Olive Oil Conversion Chart
1
tsp butter = ¾ tsp Olive Oil
1
Tbsp butter = 2 ¼ tsp Olive Oil
2
Tbsp butter = 1 ½ Tbsp Olive Oil
¼
cup butter = 3 Tbsp Olive Oil
1/3
cup butter = ¼ cup Olive Oil
½
cup butter = ¼ cup + 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
2/3
cup butter = ½ cup Olive Oil
¾
cup butter = ½ cup + 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
1
cup butter = ¾ cup Olive Oil
Please remember that not all recipes can be converted from butter/margarine to olive oil. For instance, cake frosting must be able to stay solid at room temperature, so a quick frosting made with butter or margarine and powdered sugar would work, but one made with olive oil and powdered sugar would not.
It is also best to use a mild tasting late harvest olive oil for pastry ,cakes and cookies, while a regular olive oil will enhance the flavors of such sturdier baked items such as brownies.
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