Avocado oil: Pressed from the fleshy pulp surrounding the avocado pit,
this nutty-flavored oil, like olive oil, is rich in monounsaturated
fats. http://hallosushant.blogspot.com/
It has a high smoke point, which makes it good for sauteing or
stir-frying fish, chicken, or vegetables. It's also delicious in
vinaigrette dressings or drizzled over vegetables. http://hallosushant.blogspot.com/
Grapeseed oil: Extracted from the seeds of grapes, and typically imported
from France, Italy, or Switzerland, this oil also has a high smoke point,
which makes it good for sautéing or stir-frying. It is equally delicious
in salad dressings. http://hallosushant.blogspot.com/
Some of the imported oils have a rather grape-y flavor,
but many are quite bland or even nutty tasting. Try a few to see what you
like best. http://hallosushant.blogspot.com/
Nut oils: The good thing about nut oils, such as almond, hazelnut,
macadamia, peanut, pecan, pistachio, and walnut oils, is that they
provide the same monounsaturated fats that are found in the nuts
themselves (but they don't contain the fiber). http://hallosushant.blogspot.com/
Since overheating
will diminish the flavor of nut oils, avoid sautéing and use them
instead in salad dressings or drizzled over cooked pasta or vegetables.
Nut oils can go rancid quickly, so store them in the refrigerator to
keep them fresh.
Pumpkin seed oil: Made from roasted pumpkin seeds, this very flavorful,
dark green, opaque oil is best used in combination with lighter oils
for sauteing or in salad dressings. http://hallosushant.blogspot.com/
It can also be used undiluted to
add a distinctive flavor to fish or steamed vegetables.
Safflower oil: I know you wanted recommendations for flavorful oils, but
I recommend using relatively flavorless safflower oil because it contains
more polyunsaturated fats than any other oil. http://hallosushant.blogspot.com/
It also has a high smoke
point, which makes it fine for sautéing or stir-frying. You can mix it
with more flavorful oils for heart-healthy salad dressings, too.
Arthur Agatston, MD :creator of The South Beach Diet.
