Olive Oil
Olea europaea
LiquidEssence
Liquid sunshine from the Mediterranean. Extra virgin olive oil is not just a cooking fat — it is a condiment, a finishing touch, a philosophy of eating.
Nutrition Facts per 100g (standard reference)
884
Calories
100.0g
Fat
Source: USDA FoodData Central (approximate per 100g)
History & Origin
-4000
Olive trees cultivated on Crete
-776
Olympic athletes anoint themselves with olive oil
1500
Spanish missionaries bring olives to the Americas
Varieties
Extra Virgin
Cold-pressed, finishing, dressings
Virgin
Cooking, slightly less refined
Light/Pure
High-heat cooking, neutral flavor
Cooking Methods
Finish Raw
Drizzle over finished dishes for flavor and richness
ImmediateSauté (Low-Medium)
Good for gentle cooking below smoke point
VariesInfuse
Warm with herbs, garlic, chili for flavored oil
20 minWhere It's Used
Used across 16+ cuisines worldwide
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Recipes Using Olive Oil
Açorda Alentejana
Portuguese
Ades
Eritrean
Afghan Salata
Afghan
Ajvar
Serbian
Albóndigas en Salsa
Spanish
Alicha Birsen
Eritrean
Aljotta
Maltese
Amanida Andorrana
Andorran
Amêijoas à Bulhão Pato
Portuguese
Arancini
Italian
Arayes
Lebanese
Arayes Kafta
Jordanian
Arròs de Muntanya
Andorran
Arrosto di Vitello
Monegasque
Arroz con Pollo
Cuban
Arroz con Pollo
Puerto Rican
Arroz de Marisco
Portuguese
Arroz de Marisco
Cape Verdean
Arroz de Pato
Portuguese
Arroz Mamposteao
Puerto Rican
Arroz Negro
Spanish
Asado
Argentine
Asado
Uruguayan
Asopao de Pollo
Puerto Rican