What Is Safflower oil and How Can I Use It?
Safflower oil rewards a little know-how: how to choose it, cook it, store it, and substitute in a pinch. Browse 111 recipes to cook with it.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 tablespoon (13g)Where found
Safflower oil is usually found in the oils section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.
Food group
Safflower oil is a member of the Fats and Oils US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.
How much does safflower oil weigh?
| Amount | Weight |
|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 13 grams |
| 1 cup | 218 grams |
| 1 teaspoon | 4 grams |
Related
Fats and Oils
| In Chinese: | 红花油 | |
| British (UK) term: | ||
| en français: | l'huile de carthame | |
| en español: | aceite de cártamo |
Recipes using safflower oil
There are 111 recipes that contain this ingredient.
Vegan Peanut Butter Muffins
Vegan peanut butter muffins sweetened with dark molasses and made dairy-free with soy milk. No eggs, no butter, just a one-bowl stir-and-bake batter for tender, nutty muffins.
Mocha Chip Muffins
Low-fat mocha chip muffins with cocoa, instant coffee, and semi-sweet chocolate chips. Applesauce replaces most of the oil for a tender, fudgy crumb under 100 calories per muffin.
Creamed Tomato Soup
Creamy tomato soup made from scratch with ten ripe tomatoes, onion, thyme, and basil, blended silky and finished with cream, milk, and a swirl of butter. A rich, homemade bowl made for grilled cheese.
Peter's Cream of Pumpkin Soup
Cream of pumpkin soup with fresh or canned pumpkin pureed with onions, celery, garlic, and thyme, finished with cottage cheese for silky body. Lighter take on a Thanksgiving classic.
Easy Quinoa Tabouli
Easy quinoa tabbouleh: ripe tomatoes, parsley, scallions, and fresh mint tossed with cooked quinoa, lemon juice, and oil. A gluten-free Middle Eastern salad meant to rest overnight.
Hummus #2
Herb-loaded hummus made with chickpeas, sauteed onion and garlic, toasted sesame seeds, and a blend of basil, coriander, and oregano. A fresh take on classic hummus.
Beef & Broccoli Stir Fry
Classic beef and broccoli stir fry with soy-ginger marinated round steak in a glossy cornstarch-thickened sauce. Takeout favorite, made cleaner at home.
Almost Whole Wheat Breakfast Pancakes
Hearty 'almost whole wheat' pancakes blending whole wheat and white flour for nutty flavor without dense weight. Brown sugar adds soft sweetness. A breakfast workhorse that stacks high on the plate.
Rye Not Bread
One day I was in the mood for rye bread but I had no rye flour, so what did I do? I made a loaf of bread that tastes so much like the real thing, I am not sure I will mess with real rye (and the extra gluten) anymore.
Grilled Tomatillo Shrimp
Smoky mesquite-grilled shrimp with tangy tomatillo-avocado salsa verde. Succulent grilled seafood marinated in chili-lime butter, perfect for summer entertaining.
Currant & Orange Muffins
Currant and orange muffins made with rice flour, ground almonds, and beaten egg whites for a tender, gluten-free crumb. Naturally sweetened with honey and fresh orange juice.
Green Tomatillo Mole
Green tomatillo mole with toasted pumpkin seeds, jalapenos, cilantro, cumin, cinnamon, and romaine lettuce. An authentic Mexican mole verde for chicken, enchiladas, or dipping.
Chicken Korma
This scrumptious chicken dish is made with safflower oil, plain yogurt and a pinch of cayenne pepper.
Steamed Vegetable Curry with Sauce
Steamed vegetable curry over brown rice with a quick ginger-lime sauce. A 30-minute vegan main with bright, crisp vegetables and an aromatic Indian-spiced finish.
Asparagus Crepes with Mushroom Dill-Sauce
This was outstanding. The dill mushroom sauce had just the right balance of acidity and sweetness to match the asparagus. The quantities for two servings in the recipe was bang on. The recipe came together fairly quickly and presentation looked great. Will upload the photo shortly.
Peach Strudel with Vanilla Sauce
It was definitely my kind of dessert, it's sweet, but too sweet; vanilla sauce gave some richness, but wasn't overwhelming. The peach-maple filling was so delicious, packed with fresh peach flavor, of course :D and the juicy filling was just oozing out loudly.
Chinese: Oriental Pistachio Chicken
Nothing is like a Chinese stir-fry when it comes to 'Quick, Easy and Delicious"!
Safflower Mayonnaise
Fresh homemade safflower mayonnaise whipped up in the blender from egg, Dijon, lemon and red wine vinegar, with light safflower oil drizzled in for a silky, tangy spread. Ready in minutes and far better than store-bought.
Golden Onion Quiche
Golden onion quiche built on a full pound of slow-caramelized onions and sharp Gruyere, suspended in a heavy-cream custard. French bistro flavor, deeply savory, and worth every minute of stirring.
Easy Beef Fajitas
Sirloin strips sautéed with mushrooms, serrano chiles, cumin, and a splash of dry sherry. Wrapped in warm flour tortillas with salsa, avocado, and yogurt. Fajitas in 20 minutes flat.
Sweet & Sour Chicken & Vegetable Saute
Sweet and sour chicken saute with orange juice, white wine, raspberry vinegar, and rosemary, finished with fresh orange segments and avocado. Bistro-style chicken with bright pan sauce.
Sweet & Sour Bean Stew
One-pot bean stew with navy beans, basmati rice, butternut squash, and raisins in a sweet-and-sour broth. Vegetarian, hearty, and on the table in under an hour.
