About this recipe
Images are illustrative; follow the written ingredients and food-safety instructions.
These recipes have not been kitchen-tested; cooking times can vary with equipment and ingredients. They offer ways to enjoy extra-virgin olive oil with vegetables, beans, grains, fish and fruit.
Oleocanthal is a naturally occurring compound in virgin olive oil. Laboratory findings are interesting, but they do not establish that a particular meal treats inflammation or prevents disease. Its amount varies between oils and cannot be measured by tasting a recipe. Enjoy the oil as food, not as a replacement for medical treatment. Read The Oleocanthal Molecule: Extra Virgin Olive Oil as Nature’s Daily Anti-Inflammatory Shield and the scientific review of oleocanthal for context.
Choose an extra-virgin olive oil you like. A peppery finish can be pleasant, but it does not tell you the exact oleocanthal content. Keep the bottle closed in a cool, dark cupboard, away from the stove. Several recipes add a little oil at the end for its fresh flavor; extra-virgin olive oil is also suitable for ordinary cooking. See the related MemContinuity publication.
Measurements: 1 tablespoon = 15 mL; 1 teaspoon = 5 mL. Cup measures are approximate US cups. Salt and pepper may be adjusted to taste. Wash produce before use.
Recipe
A small drizzle of olive oil adds a savory note to this quick breakfast or dessert.
Serves: 2 | Prep: 10 minutes | Cook: None
Ingredients
- 300 g (about 1¼ cups) plain Greek yogurt or unsweetened plant-based yogurt
- 200 g (about 1½ cups) strawberries, blueberries or a mixture
- 1 orange, finely grated zest only
- 2 teaspoons (10 mL) extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup; optional
- 2 tablespoons chopped toasted almonds; optional
Instructions
- Divide the yogurt between two bowls. Hull and slice the strawberries if using; add the berries to the bowls.
- Sprinkle over a little orange zest. Drizzle each bowl with 1 teaspoon of oil and, if desired, 1 teaspoon of honey or maple syrup.
- Scatter with almonds if using and serve immediately.
Kitchen note: Dairy yogurt contains milk; almonds are tree nuts. Choose a suitable plant-based yogurt and omit nuts as needed. Honey is not suitable for children under 12 months.
Storage and food safety
Refrigerate perishable foods within 2 hours, or within 1 hour if the surrounding temperature is above 32°C / 90°F. Store refrigerated leftovers at 4°C / 40°F or below, use most cooked leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat cooked leftovers to 74°C / 165°F. See the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service’s Leftovers and Food Safety guidance.
Food allergies and texture needs differ. Check packaged ingredients and adapt or omit toppings to suit the people eating. If someone has a swallowing difficulty, follow their clinician’s or speech-language professional’s individual guidance rather than assuming a recipe is safe for them.
