How to Cook With NO OIL - Easy Cooking Basics + Life Hacks!

[@NanThinks]

Love your videos. I'm a 56 yr old vegan of 4 years and I still learn lots from you! Keep up the good work!😘

[@juchidaf]

I used to consume so much oil, I lost track of it. I became aware of this issue (thinking its totally unnecessary to consume oil and adding it to cooking) by cutting it out of my diet and consuming instead high fat products, like avocado, coconut, olives and others. Nowadays, I dont consume oil at all and its so much easier than what I expected. At first, I thought my cooking was gonna become bland and without flavor, but spices are the key, such as ginger, turmeric, paprika, salt, pepper, cumin, garlic, etc. Great video Caitlin. Its really important to be AWARE of what we consume, how we consume it and WHY. XOXO.

[@brees303]

i actually got rid of my nonstick pans recently because of the toxic ickies that can ***sometimes*** be released from them. I use stainless steel pans now and I love it. The trick to not having your food stick is to allow the pan to get hotttttt. i am slowly but surely switching out oil for water and veggie broth. love this video, thanks Caitlin :)

[@annluster252]

Carbon steel the safety next to cast iron stainless steel isn't safe neither

[@mephistophelesfussli819]

@@annluster252 yeah, it can kill you if it falls from high enough.

[@Lessoninablessing]

Bree S 🥰🥰😘 you should (call) ke and teach me how to do this😉😎. For real though.

[@karinacerros618]

Can I just say you are one of the reasons I became vegan. You are so inspirational thank you😘☺️

[@aureeel]

U still vegan?

[@Ranunculus000]

i've been trying to stop using oil for a while now- I was raised frying everything, so not using oil was such a big change! awesome video- this was so helpful

[@tildaj.4033]

If you're reheating pasta at home and don't want it to stick together my tip is to bring some water to a boil nd then throw the pasta into the water for a short period of time (I'd say one minute max) and then drain it in the same way as when you cook it the first time

[@laowyn4414]

Tilda J. What about the sauce?

[@daryapopova9419]

I know you've got plenty of comments like this but still.. You really do look less tense and stressed now. So happy about you, Caitlin! Only exceptionally brave, strong-willed girl could make this decision. You're such an inspiration, thank you for everything you do. ❤ (and sorry for my English 😔)

[@daryapopova9419]

and I probably should add that your videos affected me so much and they were pretty much the main reason I decided to go vegan. Can't even explain how grateful I am 🙏🌾🌿

[@ShopGurl96]

She looked tense and stressed before? lol I must be bad at reading facial expressions

[@lakehighland]

thanks for sharing, I definitely subscribe. I just got a blood test today that said my cholesterol is really really high, so I'm really happy I found your videos to guide me

[@GrullonMiguel]

I am vegan and recently started removing oil from my diet (after watching videos by Rob Stuart and others). KZbin suggested this video and I am glad I watched it because this information is gold.... and I had to subscribe. Can't wait to watch the rest of your content as your topics and lifestyle seem to be right up my alley!

[@kataralotus140]

I watched three videos done by other people before seeing yours and you have the best info. The sautéing tips are great and knowing now how to control it instead of accidentally getting the water right was great into. One thing I never really thought of until you used the word glazing, is that wine can be used for glazing the pan as well and leaves a subtle flavor that is enjoyable in many recipes. Something I will be trying hopefully Julia Child's style. I have been having to be creative with not using oil for my vegan cooking the last year or so. Two things that I have used as a substitute in baking are ground chia eggs and avocado for fat. The avocado made for a decent mouth feel and by grinding the chia it made an effective and tasteless egg that helped with binding. I make all my baked goods with just the simplest ingredients. I use yeast (with a tad of sweetener for proofing), flour, salt, and water for pizza dough. It is really good and does not need any soy milk or chia eggs. Granary bread doesn't use anything other than the yeast and sweetener, grains, water, and salt. It is one of the best breads ever. I love your video here and have subscribed and will continue to watch. Thank you!

[@nisargab19]

Can bread and pizza dough be made with just whole wheat flour?

[@nc2316]

You are so articulated and explains tricks in a quick simple way, thanks!

[@kaitlinbenz255]

Hey Caitlin! Your printable guide to oil-free cooking looks really beautiful. Just wanted to throw it out there that I do page design for a living, so if you ever wanted to make more printables for your subscribers, I would love to collaborate with you and help make those. I've been a long time subscriber and fan of yours and would love to collaborate in the future!

[@sports_grinder1026]

Caitlin and Kaitlin.....I like lol

[@Dom-ck9du]

you can also caramelize your onions using balsamic vinegar with or without brown cane sugar :)

[@allysoncole8852]

I've had success with using canned coconut milk in place of oil when baking desserts. It helps to maintain some of the density and fatty flavor. Anyways, thanks for the informative video!

[@HahaharryLewis]

Great video. I've been oil free for a couple of months now, and my meals taste literally no different. People are just so used to using it that it is seen as an essential cooking element, but it really isn't necessary.

[@josephmenoza8738]

Agree. Agree. Agree. Let's just hope the world will understand our advocacy in all the possible health benefits of practicing oil free cooking.- have fun. Dong Dizon

[@allenrs]

I'm a new vegan of month and I love to watch your videos because I learn a load of info and you so just gorgeous with you dimples

[@philippinecrepey8956]

I'm not vegan and still watch all you're videos!

[@Co-km6cl]

Let's get that sh*t going then!

[@TheYz250fmf]

What are you doing?! Go vegan!!! Go watch "okja", "what the health", and "earthlings" this weekend... you can do it and save hundreds of animals

[@bibliophilecb]

Philippine C.A same! Her videos encourage me to choose more and more vegan meals. :)

[@katkarrier]

One person going vegan is not going to make that large of a difference. Companies that produce meat and live stock won't notice OH HEY, that woman on youtube just went VEGAN. Gosh, don't reproduce those chickens, Bill! We don't need em! No, maybe if an entire state went vegan, it might help. Now, I have nothing against veganism (no, I am not vegan), I'm all for animals just as much as you are. I'm just realistic about production in this US. So one, singular, person going Vegan will not save hundreds of animals on their own. It simply means that more meat is going to waste and animals are dying for no reason because no one is purchasing their meat. With that being said, good for you for being vegan and keeping at it because it'd be far too difficult for me and my family.

[@trinahorton8839]

Kat Karrier educate yourself before you speak, honey

[@Ben_S_]

"I'm pretty sure everyone who's watching this video is vegan" I'm not vegan, but i still love your videos.

[@Co-km6cl]

What are you waiting for then?

[@bibliophilecb]

Herb Derb I'm not OP but I just don't know if I can go vegan, at least at this moment, for my mental health. I don't feel comfortable in completely cutting any type of food from my diet as I worry about potentially obsessing over it. However, I try to make and eat as many vegan or at least vegetarian meals as I can to limit what I contribute to the meat industry, and maybe eventually I'll feel comfortable working up to full vegan but I'm starting with doing the best I can because it's better than nothing.

[@bibliophilecb]

Herb Derb also, in the past some of the more militant members of the vegan community put me off. I realize that those people are in the minority of vegans and channels like this help me to feel more comfortable with the vegan community, but in the past I've worried about involving myself in a community that sometimes seemed toxic

[@CaitlinShoemaker]

Aw well awesome! I'm glad you watch them :)

[@TheYz250fmf]

For your mental health?? What?! You are eating dead animals that suffered for your own pleasure. You will have much more oeace of mind knowing you arent contributing to a terrible industry. Do not make any excuses for yourself. Dont make yourself feel better because you are just pushing yourself further away. It is terrible for your health, the environment, and you are killing animals. No excuses.

[@llinoswilliams3715]

To stop the drying effect while roasting, you can put another separate tin in the oven with a layer of water in it, and that will keep the veggies more moist. Enjoy.

[@aaliyahburstein4577]

I'm not a vegan and still watch a lot of vegan videos because I love them and find them inspiring! I would love to try that lifestyle!!!

[@SoulintheRaw]

Great video Caitlin I love it! So important to teach people this. By the way, when I carmelized my onions I don't use any water at all right from the beginning. I throw them on a pan on very high heat for like 15 minutes, and it works really well!

[@jcgirl3]

Great tips, thank you. Especially with cooking oil getting extremely expensive now (2022). Also great that you are relaxed in using the occasional oil.

[@kimwilliams7476]

im 5 days into being vegan (beem vegetarian since i was a child) and you're definitely my favorite vegan youtuber. educational without being controversial.

[@sallyjrwjrw6766]

It's been 5 years since you left your comment. Are you still vegan? Are you oil-free?

[@MOUSEMOM40]

I'm glad you posted this video! I've been thinking about eliminating or at least lessening the amount of oil I cook with, and this video answered all of my questions. Thanks!

[@NicoleMayer95]

I've been using water for sauteeing (I don't know if I wrote that correctly) since I started watching your videos a couple weeks ago and it really works!. I can't wait to try all these other tips, now I really should get a non-stick mat!. thank youuu

[@terisaccone4238]

You are wise beyond your years . Excellent suggestions. Thank you.

[@radsabs]

I'm sitting through this whole video as if I don't already cook like this

[@caseydavis2318]

Sabrina Staley - lol wait , me too .

[@kamrynmcdermott1291]

Sabrina Staley hahahahahah same

[@AzariaBell24]

Same hahahha

[@ronnihatcher295]

Sabrina Staley same! Lol

[@juliejoseph2201]

Sabrina Staley oil free vegan for 2 years now. All inflammation is gone! Whoooop

[@haihaii2059]

I am not vegan either, but since watching you videos I became much more concious about my meat intake! Normally I would eat meat every single day, now it is already reduced to 2-3 times a week. Also being totally vegan is really inpracticle because I still live with my parents ( im 17) Keep the good work up, loveeeee ur videos ❤️

[@stephaniemcc1699]

Sending you love from a non-vegan who watches all of your videos and finds you totally inspiring!!

[@MrAnailecarbajal]

😍 This video is so important to me! So many people think it's impossible to cook or eat without oil. Shared on FB 😍

[@codenamehoneytattoos]

Caitlin if it's not too much trouble, you should put the time points of when you talk about different cooking methods in the description to easily refer back to!! Thank you always for your informative and helpful vids, I'm forever grateful lol!

[@SnoozeAddict]

kweenoa I agree! I understand editing videos are time consuming enough, but it would be so helpful. Also, I appreciate how articulate you are. Very clear and concise information. thank you.

[@AnyaIzmailova]

I put flax seeds in water and let it sit for 5 mins. Then I warm up the pan & splash (not pour) it on the pan. I have to keep an eye on my veggies & stir them frequently. Another hack is to start w/onions first (they release moisture), then add carrots, celery & lastly, garlic. The additional benefit is that the cleanup is super easy (no oily stuff on my pans). Your taste buds do adjust with time! I actually didn't notice any difference when I changed to oil-free cooking, but some people do.

[@xoCHRISTINEox1]

My Italian grandma always told me never to rise pasta. Just put the sauce on right after you strain it and the extra starch helps the sauce stick to the pasta. I guess you could rinse it if you were eating it totally plain but otherwise just put the sauce on right away and it won't stick :)

[@ana_drc]

It was so helpful! I needed it so much because I bake a lot and sometimes it can be kind of difficult because of all of the oil required but now thanks to all of your tips everything will be better! 😋👍🏻

[@janewatson1496]

I'm never going to go oil free but I still love your videos hahaha

[@lynchfamily4781]

You are my absolute favorite! Best videos for new vegans needing advice!

[@SMARTERBEAUTY]

This video needs to go viral...So extremely helpful! You rock girl xx

[@dearauset]

Thanks so much for making this video! I'm transitioning to (mostly) whole foods, plant-based, no oil (and all vegan) way of eating. I want to cook more at home. These tips will help me a lot. I'm vegetarian now, with little to no eggs and dairy most days, but am relearning how to eat and cook so that I can eat the most healthy, compassionate way possible.

[@danigarcia1845]

I absolutely love your videos, you include so many helpful tips and advice on being vegan!Your recipe videos are so aesthetically pleasing lol, and you talk to eloquently! :)

[@claire28748]

I have to cook with oil because I don't use non-stick pans. I have birds, and when non-stick pans are heated their coating releases fumes, and while those fumes are harmless to humans they can be toxic to birds. And obviously my birds' safety is more important to me than eating a little oil.

[@AnJuCannal]

Claire Wildung this is the best thing I read today, you are amazing

[@beccadallas]

Claire Wildung you win the internet today!! I hope everyone with birds realizes this.

[@claire28748]

Anne Copier Hmm, that's good to know. I've never thought about using ceramic pans, but I might have to look into it :)

[@nanatoldmeimaladybug9145]

If you season a cast iron skillet really well, it is basically nonstick.

[@marialyn5212]

I have birds too and I didn't know that! Thank you for sharing!

[@truvelocity]

Here's my tip to prevent drying out on the outside and keeping it crispy. Use potato starch and water or arrowroot and water. That coats the outside of your sweet potato or potato or any other veggie and it creates a kind of wedge fry coating that oil would create. This will keep your fries crispy on the outside and moist on the inside.

[@loveofinquiry8067]

I tried a silicone mat but I found it makes food taste funny. My mom got me a nonstick copper mat and I love it!

[@mariaangelova8275]

Ever since I started using the baking silicone mats, I feel reborn!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! My family is always asking me "how did you cook this without oil?!?!" I just tell them with my silicone mats. Also, for baking, I coat with avocado sometimes, works like a charm!! And for baked goods, I use avocado as well!

[@jared4leto1]

Thank you so much, what a great video. I was just thinking today how to break the habit of using oil every day, and you helped me a lot!!! thank you thank you thank you!!!! 😍😍😍

[@mushroomonthemoon]

Non-vegan here and I watch your videos! I love your personality, and I love learning about vegan cooking. Since watching you and other vegan youtubers, I've made a lot more vegan recipes and have slowly starting eating fewer animal products. Keep doing what you do

[@clarehatcher760]

Thankyou so much!! I have inherited high Cholesterol, and the only way I can improve my no.s is eliminating all oils , these tips are so helpful to remember. 👍🏼

[@juliejrgensen1590]

I'm 14 and I just turned vegan! About a week ago I stopped using oil, and this video was super helpful thank you so much!

[@sallyjrwjrw6766]

It's been 5 years since your comment. Are you still an oil-free vegan?

[@oliviapalmer2451]

Not vegan but watch all your videos! They give me healthy meal ideas and love your personality girl 😊

[@annakaisa4924]

I just read about a research about non-sticking pans and how they are not good for your health. Critical mind is always good, there is always something bad for your health and environment but it makes me also question if in the made of the pan is consumed many artificial ingredients to meet consumers demands. Just thinking. However we all are searching and trying to find good ways to go. Thank you for your inspiring videos!

[@Daniel-vd4mk]

Super easy to become vegan but really hard to give up oil and salt :(

[@DmsStudios]

Daniel D I think as long as you lower the amount of oil/salt in your diet, you will feel significantly better :) I found that instead of completely eliminating oil in my diet, I just significantly lowered the amount of it that I consume. It works very well!

[@Daniel-vd4mk]

Yeah dude, I'm trying that. Went down from 6 tbsp of oil to 2 - 3 / day in about 3 months (like 1 tbsp / month lol) and 3 tbsp of salt / day to 1 - 2 tbsp but I feel like I cannot go lower .. foods that I prepare become more dry and tasteless without salt/oil :(. Anyway.. I'm doing a progress and hope to make it to 1tbsp of oil and 1tsp of salt heh...

[@kaseyford4839]

Cold Pressed oil is healthiest. No Saturated Fat and not Proccessed.

[@lissara8464]

I recommend celery salt its much better than regular salt and its much more healthier plus I think you can make it at home as well

[@cebiilenkambule8969]

It's not that easy to let go of oil

[@Thevietvegan]

I prefer silicone mats too, but you can compost parchment paper, and you can wet parchment paper to keep it from charring super fast in the oven :)

[@marisolmuniz3866]

The Viet Vegan Can you really? I was told you couldn't because most is coated in wax.

[@sallyjrwjrw6766]

@@marisolmuniz3866 I think in Europe the parchment paper is compostable.

[@alwaysneed2learn806]

Another great oil-free cooking hack is an Air Fryer! It literally changed my hubby's relationship w/veggies :)

[@annluster252]

@Emily Alsop yes I love mys

[@Yessnatathlete]

I think the key is not to use that much oil and see when would it be good or preferred to use it. I cook with oil but try to keep it low. By the way ! I love your videos they have inspired me so much ! I've been vegetarian for close to a month , they only thing I regret is to not have done it before .

[@swestphal117]

Yesss, I've been waiting for this video ❤️❤️ I'm not vegan yet but I'm transitioning and hope once I move out of my parents house in a month or so I will go completely

[@KnowOne111]

Really don’t want to give up oil but your perfect skin kinda speaks for itself in terms of the benefits

[@Twocityvegans]

Love this. Trying to use less oil myself. I gotta get a silicon mat!

[@marie6874]

Finally it works and I'm able to watch this very nice and helpful video!!! Another hack is using sparkling water for baking cakes🙈

[@ohleander02]

Oil doesn't help bread rise, just fyi. There are many ways to substitute oil in baking. I use peanut butter as a substitute in some cases, for example. You should not use water -- because oil is a heavier texture than water. Applesauce also works. So does mashed avocado, mashed banana, or milk (non-dairy or dairy). - And there are /many/ other ways to substitute as well. (Sometimes when using applesauce, banana or avocado you may have to add a few tblspns of water on top of that, but go 1 tblspn at a time until you reach the right consistency and be careful, because over-mixing makes baked good tough).

[@ShreyanshJain8]

You know, I trust oil free concept now because after seeing your skin texture and glow, I am so sure that oil free diet works like a charm. You are beautiful

[@cerisew5152]

I don't think I've ever learned this much from a video. thank you Caitlin!

[@YourGoodPalKal]

Burning can make some foods carcinogenic and does not improve flavor like the maillard reaction. Caitlin's advice about the broiler is probably the most spot on for cooking without oil, just make sure to keep an eye on it, most foods only need a minute or two

[@vegansagainstsalad8512]

Damn.. I've been vegan for 2 years and never really considered no oil.. but you make it sound easy. Gonna try it out, thanks 🤙🏼💕

[@sallyjrwjrw6766]

It's been 5 years since your comment. Are you oil-free?

[@dawnsimpson3688]

I've only used it for roasting chickpeas so far, but aquafaba also helps to hold the seasonings to the chickpeas and helped them to get crunchy.

[@phylliscable63]

OMG I wish I could give you 20 thumbs ups for supporting those of us who eat whole food plant-based and oil free.

[@sylviagarciadealba7297]

Doesn't dry cooking in non-stick pans release toxic fumes? What brand pans do you use?

[@Bedragld69]

You don't need to store pasta with sauce - just reserve some of the water that the pasta was cooked in to bring it back to life and add moisture that evaporates in the fridge. I haven't read comments so I don't know maybe someone already said this. I like your video.

[@rachelcowley8474]

when i roast cubed sweet potatoes i really like toss them with tahini in the same way you would olive oil because i NEED my potatoes to be crispy but i haven't had much luck just roasting them dry. i love tahini because i find i can use it in almost all the same ways as olive oil but it's a whole, healthy fat!

[@geminigem599]

Hi Caitlin, I tried the onions like u said! An they came out yummy an I added some squash fr my garden an it all looked n tasted wonderful. Thx u r a genius!

[@danieldelrey8798]

Thank you so much this is sooo helpful. Going on one year of being vegan!

[@WhenYouDontSleep]

I don't believe it is safe to frequently use a non-stick pan on HI heat as it will release fumes from the non-stick surface and shorten the lifespan of your pan as a result. Also, it isn't necessary to use oil to keep pasta from sticking or to use the methods you showed here. when pasta clumps its because 1) you didn't stir enough 2) there wasn't enough water or 3) it's overcooked.

[@lauranicole2285]

unsweetened applesauce is what i use. cakes turn out really moist. and it can also be a substitute for eggs as well

[@Amy-cw6qs]

that disclaimer at the beginning was so beautiful and well said ha

[@truvelocity]

The Vegan 8 is great. Glad you mentioned that one.

[@glenice1000]

I'm not sure if we should go totally no oil, since lots of vitamins are fat soluble, and out body need fats too... maybe not excessive oil but balance is key.

[@kurapikakurta3863]

Fat is something that can also be found in almost every whole plant foods, not just oil. Besides, a lot of plants that has vitamins that requires fats usually already comes with fat, or we eat them in starches, legumes etc that already has fat in them. So in the end, whole plant foods in itself has already worked it out for us without needing any more processing.

[@yticivam]

Oil is a processed food. You're right, some nutrients as fat soluble and there are whole food fats available: nuts, avocadoes, etc.

[@kaseyford4839]

Cold Pressed oil is healthiest. No Saturated Fat and not processed.

[@jessa4282]

You have seriously saved my life when it comes to cooking...

[@jennyshanks8026]

Could you do a video about what kitchen supplies you use? Like what food processor or blender? I'm on the market for one!

[@1PeakMindset]

Thank you so much for the tips! I just realized how much oil I've been using since I've been vegan. I'll be making use of these hacks moving forward.

[@arielbordenet3656]

When the pan is hot enough, the vegetables won't stick to it even with a regular pan. The texture is different when you add water or stock before adding the vegetables. It steams rather than caramelize the vegetables.

[@TApple-hp7kx]

Super knowledgeable! Thank you for this tutorial video! I will be trying all these methods. Thanks 😊.

[@mamivegana]

I bought the silicone mats thanks to you and what a life changer!! They work so well! thank you x

[@hanzuh]

mireiayui good luck with the toxins.

[@maddisonboomert5743]

I'm so happy you're doing what you love, I love getting more content too haha ❤️

[@freshfixings1131]

Thanks for the great tips! I'm trying to move away from using oil- so far so good!

[@phoebe1380]

I'm not vegan but I find vegan youtubers really entertaining for some odd reason lol

[@lexideva6887]

I know this comment is old, but same lol

[@messeduphina566]

Heyyy I love your videos. They're so educational, fun and original.

[@oralisicelo9429]

So helpful ! I tried a few recipes and I'm definitely going to give this oil free thing a try ( I was vegetarian frowning up and a few weeks ago I went vegan )

[@miaisheree]

Yes! I never cook with oil. So easy!

[@zuzannamolenda6097]

Natalie from yt channel Feastingonfruit creates awesome recpies without oil! And my fav replacement for oil in baking is coconut butter - high in kcal, but better than coconut oil and gives amazing results. And I saw that some people use coconut milk instead of oil in recipes because its still high in fat. And sometimes I replace half of flour with ground nuts, which are high in fat and work really well in oil free baking

[@avimehenwal]

It may be just me, but your videos just make me hungry all the time :) by the way I am new vegan. Keep the good work up

[@Boomer8003]

Water in place of oil, oil not healthy, natural elements water is & juices maintains during the cooking process it does, delicious your cooking techniques are truthful, misleading it is not, love your message indeed.

[@nastigyal152]

Since I reduced added oils in my food (I use only coconut oil from time to time) I feel just so much better!

[@mik_creates4016]

Not vegan but watch all of your videos. I love your vids and your calm, go-with-the-flow style of promoting veganism. I am working toward a more plant-based diet, but due to allergies and intolerances simply wouldn't be able to get enough protein on a fully vegan diet without supplements (many of which I am also allergic to or are out of my budget currently, as a grad student). I figure anything I CAN do is better than nothing :-)

[@mik_creates4016]

Oh- and one tip for replacing oil with applesauce in baked goods: they'll go moldy a lot faster in my experience, so freeze and defrost as needed or eat 'em quick!

[@VeggieWorldRecipes]

I love all of your tips! I also prefer not to cook or bake with oil, and these were all really helpful!

[@gracearnold3250]

the non stick mat's are amazing! I've had mine for like 8 years lol

[@lonelypunk02]

"Keep the oven open" (for crispy-ness) Eureka!! No wonder I got moist sweet potato chips. Thanks :)

[@elonopeare1137]

Thank you again,I have been trying to figure out a way to cut oil out.Peace and prosperity to you Caitlin.

[@Juliyakay]

I've been vegan for almost a year and a half and I try to be health conscious on my days off especially, but not using oil is the one thing I will not give up. I remember I was at work on day and my coworkers said that I need to "live a little" since I don't eat meat or dairy (which I though was a very ironic statement). But anyway I feel like I would tell someone not cooking with oil to live a little lol. I tried cooking with water, and sometimes I do, but some food is just not the same without it lol.

[@chatondavril]

I'm spreading a little bit of arrow root on my fries to get them crispy ! It really does the job. Still loving the contents you share

[@masterfy24]

I've also heard avocado might also work if you're not about that butter life for baking. What do you think of this?

[@gptty]

Being able to cook without oil and healthily really shows your good cooking skill.

[@TheYuriBabe]

I'm not vegan, but she has a great channel for just being healthy!