Easy-to-make oil free recipes

Here are three easy oil-free recipes you can try right away: Oil-Free Bread, Oil-Free Hummus, and Oil-Free Pasta Sauce. They are simple, quick, and rely on water, aquafaba, or natural ingredients instead of oil for cooking.

1. Oil-Free Bread

Prep & Cook Time: ~2.5 hours (including rising) Servings: 12 slices

Ingredients:

• 4 cups flour
• 2.5 tsp active dry yeast
• 1.5 cups warm water
• 1 tsp salt

Instructions:

1. Dissolve yeast and salt in warm water.
2. Mix with flour until dough forms.
3. Knead lightly, cover, and let rise for 2 hours.
4. Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F) with a pan of water inside for steam.
5. Shape dough, place on hot baking surface, score with a knife.
6. Bake 15–30 minutes until golden brown.
7. Cool for 10 minutes before slicing.

2. Oil-Free Hummus

Prep Time: 5 minutes Servings: 5

Ingredients:

• 1 can chickpeas
• ¼ cup aquafaba (chickpea water)
• 1 tbsp tahini
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 garlic cloves
• ¼ tsp paprika
• Salt to taste

Instructions:

1. Blend all ingredients until smooth and fluffy.
2. Adjust seasoning and consistency with extra aquafaba if needed.
3. Store in fridge for 4–5 days.

3. Oil-Free Pasta Sauce

Prep & Cook Time: 10 minutes Servings: 8

Ingredients:

• 2 cans plain tomato sauce
• 2 garlic cloves
• 2 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp sugar
• ¼ tsp each salt & pepper
• Optional: red pepper flakes

Instructions:

1. Heat saucepan, add 1–2 tbsp water.
2. Sauté garlic until fragrant.
3. Add tomato sauce, seasonings, and sugar.
4. Simmer 5–10 minutes.
5. Serve with pasta or use as pizza sauce.

Quick Tips for Oil-Free Cooking

• Use water or vegetable broth instead of oil for sautéing.
• Aquafaba (chickpea water) is a great substitute for oil in dips and baking.
• Steaming, boiling, and pressure cooking preserve flavor without added fats.
• Spices and herbs enhance taste naturally, so you won’t miss the oil.

For Indian-style oil-free recipes like dals, khichdi, sabzi, and rotis, you can explore collections that use steaming and slow-cooking methods to retain authentic flavors without oi