Substitute for butter

TT&TO

I have found great recipes on the f word pages from Channel 4. I can't use butter as it is too high in fat. http://www.channel4.com/life/microsites/F/fword/recipes3_spaghettichicken.html

Does anyone know of a low fat substitute for butter?

BuffyBot

I think that would be a contradiction in terms. Most margarines aren't much better in terms of fat content, and some you can't use in the same way as butter.

Shabadu

Just use less or use a little olive oil. As it's not baking, it's not really going to make a difference to the cooking method.

rubadub

Most low fat spreads are just oil mixed with gelatine and water, so upon cooking it just turns to water. The only option with butter subs, is to use less, or go for a healthier oil- one with less saturated fats. Some would prefer a scrape of butter rather than a lot of crap tasting low fat spread

olaola

I would just leave the butter out of that recipe totally. It won't be as butter-licious, but it should work out fine.

Tar.Aldarion

I don't know, low fat soya/sunflower/etc butter?