extra-virgin
adjective
ex·tra-vir·gin
ˈek-strə-ˈvər-jən 
: being a virgin olive oil that is lowest in acidity and highest in quality
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Wild Mushroom Risotto With Thyme While risotto is cooking, heat ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering.
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Carla Lalli Music, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Mar. 2026
Add a glug of extra-virgin olive oil and heat over medium until shimmering.
—Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 5 Mar. 2026
One new study suggests that air-frying or baking with extra-virgin olive oil may boost nutritional value in your food.
—Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 3 Mar. 2026
Top Italian soups with a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil, a dollop of pesto, and shavings of Parmesan.
—Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
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Carla Lalli Music, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Mar. 2026
Add a glug of extra-virgin olive oil and heat over medium until shimmering.
—Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 5 Mar. 2026
One new study suggests that air-frying or baking with extra-virgin olive oil may boost nutritional value in your food.
—Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 3 Mar. 2026
Top Italian soups with a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil, a dollop of pesto, and shavings of Parmesan.
—Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
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“Extra-virgin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/extra-virgin. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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