A dark, flavorful roux is the foundation of a great gumbo, and you don’t need butter to make one. This Smoky Olive Oil Roux combines Extra Virgin Olive Oil with Rocky Mountain Olive Oil Chipotle Fused Olive Oil for a rich, deeply toasted roux with a subtle layer of smoky chile flavor. Slowly cook the olive oil and flour until the roux reaches a deep brown or copper color, then use it as the base for your favorite gumbo.

The combination of EVOO and Chipotle Fused Olive Oil lets you build flavor from the very first step without overwhelming the finished dish with heat. It’s an easy way to put a Rocky Mountain Olive Oil spin on a classic dark roux—and a delicious answer to the question, “Can you make gumbo roux with olive oil?” Yes, you absolutely can.

I N G R E D I E N T S :

• 3/4 cup any Rocky Mountain Olive Oil Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  
• 1/4 cup Rocky Mountain Olive Oil Chipotle Fused Olive Oil
• Approximately 1 3/4 cups flour

I N S T R U C T I O N S :

1. Combine the oils in a heavy pot.
2. Gradually whisk in the flour and cook over controlled heat, stirring constantly.
3. Take the roux to a deep brown or copper color.
4. Then build your favorite gumbo recipe directly on top of it.
5. The Chipotle Olive Oil adds smoke and gentle chile flavor without requiring the entire dish to taste like chipotle.
6. This is also a great example of why we encourage people to think of infused olive oils as ingredients rather than just finishing oils.

Nutritional Information (per serving): Calories: 180 | Fat: 14g | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 2g | Sodium: 0mg | Sugar: 0g