how many grams in a tablespoon of olive oil?

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• How many tablespoons of olive oil do I need to coat a pan?
  One tablespoon (12.5 g) is enough to slick a 10-inch nonstick or seasoned pan for sautéing onions or eggs. For a 12-inch cast iron or stainless pan where you want a real sear, two tablespoons (25 g) gives you a thin, even film that won't burn out before the food hits. Add more only if the food is dry or starchy.
• What's a standard ratio of olive oil to vinegar in a single-serving vinaigrette?
  Three tablespoons of olive oil (about 38 g) to one tablespoon of acid is the classic 3:1 vinaigrette ratio, enough to dress a generous salad for one or a side salad for two. If the vinegar is sharp, like a young red wine vinegar, push to 4:1. For mellower acids like balsamic or citrus, 2:1 holds up.
• Is one tablespoon enough oil to roast a sheet pan of vegetables?
  For a half sheet pan of relatively dry vegetables — broccoli florets, cauliflower, brussels sprouts — one and a half to two tablespoons (about 19–25 g) coats everything thinly enough to brown without steaming. Wetter vegetables like zucchini or mushrooms need less because they release their own liquid. Toss in a bowl first rather than drizzling on the pan.

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