Basil: Important Facts, Health Benefits, and Recipes
Explore the health benefits of basil, an aromatic herb rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals, and learn about its history, varieties, and culinary uses.
5 leaves
Amount per serving
Calories
0.6
Carbohydrates
0.1 g
Fat
0 g
Protein
0.1 g
Saturated Fat
0 g
Sodium
0.1 mg
Fiber
0 g
Sugar
0 g
Best Basil Recipes
- Basil Vinaigrette
- Basil Gimlet
- Roasted Tomato Basil Soup
- Tomato Basil Bruschetta
- Caprese Pizza
- Caprese Salad
- Homemade Pesto
- Pho (Beef Noodle Soup)
- Thai Basil Chicken
- Thai Green Curry Coconut Shrimp with Basil
- Tomato Basil Hummus
- Strawberry Basil Champagne Sparklers
- Edamame Basil Hummus
- Cucumber and Basil Slush Recipe
- Savory Basil Slice-and-Bakes
- The Rickshaw
- Pesto and Brie Grilled Cheese
- Pesto Quinoa Salad
- Basil Lemonade
- Bruschetta Benedict
- Pesto Kale Quiche
- Homemade Lasagna
- Spinach Pistachio Pesto Pasta
- Creamy Tomato Tortellini Soup
- Zucchini Parmesan Pasta
- Summer Caprese Salad
- Spinach Basil Pesto {Nut-Free}
- Grilled Italian Sausage and Peppers
- Zucchini Noodles with Pesto
- Avocado Strawberry Caprese Salad
- Spaghetti and Meatballs
- Tomato, Peach, and Corn Salad
- Thai Cabbage Salad
- Avocado Goat Cheese Pasta
- Grilled Cauliflower Steaks with Pesto
- Grilled Ratatouille Pasta Salad
- Grilled Pesto Potatoes
- Crispy Gnocchi with Basil Pesto
- Orzo Salad with Artichokes, Tomatoes, Chickpeas, Feta & Lemon Basil Dressing
- Healthy Caprese Breakfast Sandwich
- Vegetable Lasagna With Butternut Squash and Shiitake Mushrooms
- Creamy Avocado Pasta Salad with Roasted Vegetables
- Pasta Salad with Garlic Marinated Tomatoes
- Crunchy Green Salad with Dilly Chickpeas and Avocado
- Peach Panzanella Salad with Burrata and Bacon
- Chicken and Mango Rainbow Veggie Wraps
- Melted Mozzarella Caprese Crostini Toasts
- How to Make Homemade Chicken Parmesan