Basil is a tender culinary herb used in cuisins worldwide.

 

Tip: Add basil after removing meal from heat to avoid loss of flavor.  While basil tastes best fresh, alternatives are dry or frozen.

Nutrition Profile of Basil

According to the US Department of Agriculture, Basil has the following nutrition values per 1/4 cup (6 g) of whole leaves:

NameAmountUnit%DV
Calories1.38
Protein0.19
Fat0.04
Carbohydrates0.16
Fiber0.10
Vitamin A317IU6%DV
Vitamin C1.1mg2%DV
Vitamin K24.9mcg31%DV
Manganese0.1mg3%DV

All values are rounded to the nearest digit.  %DV <2 not included in table.

Recipes With Basil

1. Homemade Pesto

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