Basil
Basil is a type of herb commonly used in breads, chutneys, pickles, relishes, curries, and much more!
The flavor profile for basil can be described as minty and peppery.
Basil contains over 18+ nutrients including 10 vitamins and 8 minerals. Basil is also sodium free and trans fat free.
Vegan
Vegetarian
Paleo
Gluten Free
Uses For Basil
There are 18 uses for basil. Find your use and start enjoying this tasty food today!
- Breads.
- Chutneys, Pickles, Relishes.
- Curries.
- Dips, Spreads, Salsas.
- Dressings, Marinades.
- Grain Dishes.
- Grills, BBQ.
- Herb Blends, Rubs.
- Pastas.
- Pies, Tarts, Pastries.
- Pizza, Calzones.
- Salads.
- Sandwiches, Burgers.
- Sauces.
- Soups, Stews.
- Stir-fries.
- Stocks.
- Stuffing.
Tips
Great ideas for purchasing, storing, and consuming basil.
- It is better to avoid buying basil leaves that are slightly browning on the edges.
- If you are looking for dried basil, you can find it in the spice section in grocery stores.
- You should always store fresh basil leaves layered in damp paper towels in the refrigerator. This method will keep your basil leaves up to four days.
- Another effective and easy way to store basil is to chop them, drizzle with olive oil, and spoon them in an ice tray and freeze the trays. These frozen cubes of basil are a perfect addition to soups and stews.
- Top pizzas, pasta, sandwiches, and other items with basil for a fresh bold flavor.
Popular Varieties
Popular varieties of basil include: thai basil and sweet basil.
Nutrition
Checkout the facts and figures to see how wealthy basil is.
Nutrition Facts
1 Serving
Serving size
Sweet Basil - Fresh
100 Grams
100 Grams
Amount per serving
Calories
per serving
23
Amount/serving
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1g
1%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 4mg
0%
Amount/serving
% Daily Value*
Total Carbohydrate 3g
2%
Dietary Fiber 2g
6%
Total Sugars 0g
Includes 0g Added Sugars
0%
Protein 3g
7%
Vitamin K 461%
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Manganese 64%
·
Copper 43%
·
Vitamin A 38%
·
Vitamin C 24%
·
Magnesium 21%
·
Calcium 18%
·
Iron 18%
·
Folate 17%
·
Vitamin B6 12%
·
Zinc 10%
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Phosphorous 8%
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Riboflavin 7%
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Niacin 6%
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Potassium 6%
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Vitamin E 5%
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Pantothenic Acid 4%
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Choline 3%
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Thiamin 3%
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* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Highlights
- Low in sodium.
- Excellent source of 6 micronutrients.
- Good source of 5 micronutrients.