BASIL: Best Ways to Store, Prepare, and Enjoy

STORAGE

• DO NOT REFRIGERATE! Basil is very cold sensitive.

• Store in a cup with water, treat like cut flowers.

Nutrition (1/2 cup raw)

Calories: 70, Carbs: 9g, Protein: 2g, Fiber: 2g

Vitamins: A(10%DV), C(30%DV)

Minerals: Calcium(2%DV), Iron(6%DV)

Fun fact

Paired well with tomato dishes, basil is the easiest-to-use herb in my opinion! It’s also regularly used in perfumes and medicines.

5 ways to USE FRESH Basil

1. Top any Italian dish with fresh basil before serving (pizza, pasta, etc.)

2. Bruschetta: if you’ve never tried it, you have to ASAP- it makes a great snack/app

3. Pesto: good as a pasta sauce, over baked potatoes, or on flatbread

4. Homemade Basil Hummus

5. Mix with salt for a great homemade seasoning

Breakfast

Tomato, Mushroom, Basil Frittata

Lunch

Broccoli Basil Cream Soup

Tomato Basil Soup

Basil Vinaigrette- makes a great salad dressing

Dinner

Lime Basil Bundt Cake (curious to see how this turns out)

Lemon Basil Chicken

Thai Basil Fried Rice - add some cabbage too

Honestly, just look up your favorite meals and find a recipe that includes basil or make one of your own!