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Basil

Herb

Basil

Basil is an aromatic herb with a distinct sweet and pungent flavor, commonly used in Italian and Southeast Asian cuisine.

✓ Vegan✓ Vegetarian✓ Gluten-free
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Grams (g)
Aliases
Fresh basil, Sweet basil
Allergens
None listed

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Recipes with Basil

Aged Harzer Pesto Spaghetti with Steamed Eggs
27 min
VegetarianProteinGood carbs
Difficulty 2/52 servings10 ingredients

Aged Harzer Pesto Spaghetti with Steamed Eggs

Al dente spaghetti tossed in a pungent basil-walnut pesto featuring mature aged Harzer cheese and topped with soft, gently steamed eggs.

Caprese Grilled Cheese
13 min
VegetarianVeg-forward
Difficulty 1/52 servings7 ingredients

Caprese Grilled Cheese

A buttery, golden grilled cheese filled with melted mozzarella, ripe tomato, fresh basil, and a touch of balsamic.

Mediterranean Chicken and Vegetable Pasta Bake
50 min
ProteinGood carbsVeg-forward
Difficulty 2/54 servings16 ingredients

Mediterranean Chicken and Vegetable Pasta Bake

Tender chicken and vibrant Mediterranean vegetables are baked with pasta in a savory lemon-herb sauce, topped with Parmesan cheese.

Pesto and Cheddar Spaghetti with Steamed Eggs
30 min
VegetarianProteinGood carbs
Difficulty 2/54 servings10 ingredients

Pesto and Cheddar Spaghetti with Steamed Eggs

A quick weeknight spaghetti tossed with fresh basil pesto and rich mature cheddar cheese, topped with soft-steamed eggs.

Simple Chicken and Tomato Basil Pasta
40 min
ProteinGood carbsVeg-forward
Difficulty 1/53 servings11 ingredients

Simple Chicken and Tomato Basil Pasta

A quick and easy pasta dish featuring tender chicken, fresh tomatoes, basil, and bell peppers.