Basil is a herb in the mint family that is used to add flavour to meals.
Commonly used in Italian and Mediterranean dishes like salads, pasta pizza and other dishes.
Basil is also a healthy herb, packed with minerals, vitamins and antioxidants. The herb should however be consumed in small amounts.
- Make basil tea
The herb can be used for medicinal purposes like calming an upset stomach. You can add it to your favourite tea or drink it as it is.
- Add it to your salads
Basil adds an interesting texture and taste to soups and salads.
- Use to garnish avocado toast
Adding basil as a topping to your avocado and egg toast can make a huge difference. The taste is heavenly.
- Finish the pasta
Whether you are using basil leaves or dried basil, adding it to your pasta sauce takes it to a whole new level.
- Use it as a topping
The herb which has a minty flavour can go well if topped off on vanilla or strawberry ice cream. Another way you can use the basil leaves is as a pizza topping. Just chop it up and add it to your favourite pizza.
- For marinating chicken
You can use basil to marinate your chicken. Basil is not only a delicious culinary herb, it is good for your chicken, pork or seafood.
The herb goes well with parsley, lemon balm, oregano, rosemary, chives, dill, mint and coriander.