Basil

Category Aromatic herbs
Seasonal period: All year

Basil is an aromatic herb that belongs to the Mint Family (Lamiaceae). Its shiny green leaves are soft, and it should be consumed raw or undercooked, otherwise it loses its scent.

It is often used in the Italian cuisine (for the pesto sauce) and in tomato dishes, as well as in the Thai cuisine. Its sweet aroma goes well with meat, vegetables, cheese and egg recipes. It is also popular with baked chicken, lamb or fish, and it pairs well with garlic, thyme and oregano too.

Nutritional information (100.0 g)
Energy
25.0
kcal
Carbohydrates
0.44
g
Proteins
2.5
g
Lipids
0.61
g
Sugars 0.0 g
Salt (Sodium) 0.0 mg
Folic acid 64.0 ug
Vitamin C 18.0 g
Vitamin A 0.0 ug
Zinc 0.85 mg
Iron 3.17 mg
Calcium 154.0 mg
Cholesterol 0.0 mg
Polyunsaturated fatty acids 0.39 g
Monounsaturated fatty acids 0.09 g
Saturates 0.04 g
Fiber 3.9 g
The data is merely a guide and should not be used for medical purposes. Those responsible for the web disclaims any responsibility.
Recipes
Belar aromatikoen gel-a
60 min

Belar aromatikoen gel-a

  • Osagarriak: Gozogintzako elaborazioak
  • Tenperatura: Hotza
Balsamic marinated mackerel
90 min

Balsamic marinated mackerel

  • Type of dish: Fish
  • Temperature: Cold
Bao con ensalada de rúcula y guiso de pichón
3 h y 20 min

Bao con ensalada de rúcula y guiso de pichón

  • Tipo de plato: Carnes
  • Temperatura de consumo: Caliente
  • Tipo de cocina: Cocina asiática
Basil ganache
45 min

Basil ganache

  • Temperature: Cold
  • Additional culinary preparation: Sweet
Ensalada caprese
15 min

Ensalada caprese

  • Tipo de plato: Ensaladas
  • Temperatura de consumo: Ambiente
  • Tipo de cocina: Cocina italiana
Different textures of granny smith apple, gin, wasabi, basil cream and yogurt
120 min

Different textures of granny smith apple, gin, wasabi, basil cream and yogurt

  • Type of dish: Dessert
  • Temperature: Cold
Different textures of granny smith apple, gin, wasabi, basil cream and yogurt (Pintxo)
3 h

Different textures of granny smith apple, gin, wasabi, basil cream and yogurt (Pintxo)

  • Type of dish: Finger foods, Dessert
  • Temperature: Room temperature
Emulsified seafood sauce
20 min

Emulsified seafood sauce

  • Additional culinary preparation: Sauces
Gazpacho sauce
20 min

Gazpacho sauce

  • Type of dish: Vegetables
  • Temperature: Cold
  • Cuisine type: Vegan cuisine
  • Additional culinary preparation: Sauces
Granny Smith and basil soup
30 min

Granny Smith and basil soup

  • Temperature: Cold
  • Additional culinary preparation: Sweet
Verde
4 h y 10 min

Verde

  • Tipo de plato: Postre
  • Temperatura de consumo: Frío
Italian style rice with lobster and clams
120 min

Italian style rice with lobster and clams

  • Type of dish: Rices, Shellfish
  • Cuisine type: Italian cuisine
‘Oops. I dropped the cheesecake’
4 h

‘Oops. I dropped the cheesecake’

  • Type of dish: Dessert
  • Temperature: Cold
  • Cuisine type: European cuisine
Pesto sauce
15 min

Pesto sauce

  • Additional culinary preparation: Sauces
Pimientos rellenos de pescado y marisco
60 min

Pimientos rellenos de pescado y marisco

  • Tipo de plato: Marisco
  • Temperatura de consumo: Caliente
Pizza de salmón con queso brie y eneldo
50 min

Pizza de salmón con queso brie y eneldo

  • Tipo de plato: Pizzas, empanadas, Plato único
  • Temperatura de consumo: Caliente
  • Tipo de cocina: Cocina italiana
  • Técnica de conservación: Refrigeración
Tomato confit
60 min

Tomato confit

  • Type of dish: Vegetables
  • Cuisine type: Vegan cuisine
Espaguetis de calabacín con ajoblanco y pesto rosso

Espaguetis de calabacín con ajoblanco y pesto rosso

  • Tipo de cocina: Cocina vegana