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November 6, 2022
Herb of the Week: Basil
by Gia Yaccarino
Herb of the Week: Basil
by Gia Yaccarino
Basil (Ocimum basilicum)
Benefits
- Heart Healthy – helps lower blood pressure and lower cholesterol and triglycerides
- Anti-Inflammatory properties
- Beneficial to mental health
Uses
- Add to soups and sauce
- Make pesto – get creative with your pesto – mine usually don’t include nuts and I use tomato water or Kalamata olive liquid instead of oil
- I know it seems far removed from traditional pesto! I just don't know what I would call it instead - "Green Sauce" does not get the same response from friends and family as Pesto does!
- Add to a salad
- Add to pasta
- Here are more great ideas! https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/photos/our-best-basil-recipes The Parmesan-Basil Corn Cakes look especially yummy!
Caution
- None – when consumed in food amounts
Safe for Cats: Yes
Safe for Dogs: Yes
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