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A leafy, green herb that is a member of the mint family of plants. Providing an intense but sweet and subtle flavor, Basil is a very common ingredient used in Mediterranean cooking. Containing an fragrance similar to cloves, Basil can be dried and used during months when it may not be available in some regions, but it provides the most flavor when served fresh. Basil goes well with pasta, eggs, poultry, fish, soups, and stews. It is a good herb to pair with beans, peas, tomatoes, carrots, eggplant, and zucchini.
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Common Basil | 
Dark Opal Basil | | 
Lemon Basil | 
Dwarf Purple Basil | | 
French Basil | 
Sweet Thai Basil |
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USDA Nutrition Facts |
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| Serving Size 1 serving 1/2 cup |
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| Calories 72 |
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| Protein 1g |
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| Total Fat 1g |
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| Total Carbohydrates 12g |
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| Dietary Fiber 2g |
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| Sugars 8g |
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| Potassium 304mg |
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| Sodium 336mg |
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| Cholesterol 0mg |
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| Serving Size 1 serving 1/2 cup |
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| Calories 72 |
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| Protein 1g |
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| Total Fat 2g |
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| Total Carbohydrates 12g |
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| Dietary Fiber 3g |
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| Sugars 8g |
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| Potassium 360mg |
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| Sodium 432mg |
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| Cholesterol 0mg |
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| Serving Size 2 tbsp, chopped |
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| Calories 23 |
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| Protein 3g |
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| Total Fat 0g |
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| Total Carbohydrates 2g |
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| Dietary Fiber 1g |
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| Sugars 0g |
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| Potassium 295mg |
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| Sodium 4mg |
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| Cholesterol 0mg |
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Basil term - Related Content |
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| A cow's milk cheese from Germany that has a firm texture and a dark brownish colored natural rind. The pale yellow cheese is covered with small random holes and the flavor is rich ... |
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| A type of basil that has two varieties, red and green. The green variety has reddish-purple stems and reddish-purple veins running through its green leaves. Its flavor is spicy ... |
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| With just a few hours to marinate it will be the best shrimp you ever had. |
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| A rich, flavorful spread. |
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| This is so simple but great. You must locate pineapple sage plant at a garden center. I have never seen it in stores but it is a common plant, very easy to grow outside or in a window box. |
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| Light appetizer with lots of flavor. |
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| Burgers stuffed with mozzarella cheese and proscuitto served on a bun smothered with homemade basil mayonnaise. |
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