Source: Sea Wave, AdobeStockAromatic basil easily complements baked goods, soups, and salads, and is also great for drinks or winter preserves. We're sharing a selection of 20 delicious recipes!
1. Quiche with Cheese and Basil
Source: tasty-cook.ruA wonderful savory pie for breakfast or a snack.
You will need: 200 g flour, 100 g butter, 0.5 tsp sugar and salt each, 2 tbsp ice water, 100 g hard cheese, 100 g feta cheese, 250 g 20% sour cream, 1 bunch green onions, 3 eggs, 1 bunch basil.
Preparation: Cut the cold butter and rub it into crumbs with flour, sugar, and salt. Add water, quickly knead the dough, wrap it in plastic film, and refrigerate for half an hour. Then roll it out into a mold, form the sides, prick with a fork, and line with parchment paper.
Fill the dough with a weight, such as dried beans, and bake the base for 10 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius, then another 5 minutes without the weight. Grate both types of cheese, chop the herbs, and mix with sour cream and eggs. Pour the filling into the base and bake the quiche for another 15-20 minutes.
2. Omelet with Tomatoes and Basil
Source: mykaleidoscope.ruThe simplest Italian-style breakfast, made quickly.
You will need: 4 eggs, 1 tbsp water, 2 tomatoes, 2 cloves garlic, 5 basil leaves, spices, 10 olives, 4 green onion stalks.
Preparation: Chop and lightly fry the tomatoes. Add minced garlic and basil, and fry for another couple of minutes. Whisk the eggs with water and spices, pour them into the pan, and fry briefly under a lid over low heat. Chop the green onions, slice the olives into rings, sprinkle them over the omelet, and cook until done.
3. Zucchini and Basil Cream Soup
Source: bye-bye-calories.ruA light, diet-friendly dish made with seasonal ingredients.
You will need: 700 g zucchini, 250 g leeks, 170 g celery stalks, 60 g basil, 3 cloves garlic, 1.2 L water, 5 tbsp olive oil, spices.
Preparation: Roughly chop and fry the leeks and celery in olive oil until soft. Add garlic, sauté for 1 minute, then add the chopped zucchini. After another minute, add half the basil and water.
Simmer the soup for 10 minutes over medium heat, blend it until smooth, and season. Add the remaining basil leaves, blend the soup again, bring it to a boil, and serve in bowls.
4. Banana and Basil Smoothie
Source: pinterest.comA delicious and easy-to-make recipe with coconut milk.
You will need: 3 bananas, 1 bunch basil, 300 ml coconut milk, honey.
Preparation: Peel the bananas and roughly chop the basil. Put all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth.
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5. Strawberry Jam with Basil
Source: youtube.comA treat that will make your mouth water!
You will need: 1 kg strawberries, 60 g basil, 500 g sugar, 1 lemon.
Preparation: Cover the strawberries with sugar and leave them for several hours. Bring to a boil, remove from heat, and let cool completely. Add chopped basil, bring to a boil again, and let cool. Pour in lemon juice, bring the jam to a boil one more time, and seal in sterilized jars.
6. Basil Lemonade
Source: mirtesen.ruJust a few basil leaves will make ordinary lemonade even more fragrant and refreshing.
You will need: 2 lemons, 200 ml water, 100 g sugar, 30 g basil, 1-1.5 L sparkling water.
Preparation: Pour water over basil leaves and sugar, simmer the syrup for 10 minutes, blend it, and strain. Squeeze juice from 1.5 lemons. Put lemon juice, syrup, a few fresh basil leaves, and lemon slices into a pitcher. Pour sparkling water over everything.
7. Homemade Basil Bread
Source: patee.ruIf you want to make it more piquant, add garlic.
You will need: 300 g flour, 160 ml water, 1 tsp salt, 3 sprigs basil, 1 tsp sugar, 25 ml vegetable oil, 5 g dry yeast.
Preparation: Mix the sifted flour and all dry ingredients. Pour in warm water and oil, add chopped basil, and knead the dough. Leave it in a warm place for 1 hour, form a loaf, make incisions on top, and leave for another half an hour under a towel. Bake the bread for 50-60 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
8. Lemon Muffins with Basil
Source: mykaleidoscope.ruYou can also add a handful of chopped nuts to the dough.
You will need: 70 g butter, 1 lemon, 3/4 cup flour, 1/2 cup sugar, 2 eggs, 1 tsp baking powder, 5 sprigs basil.
Preparation: Beat eggs with soft butter and sugar using a mixer. Add lemon juice, lemon zest, flour, and baking powder. Then add chopped basil, spoon the dough into molds, and bake the muffins for about 30 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
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9. Green Smoothie with Basil
Source: rcept.ruChoose green or yellow sweet and sour apple varieties.
You will need: 1 apple, 1 kiwi, 1 bunch basil, 1 tbsp lime juice, 100 ml water.
Preparation: Peel and chop the fruits, wash the basil. Put all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth.
10. Basil Compote for Winter
Source: youtube.comWith purple basil – it also turns out very vibrant!
You will need: 150 g basil, 300 g sugar, 5 g citric acid, 3 L water.
Preparation: Place basil, sugar, and citric acid into a sterilized jar. Pour boiling water over it and seal the compote for winter.
11. Basil Pesto Sauce
Source: postila.ruTraditional green sauce is so easy to make, you don't need to buy it.
You will need: 50 g basil, 50 g walnuts, 60 ml olive oil, 40 g Parmesan cheese, 1 pinch salt, 2 cloves garlic, 1 tbsp lemon juice.
Preparation: Wash and dry the basil, toast the walnuts in a dry pan, and grate the Parmesan. Put all ingredients into a blender and blend the pesto to your desired consistency.
12. Greek Salad with Basil
Source: dzen.ruSprinkle the finished salad with salt, ground black pepper, and dried oregano.
You will need: 250 g feta cheese, 1 bunch basil, 5-6 tomatoes, 2-3 cucumbers, 1 red onion, 2 bell peppers, 2-3 handfuls of olives, 5 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 lemon.
Preparation: Roughly chop the vegetables, dice the feta, then add olives and basil leaves. For the dressing, mix lemon juice and olive oil.
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13. Creamy Basil Cake
Source: pinterest.comWe recommend using heavy cream (30% fat or more) for a more tender dough.
You will need: 200 g flour, 2 eggs, 30 g basil, 250 ml cream, 160 g brown sugar, 1 tsp baking powder, 1 lemon or lime.
Preparation: Pour 100 ml cream over the basil, bring to a boil, remove from heat, and let cool. Blend the mixture until smooth, pour in the remaining cream, and whisk lightly. Separately, beat the eggs with sugar, lemon juice, and zest. Combine both mixtures and add flour with baking powder. Bake the cake for 45-50 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
14. Basil and Celery Smoothie
Source: AdobeStockGreen smoothies are considered the healthiest, and for good reason!
You will need: 1 bunch basil, 1 bunch spinach, 1 bunch parsley, 3 green apples, 6 celery stalks, 1 lime, water.
Preparation: Remove stems from greens, peel apples, squeeze juice from lime, and roughly chop celery. Using a blender, blend all ingredients until smooth and add water to taste.
15. Salad with Basil and Strawberries
Source: fotoxcom.ruWhen you crave something extraordinary, yet simple.
You will need: 300 g strawberries, 300 g cherry tomatoes, 1 bunch basil, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp lemon juice, 1 tsp balsamic vinegar.
Preparation: Halve the strawberries and cherry tomatoes. Add basil leaves. Mix the dressing ingredients and pour over the salad.
16. Basil Syrup
Source: postila.ruA wonderful preserve for drinks and desserts that will delight you all winter.
You will need: 150 ml water, 200 g sugar, 3 tbsp lemon juice, 25 g basil.
Preparation: Mix water, lemon juice, and sugar, simmer this syrup briefly over medium heat, and add basil leaves. Cook the syrup for another 10 minutes, stirring, then strain and pour into a sterilized jar.
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17. Vegetable Salad with Basil
Source: chili-adler.ruA vitamin-rich garden salad made from very simple ingredients.
You will need: 3 cucumbers, 5 radishes, 2 tomatoes, 2 cloves garlic, 1 red onion, 1 bell pepper, 4 sprigs basil, olive oil.
Preparation: Roughly chop the vegetables, mince the garlic and basil. Dress the resulting salad with olive oil to taste.
18. Summer Basil Compote
Source: rcept.ruIf you want a richer flavor, let the compote steep.
You will need: 1 bunch basil, 1/2 lemon, 1/2 cup sugar, 1.5 L water.
Preparation: Place basil leaves, sugar, and sliced lemon into a pot. Pour in water, bring to a boil, and simmer the compote for 20-25 minutes over low heat.
19. Basil Tea
Source: about-tea.ruNot only delicious, but also a very healthy tea for immunity.
You will need: 50 g basil, 20 g mint, 30 g lemon, 50 g honey, 1 L water.
Preparation: Pick the leaves from the herb stems, slice the lemon, and put everything into a teapot. Pour in boiling water and let the tea steep for 5-7 minutes. When serving, add honey to taste.
20. Tomato Sauce with Basil for Winter
Source: AdobeStockThis tomato sauce will go well with almost any dish.
You will need: 2 kg tomatoes, 200 g basil, 1 chili pepper, 1 head garlic, 2 tbsp sugar, 4 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp salt.
Preparation: Peel and pass the tomatoes through a meat grinder, add chopped basil, oil, salt, and sugar. Bring to a boil and simmer the sauce for half an hour over low heat. One minute before the end of cooking, add minced garlic and chili. Seal the sauce in sterilized jars.