Bites of Basil

Basil’s sweet yet strong flavor is used in all sorts of cuisines, from Caprese salads to pesto pasta, even Thai chicken. All of these recipes show you how to use this leaf to spruce up some of your faves.

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People Will Talk

Spiced Pumpkin Soup

Unsweetened Coconut Milk

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Spice up a traditional favorite this season. In under 25 min, make a dish people will talk about for years. Chop 1 clove garlic, 4 shallots, 2 chilies and 1 tbsp. lemongrass and cook in 1 tbsp. oil and 1tbsp. butter until fragrant. Add 2 1/8 cup of chicken stock, 1 ½ cups of unsweetened coconut milk, 4 cups of diced pumpkin and bring to a boil. Once the pumpkin softens, blend. Serve with 1 bunch of basil.

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Impress your guests with this minty fresh orzo salad fit for a summer soirée. Boil 4 cups chicken broth, covered. Stir in 1 ½ c. orzo. Cover partially & cook until orzo is tender, stirring frequently, ~ 7 minutes. Strain orzo, transfer to bowl & toss until orzo cools. Toss orzo w/ ½ cup feta cheese, 1 ½ c. halved teardrop tomatoes, ¾ c. finely chopped red onion, ½ c. chopped basil, ¼ c. chopped mint, & your favorite red wine vinaigrette. Season salad w/ salt & pepper. Serve at room temperature.

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We’ve waited long enough for spring — and this easy salad recipe is a great way to kick it off! Toss 1 c basil leaves, 2 c baby spinach leaves in ½ c vinaigrette, and top with ½ c halved cherry tomatoes, ½ c chopped walnuts, ½ c crumbled low fat feta, and 1 chopped avocado. Serve with Pure Leaf Unsweetened Black Tea!

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Warmer weather doesn’t mean you have to say goodbye to soup! This easy spring soup is delicious, quick, and wonderfully weather-appropriate! Blend 2 c soaked cashews, 2 c water, 1½ c basil, 2 c baby kale, 1 garlic clove, ½ tsp sea salt & ½ tsp ground pepper. Refrigerate in an airtight container two hours or overnight. Serve chilled and drizzle with olive oil and top with corn, cherry tomatoes, or chopped cucumber!

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A breakfast as simple as it is savory — egg whites on toast with peppers and basil! Scramble two egg whites, spread on one slice of toasted whole wheat. Top with fresh cut red, yellow peppers and basil. Serve with a glass of Pure Leaf Unsweetened Black Tea!

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We don't mess around with tea — and we certainly don't mess around with chicken. Try this easy black tea marinade with Pure Leaf Unsweetened Iced Tea! [1] Let 4 8-oz chicken breasts marinate in a mixture of 2 c Pure Leaf Unsweetened Iced Tea, ¼ c soy sauce, 1 tbsp dried basil, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 2 tsp vegetable oil, 1 tsp toasted sesame oil, & ¼ tsp ground cinnamon for 8 hours. [2] Grill chicken over med-high heat for 10-12 minutes, turning evenly, until cooked through.

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Baked Asparagus Fries

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If you think you've seen all that asparagus can do, you're wrong. Try this easy Baked Asparagus Spears recipe tonight! (1) Combine 1 c bread crumbs, 2 tbsp dried basil, & 1/2 c grated Parmesan in a bowl & season with salt & pepper. (2) Coat 1 lb of trimmed asparagus spears with 1/2 c unprocessed flour, the beaten whites of 2 large eggs & the bread crumb mix. (3) Bake on greased baking sheet at 425° for 12 minutes. (4) Serve hot!

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Whether they're raw or grilled, Veggie Kabobs are a hit every time! We've got mushrooms, zucchini, red peppers, squash, and cherry tomatoes here, drizzled with olive oil and dusted with sea salt, cracked pepper, and dried basil. How do you skew?

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Basil Zucchini Crisps: make these easy veggie crisps as a snack or serve them as an appetizer at your next get together! (1) Slice 1 lb of zucchini into thin discs. (2) Whisk together 1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp pepper, 1/2 tsp olive oil, & 1 tsp apple cider vinegar. (3) Toss the zucchini discs in the olive oil mixture. (4) Lay the discs out on a wire rack & sprinkle 1/4 c chopped basil leaves over them. (5) Let them dehydrate at 135° for 5-6 hours.

an eggplant roast recipe with zucchini and tomato sauce

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Eggplant: while often chicken's supporting actor, it deserves a standout role of its own! (1) Slice an eggplant into half-inch discs, lay out on a baking dish, & brush with olive oil. (2) Broil 15 mins, flipping when first side has browned. Set aside. (3) Sauté 3 sliced garlic cloves in 1 tsp olive oil about 45-60 secs. (4) Add 8 chopped tomatoes & 15 whole basil leaves. (5) Cook covered 25 mins on low heat, stirring occasionally. (6) Blend & add salt to taste. (7) Serve with eggplant!

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Basil Coconut Chicken — try this and you'll rethink "tastes just like chicken". (1) Sear 1" cubed chicken in pan with coconut oil on both sides. (2) Stir 1/2 tsp cayenne, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1/2 tsp ground ginger, & 1 1/2 tsp turmeric into the chicken. (3) Pour in 8 oz coconut milk, 2 tbsp honey, & 1 tsp apple cider vinegar & simmer till sauce thickens. (4) Remove from heat & stir in whole basil leaves. Season with salt. (5) Serve over your favorite rice!

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Got chickpeas? Spinach? Basil? Olive oil? Of course you do. Pop these in a blender and purée 'til smooth and this simple, 10 Minute Spinach & Basil Hummus can be yours, too.

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Stop spending too much on store-bought pesto — with this, you can make it at home for half the cost! // Blend 1/2 c pine nuts, 4 cloves garlic, 3 c basil leaves, & 1/2 c grated Parmesan in a small food processor. Pour in 1/2 c extra-virgin olive oil as you blend, and salt and pepper to taste.

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Tomato Bruschetta

French Bread

Balsamic Vinegar

You can forget dinner; these Basil Tomato Bruschetta Rounds will have people wanting seconds of the appetizer! (1) Slice a loaf of French bread into half-inch thick diagonal rounds and toast until lightly browned. (2) Cover each slice in 1-2 basil leaves & top with a slice of tomato and a slice of mozzarella. (3) Plate & drizzle balsamic vinegar over the whole dish.