Recipes With Basil Leaves
Got basil leaves on hand? Here are 22 recipes you can make with it, ranked by how few extra ingredients they need — the simplest matches come first.
Pairs well with
Garlic Tomato Virgin Olive Oil Onion Sugar Chile Pepper Salad Oil Fish Sauce
Storing & using Basil Leaves
Fresh herbs keep longest wrapped loosely and refrigerated; dried herbs and spices last longest in a cool, dark cupboard, away from the stove. Out of Basil Leaves? oregano is a common swap (1:1). Fresh leaf form.
Basil Leaves recipe FAQs
What can I make with just basil leaves?
Start with the simplest recipes above — most lean on garlic or a few everyday staples alongside it.
What goes well with basil leaves?
Garlic, Tomato, Virgin Olive Oil, Onion, Sugar are the most common pairings in our recipes.
How do I find recipes for basil leaves plus what else I have?
Use Cook with what you have (/pantry/) — add basil leaves plus anything else in your kitchen, and recipes rank by how many you already own.