Fresh Basil Recipes

A light and low-carb lunch.

Great for pasta, bread, recipes, etc.

The fresh basil really gives this dish a punch of flavor.

Marinated chicken breasts covered with a mixture of tomatoes, shredded mozzarella, and fresh basil.

A very fresh, low in calories and full of vitamins recipe.

With zucchini so plentiful in the summer, and friends sharing their harvest, I find this a very easy and enjoyable dish.

You can mix and match any of the vegetables you have on hand in the herbs, onion, garlic, broth and stewed tomatoes as the base stock. You can also substitute vegetable broth and make it a vegetarian recipe.

Low calorie, filling, and vegan

Simple Salad for one

Quick, easy and super filling, this omelet is a protein-packed breakfast powerhouse!

This Italian favorite is made with white, fresh mozzarella cheese, available in the deli of most supermarkets. Its different than the blocks of mozzarella you grate over pizza. It has a softer texture and a mellow, slightly salty taste.

This has fantasic flavor, easy to prepare and can be served as a side or over some whole weat pasta.

For those adhering to a raw diet, this sauce adds lots of flavor to sliced zucchini's.

This is a light pasta perfect for spring and summer.

I just made this up, a simple meal inspired by lots of thai soups I have eaten!

greek grouper with fresh baby spinach, roma tomatoes, and sundried tomato basil feta cheese.A delicious fast and easy dinner even if you dont like fish!

When your basil plants grow and grow make this pesto up fresh and serve with hot pasta.

A yummy chicken dish that uses orange juice thickened with cornstarch for the sauce. Additional flavors come from feta, walnuts and sundried tomatoes.

This flavorful squash can always be found in the kitchen at the ranch as a creative replacement for white pasta. Add grilled chicken and a tomato salas and you have a meal. The avocado pesto is also delicious as a sandwich condiment or drizzled over sliced tomatoes.

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You can adjust any of the ingredients to suit your taste or to use leftovers from the fridge.

A wonderful low cal version of a family favorite.

Excellent dinner side dish or snacky salad. I make a large batch and keep it for snacking for a week or longer. Chopping is the most time-consuming part of this recipe.

So delicious, this is a great recipe to use those tomatoes from your garden. Can or freeze and eat all winter long. This recipe is also great served cold during the warmer months.

Creamy goat cheese and roasted beets make for a beautiful side salad.