Special Diet Information
Coumadin® (Warfarin)
This recipe is safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.
Lactose
This recipe is safe for those who are lactose intolerant.
Sodium
This is a low sodium recipe.
GERD / Acid Reflux
No specific GERD triggers.
Gluten Sensitivity
This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten.
"A man taking basil from a woman will love her always."
-Sir Thomas Moore, Member of the Tudor Court
The refrigerator light goes on...
Simple, fresh and great for you, this makes a fantastic garnish for almost anything -- fish, chicken, pork or even grilled vegetables.
Basil Oil
Servings: 8 | Serving size: about 1 1/2 teaspoons
Cooking Time: 15 Minutes
This recipe can be multiplied by 2, 3.
This recipe keeps well in the refrigerator for about a week.
| 1/4 cup | extra virgin olive oil |
| 1/2 cup | fresh basil leaves |
Place the olive oil and basil in a blender or mini chopper and process until smooth.
Chill.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: about 1 1/2 teaspoons
Servings: 8
Amount Per Serving
| Calories 60 | Calories from Fat 20 |
| % Daily Value |
| Total Fat 7g | 10% |
| Saturated Fat 1g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated Fat 5g | |
| Trans Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrates 0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0g | 0% |
| Sugars 0g | |
| Protein 0g |
| Vitamin A 2% | Vitamin C 0% |
| Calcium 0% | Iron 0% |
| Vitamin K 10 mcg | Potassium 5 mg |
| Magnesium 1 mg | |