{"id":165614,"date":"2021-02-12T09:00:35","date_gmt":"2021-02-12T17:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/?p=165614"},"modified":"2021-02-11T12:55:38","modified_gmt":"2021-02-11T20:55:38","slug":"basil-recipes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/basil-recipes\/","title":{"rendered":"Refreshing Basil Recipes for Spring"},"content":{"rendered":"

Who can deny the delicious taste of basil? The fresh yet slightly sweet flavor profile makes it easy to pair with just about any fruits and veggies, pasta dishes, and more.<\/p>\n

Not only that, but the herb is also so easy to grow in the comfort of your own kitchen. And now that we’re spending more time at home, you should take advantage of this time to cultivate your green thumb. If you’re a first-timer at growing herbs, we recommend growing the True Leaf Market Italian Large Leaf Basil Seeds<\/a> in the\u00a0Short Stories LED Indoor Planter<\/a>. Yep, it’s that simple!<\/p>\n

After you’ve grown some basil, here are two refreshing recipes you can whip up again and again.<\/p>\n

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Avocado Basil Pesto<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Ingredients:<\/strong>
\n1 avocado
\nHandful of basil
\n1\u20442 lemon, juiced
\n1-2 garlic cloves, chopped
\n1-2 tablespoons olive oil
\nPinch of salt and pepper<\/p>\n

Directions:<\/strong>
\nIn a blender, blend the ingredients until smooth. Add 1\u20444 cup water if you want the pesto to be a thinner consistency. Serve it with chips, or use it as a sauce with your favorite pasta.<\/p>\n

Pro tip: Serve the food in an adorable lunchbox, like the Our Place Lunchbox<\/a>, for all the picnic vibes<\/a>.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

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Strawberry Lemon Basil Water<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Ingredients:<\/strong>
\n1\u20444 cup strawberries, sliced
\n1\u20444 cup basil, chopped
\n1 lemon slice, quartered<\/p>\n

Directions:<\/strong>
\nPlace all ingredients in a pitcher and pour water over it. Chill for at least four hours before serving.<\/p>\n

Do you have any go-to basil recipes? Share them in the comments below!<\/p>\n

xx, The FabFitFun Team<\/p>\n

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