basil substitutes

13 substitutes · avg score 7.7 · Tender green herb with a sweet, peppery, slightly anise flavor, the signature leaf of Italian cuisine. Used fresh in pesto, Caprese salads, tomato sauces, and torn over pizza and pasta just before serving.

quick swaps (averaged across uses)

01

Parsley

10.0
1 tsp : 1 tsp

Milder flavor, good for fresh garnish

02

Cilantro

10.0
1 tsp : 1 tsp

Different flavor profile, best in Asian or Latin dishes

03

Marjoram

10.0
1 tsp : 1 tsp

Sweet herb, good in Mediterranean food

04

Tarragon

10.0
1 tbsp : 1 tbsp

Sweet and aromatic, works in sauces

05

Arugula

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Peppery, use fresh in pestos and salads

06

Spinach

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Neutral green base for pesto, add pine nuts

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