Basil Substitutes: Ratios + Tips
It’s good to have a list of basil substitutes on hand when cooking your favorite recipe. Here’s 10 we recommend.
Ingredients
Here’s a quick summary of readily available substitutes for basil you can use that closely mimic the flavor of basil:
- Thyme
- Oregano
- Cilantro
- Mint
- Italian Seasoning Blend
- Arugula
- Tarragon
- Marjoram
- Herbs de provence
- Flat-leaf parsley
- Bonus: Dried basil is a great substitute for fresh basil also.
Instructions
- See the above list of basil substitutes and find one you have on hand or readily available at the store.
- Use your substitutes in an equal amount as your recipe would call for basil.
- Follow the measurements and use a light hand while taste-testing (if possible and safe to do so) to ensure you don’t use too much.
- Mix and match your substitutes to see what works best for your recipe.
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