Sunday, January 5, 2014

The Flavorful World of BASIL!!

     Basil is one of my favorite ingredients to add to a dish right along side of lemons, garlic & oil. I find that basil just gives it that extra delicious kick that some of your dishes may be missing. 
     In an Italian household in Boston MA, we grow basil in the summer and freeze it in the winter so we can enjoy it all year long. It stays fragrant & just as yummie freshly picked. Before Ideal Protein, I mainly used it only in my gravy's (Italian red sauce) for a homemade Sunday dinner. Now, I find that I put it in more of my dishes then ever. 

Why is basil a great natural flavor spice? 
- help fight bacteria, viruses & chronic disease 
- essential oils have been shown to lower blood glucose, triglyceride and cholesterol levels.
- virtually calorie-free and, in addition to antioxidant vitamins and phenolics, is a rich source of vitamin K, zinc, calcium, magnesium, potassium and dietary fibre. - It adds a lot of flavour in a way that’s waistline-friendly

Here, I've added to a scallop dish that I made last night ! 
This was basil, garlic, oil, salt/pepper & spinach as a side dish to my scallops. I also added to my lunch of veggies today 

Do you have any great recipes that incorporate basil???  If so, I was to hear about them below.  Enjoy easy, healthy and cost effective cooking with delicious ingredients! Follow my blog for more information & up to date recipes💋 

XOXO
 
theCHUBBYskinnygirl

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