10 Great Ways to Use Up Fresh Basil — Most Popular Pin of the Week

By: Nikhita Mahtani
10 Great Ways to Use Up Fresh Basil

The best part of summer is the abundance of fresh herbs that can be used to season even the most-mundane dishes. One of these herbs is basil, which has a bright and sweet flavor profile and can be used in a number of recipes, from pesto to seafood. If you're worried about how to incorporate it in your daily recipes, take a look at this week's Most Popular Pin of the Week, a post from our Healthy Eats blog outlining ' 10 Great Ways to Use Up Fresh Basil'.

For more healthy summer inspiration, check out Food Network's Let's Get Healthy board on Pinterest.

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