What vegetables go with basil?

Table of Contents:

1. What vegetables go with basil?
2. What can I do with all this basil?
3. What meat goes well with basil?
4. Can you eat too much basil?
5. Who should not take Basil?
6. Is Basil anti-inflammatory?
7. Is it OK for cats to eat basil?
8. Does basil make dogs sick?
9. What herbs are OK for dogs?
10. Can a dog eat cilantro?
11. Are any herbs dangerous to dogs?

What vegetables go with basil?

Besides eggplant, zucchini and squash, basil pairs well with artichokes, mushrooms, and green vegetables including salad greens. Tear basil into shreds or roughly chop it and add to a salad with mixed greens, romaine lettuce, red leaf lettuce, frisee or watercress.

What can I do with all this basil?

How to Use Basil

1. Top whole leaves onto pizza.
2. Finish pasta with whole or thinly sliced leaves.
3. Blend it into sauces.
4. Puree it into soups.
5. Chop it up to add to a salad.
6. Use it to garnish avocado toast.
7. Turn it into an ice cream topping! Jazz up vanilla ice cream with fresh strawberries, basil, and a balsamic reduction.

What meat goes well with basil?

Basil is a good herb to pair with beef because it is peppery, sort of sweet, and slightly minty. This is an interesting flavor combination to add to savory meats, as it surprises the mouth.

Can you eat too much basil?

When taken by mouth: Basil is LIKELY SAFE when consumed in food amounts. When taken by mouth as a medicine, basil is POSSIBLY UNSAFE. Basil herb and basil oil contain estragole. Estragole is a chemical that might increase the risk of getting liver cancer.

Who should not take Basil?

Special Precautions The safety of holy basil use has not yet been established in people who are pregnant or breastfeeding. 4 Holy basil should not be used by people who are trying to conceive because preliminary studies on animals showed that holy basil may cause uterine contractions and negatively impact fertility.

Is Basil anti-inflammatory?

Essential oils in basil, including eugenol, linalool, and citronellol, can help to fight inflammation in the body. These anti-inflammatory properties can help to lower the risk of inflammatory conditions such as arthritis. heart disease, and bowel issues. Basil has antibacterial properties.

Is it OK for cats to eat basil?

Yes, basil is nontoxic to cats and dogs. Whether it's fresh leaves, cooked or dried and ground up, consuming basil should not harm your pet. It's been reported that some cats experience diarrhea or vomiting, but these symptoms appear to be very rare.

Does basil make dogs sick?

It is the beta-caryophyllene that this herb and oregano have that gives them anti-inflammatory properties. ... Finally, while basil is not poisonous to dogs, giving your canine an excessive amount of this herb may cause digestive problems such as stomach upsets, vomiting, and diarrhea.

What herbs are OK for dogs?

Herbs That Are Good For Dogs

• Oregano (Origanum vulgare) Photo by Zerbor/bigstock.com. ...
• Rosemary (Rosemarinus officinalis) Photo by Zerbor/bigstock.com. ...
• Peppermint (Mentha balsamea) Photo by Zerbor/bigstock.com. ...
• Basil (Ocimum basilicum) Photo by Zerbor/bigstock.com. ...
• Parsley (Petroselinum crispum) Photo by Zerbor/bigstock.com. ...
• How to Use Herbs for Dogs.

Can a dog eat cilantro?

Yes! Cilantro is healthy for your dog to eat, and may help calm your dog's upset stomach or ease digestion problems. Cilantro contains vitamin A, C, potassium, zinc, and other essential minerals that are good for your dog.

Are any herbs dangerous to dogs?

As far as we know, most herbs—your rosemary, thyme, basil and dill—are safe for cats and dogs, but there is one that frequently colors a person's garden that can cause a sometimes severe—and definitely strange— illness. ... As for fruits and vegetables, tomatoes (particularly the leaves) can be toxic to dogs and cats.