
Nutritional facts:
Lime basil has high levels of vitamin K also contains small amounts of potassium, manganese, copper and magnesium.
Flavour:
Lime basil has a strong lime scent that becomes especially noticeable once it is minced or chopped. The peppery-lime taste is a wonderful complement to many savoury dishes.
Goes well with:
Use Lime Basil in stir fry, fish and poultry dishes, where the fresh citrus flavour can come through. Lime basil matches well with tomato-flavoured dishes, pasta sauces, vegetables, especially beans, peppers, and eggplants.
Recipes
Lime Basil Asparagus with Chicken
- 2 limes, sliced paper thin
- 2 tablespoons of fresh lime juice
- 4 boneless chicken breast
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/2 pound of asparagus
- 1/4 cup of water
- salt and pepper
Lime Basil Marinade and Sauce
- Zest and juice of 4 limes
- 2 cloves crushed garlic
- 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1/3 cup walnut oil (can sub for Extra Virgin Olive Oil but I like the mildness of walnut oil in this recipe)
- 1/4 cup coconut aminos (or wheat free tamari)
- 2 Tbsp minced/finely chopped fresh basil or to taste (use 2 tsp if using the frozen basil mentioned below)
Lime Basil Risotto
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups corn kernels (from about three ears)
- 1 ½ cups chopped lime basil leaves, loosely packed
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ cup chopped onion
- 2 cups arborio rice
- ¾ cup white wine
- Juice of one small lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan to taste