🫕 Uses

Genovese basil is often added to sauces, salads, pizzas, pasta dishes, and other Italian-inspired recipes. It’s also a popular ingredient in pesto sauce.

🧾 Nutritional info

Genovese basil is low in calories and rich in vitamin K, vitamin A, and vitamin C. It also contains small amounts of minerals such as calcium, magnesium, and iron.

❄️ How to store

Store in the fridge. It’s best used within a few days of purchasing.

📓 Genovese Basil and Pepper Frittata Recipe:

The combination of sweet Genovese basil and spicy Habanero pepper creates a unique and flavorful taste for this frittata.

🧂 Ingredients:

• 1 Habanero Pepper (diced)
• 1 cup Green Peppers (diced)
• 4 Farm Eggs
• 1 bunch of Genovese Basil (chopped)
• 1 tsp. Ginger (thinly sliced or pureed)
• 1 tsp. Olive Oil
• Salt and Pepper

🥄 Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
2. Heat the olive oil in a 10-inch oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Add the diced habanero and green bell peppers and cook for 5-7 minutes, until they begin to soften.
4. Add the ginger and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently.
5. In a mixing bowl, whisk the eggs until light and frothy, then season with sea salt and pepper to taste.
6. Pour the egg mixture over the peppers in the skillet.
7. Sprinkle the chopped basil on top of the egg mixture.
8. Cook on the stovetop for 3-5 minutes, or until the bottom of the frittata starts to set.
9. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the eggs are set and the top is slightly golden.
10. Remove from the oven, let cool for a few minutes, then slice and serve.

Enjoy your delicious Genovese Basil and Pepper Frittata!