Best Substitutes for Fresh Basil
Dried basil works in cooked dishes; fresh oregano or spinach can stand in for pesto and garnishes.
Best overall swap
Dried basil
1 tsp dried per 1 tbsp freshFine for sauces and soups where the basil cooks down; less vibrant for garnishing.
All Substitutes for Fresh Basil
Dried basil
1 tsp dried per 1 tbsp freshFine for sauces and soups where the basil cooks down; less vibrant for garnishing.
Fresh oregano
1:1A different but complementary herbal note, good in Italian dishes.
Baby spinach + a little mint (for pesto)
Half spinach, half mint, by volumeA green, herbaceous base for pesto when basil isn’t available.