28 Fresh Lemon-Basil Recipes

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28 Fresh Lemon-Basil Recipes1/27 Peach-Basil Lemonade Slush 3 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This chilly slush with peaches, lemon juice and garden-fresh basil is hands-down the best lemonade ever. It tastes just like summer. —Dana Hinck, Pensacola, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 152 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 1mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (37g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. 2/27 Lemony Vegetables and Pasta 4 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 7

servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My refreshing pasta dish comes together in 30 minutes. Its simplicity and flavor combinations are typical of authentic Italian cuisine. Buon appetito! —Erin Mylroie, Santa Clara, Utah Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 366 calories, 15g fat (6g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 559mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 15g protein. 3/27 Basil Grilled Corn on the Cob 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Corn on the cob is a comforting and cherished Midwest dish. It’s amazing

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fat

when grilled, and my recipe adds a few unexpected ingredients to make it taste even more like summertime. —Caitlin Dawson, Monroe, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 ear of corn: 125 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 489mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fat. 4/27 Shrimp with Orzo and Feta 18 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Shrimp with Orzo and Feta Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Tender, hearty and flavorful, this recipe is one of my favorites!

Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 fat

Garlic and a splash of lemon add to the fresh taste and heart-healthy benefits of shrimp. —Sarah Hummel, Moon Township, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 406 calories, 12g fat (3g saturated fat), 180mg cholesterol, 307mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 9g fiber), 33g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 fat. 5/27 Lemon-Basil Roasted Potatoes Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Two of my favorite ingredients, onion and garlic, make lemony herbed potatoes even more delicious. The versatile side dish will complement just about

any main course

any main course. Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 209 calories, 14g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 272mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 fat, 1 starch. 6/27 Mixed Fruit with Lemon-Basil Dressing 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A slightly savory dressing really complements the sweet fruit in this recipe. I also use the dressing on salad greens. —Dixie Terry, Goreville, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 145 calories, 11g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 76mg sodium, 14g

carbohydrate (9g sugars, 3g fiber), 1g protein

carbohydrate (9g sugars, 3g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 2 fat, 1 fruit. 7/27 Lemon-Herb Olives with Goat Cheese 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 15 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Greek olives have a fruity flavor that comes into play when you mix them with lemon and fresh herbs. Spoon over goat cheese and slather on crackers. —Jeanne Ambrose, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (calculated without crackers): 135 calories, 13g fat (3g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 285mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. 8/27 Grilled Tilapia Piccata 15

Now we eat it regularly

Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We aren’t big fish eaters, but a friend made this for us, and we couldn’t believe how wonderful it was! Now we eat it regularly. I love making it for guests because it’s simple, looks lovely and tastes restaurant-worthy. —Beth Cooper, Columbus, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 fillet: 206 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 83mg cholesterol, 398mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1-1/2 fat. 9/27 Lemon-Basil Mojito Mocktails Test Kitchen Approved Lemon-Basil Mojito

For a grown-up version, just add your favorite rum or vodka

Mocktails Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: In this twist on the classic summer beverage, lemon and basil take the place of mint. For a grown-up version, just add your favorite rum or vodka. —Cheryl Perry, Hertford, North Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 101 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 36mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. 10/27 Farmers Market Orzo Salad 3 Reviews Farmers Market Orzo Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 8 servings

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Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Orzo is a tiny pasta shaped like rice. We use it as a base for veggies, lemony vinaigrette and cheeses such as mozzarella, feta or smoked Gouda. —Heather Dezzutto, Raleigh, North Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 291 calories, 27g fat (7g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 274mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 9g protein. 11/27 Lemon Chicken with Orzo 32 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 40 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s a dish that’s light and summery but still filling. My kids love all

the veggies…for real!

the veggies…for real! If you like a lot of lemon, stir in an extra splash of lemon juice just before serving. —Shannon Humphrey, Hampton, Virginia Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 399 calories, 11g fat (2g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 807mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 9g fiber), 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1-1/2 fat, 1 vegetable. 12/27 Lemon Couscous with Broccoli 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Lemon Couscous with Broccoli Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I combined two recipes to create this

side with broccoli and pasta

side with broccoli and pasta. The splash of lemon adds nice flavor. Instead of toasted almonds, you could also sprinkle servings with grated Parmesan cheese. —Beth Dauenhauer, Pueblo, Colorado Nutrition Facts: 2/3 cup: 115 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 328mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 4g fiber), 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1/2 fat. 13/27 Honeyed Carrots with Citrus-Basil Gremolata 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 15 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love the scent of fresh basil. It’s even better when paired with fresh citrus peel! In

Keep this one in your back pocket for

this recipe, the carrots are sweetened with a touch of honey, then topped with a lively citrus-basil gremolata. —Naylet LaRochelle, Miami, Florida Nutrition Facts: 2/3 cup: 113 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 229mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 4g fiber), 1g protein. 14/27 Creamy Lemon Rice 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This bright rice dish has a creamy texture that’s reminiscent of a lemon risotto, but without all the watching and stirring. Keep this one in your back pocket for

hosting dinner guests—or a great side any old day!

hosting dinner guests—or a great side any old day! —Lyndsay Wells, Ladysmith, British Columbia Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 246 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 806mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein. 15/27 Asparagus ‘n’ Shrimp with Angel Hair 35 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We’ve all heard that the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach, so when I plan a romantic dinner, this shrimp asparagus pasta with angel hair is one dish I like to

It’s easy on the budget and turns out perfectly for two

serve. It’s easy on the budget and turns out perfectly for two. —Shari Neff, Takoma Park, Maryland Nutrition Facts: 1-3/4 cups: 488 calories, 19g fat (4g saturated fat), 132mg cholesterol, 584mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 29g protein. 16/27 Lemony Chicken Noodle Soup 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This isn’t Grandma’s chicken soup, but it is comforting. The lemon juice gives this easy soup enough zip to make it interesting. —Bill Hilbrich, St. Cloud, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 435 calories,

This recipe’s a winner!

23g fat (6g saturated fat), 83mg cholesterol, 949mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 4g fiber), 21g protein. 17/27 Lemon Basil Salmon 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Lemon Basil Salmon Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: It was my husband, Steve, who came up with this easy, foil-packet recipe for flaky, fork-tender Lemon Basil Salmon. We eat a lot of salmon and Steve likes trying out different herbs and spices on our food. This recipe’s a winner! —Marianne Bauman, Modesto, California Nutrition Facts: 1 fillet: 274 calories,

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