Best Basil Substitute: Oregano (+ More Easy Alternatives!)

A basil substitute will definitely come in handy in the kitchen, especially if
your family is a fan of Italian recipes! Fresh and dried basil are common
cooking ingredients, and this list features alternatives for both. Don't let
your recipe lack flavor, try one of these easy basil substitutes today!

Servings: 1 serving

Author: Angela Latimer

Course:

Substitutions

Cuisine:

American

🧂 Ingredients

1 tablespoon oregano
½ tablespoon Thyme
½ tablespoon Sage

Instructions

1 Use dried oregano in a 1:1 swap for dried basil or fresh oregano in a 1:1
exchange for fresh basil.
2 Use ½ the amount of dried or fresh thyme in place of dried or fresh basil
respectively.
3 To avoid overpowering the dish, start with ½ the amount of sage in place of
basil. Add more slowly if needed.

Nutrition Info

Name	Amount
Calories	13 kcal
Carbohydrates	3 g
Protein	0.5 g
Fat	0.2 g
Saturated Fat	0.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat	0.04 g
Sodium	1 mg
Potassium	63 mg
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	0.2 g
Vitamin A	85 IU
Vitamin C	0.1 mg
Calcium	80 mg
Iron	2 mg