Season : All year round
Flavor : Aromatic & slightly spicy
Primary uses : In stir-fried dishes and some Italian foods
Benefits : Basil is an excellent source of vitamin A(in the form of carotenoids such as beta-carotene), C, K and Manganese; a very good source of Copper, Calcium, Iron, Folate, Magnesium and Omega-3 fatty acids.