Basil Salt

Name: Basil Salt
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 1/4 cup
Ingredients: 1/4 cup coarse sea salt; 1/4 cup loosely packed basil leaves

Total Time Prep: 5 min. Bake: 30 min. + cooling

Yield 1/4 cup

Test Kitchen Approved

Looking for a quick and easy way to add fresh flavor to your meals? Basil salt is the answer. With only two ingredients, you can make this herby, flavorful seasoning at home in just a few steps.

Ingredients

1/4 cup coarse sea salt
1/4 cup loosely packed basil leaves

Directions

Preheat oven to 225°. Place salt and basil in a small food processor; pulse until very finely chopped. Spread into a parchment-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan.
Bake until mixture appears dry, about 30 minutes. Remove from oven; cool completely in pan. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

1/4 teaspoon: 0 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 480mg sodium, 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.

This basil-infused salt adds a touch of herbal brightness to everything from corn on the cob to sliced tomatoes to fresh watermelon. —James Schend, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin

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