Basil flowers are edible and can be used in a variety of ways. Here are some ideas on what to do with basil flowers:
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Eat them: Basil flowers have a mild basil flavor and can be sprinkled over a salad or used as a garnish for pasta, cheese, fresh fruit, meat, or vegetables.
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Make vinegar: Infuse white wine vinegar with basil flowers to make a flavorful vinegar. Simply add the flowers to the vinegar and let it sit for a few weeks.
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Make oil: Infuse olive oil with basil flowers to make a flavorful oil. Rinse the flowers, pat them dry, and add them to a jar of olive oil. Let it sit for about a month in a cool, dark place.
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Dry them: Dry basil flowers to use in potpourri, as a seasoning, or to make herbal teas.
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Make herb sauces: If you have too much basil, make some herb sauces and freeze them for later use.
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Pinch them off: If you notice a few basil flowers in your garden, but dont have time to harvest, you can pinch off the flowers as a temporary solution to stop your basil plant from flowering until you get around to trimming the plant.
Overall, basil flowers are a versatile ingredient that can add flavor and decoration to many dishes.
