Mint vs Basil
A side-by-side guide to substituting Basil for Mint (or vice versa).
Use 0.75 tbsp of Basil for every 1 tbsp of Mint.
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Basil
Conversion: Use 75% as much (0.75 tbsp per 1 tbsp)
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Notes: Basil has a more savory, peppery profile than mint's cooling sweetness. Start with 3/4 the amount and adjust to taste.
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Basil has a more savory, peppery profile than mint's cooling sweetness. Start with 3/4 the amount and adjust to taste. The conversion is use 75% as much (0.75 tbsp per 1 tbsp).
Common questions
Yes — Basil has a more savory, peppery profile than mint's cooling sweetness. Start with 3/4 the amount and adjust to taste. Ratio: Use 75% as much (0.75 tbsp per 1 tbsp).
Use 75% as much (0.75 tbsp per 1 tbsp). For other quantities, use the SubSwap calculator.
They are similar in most uses, but Basil has a more savory, peppery profile than mint's cooling sweetness..
Basil is one of the options SubSwap lists for Mint. The 'best' choice depends on your recipe — see the full list of Mint substitutes.
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