# What combines with basil?

Basil pairs best with garlic, bell peppers, feta cheese and goat cheese. See all 182 ingredients that combine with basil, ranked from good to made for each other.

Basil is a herb that is used in many cuisines. It has a sweet, peppery flavor. Basil pairs well with other herbs, such as thyme, oregano, and parsley. It can also be paired with vegetables, such as tomatoes, eggplant, and squash. Basil also pairs well with meats, such as chicken, pork, and beef.

## Flavour notes

- **Season:** summer
- **Taste:** sweet
- **Intensity:** mild–moderate
- **Weight:** light, soft-leaved
- **Tip:** Add just before serving. Use to add a note of freshness to a dish.

## Made for each other (strength 4 of 4)

- [garlic](https://whatcombines.com/with/garlic.md)

## Classic partners (strength 3 of 4)

- [bell peppers](https://whatcombines.com/with/bell_peppers.md)
- [feta cheese](https://whatcombines.com/with/feta_cheese.md)
- [goat cheese](https://whatcombines.com/with/goat_cheese.md)
- [green beans](https://whatcombines.com/with/green_beans.md)
- [italian cuisine](https://whatcombines.com/with/italian_cuisine.md)
- [mozzarella cheese](https://whatcombines.com/with/mozzarella_cheese.md)
- [olive oil](https://whatcombines.com/with/olive_oil.md)
- [parmesan cheese](https://whatcombines.com/with/parmesan_cheese.md)
- [peas](https://whatcombines.com/with/peas.md)
- [pecorino cheese](https://whatcombines.com/with/pecorino_cheese.md)
- [ricotta cheese](https://whatcombines.com/with/ricotta_cheese.md)
- [zucchini](https://whatcombines.com/with/zucchini.md)

## Reliable matches (strength 2 of 4)

- [balsamic vinegar](https://whatcombines.com/with/balsamic_vinegar.md)
- [beets](https://whatcombines.com/with/beets.md)
- [cheese, goat, fresh](https://whatcombines.com/with/cheese_goat_fresh.md)
- [chicken](https://whatcombines.com/with/chicken.md)
- [clams](https://whatcombines.com/with/clams.md)
- [cod](https://whatcombines.com/with/cod.md)
- [crab](https://whatcombines.com/with/crab.md)
- [eggplant](https://whatcombines.com/with/eggplant.md)
- [eggs and eggbased dishes](https://whatcombines.com/with/eggs_and_eggbased_dishes.md)
- [fish](https://whatcombines.com/with/fish.md)
- [freshness](https://whatcombines.com/with/freshness.md)
- [frittata eggs](https://whatcombines.com/with/frittata_eggs.md)
- [ginger](https://whatcombines.com/with/ginger.md)
- [halibut](https://whatcombines.com/with/halibut.md)
- [kosher salt](https://whatcombines.com/with/kosher_salt.md)
- [lamb](https://whatcombines.com/with/lamb.md)
- [lobster](https://whatcombines.com/with/lobster.md)
- [marjoram](https://whatcombines.com/with/marjoram.md)
- [meats](https://whatcombines.com/with/meats.md)
- [mediterranean cuisines](https://whatcombines.com/with/mediterranean_cuisines.md)
- [mint](https://whatcombines.com/with/mint.md)
- [mussels](https://whatcombines.com/with/mussels.md)
- [northern italian cuisine](https://whatcombines.com/with/northern_italian_cuisine.md)
- [olives](https://whatcombines.com/with/olives.md)
- [oregano](https://whatcombines.com/with/oregano.md)
- [parsley](https://whatcombines.com/with/parsley.md)
- [prosciutto](https://whatcombines.com/with/prosciutto.md)
- [salmon](https://whatcombines.com/with/salmon.md)
- [scallops](https://whatcombines.com/with/scallops.md)
- [shellfish](https://whatcombines.com/with/shellfish.md)
- [sherry vinegar](https://whatcombines.com/with/sherry_vinegar.md)
- [shiitake mushrooms](https://whatcombines.com/with/shiitake_mushrooms.md)
- [soft-shell crab](https://whatcombines.com/with/softshell_crab.md)
- [summer squash](https://whatcombines.com/with/summer_squash.md)
- [sweet onions](https://whatcombines.com/with/sweet_onions.md)
- [thai cuisine](https://whatcombines.com/with/thai_cuisine.md)
- [vegetables](https://whatcombines.com/with/vegetables.md)
- [watermelon](https://whatcombines.com/with/watermelon.md)

## Also good with (strength 1 of 4)

- [anchovies](https://whatcombines.com/with/anchovies.md)
- [anise hyssop](https://whatcombines.com/with/anise_hyssop.md)
- [apricots](https://whatcombines.com/with/apricots.md)
- [arborio or carnaroli rice](https://whatcombines.com/with/arborio_or_carnaroli_rice.md)
- [artichokes](https://whatcombines.com/with/artichokes.md)
- [arugula](https://whatcombines.com/with/arugula.md)
- [asian cuisine](https://whatcombines.com/with/asian_cuisine.md)
- [asparagus](https://whatcombines.com/with/asparagus.md)
- [astringency](https://whatcombines.com/with/astringency.md)
- [autumn](https://whatcombines.com/with/autumn.md)
- [avocado oil](https://whatcombines.com/with/avocado_oil.md)
- [basmati rice](https://whatcombines.com/with/basmati_rice.md)
- [beef](https://whatcombines.com/with/beef.md)
- [berries](https://whatcombines.com/with/berries.md)
- [bibb lettuce](https://whatcombines.com/with/bibb_lettuce.md)
- [bitter greens and chicories lettuces](https://whatcombines.com/with/bitter_greens_and_chicories_lettuces.md)
- [black bass](https://whatcombines.com/with/black_bass.md)
- [black pepper](https://whatcombines.com/with/black_pepper.md)
- [blueberries](https://whatcombines.com/with/blueberries.md)
- [broccoli](https://whatcombines.com/with/broccoli.md)
- [broccoli rabe](https://whatcombines.com/with/broccoli_rabe.md)
- [broccolini](https://whatcombines.com/with/broccolini.md)
- [brussels sprouts](https://whatcombines.com/with/brussels_sprouts.md)
- [butternut squash](https://whatcombines.com/with/butternut_squash.md)
- [cantaloupe](https://whatcombines.com/with/cantaloupe.md)
- [capers](https://whatcombines.com/with/capers.md)
- [carrots](https://whatcombines.com/with/carrots.md)
- [catfish](https://whatcombines.com/with/catfish.md)
- [celery](https://whatcombines.com/with/celery.md)
- [celery root](https://whatcombines.com/with/celery_root.md)
- [chard](https://whatcombines.com/with/chard.md)
- [chervil](https://whatcombines.com/with/chervil.md)
- [chickpeas](https://whatcombines.com/with/chickpeas.md)
- [chile peppers](https://whatcombines.com/with/chile_peppers.md)
- [chives](https://whatcombines.com/with/chives.md)
- [chocolate / cocoa](https://whatcombines.com/with/chocolate__cocoa.md)
- [chop veal](https://whatcombines.com/with/chop_veal.md)
- [cilantro](https://whatcombines.com/with/cilantro.md)
- [cinnamon](https://whatcombines.com/with/cinnamon.md)
- [coconut and coconut milk](https://whatcombines.com/with/coconut_and_coconut_milk.md)
- [coriander](https://whatcombines.com/with/coriander.md)
- [corn](https://whatcombines.com/with/corn.md)
- [couscous](https://whatcombines.com/with/couscous.md)
- [crayfish](https://whatcombines.com/with/crayfish.md)
- [cucumbers](https://whatcombines.com/with/cucumbers.md)
- [cured salmon](https://whatcombines.com/with/cured_salmon.md)
- [custards](https://whatcombines.com/with/custards.md)
- [daikon](https://whatcombines.com/with/daikon.md)
- [dill](https://whatcombines.com/with/dill.md)
- [duck](https://whatcombines.com/with/duck.md)
- [endive](https://whatcombines.com/with/endive.md)
- [fennel](https://whatcombines.com/with/fennel.md)
- [fennel seeds](https://whatcombines.com/with/fennel_seeds.md)
- [fiddlehead ferns](https://whatcombines.com/with/fiddlehead_ferns.md)
- [flageolet beans](https://whatcombines.com/with/flageolet_beans.md)
- [flounder](https://whatcombines.com/with/flounder.md)
- [french cuisine](https://whatcombines.com/with/french_cuisine.md)
- [frisée](https://whatcombines.com/with/frise.md)
- [gin](https://whatcombines.com/with/gin.md)
- [greek cuisine](https://whatcombines.com/with/greek_cuisine.md)
- [greens](https://whatcombines.com/with/greens.md)
- [ground cayenne](https://whatcombines.com/with/ground_cayenne.md)
- [hard-boiled eggs](https://whatcombines.com/with/hardboiled_eggs.md)
- [honey](https://whatcombines.com/with/honey.md)
- [honeydew](https://whatcombines.com/with/honeydew.md)
- [iranian cuisine](https://whatcombines.com/with/iranian_cuisine.md)
- [kohlrabi](https://whatcombines.com/with/kohlrabi.md)
- [lemon thyme](https://whatcombines.com/with/lemon_thyme.md)
- [lemon verbena](https://whatcombines.com/with/lemon_verbena.md)
- [lemongrass](https://whatcombines.com/with/lemongrass.md)
- [lettuces](https://whatcombines.com/with/lettuces.md)
- [loin veal](https://whatcombines.com/with/loin_veal.md)
- [mangoes](https://whatcombines.com/with/mangoes.md)
- [melon/muskmelons](https://whatcombines.com/with/melonmuskmelons.md)
- [monkfish](https://whatcombines.com/with/monkfish.md)
- [morels mushrooms](https://whatcombines.com/with/morels_mushrooms.md)
- [mushrooms](https://whatcombines.com/with/mushrooms.md)
- [navy beans](https://whatcombines.com/with/navy_beans.md)
- [nectarines](https://whatcombines.com/with/nectarines.md)
- [onions](https://whatcombines.com/with/onions.md)
- [oxtails beef](https://whatcombines.com/with/oxtails_beef.md)
- [oysters](https://whatcombines.com/with/oysters.md)
- [parsnips](https://whatcombines.com/with/parsnips.md)
- [pasta](https://whatcombines.com/with/pasta.md)
- [peaches](https://whatcombines.com/with/peaches.md)
- [peanuts and peanut butter](https://whatcombines.com/with/peanuts_and_peanut_butter.md)
- [pears](https://whatcombines.com/with/pears.md)
- [pheasant](https://whatcombines.com/with/pheasant.md)
- [pine nuts](https://whatcombines.com/with/pine_nuts.md)
- [pineapples](https://whatcombines.com/with/pineapples.md)
- [pistachios](https://whatcombines.com/with/pistachios.md)
- [pork](https://whatcombines.com/with/pork.md)
- [potatoes](https://whatcombines.com/with/potatoes.md)
- [poultry](https://whatcombines.com/with/poultry.md)
- [rabbit](https://whatcombines.com/with/rabbit.md)
- [radishes](https://whatcombines.com/with/radishes.md)
- [raspberries](https://whatcombines.com/with/raspberries.md)
- [rosemary](https://whatcombines.com/with/rosemary.md)
- [rutabagas](https://whatcombines.com/with/rutabagas.md)
- [saffron](https://whatcombines.com/with/saffron.md)
- [sardines](https://whatcombines.com/with/sardines.md)
- [sausages](https://whatcombines.com/with/sausages.md)
- [savory](https://whatcombines.com/with/savory.md)
- [scallions](https://whatcombines.com/with/scallions.md)
- [sea bass](https://whatcombines.com/with/sea_bass.md)
- [shiso leaf](https://whatcombines.com/with/shiso_leaf.md)
- [short ribs beef](https://whatcombines.com/with/short_ribs_beef.md)
- [shrimp](https://whatcombines.com/with/shrimp.md)
- [snap peas](https://whatcombines.com/with/snap_peas.md)
- [snapper](https://whatcombines.com/with/snapper.md)
- [sorrel](https://whatcombines.com/with/sorrel.md)
- [southern french cuisine](https://whatcombines.com/with/southern_french_cuisine.md)
- [soy sauce](https://whatcombines.com/with/soy_sauce.md)
- [spaghetti squash](https://whatcombines.com/with/spaghetti_squash.md)
- [spinach](https://whatcombines.com/with/spinach.md)
- [squid](https://whatcombines.com/with/squid.md)
- [steak beef](https://whatcombines.com/with/steak_beef.md)
- [summer](https://whatcombines.com/with/summer.md)
- [sweet potatoes](https://whatcombines.com/with/sweet_potatoes.md)
- [swordfish](https://whatcombines.com/with/swordfish.md)
- [tarragon](https://whatcombines.com/with/tarragon.md)
- [tenderloin veal](https://whatcombines.com/with/tenderloin_veal.md)
- [thyme](https://whatcombines.com/with/thyme.md)
- [tuna](https://whatcombines.com/with/tuna.md)
- [vanilla](https://whatcombines.com/with/vanilla.md)
- [veal](https://whatcombines.com/with/veal.md)
- [vietnamese cuisine](https://whatcombines.com/with/vietnamese_cuisine.md)
- [white beans](https://whatcombines.com/with/white_beans.md)
- [white chocolate](https://whatcombines.com/with/white_chocolate.md)
- [white pepper](https://whatcombines.com/with/white_pepper.md)
- [zucchini blossoms](https://whatcombines.com/with/zucchini_blossoms.md)

Source: https://whatcombines.com/with/basil