Basil is a healthy herb. Basil is a terrific source of vitamin K, manganese, iron, vitamin A, and vitamin C. It’s also a good source of calcium and magnesium. Basil is very delicious and you can use it in salads, on pasta and sandwiches, with tomatoes and mozzarella cheese, with fish and meat, and as a filling of chicken fillets. Basil is also great with oven vegetables and rice dishes.