Freeze With Olive Oil

• 1). Wash basil in cold water and dry.
  
  
• 2). Pull leaves from the stems and place 2 cups of basil leaves and 2 tbsp. of olive oil into a food processor with the knife blade attached.
  
  
• 3). Puree the basil and olive oil, then drop teaspoonfuls of the mixture onto a cookie sheet lined with wax paper.
  
  
• 4). Freeze for one hour or until firm. Transfer to a freezer-safe plastic bag and store for up to two months.
  
  
• 5). Stir a dollop of frozen basil into your favorite dish when it is almost done cooking to add flavor.
  
  

Freeze Whole

• 1). Blanch basil leaves for two seconds in boiling water, then immediately drain and rinse with cold water.
  
  
• 2). Pat leaves dry and place in a large, freezer-safe plastic container. Place a sheet of plastic wrap in between each layer of basil leaves.
  
  
• 3). Add frozen basil leaves to your favorite recipes as you normally would during cooking.