Bev Dutro, Dayton, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 481 calories, 31g fat (18g saturated fat), 115mg cholesterol, 1174mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 21g protein.

When my garden basil goes nuts, I make pesto and keep it frozen in small containers for the right opportunity, like this ...