Ingredient: Cilantro

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Cilantro-

  • Description- Cilantro is a green feathery leaved, fragrant, annual herb.  Cilantro is also known as Chinese parsley. The seeds of this plant are used as a spice called coriander.  Cilantro is a love it or hate it herb, many people taste these leaves differently.  If you enjoy cilantro you may taste it as refreshing with a lemony flavor, but those who do not enjoy cilantro liken it to soap.
  • Preparation- Cilantro is used as an ingredient in many cultures. Remove the leaves from the stems. Use the leaves whole to garnish a dish or chop the and add it to soups etc.
  • Storage- The leaves will spoil quickly when they are removed from the stems, so wait to remove them until you are ready to apply it to your dish.  I keep my cilantro in a jar of water in the fridge with a bag loosely around it.  Some people prefer to keep their cilantro on the counter top. Cut cilantro keeps for 5-ish days.  
  • Nutrition- Vitamin K, C, A

 

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Recipes Using Cilantro

Carrot Top Pesto

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Ingredients: Carrot Tops / Cilantro / Garlic / Lime / Orange

Almonds and Parmesan cheese make a nice addition to this one, but feel free to mix up your additions to this surprisingly delicious pesto!