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

Chimichurri

by (updated 2818 days ago)
Ingredients: Cilantro / Parsley / Peppers / Shallots

Chimichurri is a great sauce or marinade for many meats. It’s a nice alternative to pesto, and though it involves jalapeños, it’s very accessible on the spicy scale. This version makes a ton, so get ready to freeze some or pop it on everything you make throughout the week. Either way, it’s great stuff and I hope you think so too!

Sweet Potato and Black Bean Soup

by (updated 2911 days ago)
Ingredients: Avocado / Beans / Cilantro / Onion / Peppers / Sweet Potatoes

From fellow food blogger Sherri at “To Simply Inspire”, this recipe has done just that! A healthy and hearty soup for sure! If you need to cut some time, microwaving the sweet potatoes instead of baking them helps, as well as sautéing the pepper and onion directly into your pot before adding the beans and broth. If going olde school, use 4 cups of homemade veggie broth in lieu of the carton. I served with avocado, lime wedges, and a dollop of sour cream.