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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
Herb butter is a great way to preserve herbs over the winter months. Check out our recipe for it!
Recipes Using Cilantro
Fellow Springdellian Ann B (photo) visited Carlsbad Cravings for this delicious dressing, making great use of your jalapeños. It is versatile and aside from the veggies and herbs, can be made with your kitchen staples! Try it on the veggie-rich Chipotle BBQ Chicken Salad, also on the Carlsbad Cravings website!
The tacos can contain whatever you’d like. Sarah went with a ground pork and beef base with grilled zucchini tomatoes and peppers on top. The herbs are also negotiable. Jess makes this salsa with a bit of onion, and omits the cilantro for her cilantro averse family. Make it your own, and be sure to freeze some for the winter!
Fellow Springdellian Jeffrey shared a link to a recipe from The Viet Vegan blog for Zucchini Beet Noodles with Avocado Cilantro Lime. Thanks for turning us on to this one, Jeffrey!
