CILANTRO: Best Ways to Store, Prepare, and Enjoy
STORAGE
Store in a cup with 1 inch water, cover with ziplock bag, refrigerate
Unlike basil, cilantro likes cool temperatures
Nutrition
While cilantro is rich in phytonutrients, as an herb, macronutrients/calories aren’t quite as relevant. Cilantro has been researched for its cardiovascular, neurological, and anti-inflammatory health benefits.
Fun fact
Cilantro is one of the oldest and most widely used herbs around the world. The leaf from this plant is known as cilantro, while the seed is known as the spice coriander.
3 ways to USE FRESH CILANTRO
Top any Mexican or Indian dish with fresh cilantro before serving (tacos, enchiladas, burritos, curries, dal, etc)
Chop and add to salad (some great recipes below)
Make fresh guacamole with chopped cilantro
Breakfast
Loaded Breakfast Burrito with Cilantro
Lunch
Watermelon, Feta, and Cilantro Salad
Black Bean Salsa with Cilantro
Dinner
Cilantro Lime Rice - great in a burrito bowl or with tacos
Dal Tadka - “coriander leaves” in this recipe is referring to cilantro