Cilantro

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Characteristics

Cilantro is an herb from the same family as celery and parsley, and is sometimes called “Coriander” especially when referring to its seeds.
Using more herbs, like cilantro, while cooking can help add fresh, savory flavor without adding extra sodium.
Select cilantro that has vibrant green color, without yellow or brown spots.
Avoid bunches with leaves that are wilting.
Cilantro acts as a natural preservative when added to other foods, helping to delay spoilage.
1/4 cup of cilantro leaves contains:
- 16% of your recommended daily value of vitamin K to help with the formation of bones, tissues and hormones.
- 5% of your recommended daily value of vitamin A to maintain eye and skin health and to protect the body against infections.

Prepare

Wash and dry cilantro before eating it. Since cilantro is a tender herb, add it near the end of cooking or after done cooking.

Try cilantro:

Finely chopped as a topping for tacos, burritos or nachos
With savory meat, fish or egg dishes to add flavor without adding salt
Paired with lemon or lime to add zesty flavor to a dish
Chopped and added to oil and vinegar for a homemade salad dressing

Store

Cilantro is highly perishable. Store it in the refrigerator with stems attached in a loose plastic bag for up to a week.
Remove leaves just before using, as leaves removed from the stem will only last up to 3 days.

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