CILANTRO: Best Ways to Store, Prepare, and Enjoy

Written By Benjamin Hintz

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

  1. Top any Mexican or Indian dish with fresh cilantro before serving (tacos, enchiladas, burritos, curries, dal, etc)

  2. Chop and add to salad (some great recipes below)

  3. Make fresh guacamole with chopped cilantro

Breakfast

Loaded Breakfast Burrito with Cilantro

Lunch

Cilantro Lime Salad Dressing

Watermelon, Feta, and Cilantro Salad

Cilantro Mint Salad

Black Bean Salsa with Cilantro

Mango Cilantro Salsa

Dinner

Cilantro Lime Rice - great in a burrito bowl or with tacos

Cilantro Lime Chicken

Cilantro Ranch Pasta Salad

Dal Tadka - “coriander leaves” in this recipe is referring to cilantro

Benjamin Hintz
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