Chose cilantro that has bright green leaves. Avoid cilantro with wilted or limp leaves and leaves with yellow or brown spots.
Rinse cilantro in cool water to remove dirt just before use, then pat dry.
You can use cilantro whole (leaves and stems) or just the leaves .
You can store cilantro can be stored a couple of ways. You can place the stem ends in a glass of water, cover with a plastic bag, and place in the refrigerator. Or, you can store trimmed stems in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Store seeds and powder in a glass airtight container in cool, dark, and dry location. You can store the seeds and powder from 6 months to 1 year.
Cilantro can be frozen or dried.
Coriander refers to cilantro's seeds.
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Serving Size |
0.25 cup (4g) |
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Nutrients |
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Total Calories |
1 |
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Protein |
0 g |
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Carbohydrates |
0.1g |
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Dietary Fiber |
0 g |
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Total Fat |
0 g |
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Saturated Fat |
0 g |
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Cholesterol |
0 mg |
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Sodium |
2 mg |
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Be sure to wash your hands before handling fresh herbs.
Keep fresh produce away from raw meat and raw meat juices to prevent cross-contamination.
Follow the safe food guidelines for all fresh produce.
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