How to Use cilantro in a Sentence

cilantro

noun
  • Sprinkle with cilantro, and serve with basmati rice and lemon wedges on the side.
    Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 11 Oct. 2024
  • Add chopped cilantro to the cherry salad and toss to combine.
    Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 29 Aug. 2024
  • Finished off with lime crema, pickled red onions and cilantro.
    Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 5 Sep. 2024
  • Finely grate zest of lime into small bowl, then add chips and cilantro and toss to combine.
    The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, 9 Aug. 2019
  • Sausages that take their cue from the flavors of fajitas are filled with gooey cheese and taste of fresh cilantro.
    Elazar Sontag, Bon Appétit, 9 Sep. 2024
  • Garnish with the cotija cheese and sprinkle with cilantro if desired.
    Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 9 Aug. 2019
  • Garnish with butternut squash, fennel fronds, fresh basil, mint, and cilantro.
    CBS News, 3 Aug. 2019
  • Black beans can be cooked and served as a side dish, topped with cilantro and a dollop of sour cream, in a taco, or made into fritters.
    Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 14 Oct. 2024
  • Their fish tacos come topped with a chipotle crema and the shrimp tacos come with cilantro lime crema, served on a five-inch corn tortilla.
    Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 15 Oct. 2024
  • Combine the lime juice, parsley, cilantro, a pinch of coarse salt and ¼ cup water in a blender and puree on high speed until liquified.
    Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2019
  • Several cups of herbs — basil, mint and cilantro — add a zippy complexity.
    Melissa Clark, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2019
  • In a large bowl, combine the peppers, tomatoes, garlic, parsley, cilantro, cumin and paprika.
    Jeff Koehler, Twin Cities, 8 Aug. 2019
  • Among the new offerings scheduled to debut next month: swordfish with citrus-butter crust over cilantro-lime risotto.
    Michael Mayo, sun-sentinel.com, 15 Aug. 2019
  • The meat is traditionally served on soft tortillas with cilantro, onions, radish, lime and Mexican green sauce.
    Camila Vallejo, courant.com, 14 Aug. 2019
  • Others such as cilantro, lavender and rosemary require extra care like using a grow light or a heat mat to raise the floor temperature.
    Sami Sparber, Axios, 28 Sep. 2024
  • In blender, puree cilantro, parsley, paprika, garlic, 1/2 cup oil, lemon zest and juice, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper.
    The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, 2 Aug. 2019
  • For instance, a dish of tangy beets with plenty of fresh cilantro and parsley might appear beside a sweet one of beets tossed with orange segments and a hint of orange blossom water.
    Jeff Koehler, Twin Cities, 8 Aug. 2019
  • In a blender, combine the cilantro, canola or safflower oil, vinegar, garlic, brown sugar (if using) and the remaining 1 teaspoon salt and puree until smooth.
    Joe Yonan, Twin Cities, 9 Aug. 2019
  • Stir the chile puree and half of the cilantro into the broth.
    Janelle Davis, CNN, 7 Feb. 2023
  • Finish, and serve: Take the soup off the heat, and stir in the cilantro and lime juice.
    Amanda Stanfield, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2023
  • Mix in the cilantro and the vegetables from the skillet.
    Sue Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 22 Nov. 2021
  • Jalapeños, limes, and cilantro add over-the-top flavor.
    Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2023
  • Garnish with the cilantro leaves and serve right away, with lime wedges on the side.
    Ellie Krieger, Washington Post, 2 Mar. 2023
  • Top with lentil sprouts and cilantro leaves and serve right away.
    Tara Duggan, SFChronicle.com, 4 Oct. 2019
  • Add the cabbage, scallions, and jalapeño and toss to coat; fold in the cilantro.
    The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, 26 May 2021
  • Garnish with the reserved onion slices and the cilantro.
    Joe Yonan, Washington Post, 24 Nov. 2019
  • Add the cilantro, salt and pepper to taste, and serve with the warm bread, removed from the husks, on the side.
    Jonathan Miles, Field & Stream, 15 Nov. 2023
  • At the 10-minute mark, remove the lid and add the cilantro — cook for 5 minutes longer.
    San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Aug. 2020
  • Finely chop half the cilantro leaves and add them to the coconut milk.
    Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2019
  • And then the freshness of the lime and cilantro really bring it to life.
    Fielding Buck, The Mercury News, 17 Sep. 2019

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