Cilantro
By Whitney Sanders
Origin of Cilantro
Botanical Information
Common Culinary Uses
Cilantro-Lime Salsa
2 cans (14.5 oz each) Muir Glen™ organic fire roasted or plain diced tomatoes, well drained
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/2 teaspoon coarse (kosher or sea) salt
1 to 2 fresh jalapeño or serrano chiles, seeded, finely chopped
Health Benefits
One-fourth cup of cilantro (about 4 grams) contains 1 calorie, 0 grams of fat, 0 grams of carbs, 0 grams of protein, 2% daily value of vitamin C and 5% daily value of vitamin A. It also contains vitamin K and small amounts of folate, potassium, manganese and choline, as well as the antioxidants beta-carotene, beta-cryptoxanthin, lutein and zeaxanthin.
Fun Facts
- Usually flowers in the late summer
- Cilantro is used for digestive problems