How to Use cilantro in a Sentence

cilantro

noun
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  • 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
  • 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
  • It’s packed with pork and topped with bacon, fries, cilantro slaw and onions.
    — Kturnqui, oregonlive, 1 Sep. 2023
  • Stir in a bit of onion and cilantro before diving in chip first.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Aug. 2023
  • Top with cilantro and serve with rice and naan if desired.
    — Joy Cho, Good Housekeeping, 8 Aug. 2023
  • If serving right away, add the cilantro and toss to combine.
    — Ellie Krieger, Washington Post, 14 July 2022
  • To serve, add a crushed chiltepín or two into each bowl and top with fresh cilantro.
    — Minerva Orduño Rincón, The Arizona Republic, 30 Mar. 2023
  • Add cilantro, fluff rice with fork, cover, and set aside.
    — Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 6 Apr. 2023
  • Top with the sweet potato and corn and add the red onion, corn nuts, olive oil, cilantro, salt, and pepper.
    — Todd Kliman, Men's Health, 12 June 2023
  • But some herbs, such as basil, dill, and cilantro, are easy (and much cheaper) to grow from seed.
    — Arricca Elin Sansone, Country Living, 17 Mar. 2023
  • Then cover and let the soup rest and the cilantro infuse into the soup for about 10 minutes.
    — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Feb. 2024
  • Add the cilantro, mango slices, peanuts and red bell pepper slices.
    — cleveland, 1 Aug. 2023
  • The kit comes with seven types of seeds: basil, parsley, oregano, thyme, mint, cilantro, and dill.
    — Nor'adila Hepburn, Southern Living, 6 Jan. 2024
  • Start with the basics: finely chopped cilantro and onion, salsa and a squeeze of lime.
    — Jorge Valencia Mariano Fernandez, New York Times, 14 Nov. 2023
  • Chorizo and hot sauce add heat, while a squeeze of lime juice and chopped cilantro add freshness.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2023
  • Test Kitchen Tip Don't throw out those cilantro stems either.
    — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2023
  • One loaf is stained with turmeric and charged with cumin, curry leaves, and cilantro.
    — The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 13 Mar. 2024
  • Divide among four bowls, and top with more garlic chives and cilantro sprigs.
    — Judy Kim, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 July 2023
  • Corn and Black Bean Falafel: Served with chipotle yogurt and cilantro.
    — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Mar. 2024
  • Garnish each bowl with a drizzle of olive oil, a couple of turns of the peppermill, and the cilantro.
    — Karla Alindahao, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2023
  • Load it up with three types of cheese, banana peppers, red onions, green onions, and cilantro.
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2023
  • Stir in scallions, feta and cilantro and mix well, then add warm corn.
    — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 31 May 2022
  • As for the pho, each choice comes with bean sprouts, basil, jalapenos and lime on the side, plus green onions, yellow onions and cilantro garnish.
    — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 6 Feb. 2024
  • This method is perfect for leafy herbs like cilantro, mint, parsley, and green onion.
    — Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 26 Aug. 2023
  • Swap dried dill in soup or salad dishes that call for cilantro.
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2023
  • Spoon around the chicken and sprinkle with tarragon or cilantro.
    — Christopher Kimball, BostonGlobe.com, 14 May 2023

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