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Cilantro

General Facts
Cilantro grows wild in South East Europe and had been cultivated in Egypt, India and China for thousands of years. Spanish conquistadors introduced it to Mexico and Peru.
Cilantro/coriander is believed to be named after “koris”, the Greek word for “bedbug” as it was said they both emitted a similar odor. The Chinese used the herb in love potions believing it provided immortality. It is also thought to have aphrodisiac qualities. The 1,000+ year old book, The Arabian Nights, tells the tale of a merchant who had been childless for 40 years and but was cured by a concoction that included cilantro. Cilantro was also known to be used as an “appetite” stimulant.

AKA
Coriander

Nutriton
1/4 cup of cilantro has 2 calories. It is a good source for niacin, folate, B6, Iron, and loads of other good vitamins and mineral.

Storage
Before you store cilantro, be sure to rinse and leave moist (but not wet) before placing in a plastic bag. It may be stored for up to 1 week.

Recipes

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