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How To Cut Cilantro
Learning how to cut cilantro leaves has never been easier! Fresh cilantro is delicious and the perfect addition to pico de Gallo, tacos, burritos, and so much more! This quick tutorial teaches you everything you need to know about preparing cilantro.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 1 bunch
Calories: 2 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 bunch cilantro
Instructions
- Wash and dry cilantro. Place on wooden cutting board.
- Carefully, cut the stems off the cilantro as shown below. Discard the stems.
- Next, place the cilantro leaves in a pile, then carefully rock the knife back and forth against the cutting board as you chop the leaves. Continue to gather the leaves into a pile as you cut through them.
- Place the cilantro leaves into another pile, then continue to chop until you are left with fine pieces of cilantro. You can use chopped cilantro as garnishment for tacos, salsas, soups, burritos, and so much more.
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Notes
- Note: How to choose cilantro- Choose cilantro leaves that are perky, vibrantly green, and fresh looking. Avoid cilantro that is wilted, brown, or spotted.
- Don't forget to wash really well to remove soil and debris.
Nutrition Information
Calories
2kcal
(0%)
Carbohydrates
0.3g
(0%)
Protein
0.2g
(0%)
Fat
0.04g
(0%)
Monounsaturated Fat
0.02g
Sodium
4mg
(0%)
Potassium
42mg
(1%)
Fiber
0.2g
(1%)
Sugar
0.1g
(0%)
Vitamin A
540IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
5mg
(1%)
Iron
0.1mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1bunch
Amount Per Serving
Calories 2
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 2kcal | 0% |
| Carbohydrates | 0.3g | 0% |
| Protein | 0.2g | 0% |
| Fat | 0.04g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.02g | 0% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 42mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 540IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.