How to Use cilantro in a Sentence

cilantro

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  • Stir the chile puree and half of the cilantro into the broth.
    Janelle Davis, CNN, 7 Feb. 2023
  • Remove the chile verde from the grill and top with the lime juice and cilantro.
    Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 27 Apr. 2025
  • Finish, and serve: Take the soup off the heat, and stir in the cilantro and lime juice.
    Amanda Stanfield, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2023
  • Add the onion, cilantro, limo chile and sweet potato to the fish.
    San Antonio Express-News, 25 Apr. 2018
  • 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
  • Remove from the heat and add lime juice, soy sauce, and half of the cilantro.
    Woman's Day Kitchen, Woman's Day, 29 Nov. 2017
  • Add the soy sauce, 6 cups stock, rice, bay leaf, cilantro and salt.
    Bibby Gignilliat, The Mercury News, 19 Feb. 2017
  • 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
  • Fold in the tomato, onion, lemon juice, cilantro, and salt.
    Vogue, 10 Apr. 2018
  • Add the cabbage, scallions, and jalapeño and toss to coat; fold in the cilantro.
    The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, 26 May 2021
  • Add the galangal, turmeric, and cilantro roots and do the same.
    Madeleine Luckel, Vogue, 31 Oct. 2017
  • Garnish with the reserved onion slices and the cilantro.
    Joe Yonan, Washington Post, 24 Nov. 2019
  • The Taco Mex has meat, onions and cilantro on a corn tortilla.
    Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 3 Dec. 2024
  • Garnish with lime wedges and sprigs of mint and cilantro.
    Kitty Greenwald, WSJ, 26 June 2018
  • 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
  • Garnish with fresh cilantro, and serve with lime wedges on the side.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2025
  • Top with Tecate, stir, and garnish with a sprig of cilantro and a lime wedge.
    Julia Thiel, Chicago Reader, 29 Mar. 2018
  • 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
  • Top with the bay leaves, then scatter half the cilantro, thyme sprigs, and chopped jalapeño over that.
    House Beautiful, 28 Aug. 2010
  • Tucked inside were crispy shards of spinach and cilantro.
    Andrew Marton, star-telegram, 4 Apr. 2018
  • Serve topped with the tofu and sprinkled with the chopped peanuts, sesame seeds and cilantro.
    Chris Ross, sandiegouniontribune.com, 18 Sep. 2017
  • Toss a handful with a pinch of salt, juice of two limes, cilantro and onion slices.
    Kathryn Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 20 May 2020
  • Transfer guacamole to a shallow bowl and top with cilantro leaves with tender stems and Cotija cheese (if using).
    Hana Asbrink, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 June 2026
  • Upgrade basic white rice with pops of fresh flavor from lime juice and cilantro.
    Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 May 2026
  • Avoid planting it near mint, dill, and cilantro.
    Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 26 May 2026
  • Don't skip the fresh toppings like avocado and cilantro.
    Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 24 May 2026

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