How to Use cilantro in a Sentence

cilantro

noun
Definition of cilantronext
  • 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
  • Top with lentil sprouts and cilantro leaves and serve right away.
    — Tara Duggan, SFChronicle.com, 4 Oct. 2019
  • Add the cabbage, scallions, and jalapeño and toss to coat; fold in the cilantro.
    — The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, 26 May 2021
  • 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
  • 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
  • Toss a handful with a pinch of salt, juice of two limes, cilantro and onion slices.
    — Kathryn Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 20 May 2020
  • It’s packed with pork and topped with bacon, fries, cilantro slaw and onions.
    — Kturnqui, oregonlive, 1 Sep. 2023
  • The bright lime juice and herbaceous cilantro are most bracing straight out of the blender.
    — Bon Appetit, 28 May 2018
  • Stir in a bit of onion and cilantro before diving in chip first.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Aug. 2023
  • Fold in chopped fresh cilantro and chopped roasted peanuts.
    — Woman's Day Kitchen, Woman's Day, 25 July 2018
  • Top with cilantro and serve with rice and naan if desired.
    — Joy Cho, Good Housekeeping, 8 Aug. 2023
  • Top with cilantro and serve with lime wedges alongside.
    — Cybelle Tondu, Country Living, 17 June 2019
  • Combine the cilantro or mint, garlic and rose petals in a small bowl.
    — Dallas News, 4 Feb. 2021
  • There could have been a lot more cilantro, and the same goes for the amount of the quintessential pate.
    — Brittany Gaston, Billboard, 25 July 2019
  • Top with green onions and/or cilantro (if using) and serve.
    — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 29 May 2024
  • If serving right away, add the cilantro and toss to combine.
    — Ellie Krieger, Washington Post, 14 July 2022
  • Scrape the mixture into a medium bowl, add most of the cilantro and stir to mix.
    — Adam Ried, BostonGlobe.com, 22 June 2018
  • Stir in parsley and cilantro and serve with steak and peppers.
    — The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, 9 Apr. 2020
  • Sprinkle with cilantro, and serve with basmati rice and lemon wedges on the side.
    — Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 11 Oct. 2024
  • Dice ripe star fruit and mix it with other fresh ingredients, such as jalapeños, tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, and lime juice.
    — Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Ld, Health, 13 Jan. 2025
  • How to Serve Early in the week, bring to work with a side of jasmine rice, the toppings of your choice (such as cilantro, bean sprouts, diced mango or roasted peanuts) and half a lime to squeeze over the top.
    — Luke Fortney, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025

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