It never fails around this time of year that we have an abundance of cilantro going at the homestead. We use it as much as we can and give some away to neighbors but when there is just too much for our family to consume I refuse to just let it go bad! Last year I came up with the idea of turning our cilantro abundance into something our family can enjoy for a long time. And it is delicious!
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Cilantro is one of those herbs that I use almost every day. It is a family favorite in my house. I use it for flavor and for garnish in just about everything I cook. Here is central Florida, cilantro grows best in the fall and winter season. Once it starts getting too warm, the cilantro begins to bolt quickly. During the peak growing season for cilantro we think of many clever ways to make use of our bountiful harvests. This cilantro paste is something I make often. I use it on all kinds of meat dishes as a marinade and even as a salad topper. Its pack with flavor and I am excited to share the recipe with you!
Ingredients:
Two Large Bunches of Cilantro
6 Garlic Cloves
1 Medium Red Onion, chopped
1/4 Cup of melted Grass Fed Butter
3/4 Cup Olive Oil
1 Fresh Squeezed Lemon
3 Tbsp Italian Seasoning
1 Tsp Dried Oregano (You can omit this if you want, I like a strong oregano flavor)
1 Jalapeno, seeded (omit if you prefer it without a little kick)
Add the cilantro, garlic, onions, jalapeno, Italian seasoning, oregano and melted butter into a food processor. Pulse the food processor about 15-20 times or until all ingredients are finely chopped and mixed well.
Slowly drizzle the olive oil as you continue to pulse the food processor. Then, take out the blade and add in the fresh, squeezed lemon. Mix it well with a spoon.
Store the paste in mason jars in the fridge for up to 3 months or store in zip-lock bags in the freezer for up to 1 year.
Until next time friends!
Eva
This looks wonderful. My family loves cilantro as well. It seems every time I need cilantro it’s not the growing season for it, so I end up buying it from the store. And when it is the growing season for cilantro I don’t know what to do with is except let it go to seed….At least the bees get to enjoy it.
Now I know what I can do. Thanks