RICE WITH BLACK-EYED PEAS AND CORN

2 cups water

1 cup white rice
1 cup cooked black-eyed peas (1 can, drained will work)
1 cup cooked corn (1 can whole kernel, drained will work)
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves

Whole fresh cilantro leaves, and tomato as garnish, if desired

In a medium saucepan, heat the water to boiling; add rice. Reduce heat to low and add the black-eyed peas, corn, and cilantro leaves. Continue to simmer for 15 to 20 minutes until the water is absorbed and rice is tender.

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