Eats: Rice with Cilantro and Peas

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• 1 Cup fresh cilantro, reserve the stems
• 2 tablespoons EVOO
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced 
• 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 Cup long grain rice
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 8.5oz can of peas

Tie together the cilantro stems with kitchen string. Heat oil in a medium pan over medium heat. Cook onion and garlic stirring occasionally, until tender. Add chili powder, salt and pepper. Cook for 1 minute. Add rice, and stir to coat. Add cilantro-stem bundle and the water; bring to boil. Reduce to low heat and gently simmer, covered, until water is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat, and add peas. Don't mix. Cover, and let stand for 10 minutes. Throw away cilantro bundle, season with salt and pepper. Stir in cilantro leaves. 

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