Teresa's Spanish Rice

1 sm Onion

2 ts Oil

1 Clove garlic

1 ts Cumin

1 ts Paprika

1/2 Red bell pepper -- chopped

1/2 ts Oregano

1 c Brown rice

1/2 ts Salt

2 c Water

Chop onion and saute in oil with garlic clove. When onion is translucent, add cumin, paprika, and red bell pepper and cook a moment more, until spices are fragrant. Mash garlic clove with a fork. Add oregano, rice, salt and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer on lowest flame for about an hour, until done. Recipe By : from The New Laurel's Kitchen