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.

from The New Laurels Kitchen