Spanish Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/3 c. vegetable oil
1 c. chopped onions
3/4 c. chopped green pepper
1 (No. 2 1/2) can tomatoes
2 1/2 c. water
1 Tbsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1 small bay leaf
3/4 c. rice

Preparation

Heat oil in kettle.
Add onions and green peppers; cook tender, but not brown.
Add remaining ingredients, except rice. Bring to a boil.
Add rice when mixture boils again.
Cover and cook slowly over low heat, about 45 minutes or until rice is tender.
Stir mixture occasionally.