Beans and Rice from Cape Verde

Ingredients

 * 2 	 tablespoons  oil
 * 1 	medium onion
 * 3 	cups rice
 * 6 	cups water
 * 1 (15 	ounce) can kidney beans
 * 1 	tablespoon smokey paprika
 * 2 	bay leaves
 * salt
 * pepper

Directions

 * 1) Cut up onions in a 2 quart pan and simmer until golden brown in oil.
 * 2) Add 6 cups of water to onions, paprika, and bay leaves. Season with salt and pepper totaste.
 * 3) Bring to a boil and add 3 cups of rice. Lower heat, add beans, cover pan and simmer for 25 minutes or until water is absorbed and rice is cooked.
 * 4) Turn off stove and let stand.