Brown Basmati Rice with Ground Flax

1 tablespoon canola oil
½ small onion, diced 
1 small red bell pepper, diced
½ cup brown basmati rice
1½ cups chicken or vegetable stock 
1 bay leaf
¼ cup ground fl axseed 
1 bunch green onions, sliced (white and part of green part) 

Heat oil in a large skillet over low heat. Add onion and bell pepper, and sauté until soft. Stir in rice, stock, and bay leaf. Cover skillet, and simmer for about 45 minutes. Remove from heat, and allow to sit covered for 5 more minutes. Before serving, remove bay leaf, and stir in flaxseed and green onions.
Makes 2 servings.