Rice With Eggplant

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onions
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
• 1 1/2 cups eggplant, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch cubes
• 1 cup converted rice
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 18 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste