Spanish Rice

Name: Spanish Rice
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (can use up to 1/4 cup); 1 onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup); 1 garlic clove, minced (about 1 teaspoon); 2 cups of medium or long-grain white rice; 3 cups* chicken stock (or vegetable stock for vegetarian version); 1 heaping tablespoon tomato paste or 1 cup of diced fresh or cooked tomatoes, strained; Pinch of dried oregano; 1 teaspoon salt