Ingredients

2 cups basmati rice, cooked according to package instructions (white or brown)

1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated

1 tablespoon dry basil

1/2 teaspoon pepper

1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)

1-2 clove garlic, crushed

1 (4 ounce) can black olives, sliced, drained

3/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, rehydrated andchopped

1 tablespoon olive oil (optional

Preparation

Cook rice. Put cooked basmati into large mixing bowl. Toss hot rice with remaining ingredients using wooden spoons to avoid breaking grains. Serve immediately.