Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2      cups          basmati -- (white or brown)
                        -- cooked according
                        to package instructions
     1/2  cup           grated parmesan cheese
   1      tablespoon    dry basil -- (or one bunch fresh
                        -- chopped)
     1/2  teaspoon      pepper
     1/2  teaspoon      salt -- optional
   2      cloves        minced garlic -- to taste
   4      ounces        sliced black olives -- drained
     3/4  cup           sun-dried tomatoes -- rehydrated and
                        chopped
   1      tablespoon    olive oil -- optional

Preparation:

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