Brown Rice Salad with Olives, Bell Peppers, Peas, and Basil Vinaigrette

INGREDIENTS

1/4 cup

Basil, fresh

Or use 1 red bell pepper

12 oz

Peas, frozen

1 can

drained weight) black olives

Salt and fresh-ground black pepper

1/4 cup

Parmesan cheese

, which might be hard to find if you’re not in Utah.)