Rarebit Risotto

Ingredients

• 1 quart vegetable broth
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1½ cups arborio rice
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 12 oz beer
• 3 cups chopped broccoli
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 4 cups (10 oz) grated sharp cheddar cheese
• 2 cups tomatoes, chopped
• salt and pepper to taste

Method

1. Boil broth in a saucepan, then simmer
2. In a large saucepan, sauté the rice and onions.
3. Add beer and stir until rice has absorbed liquid
4. Ladle broth in a cup at a time, and stir often until mostly absorbed
5. Steam broccoli until bright green and tender
6. Add mustard and cheese and stir until cheese is melted
7. Stir in tomato and broccoli
8. Season with pepper and salt, and serve hot