Vegetable Rarebit

10 ingredients
6 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 small zucchini, quartered and sliced
  • 2 cups sliced white mushrooms
  • 1 cup diced fresh tomato
  • 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
  • 2 tablespoons unbleached white flour
  • 8 ounces grated cheddar cheese (can use reduced-fat, but do not use nonfat)
  • 12 cup beer
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
  • cayenne pepper, to taste
  • 8 slices whole grain bread

Directions

  1. 1
    Combine the first 4 ingredients in a large saucepan with about an inch of water.
  2. 2
    Cover and steam over moderate heat for 4-5 minutes or until all are lightly cooked.
  3. 3
    Sprinkle in the flour; stir until well blended; then sprinkle in the cheese, about half at a time, and melt slowly, stirring.
  4. 4
    Once the cheese is smoothly melted, slowly stir in the beer, pouring in a little at a time.
  5. 5
    Stir in the spices and cook over very low heat for another 2 minutes.
  6. 6
    Toast 8 slices bread; arrange 2 slices on each plate then distribute the cheese sauce over them and serve at once, open-faced.

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