Cheddar Broccoli With Beer Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

5 cups raw broccoli florets
1/2 cup beer, divided
1 1/2 tablespoons flour
3/4 cup nonfat milk
3/4 cup reduced-fat cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon chives
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Preparation

Arrange broccoli in a steamer, steam covered for 4 minutes or until crisp-tender, and place in a large bowl.
Whisk 1/4 cup beer and flour in a bowl.
Combine milk and the remaining 1/4 cup beer in a pan, and bring to a simmer.
Stir in flour mixture, and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat, simmer 2 minutes.
Add cheddar cheese, chives, lemon rind, and kosher salt, toss to coat.