Smoked Gouda vegetable risotto

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked brown sushi rice
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 cup chopped onions
• 1 cup chopped carrots
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 cup white wine, Chablis or chardonnay
• 2 cups low-sodium chicken stock
• 3 cups crimini mushrooms, sliced
• 3 cups cherry or sweet grape tomatoes, sliced
• 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
• 1/2 cup shredded smoked Gouda cheese
• 1/4 cup half-and-half
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Pinch of ground black pepper