BBQ VEGGIE JOES

1 cup chopped carrots

2/3 cup brown lentils, rinsed and drained

2.3 cup uncooked regular brown rice

1/2 cup chopped onion

2 tbsp packed brown sugar

2 tbsp yellow mustard

1/2 tsp salt

1 garlic clove, minced

1/4 to 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper

2 14.5-oz cans vegetable broth (may use chicken broth)

1 8-oz pkg portobella mushrooms, chopped

1 15-oz can tomato sauce

2 tbsp cider vinegar

8 French-style rolls or whole wheat hamburger buns, split and toasted

Assorted toppers ie chopped tomato coarsely shredded iceberg lettuce or red onion slices

In a slow cooker, combine carrots, lentils, uncooked brown rice, onion, brown sugar, mustard, salt, garlic, and cayenne pepper. Stir in broth.

Place cover on cooker and cook on high3 to 3 1/2 hours. Stir in mushrooms, tomato sauce, and vinegar. Replace cover and cook on high for 30 minutes.

Use a slotted spoon to spoon mixture onto buns. Add any desired toppers.

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