Ingredients

  • 2 cups dry lentils
  • 2 cups uncooked long grain brown rice
  • 1 cup chopped carrots
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 1/2 onion, chopped
  • 8 cups water
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms

Method

  • Place the lentils, rice, carrots, celery, onion, water, broth, garlic powder, ground black pepper and salt in a slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on low setting for 7 to 8 hours. Stir in the mushrooms 1 hour before serving.