BBQ Veggie Joes

By garry53

Ingredients

• 1 cup chopped carrots (2 medium)
• 2/3 cup brown lentils, rinsed and drained
• 2/3 cup uncooked regular brown rice
• 1/2 cup chopped onion (1 medium)
• 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 14 1/2 ounce cans vegetable broth or chicken broth
• 1 8 ounce package portobello mushrooms, chopped
• 1 15 ounce can tomato sauce
• 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 8 French-style rolls or whole wheat hamburger buns, split and toasted
• Assorted toppers, such as chopped tomato, coarsely shredded iceberg lettuce, or red onion slices (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a 3 1/2- or 4-quart slow cooker combine carrots, lentils, uncooked brown rice, onion, brown sugar, mustard, salt, garlic, and cayenne pepper. Stir in broth.
2. Cover and cook on high-heat setting for 3 to 3 1/2 hours. Stir in mushrooms, tomato sauce, and vinegar. Cover and cook on high-heat setting for 30 minutes more.
3. To serve, use a slotted spoon to spoon meat mixture onto bun bottoms. If desired, add desired toppers. Cover with bun tops.
Per serving: 277 kcal cal., 2 g fat 1081 mg sodium, 54 g carb., 9 g fiber, 13 g sugar, 11 g pro.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet