Slow Cooker Lentil Sloppy Joes

Ingredients

• 1 cup finely chopped carrots

• 1 cup finely chopped mushrooms

• 1 cup finely chopped onions

• 2 garlic cloves minced

• 1 1/2 cups brown lentils

• 1/2 cup quinoa

• 1 8oz can tomato sauce

• 1/2 cup organic ketchup I used agave sweetened

• 2 tablespoons maple syrup

• 2 tablespoons hot sauce

• 2 tablespoons mustard

• 1 tablespoon chili powder

• 1 teaspoon paprika

• Pinch of salt & pepper

• 3 - 4 cups vegetable broth

Instructions

• Add everything into the slow cooker, starting with 3 cups of broth. Stir to combine, cover and set to high. Cook on high for 2 - 3 hours (or low for 4 - 6). Check and add more liquid as needed.

• Serve warm with a bun, biscuit or in a spaghetti squash!