- 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
 
- 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.