Crock-Pot Veggie Chow Mein

NEED:
1 lb. vegetarian chicken, chopped ( Morning Star or like brand of "chicken")
1 1/2 cups chopped celery
1 1/2 cups chopped carrots
6 scallions, chopped
1 cup vegetable broth
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp. ginger
1 can bean sprouts
8-oz. can sliced water chestnuts, drained
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/3 cup water
Combine all the ingredients, except the cornstarch and water, in the crock pot. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours. In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water until smooth. Stir into the slow cooker. Cook, leaving the lid askew to allow steam to escape, for 20 minutes, or until thickened. Serve with rice if desired.

Enjoy!