1-Pot Red Lentil Chili

Scaled for 6 portions · 9 steps

2 tbspavocado or coconut oil1medium white or yellow onion, diced1medium red pepper, diced0.5 tspeach sea salt and black pepper ((divided // plus more to taste))1small jalapeño, diced with seeds ((remove seeds or reduce or omit for less heat))4 clovegarlic ((4 cloves yield ~2 Tbsp))3 tbspchili powder blend ((divided // NOT chili flakes, cayenne pepper, or pure chili))2 tbspground cumin ((divided))1 tspsmoked paprika215-ounce cans diced tomatoes ((if unsalted, add more sea salt))3 tbsptomato paste1.75 cupwater ((plus more as needed))0.75 cupdry red lentils (thoroughly rinsed in cold water + drained)115-ounce can kidney beans ((slightly drained))115-ounce can black beans ((slightly drained))1–2 tbspcoconut sugar ((or maple syrup))115-ounce can corn, drained ((optional))—DIY Chili "Cheese” Fritos—Rice or Quinoa—Fresh chopped cilantro—Avocado

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