Vegan Lentil Chili

INGREDIENTS

2 cups

yellow onion, diced

1 tbsp

olive oil

large green bell pepper, diced

large red bell pepper, diced

jalapeños plus extra to garnish

2 cloves

garlic, minced

1 cup

corn (frozen or fresh)

1 can

spicy chili beans with sauce (15 oz])

1 cup

cooked black beans, drained and rinsed

2 tbsp

chili powder

1 tbsp

cumin

1 tsp

dried oregano

1/2 tsp

smoked paprika, plus extra to taste

salt and pepper

2 cups

veggie broth

1 cup

dried red lentils

2 cups

crushed tomatoes

diced jalapenos or cayenne pepper for a kick veggie broth or tomato sauce to adjust thickness if desired all the tasty toppings your heart desires!

sliced or diced jalapeños

chopped red onion

fresh pico de gallo or salsa

sliced avocado

fresh cilantro

sour cream or greek yogurt (if vegetarian/t-rex)

shredded cheddar cheese (if vegetarian/t-rex)

crushed tortilla chips

corn chips

corn bread crumbles

and so much more...