1-Pot Red Lentil Chili

Bahan-bahan (6 porsi)

• 2 Tbsp avocado or coconut oil
• 1 medium white or yellow onion, diced
• 1 medium red pepper, diced
• 1/2 tsp each sea salt and black pepper ((divided // plus more to taste))
• 1 small jalapeño, diced with seeds ((remove seeds or reduce or omit for less heat))
• 4 cloves garlic ((4 cloves yield ~2 Tbsp))
• 3 Tbsp chili powder blend ((divided // NOT chili flakes, cayenne pepper, or pure chili))
• 2 Tbsp ground cumin ((divided))
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 2 15 -ounce cans diced tomatoes ((if unsalted, add more sea salt))
• 3 Tbsp tomato paste
• 1 ¾ cup water ((plus more as needed))
• 3/4 cup dry red lentils (thoroughly rinsed in cold water + drained)
• 1 15 -ounce can kidney beans ((slightly drained))
• 1 15 -ounce can black beans ((slightly drained))
• 1 -2 Tbsp coconut sugar ((or maple syrup))
• 1 15 -ounce can corn, drained ((optional))
• DIY Chili "Cheese” Fritos
• Rice or Quinoa
• Fresh chopped cilantro
• Avocado