1-Pot Red Lentil Chili

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Ingredients

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

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