One-Pot Red Lentil and Butternut Squash Chili - Yay! For Food

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 large onion, diced
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 2 jalapeno peppers, de-seeded and diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cups dry red split lentils, rinsed
• 1 1/2 lb. (24 oz.) butternut squash, peeled and cut into ½ inch cubes
• 540 ml (19 fl. oz) canned black beans, drained and rinsed
• 2½ cups canned crushed tomatoes
• 1½ cups vegetable broth
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon smoked (or sweet) paprika
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• green onions, cheese, sour cream, hot sauce, avocado, tortilla chips