Easy, Smoky Bean and Lentil Chili | VegNews

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons plus ¾ cup water, divided
• 2 cups diced onion
• ¾ cup diced green bell pepper
• ¾ cup diced red bell pepper
• ¾ cup diced celery
• ½ cup diced carrot
• 1¼ teaspoons salt
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1½ tablespoons mild chili powder
• 1½ teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 (14-ounce) can chickpeas
• 1 (14-ounce) can kidney beans
• ¾ cup red lentils, rinsed
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 teaspoons blackstrap molasses
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• Lime wedges, for serving