Butternut Squash Lentil Chili: Hearty Meal

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon Bragg olive oil
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and diced (optional)
• 3 teaspoons chili powder
• 2 teaspoons cumin
• 2 teaspoons oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 cup dry green lentils
• 1 28-ounce can fire roasted diced tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon Bragg apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Bragg coconut aminos
• 3 cups vegetable broth
• 1 bay leaf
• 3 cups cubed butternut squash (about 1/2 large butternut squash)