Meaty Vegan Lentil Chili Con Chili

With a homemade seasoning blend that packs in complex sweet heat, this chili is hearty and flavorful enough to please even the most die-hard carnivores.

subheading: For the spice blend:

1 tablespoon coconut sugar

2 teaspoons smoked paprika

2 teaspoons chili powder

2 teaspoons fine pink salt

1 teaspoon unsweetened cacao powder

1 teaspoon ancho chili powder

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon black pepper

subheading: For the chili:

2 tablespoons grapeseed oil

1 yellow onion, diced

1 green bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and diced

2 celery stalks, diced

3 garlic cloves, minced

1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste

4 cups vegetable broth

3 cups cooked green or brown lentils

3 cups cooked black beans or kidney beans

1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

2 teaspoons liquid aminos

1 bay leaf

subheading: For topping:

Diced fresh tomatoes

Vegan sour cream

Chopped fresh cilantro

Chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Diced avocado

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