Vegetable Mixture:

• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 teaspoon olive oil or avocado oil
• 1 jalapeno pepper, diced
• 1 red bell pepper or green peppers, diced
• 1 cup corn, fresh, canned, or frozen
• 3/4 cup dried red lentils

Sauce:

• 15 ounces tomato sauce
• 3 1/2 cups vegetable broth
• 3/4 cup salsa, mild or spicy, or salsa verde
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder or 2 fresh garlic cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
• Salt and pepper to taste

Beans:

• 15 ounces black beans, drained & rinsed
• 15 ounces red beans, drained & rinsed
• 1/2 cup light cream cheese or any creamy cheese of choice (dairy-free works great too)

Optional Toppings:

• Crushed tortilla chips
• Sliced avocado
• Sour cream
• Sliced or diced jalapeños
• Chopped red onion
• Shredded cheddar
• Fresh cilantro