Lentil Chili Ingredients 2 strips bacon, diced (or 2 tablespoons of olive oil) 2 cups onion diced 1 green bell pepper, diced 1 jalapeno, stemmed, seeded and minced 1 tablespoon garlic, minced 1/4 cup tomato paste 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 tablespoons cumin 1 tablespoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1 (28 ounce) can