Smoky Chipotle Lentil & Charred Corn Ragout

Ingredients

2 Tbsp (30 mL) olive oil

1 cup (250 mL) yellow onion, diced

3 Tbsp (45 mL) garlic, minced

2 tsp (10 mL) cumin

1 tsp (5 mL) smoked paprika

½ tsp (2 mL) chipotle powder (or 1 minced chipotle in adobo)

1 tsp (5 mL) dried oregano

3 cups (750 mL) whole red lentils, rinsed

1 can (28 oz/396 mL) fire-roasted tomatoes

6 cups (1.5 L) vegetable stock

2 cups (500 mL) frozen corn

1 cup (250 mL) red bell pepper, diced

1 Tbsp (15 mL) lime juice

salt & pepper, to taste

¼ cup (60 mL) chopped cilantro (for garnish)

6 oz (175 g) crumbled queso fresco or cotija cheese (optional, for serving)