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)