Fall is upon us and the air is getting crisp – a great time to start transitioning your meals away from the expansive, raw summer foods to more warming, grounding foods. This lentil chili fits all the bills – it is hearty and nourishing, has spices to warm you up from the inside, and has a great mix of textures and colours. It does take an hour to make, but requires very little actual work, so throwing a pot on before you are hungry is the best idea. The best part is that chilis and stews like this taste better the next day after the flavours have had time to marry, so it makes a great office lunch!