*I usually use regular coconut oil, but since I had it on had and wanted to spice things up I used the chili infused coconut oil for an additional layer of flavour.
**Sometimes I do celery and carrots instead of or as well as peppers
***French lentils are When I'm making creamy lentils I omit the tomato paste go heavy on the cumin and add coconut milk, when I'm making lentils for Shepards pie though since I know the potatoes will be creamy I want to balance that out by going the tomato route.