Place 2 tablespoons of oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion, fresh chilli and capsicum and cook until softened. Add the chilli flakes, cinnamon, cumin and thyme and cook for a further minute.
Reduce heat to low and add the garlic, beans, lentils, tomatoes, tomato paste and remaining oil.
Cover and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove lid and cook for a further 5 minutes or until thickened.
Stir through the parsley and serve with warm flour tortillas or steamed rice and sprinkled with grated cheese, if desired.
