Vegetarian Pelau–Stuffed Peppers

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon lime zest
• ¼ cup freshly squeezed lime juice
• 3 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
• 4 medium bell peppers (any color), halved lengthwise and seeded
• 1 cup frozen black-eyed peas
• ½ cup long-grain white rice
• 1 ½ cups unsweetened coconut milk
• + 10 more ingredients
• • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
  • 1 medium tomato, seeded and cut into small dice
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 3 medium garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 2 cups thinly sliced scallions (about 12 medium scallions)
  • 2 cups medium-dice butternut squash
  • ¼ cup packed light brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil

Place 2 tablespoons of the oil in a Dutch oven or a large, heavy-bottomed pot with a tightfitting lid over medium heat. When it shimmers, add sugar and stir until incorporated. Cook, stirring occasionally, until sugar melts and is dark brown, about 5 minutes. Add squash, 1 1/2 cups of the scallio...

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