Hearty High-Protein Vegetable Mince and Bean Stew
A quick, robust bowl combining Unox vegetable soup with savory Beyond Meat mince and tender kidney beans. Rich in plant protein and dietary fiber to keep you satisfied for hours.
Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Kawita + Lila
Kawita created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Setup
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Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
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Equipment
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Time saver
This dish is great for meal prep; double the batch to have a quick, high-protein lunch ready for tomorrow.
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Instructions
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Next: Place a medium saucepan over medium heat…
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Place a medium saucepan over medium heat…
Place a medium saucepan over medium heat at 350°F (175°C).
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Add the Beyond Meat mince to the…
Add the Beyond Meat mince to the pan. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally and breaking it into small pieces with a wooden spoon, until browned throughout.
Look for: browned throughout
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Add the Unox vegetarian vegetable soup and…
Add the Unox vegetarian vegetable soup and drained kidney beans to the pan with the mince.
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Stir well to combine all ingredients thoroughly
Stir well to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
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Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then turn the heat down to low. Simmer uncovered for 4 to 5 minutes until thoroughly heated through and the flavors meld.
Look for: thoroughly heated through and the flavors meld
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Remove from heat and ladle into a…
Remove from heat and ladle into a warm serving bowl to enjoy immediately.
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Store any leftovers in an airtight container…
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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