Roasted Quorn and Sweet Potato Fiber Bowl
A warm, satisfying dinner bowl featuring savory Quorn pieces, caramelized sweet potato, and broccoli tossed with fiber-rich chia seeds.
Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Sarah + Lila
Sarah 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.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthDigestive 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
Comfortably satisfied
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
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
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min
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Equipment
Oven · Sheet pan · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Prep the vegetables and measure pantry ingredients earlier in the day to shorten cook time.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and…
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Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and…
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Wash 1 sweet potato and cut it…
Wash 1 sweet potato and cut it into 1/2-inch (1.2cm) cubes.
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Chop broccoli into bite-sized florets
Chop broccoli into bite-sized florets.
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Place the diced sweet potato
Place the diced sweet potato, broccoli florets, and Quorn pieces onto the baking sheet.
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Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with…
Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
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Toss everything directly on the baking sheet…
Toss everything directly on the baking sheet until evenly coated, then spread into a single layer.
Look for: evenly coated, then spread into a single layer
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Roast in the preheated oven for 22…
Roast in the preheated oven for 22 to 25 minutes, turning halfway through, until the sweet potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork and golden on the edges.
Look for: the sweet potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork and golden on the edges
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Transfer the roasted mixture to a serving…
Transfer the roasted mixture to a serving bowl.
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Sprinkle chia seeds over the top before…
Sprinkle chia seeds over the top before serving warm.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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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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