Toaster-Oven Beyond Burger with Steamed Green Beans and Red Potatoes
A simple, high-protein plant-based lunch featuring a Beyond Meat patty prepared in the toaster oven alongside tender boiled red potatoes and green beans.
Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Enily + Lila
Enily 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.
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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.
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A steadier pause
Trade food decisions for a clear plan
A straightforward recipe and a satisfying meal can make one part of a busy day feel settled, even when the rest is noisy.
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Setup
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Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min
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Equipment
Oven · Saucepan · Colander · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Store leftover cooked patty and boiled vegetables in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your toaster oven to 400°F (200°C) and line the toaster tray with parch…
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Preheat your toaster oven to 400°F (200°C)…
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Preheat your toaster oven to 400°F (200°C)…
Preheat your toaster oven to 400°F (200°C) and line the toaster tray with parchment paper or foil.
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Place the frozen or chilled plant patty…
Place the frozen or chilled plant patty onto the tray and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until browned on the outside and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Look for: browned on the outside and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C)
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Fill a medium saucepan with water and…
While the patty cooks, fill a medium saucepan with water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat on the stove top.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Add diced red potato pieces to the…
Add diced red potato pieces to the boiling water and cook for 10 to 12 minutes until fork-tender.
Look for: fork-tender
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Add green beans to the same pot…
Add green beans to the same pot during the final 4 minutes of boiling until bright green and tender-crisp.
Look for: bright green and tender-crisp
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Drain the vegetables thoroughly in a colander
Drain the vegetables thoroughly in a colander.
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Serve the hot patty alongside the boiled…
Serve the hot patty alongside the boiled potatoes and green beans on a plate.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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