Warm Beyond Sausage and Yo Egg Sourdough Sandwich
A comforting, warm lunch sandwich featuring seared Beyond sausage, a runny Yo Egg, and melted Violife cheddar layered between toasted sourdough.
Prep
5 min
Cook
8 min
Total
13 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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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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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.
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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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Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
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Prep
5 min
Cook
8 min
Total
13 min
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Equipment
Oven · Large skillet · Knife and cutting board
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For meal prep, you can cook the patties ahead of time and reheat them in a toaster oven before assembling.
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Instructions
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Next: Place a medium non-stick skillet over medium…
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Place a medium non-stick skillet over medium…
Place a medium non-stick skillet over medium heat.
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Add the Beyond sausage patties and cook…
Add the Beyond sausage patties and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, flipping halfway through, until browned and hot (internal temperature 165°F / 74°C).
Look for: browned and hot (internal temperature 165°F / 74°C)
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During the last minute of cooking the…
During the last minute of cooking the patties, place the Violife cheddar slice on top of one patty and cover the skillet with a lid for 30 seconds to let it melt.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Remove the patties and melted cheese to…
Remove the patties and melted cheese to a plate.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Gently warm the Yo Egg for 2…
In the same skillet over low-medium heat, gently warm the Yo Egg for 2 to 3 minutes until warmed through and the center is warm.
Look for: warmed through and the center is warm
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Toast the sourdough bread slices in a…
While the egg warms, toast the sourdough bread slices in a toaster until golden brown and crisp.
Look for: golden brown and crisp
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Assemble the sandwich
Assemble the sandwich: layer the sausage patties, melted cheddar slice, and warm Yo Egg between the toasted sourdough slices.
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Slice in half diagonally and serve immediately
Slice in half diagonally and serve immediately.
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