Toaster-Oven Roasted Hubbard Squash with Beyond Burger Patty
Sweet, caramelised hubbard squash roasted alongside a savory soy-free plant patty. A cozy, gentle dinner made effortlessly in your toaster oven.
Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 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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Support your everyday foundations
A varied meal helps bring protein, energy and minerals into the day without turning dinner into a supplement calculation.
Notice: comfort + hydration
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
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
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
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Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min
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Equipment
Oven · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Prep the vegetables and measure pantry ingredients earlier in the day to shorten cook time.
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- 1Preheat your toaster oven to 400°F (200°C) and line the small toaster tray with…
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
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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 small toaster tray with parchment paper or foil.
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Place 1 cup (116g) of diced hubbard…
Place 1 cup (116g) of diced hubbard squash onto one side of the tray, toss with 1 tsp olive oil, 0.25 tsp sea salt, and 0.25 tsp ground black pepper, spreading it into an even single layer.
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Place 1 plant patty (113g) on the…
Place 1 plant patty (113g) on the other side of the tray.
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Slide the tray into the toaster oven…
Slide the tray into the toaster oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, turning the patty and stirring the squash halfway through, until the squash is fork-tender with browned edges and the patty reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Look for: the squash is fork-tender with browned edges and the patty reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C)
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Transfer the roasted squash and cooked patty…
Transfer the roasted squash and cooked patty to a warm plate and serve immediately.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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