Pan-Seared Plant Burger with Garlic Roasted Potatoes and Green Beans
A juicy, high-protein plant patty paired with crispy garlic roasted baby potatoes and tender-crisp green beans. This easy, satisfying dinner delivers 24 grams of plant protein to support steady evening energy.
Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 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.
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
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Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min
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Equipment
Oven · Large skillet · Sheet pan · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
To store, place leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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
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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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Halve 100g of baby potatoes and trim…
Halve 100g of baby potatoes and trim 100g of fresh green beans.
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Toss the halved baby potatoes with 1…
In a medium bowl, toss the halved baby potatoes with 1 tsp of olive oil, 1/4 tsp of garlic powder, a pinch of sea salt, and black pepper.
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Spread the potatoes cut-side down on one…
Spread the potatoes cut-side down on one half of the baking sheet and roast for 15 minutes.
Allow: 15 minutes
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Toss the green beans with 1 tsp…
While potatoes roast, toss the green beans with 1 tsp of olive oil and a pinch of salt.
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Add the green beans to the other…
Add the green beans to the other side of the baking sheet and roast everything for another 15 minutes until potatoes are golden brown with crispy edges and green beans are tender.
Look for: potatoes are golden brown with crispy edges and green beans are tender
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Place a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat
Place a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add the plant-based burger patty to the…
Add the plant-based burger patty to the hot skillet and cook for 4 minutes until deeply browned on the bottom.
Look for: deeply browned on the bottom
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Flip the patty and cook for an…
Flip the patty and cook for an additional 4 minutes until hot throughout and nicely seared.
Look for: hot throughout and nicely seared
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Plate the cooked plant burger alongside the…
Plate the cooked plant burger alongside the garlic roasted potatoes and green beans, and serve immediately.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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