Crispy Vegan Patty with Roasted Potatoes and Green Beans
A robust, plant-powered lunch featuring savory high-protein vegan patties paired with golden roasted potatoes and tender green beans.
Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 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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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
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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Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min
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Equipment
Oven · Large skillet · Sheet pan · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator; reheat in an air fryer or oven at 375°F (190°C) for 5 minutes to restore crispness.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment…
- 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 large baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Spread the halved baby potatoes and trimmed…
Spread the halved baby potatoes and trimmed green beans across the baking sheet in a single layer.
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Drizzle olive oil over the vegetables and…
Drizzle olive oil over the vegetables and sprinkle with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
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Toss the vegetables until evenly coated
Toss the vegetables until evenly coated, then arrange them cut-side down for maximum crispiness.
Look for: evenly coated, then arrange them cut-side down for maximum crispiness
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Place the sheet pan in the preheated…
Place the sheet pan in the preheated oven and roast for 20 minutes until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork and golden on the edges.
Look for: the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork and golden on the edges
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Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat…
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat while the vegetables roast.
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Add the vegan patty to the pan…
Add the vegan patty to the pan and cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side until heated through and crisp on the outside.
Look for: heated through and crisp on the outside
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Plate the warm patty alongside a generous…
Plate the warm patty alongside a generous serving of roasted potatoes and green beans, and serve immediately.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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