Crispy Plant Patty with Garlic Potatoes and Green Beans
A satisfying, high-protein plant-based patty served alongside golden roasted baby potatoes and crisp green beans. Packed with fiber and flavor, it makes a practical, balanced lunch that keeps you full for hours.
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
A steadier afternoon
Give your day a solid food foundation
Being properly fed cannot solve a hard day, but a substantial meal can remove hunger and an energy dip from the list of things you are juggling.
Notice: mood + energy 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
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a toaster oven or skillet to keep the patty crispy.
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- 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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Wash 150g of small baby potatoes and…
Wash 150g of small baby potatoes and cut them into quarters. Trim 100g of fresh green beans.
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Spread the potatoes on one half of…
Spread the potatoes on one half of the baking sheet, toss with 1 tsp of olive oil and a small pinch of black pepper, and place in the oven to roast for 15 minutes.
Allow: 15 minutes
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Remove the baking sheet from the oven
Remove the baking sheet from the oven, add the green beans and 1 commercially prepared vegan burger patty to the other side of the tray, and return to the oven for an additional 15 minutes until the patty is heated through and the potatoes are golden and fork-tender.
Look for: the patty is heated through and the potatoes are golden and fork-tender
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Plate the warm patty alongside the roasted…
Plate the warm patty alongside the roasted potatoes and tender green beans, then serve immediately.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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