Protein Pasta Skillet with Crumbled Plant Patty and Veggies
A quick, satisfying stovetop skillet with high-protein pasta, savory crumbled Beyond Meat patty, tender zucchini, and sweet bell peppers.
Prep
10 min
Cook
12 min
Total
22 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
Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
12 min
Total
22 min
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Equipment
Oven · Large skillet
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Prep the vegetables and measure pantry ingredients earlier in the day to shorten cook time.
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Instructions
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Next: Bring a small pot of salted water…
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Bring a small pot of salted water…
Bring a small pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.
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Add the protein pasta and cook for…
Add the protein pasta and cook for 8 to 9 minutes until al dente, then drain and set aside.
Look for: al dente, then drain and set aside
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Heat the olive oil in a skillet…
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
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Add the yellow onion and garlic clove
Add the yellow onion and garlic clove, cooking for 3 minutes until softened and translucent.
Look for: softened and translucent
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Add the crumbled plant patty
Add the crumbled plant patty, red bell pepper, and zucchini to the skillet, cooking for 5 to 6 minutes while stirring until the vegetables are tender and the patty crumbles are golden brown.
Look for: the vegetables are tender and the patty crumbles are golden brown
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Toss the drained pasta into the skillet
Toss the drained pasta into the skillet, stirring for 1 to 2 minutes until everything is well combined and heated through.
Look for: everything is well combined and heated through
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Transfer to a bowl and serve warm…
Transfer to a bowl and serve warm within 3 days if storing leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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