Seared Beyond Patty with Garlic Baby Potatoes and Asparagus
Savory plant-based patty served alongside crispy stovetop baby potatoes and tender asparagus spears. A quick, delicious dinner that packs impressive plant protein and fiber without relying on tofu or legumes.
Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 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.
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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.
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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
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min
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Equipment
Oven · Large skillet · Knife and cutting board
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Store leftover cooked components in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
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Instructions
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Next: Wash 6 oz (170g) baby red potatoes…
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Wash 6 oz (170g) baby red potatoes…
Wash 6 oz (170g) baby red potatoes and slice them into 1/2-inch (1.25cm) halves.
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Place a medium skillet over medium heat…
Place a medium skillet over medium heat and add 1 tsp (5ml) olive oil. Add the cut potatoes cut-side down, cover with a lid, and cook for 10 minutes until golden and tender when pierced with a fork.
Look for: golden and tender when pierced with a fork
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Snap the woody ends off 4 oz…
Snap the woody ends off 4 oz (115g) fresh asparagus spears and cut into 2-inch (5cm) pieces.
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Move the potatoes to one side of…
Move the potatoes to one side of the skillet, add the remaining 1 tsp (5ml) olive oil, 1 Beyond Meat patty, and the asparagus pieces to the open side.
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Cook for 4 to 5 minutes on…
Cook for 4 to 5 minutes on the first side until the patty is browned, then flip the patty and stir the asparagus.
Look for: the patty is browned, then flip the patty and stir the asparagus
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Sprinkle 1/4 tsp garlic powder
Sprinkle 1/4 tsp garlic powder, salt, and black pepper over the potatoes and asparagus. Cook for an additional 4 to 5 minutes until the patty reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and asparagus is tender-crisp.
Look for: the patty reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and asparagus is tender-crisp
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Transfer the patty
Transfer the patty, potatoes, and asparagus to a plate. Sprinkle 1 tbsp nutritional yeast over the potatoes and veggies before serving.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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