ALDI Vegetarian Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Why these meals: This is a produce-and-egg-forward week at ALDI, which is great news for vegetarian shoppers on a budget. Eggs anchor two of the five nights at well under $1 per serving, and the sale zucchini, grape tomatoes, peaches, and avocados let you build colorful, satisfying plates without leaning on expensive packaged proteins. The brioche buns at $3.99 for a 4-pack earn the one slightly elevated night, giving each person their own sturdy bun for a loaded veggie burger-style stack, and at $1.00 per serving for the bun itself it is still a very reasonable splurge. Greek yogurt at $2.79 for 32 oz does double duty as a creamy sauce base and a side, stretching its value across the week. The sourdough round at $3.49 is a standout deal for a hearty loaf that supports a full bruschetta-style dinner, and the frozen blueberries at $3.79 add a bright, inexpensive element to a savory-sweet grain bowl night.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Scrambled Egg and Zucchini Skillet on English Muffins
Description: Fluffy scrambled eggs are cooked with sauteed zucchini and halved grape tomatoes, then spooned generously over toasted English muffins for a satisfying open-faced dinner. The combination of soft egg, tender zucchini, and burst tomatoes makes a quick, colorful weeknight plate that comes together in one pan.
Sale items used: L'oven Fresh Plain English Muffins 12 oz, Zucchini, Cherub Grape Tomatoes 10 oz pkg
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 8 eggs (pantry), 1 lb zucchini, 1 pkg Cherub Grape Tomatoes, and 1 pkg L'oven Fresh Plain English Muffins (12 oz, 6 muffins - each person gets 1.5 muffins). Split the skillet mixture evenly across 4 plates.
Recipes:
- Scrambled Eggs with Zucchini - Sugar & Snap Peas
- Southwestern Style Scrambled Egg Beaters on English Muffins

Tuesday
Meal: Avocado and Grape Tomato Bruschetta on Sliced Sourdough
Description: Ripe mini avocados are mashed with lemon juice, garlic, and salt, then piled onto thick slices of toasted Specially Selected Sliced Sourdough Round and topped with halved grape tomatoes and a drizzle of olive oil. Each person gets two hearty open-faced toasts loaded with creamy avocado and fresh tomato for a bright, filling dinner.
Sale items used: Specially Selected Sliced Sourdough Round 24 oz, Bagged Mini Avocados (6-pack), Cherub Grape Tomatoes 10 oz pkg
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 loaf Specially Selected Sliced Sourdough Round (cut 8 slices, 2 per person), 1 pack Bagged Mini Avocados (6-pack, use all 6 avocados divided across 4 plates), and 1 pkg Cherub Grape Tomatoes. Pantry lemon, garlic, olive oil, and salt finish the topping.
Recipes:
- Easy Avocado Bruschetta Recipe - Ruchiskitchen
- Avocado Bruschetta Recipe With Balsamic Glaze
- Avocado Bruschetta (with Cherry Tomatoes) - Green Valley Kitchen

Wednesday
Meal: Zucchini and Egg Fried Rice with Frozen Blueberry Yogurt Sauce
Description: Day-old rice is stir-fried in a hot pan with diced zucchini, scrambled eggs, soy sauce, and sesame oil until lightly crisped and fragrant, served with a cool dollop of Greek yogurt blended with thawed frozen blueberries as a tangy-sweet sauce on the side. The contrast of the savory fried rice and the bright purple yogurt sauce makes this a memorable and protein-rich midweek dinner.
Sale items used: Zucchini, Friendly Farms Nonfat Greek Yogurt Assorted Varieties 32 oz, Season's Choice Frozen Blueberries 24 oz
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 lb zucchini, 6 eggs (pantry), 2 cups dry rice cooked ahead (pantry), 1 cup Season's Choice Frozen Blueberries (thawed), and approximately 1 cup Friendly Farms Nonfat Greek Yogurt from the 32 oz container for the sauce. Reserve remaining yogurt for Friday. Soy sauce and sesame oil from pantry.

Thursday
Meal: Peach and Avocado Brioche Bun Stacks with Greek Yogurt Herb Dressing
Description: Each brioche bun is loaded with sliced fresh peaches, halved mini avocados, and a handful of peppery greens, then drizzled with a herbed Greek yogurt dressing made from the remaining yogurt, garlic, and fresh herbs. The sweet peach, creamy avocado, and tangy yogurt dressing create a summery, satisfying stack that needs no cooking beyond slicing.
Sale items used: Specially Selected Seeded Brioche Burger Buns 10.58 oz, Peaches, Bagged Mini Avocados (6-pack), Friendly Farms Nonfat Greek Yogurt Assorted Varieties 32 oz
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 pack Specially Selected Seeded Brioche Burger Buns (4 buns, 1 per person), 1 lb peaches (approximately 2-3 medium peaches, sliced), 1 pack Bagged Mini Avocados (use all 6 remaining avocados), and approximately 1 cup Friendly Farms Nonfat Greek Yogurt from the reserved container. Pantry garlic, fresh herbs, olive oil, salt, and pepper finish the dressing.

Friday
Meal: Blueberry and Peach Yogurt Grain Bowl with Toasted Everything Sourdough
Description: Warm cooked farro or oats (pantry) are topped with thawed frozen blueberries, sliced fresh peaches, and a generous scoop of Greek yogurt, then finished with a drizzle of honey and a pinch of cinnamon for a sweet-savory dinner bowl. Thick slices of toasted Specially Selected Everything Sourdough serve alongside for dipping and scooping, making this a hearty, protein-rich end to the week.
Sale items used: Season's Choice Frozen Blueberries 24 oz, Peaches, Friendly Farms Nonfat Greek Yogurt Assorted Varieties 32 oz, Specially Selected Everything Sourdough 24 oz
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 1.5 cups Season's Choice Frozen Blueberries (thawed, from remaining bag), 1 lb peaches (approximately 2-3 medium peaches, sliced), remaining Friendly Farms Nonfat Greek Yogurt (approximately 1.5 cups from the 32 oz container), and 1 loaf Specially Selected Everything Sourdough (cut 8 slices, 2 per person). Pantry farro or rolled oats, honey, and cinnamon complete the bowls.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- L'oven Fresh Plain English Muffins 12 oz (x1 pack): $1.59
- Zucchini (2 lbs total, used across Monday and Wednesday): $2.38
- Cherub Grape Tomatoes 10 oz pkg (x2 pkgs, one for Monday and one for Tuesday): $3.98
- Specially Selected Sliced Sourdough Round 24 oz (x1 loaf): $3.49
- Bagged Mini Avocados (6-pack) (x2 packs, one for Tuesday and one for Thursday): $5.78
- Season's Choice Frozen Blueberries 24 oz (x1 bag, used across Wednesday and Friday): $3.79
- Friendly Farms Nonfat Greek Yogurt Assorted Varieties 32 oz (x1 container, used across Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday): $2.79
- Specially Selected Seeded Brioche Burger Buns 10.58 oz (x1 pack): $3.99
- Peaches (2 lbs total, used across Thursday and Friday): $2.78
- Specially Selected Everything Sourdough 24 oz (x1 loaf): $3.49

Pantry staples needed:
- Eggs (approximately 14 eggs for the week)
- Long-grain white rice or farro or rolled oats
- Olive oil
- Soy sauce
- Sesame oil
- Garlic (fresh)
- Lemon (fresh)
- Fresh herbs (parsley or chives)
- Honey
- Cinnamon
- Salt and black pepper
- Mixed greens or arugula (for Thursday bun stacks)