ALDI Vegetarian Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Baked Bean and Cheese Stuffed Zucchini Boats
Description: A halved zucchini is scooped and filled with seasoned baked beans, then topped with melty Havarti cheese and baked until bubbly. This is a hearty, protein-packed vegetarian main sized for one.
Sale items used: Organic Zucchini, Dakota's Pride Assorted Baked Beans, Emporium Selection Deli-Sliced Havarti or Gouda
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: 1 medium zucchini (about 0.5 lb), 3/4 cup baked beans, 2 slices Havarti cheese

Check the label: some baked beans are cooked with bacon or pork fat.

Recipes:
- Vegetarian Zucchini Boats Recipe

Tuesday
Meal: Peanut and Zucchini Stir-Fry over Rice
Description: Sliced zucchini is stir-fried until tender-crisp and tossed with dry roasted peanuts in a savory sauce, served over a bed of steamed rice. It is a quick, crunchy, protein-rich weeknight dinner.
Sale items used: Organic Zucchini, Southern Grove Dry Roasted Peanuts with Sea Salt
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: 1 small zucchini (about 0.4 lb), 2 tablespoons peanuts, 3/4 cup cooked rice (from pantry staple rice)

Wednesday
Meal: Black Bean Burgers with Avocado on Brioche Buns
Description: A homemade black bean patty is pan-seared until crisp outside and tender inside, then piled onto a toasted brioche bun with fresh avocado slices. It is a satisfying, plant-based burger sized for one.
Sale items used: Specially Selected Brioche Burger Buns, Organic Avocados
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 1 brioche bun, 1/2 avocado (from 4-pack), 1 black bean patty made from about 3/4 cup canned black beans

Thursday
Meal: Cheesy Corn and Egg Skillet
Description: Sweet corn kernels are sauteed and scrambled together with eggs, then finished with melted Havarti cheese for a comforting one-skillet meal. It comes together quickly for a satisfying dinner for one.
Sale items used: Sweet Corn, Emporium Selection Deli-Sliced Havarti or Gouda
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: 1 ear sweet corn (from 4-pack), 2 eggs, 1 slice Havarti cheese
Recipes:
- Veggie Skillet Eggs | Food Hero | Recipe
- Corn and Cheddar Egg Bake - Sweet Savory and Steph
- Southwest Veggie Breakfast Skillet {Vegetarian} - The Live-In Kitchen

Friday
Meal: Loaded Cheese and Salsa Con Queso Nachos
Description: Crisp lime tortilla chips are layered with warm salsa con queso and shredded Havarti cheese, then topped with fresh avocado for a satisfying snack-dinner. It is an easy, indulgent way to close out the week.
Sale items used: Clancy's Lime Tortilla Chips, Casa Mamita Salsa Con Queso, Emporium Selection Deli-Sliced Havarti or Gouda, Organic Avocados
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: about 2 oz tortilla chips, 1/3 cup salsa con queso, 1 slice Havarti cheese, 1/2 avocado (remaining from Wednesday's 4-pack)

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Organic Zucchini (0.9 lb): $2.15
- Dakota's Pride Assorted Baked Beans (1 can): $1.99
Check the label: some baked beans are cooked with bacon or pork fat.
- Emporium Selection Deli-Sliced Havarti or Gouda (1 pkg, used across 3 meals): $1.45
- Southern Grove Dry Roasted Peanuts with Sea Salt (1 bag): $2.29
- Specially Selected Brioche Burger Buns (1 pkg, use 1 bun): $3.99
- Organic Avocados (1 pkg of 4, use 1): $3.69
- Sweet Corn (1 pack of 4, use 1 ear): $2.39
- Clancy's Lime Tortilla Chips (1 bag): $2.15
- Casa Mamita Salsa Con Queso (1 jar): $2.29

Pantry staples needed:
- Eggs
- Canned black beans (for burger patty)
- Rice
- Cooking oil
- Salt, pepper, and basic seasonings (cumin, garlic powder, chili powder)
- Breadcrumbs or flour (as binder for black bean patty)