ALDI Vegetarian Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Why these meals: This week's plan keeps things simple and satisfying with vegetarian staples that work double duty across the week: eggs anchor both Wednesday's potato skillet and Friday's fried rice, while avocados top both of those nights too, so nothing goes to waste. You'll get variety in every meal, from Monday's Farfalle Pasta Primavera with white beans to Tuesday's saucy tofu stir-fry over jasmine rice, and Thursday brings a hearty plant-based protein skillet with roasted sweet potatoes and a fresh grape salad on the side. The Organic Yellow Potatoes bag is split across Wednesday and Friday, and the jasmine rice bag is split across Tuesday and Friday, so your ingredients stretch smartly without extra trips to the store. Each night comes together in 25 to 30 minutes, making this a great week for easy, no-fuss dinners that still feel fresh and different night to night.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Farfalle Pasta Primavera with White Beans and Roma Tomatoes
Description: Reggano Farfalle tossed in Simply Nature Organic Pasta Sauce with sauteed roma tomatoes and white beans for protein. A quick, no-fuss weeknight pasta night.
Sale items used: Reggano Farfalle or Rotini, Simply Nature Organic Pasta Sauce, Roma Tomatoes
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 12-16 oz box farfalle, 24 oz jar pasta sauce, 1 lb roma tomatoes, 1.5 cups white beans (pantry) for 4 people.
Recipes:
- Farfalle Pasta with Summer Vegetables & Cannellini Beans
- Creamy Farfalle Primavera
- Vegan Pasta Primavera with Roasted Veggies

Tuesday
Meal: Asian Tofu Stir-Fry with Broccoli Medley over Jasmine Rice
Description: Pan-seared tofu and Season's Choice Asian Medley wok-tossed in Burman's Asian Stir Fry Sauce, served over jasmine rice. A fast, saucy stir-fry with a caramelized glaze from the hot pan.
Sale items used: Season's Choice Asian Medley or Broccoli Stir Fry, Burman's Asian Stir Fry Sauce, Simply Nature Organic Jasmine or Basmati Rice
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 12 oz frozen medley, 14.5 oz sauce, 14 oz block tofu (pantry), half of the 32 oz rice bag cooked for 4 people.
Recipes:
- Tofu Broccoli Stir Fry
- Asian Tofu Broccoli Stir-Fry
- Asian Tofu Broccoli Stir-Fry (vegan, gluten free)

Wednesday
Meal: Loaded Potato and Egg Skillet with Avocado and Cucumber Salad
Description: Diced Organic Yellow Potatoes pan-fried until crisp then finished with scrambled eggs, topped with avocado and served alongside a mini cucumber salad. A hearty, skillet-cooked breakfast-for-dinner.
Sale items used: U.S. Grade #1 Organic Yellow Potatoes, Avocados, Mini Cucumbers
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Half of the 24 oz potato bag, 8 eggs (pantry), 2 avocados, 16 oz pkg mini cucumbers for 4 people.
Recipes:
- Loaded Veggie Breakfast Skillet
- Crispy Potato & Egg Salad
- Avocado Potato Salad

Thursday
Meal: Plant-Based Protein Skillet with Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Grape Salad
Description: Pan-cooked Earth Grown Plant-Based Protein Meal served with roasted Simply Nature Organic Squash or Sweet Potatoes and a fresh green grape side salad. A simple, protein-forward skillet dinner.
Sale items used: Earth Grown Plant-Based Protein Meal, Simply Nature Organic Squash or Sweet Potatoes, California Green Grapes
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: 2 units (20 oz total) plant-based protein meal, 10 oz frozen squash or sweet potatoes, 1 lb grapes for 4 people.

Friday
Meal: Egg Fried Rice with Yellow Potatoes and Avocado
Description: Jasmine rice fried with scrambled eggs and diced Organic Yellow Potatoes, finished with sliced avocado on top. A quick, pan-fried rice dish that uses up the rest of the week's rice and potatoes.
Sale items used: Simply Nature Organic Jasmine or Basmati Rice, U.S. Grade #1 Organic Yellow Potatoes, Avocados
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Remaining half of the 32 oz rice bag, remaining half of the 24 oz potato bag, 8 eggs (pantry), 2 avocados for 4 people.
Recipes:
- Cilantro Fried Rice Bowl with Avocado Poached Egg
- 20 Minute Potato Fried Rice
- Yellow Curry Fried Rice with Potatoes

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Reggano Farfalle or Rotini 12-16 oz (x1): $1.09
- Simply Nature Organic Pasta Sauce 23.5-24 oz (x1): $2.19
- Roma Tomatoes (1 lb): $0.85
- Burman's Asian Stir Fry Sauce 14.5 oz (x1): $2.29
- Season's Choice Asian Medley or Broccoli Stir Fry 12 oz Frozen (x1): $1.59
- Simply Nature Organic Jasmine or Basmati Rice 32 oz (x1): $4.29
- U.S. Grade #1 Organic Yellow Potatoes 24 oz bag (x1): $3.99
- Avocados (x4): $2.36
- Mini Cucumbers 16-oz pkg (x1): $1.69
- Earth Grown Plant-Based Protein Meal 10 oz (x2): $5.98
- Simply Nature Organic Squash or Sweet Potatoes 10 oz Frozen (x1): $2.49
- California Green Grapes (1 lb): $1.29

Pantry staples needed:
- Eggs
- Canned or dried white beans
- Firm tofu
- Cooking oil, salt, pepper, basic seasonings