Food City Vegetarian Meal Plan
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5-DAY MEAL PLAN
Monday
Meal: Baked Russet Potato Bar with Sour Cream, Sliced Cheese, and Steamed Broccoli
Description: Two large russet potatoes are baked until fluffy and loaded with cool sour cream and melted sliced cheese for a satisfying, hearty dinner for two. Steamed broccoli on the side adds color and nutrition to round out the meal.
Sale items used: Basket & Bushel Russet Potatoes (10 lb.) at $3.99, Food Club Sour Cream (16 oz.) at $1.49 with digital coupon, Food Club Sliced Cheese at $1.79 with digital coupon
Prep time: 65 minutes (60 minutes baking, 5 minutes prep)
Serving note: Use 2 large potatoes (roughly 1.5 lbs total) from the 10 lb bag; top each with 2-3 tablespoons sour cream and 1-2 slices of cheese; steam about 2 cups of broccoli florets (pantry/fresh, not on sale this week); make-ahead tip: scrub and pierce potatoes in the morning so they are ready to go straight into the oven at dinnertime.
Recipes:
- Baked Potatoes with Broccoli Cheese Sauce
Tuesday
Meal: Sweet Potato and Black Bean Tacos with Tomatoes on the Vine and Salsa
Description: Roasted sweet potato cubes and seasoned black beans are piled into crispy taco shells and topped with fresh diced tomatoes on the vine and a spoonful of zesty salsa for two. This colorful, protein-rich vegetarian taco night comes together quickly and uses several great sale items.
Sale items used: Sweet Potatoes (North Carolina Grown) at $0.79/lb, Old El Paso Taco Shells at 2/$3.00, La Mexicana Salsa at $2.49, Tomatoes on the Vine (Virginia Grown) at $1.69/lb, Old El Paso Seasoning Mix at $0.79
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Buy approximately 1 lb of sweet potatoes ($0.79 total) for 2 people; use 1 box of taco shells (about 8 shells, serving 4 each); dice approximately 0.5 lb of tomatoes on the vine ($0.85 total); use one 14.5 oz can of black beans from pantry; one packet of Old El Paso seasoning flavors the beans; one jar of salsa serves as topping and lasts the week.
Wednesday
Meal: Cottage Cheese and Corn Frittata with Baby Cut Carrots
Description: Creamy Breakstone's cottage cheese is folded into a six-egg frittata with sweet frozen corn kernels, then baked until golden and set for a protein-packed dinner for two. Crunchy baby cut carrots on the side make a fresh, no-cook accompaniment that keeps prep simple.
Sale items used: Breakstone's Cottage Cheese (24 oz.) at $3.99 (Buy 5 Save $5 noted - purchased as single unit at shelf price), Food Club Corn on the Cob (Frozen, 12 ct.) at $3.99 with digital coupon, Baby Cut Carrots (Bolthouse, 1 lb.) at $1.69
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 6 large eggs (pantry) and about 1 cup (roughly 8 oz) of cottage cheese from the 24 oz container; cut 2 frozen corn cobs and strip kernels, or use about 1 cup of kernels; serve the full 1 lb bag of carrots as a side for snacking and dipping through the meal; leftover cottage cheese can be used as a snack later in the week.
Thursday
Meal: Smoky Tomato and Onion Shakshuka with Crusty Sub Rolls
Description: Ripe tomatoes on the vine and sweet Vidalia onions are simmered into a rich, smoky tomato sauce in which four eggs are gently poached until just set, creating a deeply flavorful one-pan dinner for two. Warm crusty sub rolls are served alongside for scooping up every bit of the savory sauce.
Sale items used: Tomatoes on the Vine (Virginia Grown) at $1.69/lb, Vidalia Onions (Bland Farms) at $0.99/lb, Sub Rolls (Baked In-Store, 2 ct.) at $3.99, Old El Paso Diced Tomatoes (14.5 oz.) at $0.79
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Buy approximately 1 lb of tomatoes on the vine ($1.69 total) and approximately 0.5 lb of Vidalia onions ($0.50 total); one can of diced tomatoes bulks up the sauce; poach 4 eggs total (2 per person) directly in the sauce; the 2-count sub roll pack gives one roll per person; serve immediately from the pan for best results.
Recipes:
- Best Shakshuka Recipe
Friday
Meal: Pan-Seared Impossible Foods Patties with Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Steamed Birds Eye Vegetables
Description: Two Impossible Foods plant-based patties are pan-seared to a golden crust and served alongside caramelized roasted sweet potato wedges and a side of steamed Birds Eye vegetables for a satisfying, protein-rich Friday dinner for two. The combination delivers a complete, hearty plate that feels like a classic comfort meal without any meat.
Sale items used: Impossible Foods (Frozen, 14 oz.) at $5.99 (Buy 5 Save $5 noted - purchased as single unit at shelf price), Sweet Potatoes (North Carolina Grown) at $0.79/lb, Birds Eye Vegetables (Frozen, 10-12 oz.) at $0.49 (Buy 5 Save $5 noted - purchased as single unit at shelf price)
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: One 14 oz package of Impossible Foods contains enough for 2 patties (one per person); buy approximately 1 lb of sweet potatoes ($0.79 total) and cut into wedges for roasting; one 10-12 oz bag of Birds Eye vegetables steams in the bag for a quick side; roast sweet potatoes at 400 degrees F for 25-30 minutes while searing patties on the stovetop.
🛒 Shopping List
SHOPPING LIST
Buy on sale:
- Basket & Bushel Russet Potatoes (10 lb. bag, x1): $3.99
- Food Club Sour Cream (16 oz., x1) with digital coupon: $1.49
- Food Club Sliced Cheese (x1) with digital coupon: $1.79
- Sweet Potatoes - approx. 2 lbs total across Tuesday and Friday at $0.79/lb: $1.58
- Old El Paso Taco Shells (x1 box, 2/$3.00 deal, buy 2 boxes): $3.00
- La Mexicana Salsa (14-16 oz., x1): $2.49
- Tomatoes on the Vine - approx. 1.5 lbs total across Tuesday and Thursday at $1.69/lb: $2.54
- Old El Paso Seasoning Mix (x1) at $0.79: $0.79
- Old El Paso Diced Tomatoes (14.5 oz., x1) at $0.79: $0.79
- Breakstone's Cottage Cheese (24 oz., x1): $3.99
- Food Club Corn on the Cob (Frozen, 12 ct., x1) with digital coupon: $3.99
- Baby Cut Carrots (Bolthouse, 1 lb., x1): $1.69
- Vidalia Onions - approx. 0.5 lb at $0.99/lb: $0.50
- Sub Rolls (Baked In-Store, 2 ct., x1): $3.99
- Impossible Foods (Frozen, 14 oz., x1): $5.99
- Birds Eye Vegetables (Frozen, 10-12 oz., x1): $0.49
Pantry staples needed:
- Eggs (6 count minimum, for frittata and shakshuka)
- Black beans (1 can, 15 oz., for tacos)
- Olive oil or cooking oil (for roasting and searing)
- Garlic (fresh or powder, for shakshuka and tacos)
- Cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder (for tacos and shakshuka)
- Salt and black pepper
- Broccoli (fresh or frozen, for Monday potato bar side)
- Butter (optional, for baked potatoes)
🏷️ All sale items this week
SALE ITEMS FOUND
Produce on sale:
- Basket & Bushel Russet Potatoes (10 lb.): $3.99
- Fresh Cut In-Store Watermelon Bowls, Cantaloupe or Pineapple Bowl: $5.00 each
- Gala Apples (Berrier Farms, 5 lb.): $4.99
- Sweet Potatoes (North Carolina Grown): $0.79/lb
- Strawberries, Blackberries or Corn (Basket & Bushel, 16 oz., 6 oz. or 4 pk.): 3/$10.00
- Tomatoes on the Vine (Virginia Grown): $1.69/lb
- Vidalia Onions (Bland Farms): $0.99/lb
- Baby Cut Carrots (Bolthouse, 1 lb.): $1.69
- Watermelon, Cantaloupe or Pineapple Bowl (Fresh Cut In-Store): $3.99/lb
- Very Berry Bowl (Made Fresh In-Store): $5.99 each
- Exotic Fruit Bowl (Made Fresh In-Store): $4.99/lb
- Shortcuts Oven & Grill Ready Pans: starting at $4.49/lb
Dairy and eggs on sale:
- Food Club Sliced Cheese (Selected Varieties, 6.84-8 oz.): $1.79 (with digital coupon)
- Food Club Sour Cream (16 oz.): $1.49 (with digital coupon)
- Food Club Cream Cheese (Selected Varieties, Two 8 oz. pkgs.): $2.79 (with digital coupon)
- International Delight Coffee Creamer (32 oz.): $3.99 (with digital coupon)
- Coffee Mate Creamer (Cold Foam, 32 oz.): $3.49
- Fairlife Milk (52 oz.): $4.69 (Buy 5, Save $5)
- Breakstone's Cottage Cheese (24 oz.): $3.99 (Buy 5, Save $5)
- Cool Whip (Frozen, Selected Varieties, 8 oz.): $1.49 (Buy 5, Save $5)
Bakery and bread on sale:
- Apple Fritters (Bakery Fresh, 4 ct.): $5.00
- Bakery Fresh Cookies (Selected Varieties, Dozen): $5.49
- Sub Rolls (Baked In-Store, 2 ct. or 4 ct.): $3.99
- Bakery Fresh Brownies (Selected Varieties): $5.50 (with digital coupon)
- Sweet Squares Cake Slices (Selected Varieties): $3.49
- Food Club Hot Dog Buns (8 ct.): part of Bundle $9.99
Pantry on sale:
- La Mexicana Salsa or Queso (14-16 oz.): $2.49
- Tortilla Chips (In-Store Made): $2.49 each
- Old El Paso Seasoning Mix (1-1.5 oz.), Tomatoes (14.5-15.35 oz.), Food Club Corn or Green Beans (14.5-15.35 oz.): $0.79
- Old El Paso Taco Shells (4.6-7.4 oz.): 2/$3.00
- Jif Peanut Butter (15-16 oz.): $1.99 (with digital coupon)
- Food Club Coconut Flakes (7 oz.): $1.49 (with digital coupon)
- Café Bustelo or Folgers Coffee (22-25.9 oz.): $9.99
- Mott's Fruit Snacks (Family Pack, 90 ct.): $6.49 (with digital coupon)
- Food Club Pudding (Selected Varieties, 1.34-4 oz.): 2/$1.48 (with digital coupon)
- Food Club Grilling Spray (Selected Varieties, 5 oz.): $2.49 (with digital coupon)
- McCormick Grill Mates (Selected Varieties, 2.75-3.5 oz.): 2/$3.00 (with digital coupon)
- Nestlé Toll House Morsels (10-12 oz.): $4.99
- Sticky Fingers Barbecue Sauce (15.2-16.5 oz.): $3.49 (Buy 5, Save $5)
- Famous Dave's BBQ Sauce (17.5-20 oz.): $2.79 (Buy 5, Save $5)
- Famous Dave's Pickles (24 oz.): $3.49 (Buy 5, Save $5)
- Galbani Cheese Shakers (7 oz.): $2.99 (Buy 5, Save $5)
- Lay's Stax (Selected Varieties, 5.5-5.75 oz.): $1.39 (Buy 5, Save $5)
- Archer Meat Sticks (Selected Varieties, 8-16 ct.): $11.99 (Buy 5, Save $5)
- General Mills Giant Size Cereal (Selected Varieties, 22.2-29 oz.): $4.99 (Buy 5, Save $5)
- Bear Fruit Snacks (Selected Varieties, 5 ct.): $2.99 (Buy 5, Save $5)
- Ferrero Rocher Squares (Selected Varieties, 3.7 oz.): $3.99 (Buy 5, Save $5)
- Jelly Belly Jelly Beans (Selected Varieties): $4.99 (Buy 5, Save $5)
- Kraft Barbecue Sauce (17.5-18 oz.): part of Bundle $9.99
- Food Club Drinking Water (32 ct.): part of Bundle $9.99
- Malt-O-Meal Cereal (Selected Varieties, 18-30 oz.): $2.99
- Frito-Lay Multi-Pack Chips (Selected Varieties, 8-10 ct.): $4.99
- Chex Mix, Bugles or Gardetto's (Selected Varieties, Family Size, 13.5-15 oz.): 2/$6.00
- Lay's or Tostitos Chips (Selected Varieties, Tostitos Salsa 15-15.75 oz., Dip 20-15.5 oz., Frito-Lay Simply 4.5-6 oz.): $2.49
- Kellogg's Giant Size Kids Cereal (18.4-28.5 oz.): $2/$11.00 (Limit 2 total items)
- Nissin Geki Spicy Ramen (4 pk.): $3.99 (Buy 5, Save $5)
- Lindt Excellence Chocolate Bars (Selected Varieties, Classic or): 2/$9.00
- Pepsi Products (Selected Varieties, 24 pk., 12 oz. cans): $9.99
- Coke Flavors (Selected Varieties, 2 liter btl.): 3/$6.00
- Coca-Cola Products (Selected Varieties, 8 pk., 20 oz. btls.): 2/$12.00
- Sprite Cherry (Selected Varieties, 12 pk., 12 oz. cans): $3.99
- Starbucks Coffee (Selected Varieties, Refreshers Concentrate 32 oz. or Breakfast 12 oz.): $7.99
- Starbucks Coffee Creamer (Selected Varieties, Nestlé Toll House Cookie Dough 14-16.5 oz., Natural Bliss Coffee Creamer 32 oz.): $3.99
- Seattle's Best Coffee (Selected Varieties, 10 ct. or 12 oz.): $6.99
- Nurri Protein Milk Shakes (Selected Varieties, David Bar 2.19 oz., Nabisco Premium Crackers 9-17 oz., Chocolate Vanilla Strawberry Vanilla 11 oz.): 2/$6.00
- Minute Maid Zero Fruit Drinks (Selected Varieties, 52 oz.): $1.99 (with digital coupon)
- Juicy Juice (Selected Varieties, 64 oz., 8 pk.): $2.99
Frozen on sale:
- Hot Pockets (4 ct.) or Red Baron Pizza (Selected Varieties, Frozen, 14.87-23.45 oz.): $3.99
- Edwards Pie (Frozen, Selected Varieties, 24-32 oz.): $4.99 (with digital coupon)
- Stouffer's Family Size Meals (Frozen, Selected Varieties, 31-40 oz.): $7.99
- Hungry-Man Meals (Frozen, Selected Varieties, Healthy Choice Power Bowls 9-9.75 oz., Dolly Parton's 11-12.5 oz., 14-17.75 oz.): $2.99
- Totino's Frozen Pizza Rolls (50 ct.) or Lindt Classic Chocolate Bar (2.8-4.4 oz.): $3.99
- Crav'n Flavor Rising Crust Pizza (Selected Varieties, 14.5-32.7 oz.): $6.00 (BOGO)
- El Monterey Family Size Enchiladas (Frozen, Selected Varieties, 9.4-10.25 oz.): $9.99 (with digital coupon)
- Food Club Corn on the Cob (Frozen, 12 ct.): $3.99 (with digital coupon)
- Crav'n Flavor Fruit Pie (Frozen, Selected Varieties, 36-38 oz.): $5.99 (with digital coupon)
- Breyers Ice Cream (Selected Varieties, Fat Boy Novelties 4-9 ct., Klondike Bars 4-6 ct., 48 oz.): $2.99
- Little Debbie Snack Cakes (Selected Varieties, Eggo Waffles 8-4.14-8 oz., 10-14-16.2 oz.): 2/$5.00
- Birds Eye Vegetables (Frozen, Selected Varieties, 10-12 oz.): $0.49 (Buy 5, Save $5)
- El Monterey Enchiladas (Frozen, Selected Varieties, 9-10.25 oz.): $2.99 (Buy 5, Save $5)
- Impossible Foods (Frozen, Selected Varieties, 14 oz.): $5.99 (Buy 5, Save $5)
- Snickers Ice Cream Bars (Selected Varieties, Milky Way, Twix, 6-12 ct.): $3.99 (Buy 5, Save $5)
- Yellowstone Meals (Frozen, Selected Varieties, 12-15 oz.): $4.99
- Stouffer's Meals (Frozen, Selected Varieties, 9-20 oz.): $4.99
- Kevin's Frozen Bowls (9-9.5 oz.) or Nissin Geki Spicy Ramen (4 pk.): $3.99 (Buy 5, Save $5)
🛒 Estimated Shopping Cost
Based on sale prices for items in this plan
Some sale prices require the store's loyalty card or a clipped digital coupon. Check the flyer before you shop.
$39.10
for 2 people · $19.55 per person
📍 Disclaimer: Prices and availability are based on the Food City weekly sales flyer for the week of August 26, 2026. Flyers are sourced from store websites and weekly flyer aggregator sites. Actual prices may vary by location. Always verify prices at your local store. We are not affiliated with Food City.