Food City Vegetarian Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Loaded Baked Potatoes with Cheese and Sour Cream
Description: Two large russet potatoes are baked until fluffy, then split and topped with melted cracker-cut cheese and a generous dollop of sour cream. A quick garnish of sliced bell pepper adds crunch and color for a filling vegetarian dinner.
Sale items used: Russet Potatoes, Food Club Cracker Cut Cheese, Daisy Sour Cream, Red/Yellow/Orange Bell Peppers
Prep time: 55 minutes
Serving note: 2 russet potatoes, 4 slices cracker cut cheese, 4 tbsp sour cream, 1 bell pepper sliced for topping.
Recipes:
- Sour Cream Potato Bake Recipe

Tuesday
Meal: Grilled Vegetable and Chickpea Kabobs
Description: Skewers of bell pepper, onion, and tomato are grilled alongside seasoned chickpeas for a smoky, protein-packed main. A squeeze of lime brightens the finished kabobs before serving.
Sale items used: Red/Yellow/Orange Bell Peppers, Vidalia Onions, Slicing Tomatoes, Limes
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: 3 bell peppers, 1 onion, 0.5 lb tomatoes, 1 can chickpeas (staple), 1 lime; serves 2 with 4-5 skewers total.

Wednesday
Meal: Cheesy Baked Stuffed Bell Peppers with Rice and Black Beans
Description: Bell peppers are hollowed and filled with a savory mix of rice, black beans, and diced tomatoes, then baked with melted cheese on top. This hearty, colorful dish delivers plant-based protein and fiber in every bite.
Sale items used: Red/Yellow/Orange Bell Peppers, Hunt's Tomatoes, Ben's Original Ready Rice, Food Club Cracker Cut Cheese
Prep time: 50 minutes
Serving note: 4 bell peppers, 1 pouch ready rice, 1 can black beans (staple), 1 can Hunt's tomatoes, 4 slices cheese for topping.
Recipes:
- Black Bean and Rice Stuffed Peppers
- Cheesy Rice and Bean Stuffed Peppers

Thursday
Meal: Skillet Mac and Cheese with Tomatoes and Sauteed Onions
Description: Classic boxed mac and cheese is upgraded with sauteed Vidalia onions and diced fresh tomatoes stirred in for extra flavor and color. It is a quick, comforting one-pan meal ready in under 20 minutes.
Sale items used: Kraft Mac & Cheese, Vidalia Onions, Slicing Tomatoes
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: 2 boxes Kraft Mac & Cheese, 0.5 onion sliced, 0.5 lb tomatoes diced.
Recipes:
- Baked mac and cheese with tomatoes

Friday
Meal: Peanut Noodle Stir-Fry with Cabbage
Description: Noodles are tossed in a creamy peanut sauce with shredded cabbage and bell pepper for a fast, satisfying stir-fry. Lime juice adds a fresh tang to balance the rich peanut flavor.
Sale items used: Jif Peanut Butter, Green Cabbage, Red/Yellow/Orange Bell Peppers, Limes
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 0.75 lb green cabbage shredded, 1 bell pepper sliced, 3 tbsp peanut butter, 1 lime, noodles (staple).
Recipes:
- Easy Stir-Fried Vegetables and Noodles with Peanut Butter Sauce
- Spicy Peanut Noodles with Cabbage and Carrots

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Russet Potatoes (2 each): $4.98
- Food Club Cracker Cut Cheese (2 packs): $7.98
- Daisy Sour Cream (1 each): $2.89
- Red/Yellow/Orange Bell Peppers (10 for $10, using 8): $10.00
- Vidalia Onions (1 each): $2.99
- Slicing Tomatoes (1 lb): $1.99
- Limes (3 for $2.00): $2.00
- Hunt's Tomatoes (1 each): $1.99
- Ben's Original Ready Rice (1 each): $3.29
- Kraft Mac & Cheese (2 each): $2.00
- Jif Peanut Butter (1 each): $4.99
- Green Cabbage (0.75 lb): $0.52

Pantry staples needed:
- Canned chickpeas
- Canned black beans
- Cooking oil
- Salt, pepper, seasoning spices
- Noodles (spaghetti or similar)
- Soy sauce (for peanut sauce)