Food City Vegetarian Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Baked Bean and Cheese Stuffed Bell Peppers
Description: Green bell peppers are halved and filled with a savory mix of baked beans and melted cheese, then baked until bubbly. A simple, hearty vegetarian dinner for two with minimal prep.
Sale items used: Green Bell Peppers, Bush's Baked Beans, Food Club Sour Cream or Sliced Cheese
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: 2 large green bell peppers halved, 1 can (from the 2 for $5 Bush's Baked Beans deal) mixed with 4 oz shredded cheese for filling.

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

Recipes:
- Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers Recipe
- Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers
- Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers Recipe - Love and Lemons

Tuesday
Meal: Skillet Mac and Cheese with Corn and Cucumber Salad
Description: Creamy stovetop mac and cheese is paired with a refreshing corn and cucumber salad made from fresh sweet corn and crisp cucumbers. A quick, balanced weeknight meal for two.
Sale items used: Kraft Mac & Cheese, Sweet Corn, Cucumbers
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 1 box Kraft Mac & Cheese (from 4 for $5 deal) prepared with milk on hand, 2 ears sweet corn (kernels cut), 1 cucumber sliced for salad.

Wednesday
Meal: Lemon Asparagus and Cottage Cheese Skillet
Description: Tender asparagus is sauteed with lemon and served over creamy cottage cheese for a light, protein-rich dinner. Ready in under 30 minutes for two people.
Sale items used: Lemon Asparagus Pan, Mayfield Cottage Cheese
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Assume 0.75 lb asparagus from the Lemon Asparagus pan for 2 people, served with 1 cup Mayfield Cottage Cheese split between two bowls.

Check the label: many hard cheeses are set with animal rennet.

Recipes:
- Grilled Asparagus with Light Lemon Sauce
- Lemon Asparagus Pasta with Pine Nuts & Parmesan (Vegetarian)
- Sautéed Asparagus with Lemon and Parmesan

Thursday
Meal: Cheesy Bean and Biscuit Bake
Description: Flaky Pillsbury biscuits top a bubbling layer of baked beans and melted cheese in this comforting casserole. A filling, budget-friendly dinner for two.
Sale items used: Pillsbury Grands! Biscuits, Bush's Baked Beans, Food Club Sour Cream or Sliced Cheese
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: 4 biscuits (half of the 2 for $5 Grands! pack) arranged over 1 can baked beans and 4 oz shredded cheese in a small baking dish.

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

Recipes:
- Cheesy Bean Bake
- Cheesy Bean Bakes: A Comfort Food Favourite
- Veggie and Biscuit Casserole Recipe

Friday
Meal: Three Cheese Egg and Asparagus Bake
Description: Eggs are baked with asparagus and a blend of three cheeses for a savory, protein-packed dish perfect for brunch or dinner. Scaled down for a two-person portion in a small baking dish.
Sale items used: Lemon Asparagus Pan, Food Club Sour Cream or Sliced Cheese, Food Club Cream Cheese, Mayfield Cottage Cheese
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: 4 eggs, assume 0.5 lb asparagus (remaining from Wednesday's purchase), 2 oz each of sliced cheese, cream cheese, and cottage cheese layered and baked.
Recipes:
- Roasted Asparagus Cottage Cheese Egg Bake
- Asparagus Egg Bake Casserole
- Easy Asparagus Egg Bake with Mushroom and Swiss Cheese

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Green Bell Peppers (2 each): $1.98
- Bush's Baked Beans (2 cans, for both Monday and Thursday): $5.00
Check the label: some baked beans are cooked with bacon or pork fat.
- Food Club Sour Cream or Sliced Cheese (2 packs): $5.58
- Kraft Mac & Cheese (1 box, part of 4 for $5): $1.25
- Sweet Corn (2 ears): $1.00
- Cucumbers (1 each): $0.89
- Lemon Asparagus Pan (1.25 lb total): $5.61
- Mayfield Cottage Cheese (1 tub): $3.99
- Pillsbury Grands! Biscuits (1 pack, part of 2 for $5): $2.50
- Food Club Cream Cheese (1 pack): $1.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Eggs
- Milk
- Butter or oil
- Salt, pepper, lemon juice or fresh lemon