Food City Vegetarian Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Loaded Baked Potatoes with Pinto Beans and Cheese
Description: A fluffy baked russet potato is split and topped with warm seasoned pinto beans and melted shredded cheese. Simple, filling, and budget-friendly for one person.
Sale items used: Basket & Bushel Russet Potatoes 10 Lb., Luck's Pinto Beans, Food Club Shredded Cheese
Prep time: 55 minutes
Serving note: 1 russet potato (about 0.6 lb from the 10 lb bag), 1/2 can pinto beans, 1/3 cup shredded cheese. Bake time is long, so start the potato early or microwave-bake to save time.

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

Recipes:
- Mexican Bean and Potato Bake
- Loaded Baked Potato With Black Beans
- Loaded Baked Potatoes Recipe with Creamy Corn & Baked Beans

Tuesday
Meal: Tomato and Cabbage Egg Scramble with Rolls
Description: Diced tomatoes and shredded cabbage are sauteed until soft, then scrambled with eggs for a light, veggie-packed dinner. Served with a warm buttered roll.
Sale items used: Tomatoes on the Vine, Cabbage, Eggland's Best Cage Free Eggs Dozen, King's Hawaiian Rolls 12 Ct., Blue Bonnet 16 Oz.
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: 2 eggs, 1 small tomato (about 0.25 lb), 1 cup shredded cabbage (about 0.25 lb), 1 dinner roll, 1 tsp butter.

Wednesday
Meal: Velveeta Shells & Cheese with Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Description: Creamy Velveeta shells and cheese is paired with oven-roasted Brussels sprouts for a comforting, balanced plate. A quick weeknight meal with minimal cleanup.
Sale items used: Velveeta Shells & Cheese, Fire Cracker Brussels Sprouts
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 1/2 box Velveeta Shells & Cheese (save rest for leftovers), 0.4 lb Brussels sprouts roasted with a little oil and salt.
Recipes:
- Cheesy Brussel Sprouts
- Cheesy Brussels Sprouts
- Baked Cheesy Brussel Sprouts Recipe

Thursday
Meal: Skillet Shakshuka with Parmesan
Description: Eggs are gently poached in a spiced tomato and pepper sauce, finished with shaved Parmesan for a rich, satisfying dinner. Served straight from the skillet with crusty bread if desired.
Sale items used: Tomatoes on the Vine, Eggland's Best Cage Free Eggs Dozen, Bel Gioioso Parmesan Cheese Wedge
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 2 eggs, 0.5 lb tomatoes, 2 tbsp grated Parmesan; onion/garlic/spices from pantry staples.

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

Recipes:
- Foolproof Shakshuka Recipe
- Shakshuka Recipe (Easy and Authentic)
- Vegetarian shakshuka recipe

Friday
Meal: Chili Mac with Pinto Beans
Description: Elbow-style pasta from a boxed mac and cheese is combined with canned chili and pinto beans for a hearty, protein-rich vegetarian chili mac. A cozy, one-pot end to the week.
Sale items used: Velveeta Shells & Cheese, Luck's Pinto Beans, Van Camp's Chili with Beans
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: 1/2 box Velveeta Shells & Cheese, 1/2 can Van Camp's Chili with Beans (vegetarian portion, beans only), 1/2 can pinto beans.
Recipes:
- Cheesy Vegetarian Chili Mac
- Vegetarian Chili Mac (One Pot)
- Vegetarian Chili Mac (Healthy & Easy)

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Basket & Bushel Russet Potatoes 10 Lb. (1 bag): $3.99
- Luck's Pinto Beans (2 cans): $1.38
- Food Club Shredded Cheese (1 bag): $1.69
- Tomatoes on the Vine (0.75 lb): $1.49
- Cabbage (0.25 lb): $0.17
- Eggland's Best Cage Free Eggs Dozen (1 dozen): $3.69
- King's Hawaiian Rolls 12 Ct. (1 pack): $3.99
- Blue Bonnet 16 Oz. (1 unit): $1.00
- Velveeta Shells & Cheese (2 boxes): $5.00
- Fire Cracker Brussels Sprouts (0.4 lb): $2.80
- Bel Gioioso Parmesan Cheese Wedge (1 wedge): $5.99
Check the label: many hard cheeses are set with animal rennet.
- Van Camp's Chili with Beans (1 can): $1.49

Pantry staples needed:
- Cooking oil
- Salt and pepper
- Onion and garlic
- Butter (if not using purchased Blue Bonnet)
- Chili powder or cumin (optional for shakshuka)