Food City Vegetarian Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Loaded Baked Potatoes with Pinto Beans and Cheese
Description: Two large russet potatoes are baked until fluffy, then split and loaded with warmed pinto beans and melted shredded cheese. A simple, filling vegetarian dinner with minimal prep.
Sale items used: Basket & Bushel Russet Potatoes, Luck's Pinto Beans, Food Club Shredded Cheese
Prep time: 60 minutes
Serving note: 2 medium-large russet potatoes (from the 10 lb bag), 1 cup pinto beans (about half the 15 oz can), 1/2 cup shredded cheese. Bake time makes up most of the 60 minutes; potatoes can be baked ahead and reheated.

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 tender, then scrambled with eggs for a light, veggie-packed dinner. Served with warm Hawaiian rolls on the side.
Sale items used: Tomatoes on the Vine, Cabbage, Eggland's Best Eggs, King's Hawaiian Rolls
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 0.75 lb tomatoes, 0.5 lb cabbage, 4 eggs, 4 rolls for 2 people.

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 dinner. Quick to prepare with minimal cleanup.
Sale items used: Velveeta Shells & Cheese, Fire Cracker Brussels Sprouts
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: 1 box Velveeta Shells & Cheese, 0.75 lb brussels sprouts roasted with a little oil and salt for 2 people.
Recipes:
- Cheesy Brussel Sprouts
- Cheesy Brussels Sprouts
- Baked Cheesy Brussel Sprouts Recipe

Thursday
Meal: Skillet Shakshuka with Parmesan
Description: A rich tomato sauce simmers in a skillet with eggs poached directly in it, finished with shaved Parmesan. A hearty, protein-rich vegetarian dinner.
Sale items used: Tomatoes on the Vine, Eggland's Best Eggs, Bel Gioioso Parmesan Cheese Wedge
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: 1 lb tomatoes (crushed down for sauce), 4 eggs, 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan for 2 people.

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: Canned vegetarian chili with beans is combined with cooked pasta and extra pinto beans for a hearty, budget-friendly one-pot meal. Topped with a sprinkle of shredded cheese if desired.
Sale items used: Van Camp's Chili with Beans, Luck's Pinto Beans, Chef Boyardee Pasta, Food Club Shredded Cheese
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 2 cans Van Camp's Chili with Beans, half can pinto beans, 1 can Chef Boyardee Pasta as pasta base, 1/4 cup shredded cheese for topping, serves 2.
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 (1.75 lb total): $3.48
- Cabbage (0.5 lb): $0.35
- Eggland's Best Cage Free Eggs Dozen (1 dozen): $3.69
- King's Hawaiian Rolls 12 Ct. (1 pack): $3.99
- Velveeta Shells & Cheese (1 box): $2.50
- Fire Cracker Brussels Sprouts (0.75 lb): $5.24
- 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 (2 cans): $2.98
- Chef Boyardee Pasta (1 can): $0.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Cooking oil
- Salt and pepper
- Butter (for potatoes)