Food City Vegetarian Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Why these meals: This week's plan leans on eggs and pinto beans to anchor your meals, with eggs appearing on Tuesday in a veggie-packed scramble and again on Thursday in a cozy skillet shakshuka, while pinto beans show up on Monday piled onto baked potatoes and return on Friday folded into a hearty chili mac. Velveeta Shells & Cheese does double duty too, pairing with roasted Brussels sprouts on Wednesday and getting dressed up with chili on Friday for a totally different feel. You'll get plenty of fresh produce along the way, from cabbage and tomatoes in the Tuesday scramble to Brussels sprouts on Wednesday, so the week never feels one-note. Everything is built around simple, sale-priced staples like Luck's Pinto Beans and Food Club Shredded Cheese, so prep stays quick and the flavors still feel varied night to night.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Loaded Baked Potatoes with Pinto Beans and Cheese
Description: Fluffy baked russet potatoes are split and piled high with warmed pinto beans and melty shredded cheese. A simple, filling dinner that comes together with minimal hands-on effort.
Sale items used: Basket & Bushel Russet Potatoes 10 Lb., Luck's Pinto Beans, Food Club Shredded Cheese
Prep time: 15 minutes active (potatoes bake about 45 minutes; start them early or microwave to save time)
Serving note: 4 medium russet potatoes (about 2 lb from the 10 lb bag), 1 can Luck's Pinto Beans warmed with a little seasoning, 1 cup Food Club Shredded Cheese divided over the top.

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: Eggs are scrambled with sauteed tomatoes and shredded cabbage for a quick, veggie-packed skillet dinner. Served with warm King's Hawaiian Rolls on the side.
Sale items used: Eggland's Best Cage Free Eggs Dozen, Tomatoes on the Vine, Cabbage, King's Hawaiian Rolls 12 Ct.
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: 6 eggs (half dozen), 1 lb Tomatoes on the Vine diced, 1 lb Cabbage shredded, 4 King's Hawaiian Rolls (remainder saved for another use).

Wednesday
Meal: Velveeta Shells & Cheese with Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Description: Creamy Velveeta Shells & Cheese pairs with oven-roasted Brussels sprouts for a comforting, veggie-forward weeknight plate. Simple prep, big flavor contrast between creamy and crisp-roasted.
Sale items used: Velveeta Shells & Cheese, Fire Cracker Brussels Sprouts
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: 1 box Velveeta Shells & Cheese prepared per package directions for 4, 1 lb Fire Cracker Brussels Sprouts halved and roasted.
Recipes:
- Cheesy Brussel Sprouts
- Cheesy Brussels Sprouts
- Baked Cheesy Brussel Sprouts Recipe

Thursday
Meal: Skillet Shakshuka with Parmesan
Description: Eggs are gently poached in simmering Classico Pasta Sauce and finished with shaved Bel Gioioso Parmesan for a cozy, one-pan dinner. Scoop it up with crusty bread or rolls if any remain.
Sale items used: Eggland's Best Cage Free Eggs Dozen, Classico Pasta Sauce, Bel Gioioso Parmesan Cheese Wedge, Tomatoes on the Vine
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 6 eggs (remaining half dozen), 1 jar Classico Pasta Sauce, 1 lb Tomatoes on the Vine chopped and simmered into the sauce, Parmesan shaved on top (about 2 oz from the wedge).

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: Van Camp's Chili with Beans is stirred into Velveeta Shells & Cheese for a hearty, kid-friendly chili mac, with extra pinto beans folded in for added texture and protein. A satisfying end to the week's dinners.
Sale items used: Van Camp's Chili with Beans, Velveeta Shells & Cheese, Luck's Pinto Beans
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: 1 box Velveeta Shells & Cheese prepared for 4, 1 can Van Camp's Chili with Beans stirred in, 1 can Luck's Pinto Beans drained and added.
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, using about 2 lb): $3.99
- Luck's Pinto Beans (x2 cans): $1.38
- Food Club Shredded Cheese (x2 packages): $3.38
- Eggland's Best Cage Free Eggs Dozen (1 dozen): $3.69
- Tomatoes on the Vine (2 lb): $3.98
- Cabbage (1 lb): $0.69
- Fire Cracker Brussels Sprouts (1 lb): $6.99
- Velveeta Shells & Cheese (2 boxes): $5.00
- Classico Pasta Sauce (1 jar): $2.99
- Bel Gioioso Parmesan Cheese Wedge (1 wedge): $5.99
Check the label: many hard cheeses are set with animal rennet.
- King's Hawaiian Rolls 12 Ct. (1 package): $3.99
- Van Camp's Chili with Beans (1 can): $1.49

Pantry staples needed:
- Cooking oil or butter
- Salt, pepper, and general seasoning blend
- Garlic powder or minced garlic (optional, for scramble and shakshuka)