Food City Vegetarian Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Vegetarian Three-Bean Chili with Cornbread
Description: A hearty chili made with three kinds of canned beans, tomatoes, and chili seasoning, simmered until thick. Served with a small wedge of skillet cornbread made from the cornmeal mix.
Sale items used: Food Club Beans, Food Club Tomatoes, Food Club Chili Seasoning, Food City Cornmeal Mix, Sweet Onions
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: Use 3 cans of beans (choose different varieties such as kidney, pinto, and black), 1 can tomatoes, 1/4 lb sweet onion (assumed 0.25 lb total, about half a small onion), and 1 packet chili seasoning. This makes about 3 servings, so refrigerate or freeze the extra for lunches. Cornbread: mix 1/2 cup cornmeal mix with 1/3 cup milk or water and 1 egg, and bake or pan-fry.
Recipes:
- Vegetarian Three Bean Chili with Corn
- Three bean vegetarian chili and low-fat cornbread
- Campfire Three Bean Chili with Cornbread Topping - Vegetarian 'Ventures

Tuesday
Meal: Baked Pasta with Tomato Sauce and Cheese
Description: Pasta baked in a simple tomato sauce and topped with melted shredded cheese until bubbly. Make a single-serving dish with leftovers for another meal.
Sale items used: Barilla Pasta PLUS, Hunt's Tomato Sauce, Food Club Shredded Cheese
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Cook about 3 oz dry pasta (a quarter of the box is plenty, the rest saves for Friday or later), mix with 1/2 can tomato sauce, 1/4 tsp Italian seasoning, and a pinch of garlic powder. Top with 1/3 cup shredded cheese and bake at 375 F for 20 minutes. Total time is under 60 minutes.
Recipes:
- Tomato, Basil and Cheese Baked Pasta Recipe
- Pasta Al Forno (Baked Pasta)
- Easy Cheese And Tomato Pasta Bake

Wednesday
Meal: Cabbage and Sweet Onion Skillet with Cabot Chunk Cheese on Toast
Description: Cabbage and sweet onion are browned in a skillet until tender and sweet. Served over toast topped with melted slices of Cabot cheese.
Sale items used: Cabbage, Sweet Onions, Cabot Chunk Cheese, Goldminer Bread
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 0.5 lb cabbage (assumed 0.5 lb total, about a quarter small head) and 0.25 lb sweet onion (assumed 0.25 lb total). Use 2 slices of bread and 2 oz of the 8 oz Cabot block. Save the remaining cheese for Friday's sandwich.
Recipes:
- Cheesy Cabbage Sauté

Thursday
Meal: Cheesy Black Bean and Tomato Skillet Bowls
Description: Black beans and tomatoes simmer with onion and spices in a skillet, then get topped with melted cheese. Served in a bowl with a dollop of sour cream.
Sale items used: Food Club Beans, Food Club Tomatoes, Food Club Shredded Cheese, Food Club Chili Seasoning, Food Club Sour Cream
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 can black beans (leftover chili beans can be used), 1/2 can tomatoes, 1/3 cup shredded cheese, and a spoonful of sour cream. Season with the leftover chili seasoning from Monday. Serve with leftover cornbread if you have it.
Recipes:
- Cheesy Spicy Black Bean Skillet
- Cheesy Quinoa & Black Bean Taco Skillet (Vegetarian)
- Butternut squash and black bean skillet

Friday
Meal: Creamy Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Description: A smooth tomato soup is made from tomato juice and tomato sauce, finished with a splash of sour cream. Paired with a crisp grilled cheese sandwich.
Sale items used: Food Club Tomato Juice, Hunt's Tomato Sauce, Food Club Sour Cream, Goldminer Bread, Cabot Chunk Cheese, Food Club Shredded Cheese
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Heat 1.5 cups tomato juice with the remaining 1/2 can tomato sauce and 2 tbsp sour cream. Make a sandwich with 2 slices bread, the remaining Cabot cheese, and a little shredded cheese, grilled in butter. The leftover tomato juice keeps for several days.
Recipes:
- Roasted Creamy Tomato Soup and Grilled Cheese Recipe
- Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup
- Creamy Tomato Soup & Grown Up Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Food Club Beans (x3 cans): $2.97
- Food Club Tomatoes (x2 cans): $1.98
- Hunt's Tomato Sauce (x1 can, 4 for $5.00 pack): $5.00
- Food City Cornmeal Mix (5 lb): $2.99
- Food Club Chili Seasoning (x1): $0.99
- Barilla Pasta PLUS (x1 box): $2.19
- Food Club Shredded Cheese (16 oz): $3.99
- Cabbage (0.5 lb): $0.35
- Sweet Onions (0.5 lb): $0.50
- Cabot Chunk Cheese (8 oz): $2.49
- Goldminer Bread (x1 loaf): $3.99
- Food Club Tomato Juice (46 oz): $2.49
- Food Club Sour Cream (16 oz): $1.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, cumin
- Cooking oil, butter
- Eggs, milk
- Baking powder (if the cornmeal mix is not self-rising)