Giant Vegetarian Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Baked Bean and Cheddar Stuffed Bell Peppers with Cornbread
Description: Two large rainbow bell peppers are halved, filled with seasoned Bush's Baked Beans and shredded Cabot cheddar, then roasted until tender and bubbling. A batch of Jiffy Honey Corn Muffin Mix rounds out the meal with a lightly sweet, golden cornbread on the side.
Sale items used: Rainbow Bell Peppers, Bush's Baked Beans, Cabot Chunks/Cracker Cuts/Sliced Cheese, Jiffy Honey Corn Muffin Mix
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: 1 pack Rainbow Bell Peppers (yields 2 large peppers, halved for 4 stuffed halves total), 1 can Bush's Baked Beans, 1 pack Cabot Cheese (use about half), 1 box Jiffy Honey Corn Muffin Mix (makes 6 muffins, serve 3 each); stuffed peppers bake at 375F for about 25 minutes, mix and bake cornbread during the last 20 minutes.

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

Recipes:
- Southwestern Vegetarian Stuffed Bell Peppers with Rice
- Cheesy Tex-Mex Cornbread Stuffed Peppers

Tuesday
Meal: Knorr Pasta Sides with Classico Marinara and Parmesan, Served with Steamed Broccoli
Description: A box of Knorr Pasta Sides is prepared and topped with a generous ladle of Classico Pasta Sauce and a sprinkle of Giant Parmesan for a quick, satisfying Italian-style dinner for two. A bag of Giant Broccoli Florets is steamed alongside to add color, nutrition, and crunch to the plate.
Sale items used: Knorr Sides, Classico Pasta Sauce, Giant Parmesan Cheese, Giant Broccoli Florets or Vegetable Medley
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: 1 box Knorr Pasta Sides (serves 2 generously), 1 jar Classico Pasta Sauce (use about one-third of the jar, refrigerate the rest), 1 container Giant Parmesan Cheese (sprinkle to taste, keep remainder for the week), 1 bag Giant Broccoli Florets (steam half the bag, about 2 cups).

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

Wednesday
Meal: BBQ Baked Bean Bowls with Baby-Cut Carrots and Cheddar over Farmhouse Bread Toast
Description: A hearty bowl of Bush's Baked Beans is stirred with Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ Sauce and warmed through, then spooned over thick-cut toasted Farmhouse Bread and topped with shredded Cabot cheddar. Baby-cut carrots are served on the side for a fresh, crunchy contrast to the smoky, cheesy beans.
Sale items used: Bush's Baked Beans, Sweet Baby Ray's Barbecue Sauce, Farmhouse or Swirl Bread, Cabot Chunks/Cracker Cuts/Sliced Cheese, Giant Peeled Baby-Cut Carrots
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: 1 can Bush's Baked Beans, a drizzle of Sweet Baby Ray's (use about 2 tablespoons from the bottle, keep remainder as a pantry item), 4 slices Farmhouse Bread toasted, remaining Cabot Cheese from Monday (use about one-quarter of the original pack), 1 bag Giant Baby-Cut Carrots (serve about half the bag, roughly 1 cup per person).

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

Recipes:
- Smoky BBQ Vegetarian Baked Beans
- Vegetarian BBQ Baked Beans (Vegan)
- Easy 30-Minute Vegetarian Baked Beans

Thursday
Meal: Caprese-Style Baked Mozzarella with Campari Tomatoes and Knorr Rice Side
Description: Slices of BelGioioso Mozzarella are layered with Campari tomatoes in a small baking dish, drizzled with olive oil and dried basil, then baked until the cheese is melted and golden at the edges. A box of Knorr Rice Sides serves as a simple, flavorful base to complete the meal for two.
Sale items used: BelGioioso Mozzarella Snacking Cheese, Taste of Inspirations Wild Wonders/Campari or Angel Sweet Tomatoes, Knorr Sides
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: 1 pack BelGioioso Mozzarella (use the full pack, sliced), 1 container Campari Tomatoes (use about half the container, sliced), 1 box Knorr Rice Sides (serves 2); bake mozzarella and tomatoes at 400F for 15 to 18 minutes while the rice cooks on the stovetop.
Recipes:
- Caprese Risotto (Creamy Tomato Mozzarella Risotto)
- Creamy Caprese Rice Casserole

Friday
Meal: Old El Paso Taco Shell Tacos with Baked Beans, Pace Salsa, and Cabot Cheese
Description: Crispy Old El Paso taco shells are loaded with warmed Bush's Baked Beans, a spoonful of Pace Salsa, and shredded Cabot cheddar for a fun, satisfying vegetarian taco night for two. Each person gets three filled tacos, making it a filling and festive end to the week.
Sale items used: Old El Paso Taco Shell Kit, Bush's Baked Beans, Pace Salsa or Picante Sauce, Cabot Chunks/Cracker Cuts/Sliced Cheese
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: 1 Old El Paso Taco Shell Kit (use 6 shells for 3 tacos per person), 1 can Bush's Baked Beans (warmed, divided evenly across 6 shells), 1 jar Pace Salsa (use about one-third of the jar), remaining Cabot Cheese from earlier in the week (use the last quarter of the pack, shredded).

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

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Rainbow Bell Peppers x1 pack: $2.57
- Bush's Baked Beans x3 cans: $2.97
Check the label: some baked beans are cooked with bacon or pork fat.
- Cabot Chunks/Cracker Cuts/Sliced Cheese x1 pack: $3.99
- Jiffy Honey Corn Muffin Mix x1 box: $0.79
- Knorr Sides x2 boxes: $1.50
- Classico Pasta Sauce x1 jar: $1.99
- Giant Parmesan Cheese x1 container: $2.99
Check the label: many hard cheeses are set with animal rennet.
- Giant Broccoli Florets or Vegetable Medley x1 bag: $2.57
- Sweet Baby Ray's Barbecue Sauce x1 bottle: $1.99
- Farmhouse or Swirl Bread x1 loaf: $2.99
- Giant Peeled Baby-Cut Carrots x1 bag: $0.99
- BelGioioso Mozzarella Snacking Cheese x1 pack: $4.99
- Taste of Inspirations Campari Tomatoes x1 container: $2.99
- Old El Paso Taco Shell Kit x1: $2.49
- Pace Salsa or Picante Sauce x1 jar: $2.56

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Dried basil or Italian seasoning
- Garlic powder
- Salt and pepper
- Cooking spray or butter (for cornbread)
- Egg and milk (for Jiffy cornbread mix)