Giant Vegetarian Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Why these meals: This is a genuinely vegetarian-friendly sale week, with beans, pantry pasta, and cheese all at strong prices. Bush's Baked Beans at $0.99 a can is the best deal on the flyer and anchors a hearty BBQ baked bean and cornbread night. Knorr Sides at $0.75 each paired with Classico Pasta Sauce at $1.99 makes a fast weeknight pasta that costs almost nothing per plate. Cabot cheese at $3.99 and Rainbow Bell Peppers at $2.57 combine for a satisfying stuffed pepper night, while BelGioioso Mozzarella Snacking Cheese at $4.99 earns the one elevated night as a caprese-style baked dish with Taste of Inspirations tomatoes. The Jiffy Honey Corn Muffin Mix at $0.79 is a standout add-on that stretches the bean night into a full, filling meal for almost nothing extra.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Baked Bean and Cheddar Stuffed Bell Peppers with Cornbread
Description: Halved Rainbow Bell Peppers are filled with seasoned Bush's Baked Beans and melted Cabot cheese, then baked until the peppers are tender and the cheese is bubbling. Jiffy Honey Corn Muffin Mix baked alongside rounds out the meal with a sweet, golden cornbread.
Sale items used: Rainbow Bell Peppers, Bush's Baked Beans, Cabot Chunks, Cracker Cuts or Sliced Cheese, Jiffy Honey Corn Muffin Mix, McCormick Perfect Pinch Seasoning
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: 2 packs Rainbow Bell Peppers (6 peppers total, 1.5 per person), 2 cans Bush's Baked Beans, 1 pack Cabot cheese (shredded or sliced over tops), 2 boxes Jiffy Honey Corn Muffin Mix (makes 8 muffins, 2 per person), 1 pack McCormick Perfect Pinch Seasoning.

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: Knorr Pasta Sides are prepared on the stovetop and topped with warmed Classico Pasta Sauce and a generous shower of Giant Parmesan Cheese for a quick, satisfying pasta dinner. A side of Giant Broccoli Florets steamed until just tender adds color and nutrition 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: 2 packs Knorr Sides, 1 jar Classico Pasta Sauce, 1 container Giant Parmesan Cheese, 1 bag Giant Broccoli Florets or Vegetable Medley. Each person gets roughly half a Knorr pack topped with sauce and cheese.

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: Bush's Baked Beans are warmed with Sweet Baby Ray's Barbecue Sauce and spooned over toasted slices of Farmhouse or Swirl Bread, then topped with shredded Cabot cheese for a hearty open-faced bean melt. Giant Peeled Baby-Cut Carrots served alongside add a fresh, crunchy contrast.
Sale items used: Bush's Baked Beans, Sweet Baby Ray's Barbecue Sauce, Farmhouse or Swirl Bread, Cabot Chunks, Cracker Cuts or Sliced Cheese, Giant Peeled Baby-Cut Carrots
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: 2 cans Bush's Baked Beans, 1 bottle Sweet Baby Ray's Barbecue Sauce, 1 loaf Farmhouse or Swirl Bread (2 slices per person, 8 slices total), 1 pack Cabot cheese, 1 bag Giant Peeled Baby-Cut Carrots.

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: BelGioioso Mozzarella Snacking Cheese is sliced and layered with halved Taste of Inspirations Campari tomatoes in a baking dish, drizzled with olive oil and seasoned with McCormick Perfect Pinch Seasoning, then broiled until the cheese is melted and lightly golden. A Knorr rice side prepared on the stovetop serves as a simple, filling base for the dish.
Sale items used: BelGioioso Mozzarella Snacking Cheese, Taste of Inspirations Wild Wonders, Campari or Angel Sweet Tomatoes, McCormick Perfect Pinch Seasoning, Knorr Sides
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 1 pack BelGioioso Mozzarella Snacking Cheese, 1 container Taste of Inspirations Campari tomatoes, 1 pack McCormick Perfect Pinch Seasoning, 2 packs Knorr Sides (rice variety). Broil mozzarella and tomatoes for 8-10 minutes; prepare Knorr Sides simultaneously 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 filled with warmed Bush's Baked Beans, a spoonful of Pace Salsa or Picante Sauce, and shredded Cabot cheese for a fast, crowd-pleasing taco night. A side of Birds Eye Stir-Fry Vegetables quickly cooked in a skillet adds a warm, colorful vegetable component to round out the meal.
Sale items used: Old El Paso Taco Shell Kit, Bush's Baked Beans, Pace Salsa or Picante Sauce, Cabot Chunks, Cracker Cuts or Sliced Cheese, Birds Eye Stir-Fry, Pasta or Quick Roasters Vegetables
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: 1 Old El Paso Taco Shell Kit (typically 12 shells, 3 per person), 2 cans Bush's Baked Beans, 1 jar Pace Salsa or Picante Sauce, 1 pack Cabot cheese, 1 bag Birds Eye Stir-Fry Vegetables.

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

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Rainbow Bell Peppers (x2): $5.14
- Bush's Baked Beans (x6 cans): $5.94
Check the label: some baked beans are cooked with bacon or pork fat.
- Cabot Chunks, Cracker Cuts or Sliced Cheese (x3): $11.97
- Jiffy Honey Corn Muffin Mix (x2): $1.58
- McCormick Perfect Pinch Seasoning (x2): $1.98
- Knorr Sides (x4): $3.00
- Classico Pasta Sauce (x1): $1.99
- Giant Parmesan Cheese (x1): $2.99
Check the label: many hard cheeses are set with animal rennet.
- Giant Broccoli Florets or Vegetable Medley (x1): $2.57
- Sweet Baby Ray's Barbecue Sauce (x1): $1.99
- Farmhouse or Swirl Bread (x1): $2.99
- Giant Peeled Baby-Cut Carrots (x1): $0.99
- BelGioioso Mozzarella Snacking Cheese (x1): $4.99
- Taste of Inspirations Wild Wonders, Campari or Angel Sweet Tomatoes (x1): $2.99
- Old El Paso Taco Shell Kit (x1): $2.49
- Pace Salsa or Picante Sauce (x1): $2.56
- Birds Eye Stir-Fry, Pasta or Quick Roasters Vegetables (x1): $1.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic powder
- Eggs (for cornbread mix preparation)
- Milk or water (for cornbread mix preparation)