Giant Vegetarian Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Sauteed Green Bean and Egg Scramble over Steamed White Rice
Description: Fresh green beans are sauteed in olive oil with garlic and tossed with fluffy scrambled eggs for a satisfying, protein-rich dinner for two. Served over a bed of steamed white rice, this simple weeknight meal comes together in under 30 minutes.
Sale items used: Giant Green Beans or Brussels Sprouts ($1.99), Mahatma Ready-to-Heat or Success Rice ($2.50), Pompeian Extra Virgin Olive Oil ($4.99)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use about half the bag of green beans (roughly 8 oz) for two servings; cook 4 large eggs total (2 per person); prepare one pouch of ready-to-heat rice, which yields about 2 cups cooked, or use 1 cup dry rice from pantry if preferred. Olive oil is used sparingly this week across multiple meals, making the $4.99 bottle a worthwhile buy.
Recipes:
- Green Bean and Egg Stir Fry
- Eggs and Green Beans Stir Fry

Tuesday
Meal: Creamy Cottage Cheese and Cherry Tomato Pasta
Description: Blended cottage cheese creates a silky, protein-packed cream sauce that coats al dente pasta, finished with halved NatureSweet Cherubs tomatoes for brightness and freshness. This easy two-serving dinner is ready in about 25 minutes and delivers a satisfying, high-protein vegetarian meal.
Sale items used: Barilla Al Bronzo Organic Pasta ($2.50), Breakstone's Cottage Cheese Single Cup or Doubles ($2.50), NatureSweet Cherubs Tomatoes ($2.59)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Cook about 6 oz (half a standard 12 oz box) of pasta for two generous servings; use one single-serve or one double cup of cottage cheese (about 8 oz total) blended smooth; use roughly half the Cherubs container (about 5 oz) halved as a topping. Season with pantry garlic, salt, pepper, and a pinch of red pepper flakes.
Recipes:
- Healthy Creamy Cottage Cheese Pasta With Tomatoes
- Creamy Roasted Tomato and Cottage Cheese Pasta

Wednesday
Meal: Hummus and Roasted Carrot Flatbread on Wonder Rolls
Description: Baby-cut carrots are roasted until caramelized and tender, then piled onto toasted Wonder rolls spread generously with creamy hummus for a hearty open-faced flatbread-style meal. A simple side of sliced cucumbers or pantry pickles rounds out this easy vegetarian dinner for two.
Sale items used: Taste of Inspirations Hummus ($2.50), Giant Peeled Baby-Cut Carrots ($1.50), Wonder Bread, Rolls, Bagels or English Muffins ($2.50)
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use about 6 oz of baby-cut carrots (roughly half the bag) for two servings, roasted at 400 degrees F for 20-25 minutes; spread 2-3 tablespoons of hummus per roll; use 2 rolls total (one per person). Season carrots with pantry olive oil, cumin, and salt before roasting.
Recipes:
- Vegan Flatbread with Roasted Carrot and Red Pepper Hummus
- Roasted Carrot and Red Pepper Hummus Flatbread

Thursday
Meal: Sweet Corn and Shredded Cheese Quesadillas with Romaine Salad
Description: Flour tortillas are filled with sweet corn cut fresh from the cob and melted shredded cheese, then pan-crisped to golden perfection for a quick and satisfying vegetarian dinner. A crisp romaine salad with a simple pantry dressing on the side makes this a complete and colorful meal for two.
Sale items used: Sweet Corn White or Yellow ($2.50), Giant Shredded Cheese ($2.50), Nature's Promise Organic Romaine Hearts ($2.50)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 ears of corn (kernels cut from cob) for two servings; use about 1 cup of shredded cheese total across 2 large quesadillas (one per person); use 2 romaine hearts from the package for the salad, dressed with pantry olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Flour tortillas are a pantry staple.
Recipes:
- Corn tortilla quesadillas

Friday
Meal: Baked BelGioioso Fresh Mozzarella and Cherry Tomato Pasta Casserole
Description: Al dente pasta is tossed with a simple garlic and olive oil tomato sauce, layered with sliced BelGioioso fresh mozzarella and halved Cherubs tomatoes, then baked until bubbly and golden for a restaurant-quality vegetarian casserole. This crowd-pleasing dish for two is easy to assemble and makes the kitchen smell incredible.
Sale items used: Barilla Al Bronzo Organic Pasta ($2.50), BelGioioso Fresh Mozzarella or Snacking Cheese ($3.99), NatureSweet Cherubs Tomatoes ($2.59)
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: Cook about 6 oz of pasta for two servings; use one 8 oz ball of fresh mozzarella, sliced; use the remaining half of the Cherubs container from Tuesday (about 5 oz) halved and layered into the casserole. Bake at 375 degrees F for 20-25 minutes until cheese is melted and lightly browned. Use pantry canned crushed tomatoes or marinara sauce as the base.
Recipes:
- Baked Mozzarella Pasta (Viral Tiktok Recipe)
- Cherry Tomato Pasta
- Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes and Fresh Mozzarella

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Giant Green Beans or Brussels Sprouts (x1 bag): $1.99
- Mahatma Ready-to-Heat or Success Rice (x1 pack): $2.50
- Barilla Al Bronzo Organic Pasta (x2 boxes): $5.00
- Breakstone's Cottage Cheese Single Cup or Doubles (x1): $2.50
- NatureSweet Cherubs Tomatoes (x1 container): $2.59
- Taste of Inspirations Hummus (x1 container): $2.50
- Giant Peeled Baby-Cut Carrots (x1 bag): $1.50
- Wonder Bread, Rolls, Bagels or English Muffins (x1 pack): $2.50
- Sweet Corn White or Yellow (x2 ears): $2.50
- Giant Shredded Cheese (x1 bag): $2.50
- Nature's Promise Organic Romaine Hearts (x1): $2.50
- BelGioioso Fresh Mozzarella or Snacking Cheese (x1): $3.99
- Pompeian Extra Virgin Olive Oil (x1 bottle): $4.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Eggs (4 large)
- Flour tortillas (2 large)
- Garlic (fresh or jarred)
- Salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes
- Cumin
- Lemon juice
- Canned crushed tomatoes or jarred marinara sauce
- Butter (optional, for scrambled eggs)