Giant Vegetarian Meal Plan
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BUDGET RATIONALE
Why these meals: This is a strong week for vegetarian cooking at Giant because the dairy and produce sales line up beautifully together. Cottage cheese, hummus, eggs, and shredded cheese are all on sale and each feeds four people for well under a dollar a serving, so they anchor four of the five nights comfortably. The BelGioioso Fresh Mozzarella at $3.99 is the one splurge of the week and earns its spot on Friday because fresh mozzarella melts and stretches in a way no shredded cheese can match, making it feel genuinely special. The Barilla Al Bronzo Organic Pasta at $2.50 is a standout pantry deal and forms the backbone of a hearty weeknight dinner. Produce sales on green beans, sweet corn, cherry tomatoes, carrots, and romaine keep the vegetable side of every plate colorful and varied without adding much to the total.
5-DAY MEAL PLAN
Monday
Meal: Sauteed Green Bean and Egg Scramble over Steamed White Rice
Description: Fresh Giant Green Beans are trimmed and sauteed in butter until just tender, then folded into a seasoned egg scramble with Kraft Shredded Cheese melted through. The whole skillet is spooned over fluffy Mahatma Ready-to-Heat Rice for a fast, filling weeknight dinner.
Sale items used: Giant Green Beans or Brussels Sprouts, Kraft Shredded Cheese, Breakstone's Butter, Mahatma Ready-to-Heat or Success Rice
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 lb of Giant Green Beans or Brussels Sprouts (green beans), 8 large eggs from pantry, 1 package Kraft Shredded Cheese, 1 tablespoon Breakstone's Butter, and 1 package Mahatma Ready-to-Heat or Success Rice prepared according to package directions to serve 4.
Recipes:
- Green Bean and Egg Stir Fry
- Eggs and Green Beans Stir Fry
Tuesday
Meal: Creamy Cottage Cheese and Cherry Tomato Pasta
Description: Barilla Al Bronzo Organic Pasta is cooked al dente and tossed with warmed Breakstone's Cottage Cheese, halved NatureSweet Cherubs Tomatoes, and fresh herbs from the pantry to create a protein-rich, creamy sauce without any cream. The cottage cheese melts slightly into the hot pasta, coating every strand in a tangy, satisfying sauce.
Sale items used: Barilla Al Bronzo Organic Pasta, Breakstone's Cottage Cheese Single Cup or Doubles, NatureSweet Cherubs Tomatoes
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 package Barilla Al Bronzo Organic Pasta, 1 package Breakstone's Cottage Cheese Single Cup or Doubles, and 1 package NatureSweet Cherubs Tomatoes for 4 people.
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: Giant Peeled Baby-Cut Carrots are tossed with olive oil and pantry spices, then roasted in the oven until caramelized and tender, and piled onto toasted Wonder Rolls spread generously with Taste of Inspirations Hummus. A handful of Nature's Promise Organic Salad Blends goes on top for crunch and freshness, making each roll a hearty open-faced sandwich.
Sale items used: Taste of Inspirations Hummus, Giant Peeled Baby-Cut Carrots, Wonder Bread, Rolls, Bagels or English Muffins, Nature's Promise Organic Salad Blends
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 package Giant Peeled Baby-Cut Carrots, 1 package Taste of Inspirations Hummus, 1 package Wonder Bread, Rolls, Bagels or English Muffins (rolls), and 1 package Nature's Promise Organic Salad Blends for 4 people.
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: Ears of Sweet Corn are cut from the cob and cooked in a dry skillet until lightly charred, then layered with Giant Shredded Cheese inside flour tortillas from the pantry and pressed until golden and crispy. The quesadillas are served alongside a simple salad of Nature's Promise Organic Romaine Hearts dressed with Kraft Salad Dressing.
Sale items used: Sweet Corn White or Yellow, Giant Shredded Cheese, Nature's Promise Organic Romaine Hearts, Kraft Salad Dressing or Viasic Pickles
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 4 ears of Sweet Corn (2 packages at $2.50 each), 1 package Giant Shredded Cheese, 1 package Nature's Promise Organic Romaine Hearts, and 1 package Kraft Salad Dressing or Viasic Pickles (salad dressing) for 4 people; flour tortillas from pantry.
Recipes:
- Corn tortilla quesadillas
Friday
Meal: Baked BelGioioso Fresh Mozzarella and Cherry Tomato Pasta Casserole
Description: Barilla Al Bronzo Organic Pasta is par-cooked, layered in a baking dish with NatureSweet Cherubs Tomatoes, torn BelGioioso Fresh Mozzarella, and pantry olive oil and garlic, then baked until the cheese is bubbly and golden at the edges. This is a simple, crowd-pleasing baked pasta that feels celebratory without requiring much effort.
Sale items used: Barilla Al Bronzo Organic Pasta, BelGioioso Fresh Mozzarella or Snacking Cheese, NatureSweet Cherubs Tomatoes, Graza Drizzle Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Prep time: 50 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 package Barilla Al Bronzo Organic Pasta, 1 package BelGioioso Fresh Mozzarella or Snacking Cheese, 1 package NatureSweet Cherubs Tomatoes, and 1 package Graza Drizzle Extra Virgin Olive Oil for 4 people.
Recipes:
- Baked Mozzarella Pasta (Viral Tiktok Recipe)
- Cherry Tomato Pasta
- Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes and Fresh Mozzarella
🛒 Shopping List
SHOPPING LIST
Buy on sale:
- Giant Green Beans or Brussels Sprouts (1 package): $1.99
- Kraft Shredded Cheese (1 package): $2.50
- Breakstone's Butter (1 package): $3.50
- Mahatma Ready-to-Heat or Success Rice (1 package): $2.50
- Barilla Al Bronzo Organic Pasta (x2 packages): $5.00
- Breakstone's Cottage Cheese Single Cup or Doubles (1 package): $2.50
- NatureSweet Cherubs Tomatoes (x2 packages): $5.18
- Taste of Inspirations Hummus (1 package): $2.50
- Giant Peeled Baby-Cut Carrots (1 package): $1.50
- Wonder Bread, Rolls, Bagels or English Muffins (1 package): $2.50
- Nature's Promise Organic Salad Blends (1 package): $2.59
- Sweet Corn White or Yellow (x2 packages): $5.00
- Giant Shredded Cheese (1 package): $2.50
- Nature's Promise Organic Romaine Hearts (1 package): $2.50
- Kraft Salad Dressing or Viasic Pickles (1 package): $2.50
- BelGioioso Fresh Mozzarella or Snacking Cheese (1 package): $3.99
- Graza Drizzle Extra Virgin Olive Oil (1 package): $2.50
Pantry staples needed:
- Eggs (8 large)
- Flour tortillas
- Garlic
- Salt, black pepper, cumin, paprika, Italian seasoning
- Olive oil (for Monday saute; Graza is purchased for Friday)
- Fresh or dried herbs (parsley, basil, or oregano)
🏷️ All sale items this week
SALE ITEMS FOUND
Produce on sale:
- Black Seedless Grapes: $1.99/lb
- Sweet Corn White or Yellow: $2.50
- NatureSweet Cherubs Tomatoes: $2.59
- Giant Green Beans or Brussels Sprouts: $1.99
- Seedless Watermelon Halves or Quarters: $4.99
- Nature's Promise Organic Romaine Hearts: $2.50 each
- Nature's Promise Organic Salad Blends: $2.59
- Nature's Promise Organic Red or Green Seedless Grapes: $5.99/lb
- Giant Peeled Baby-Cut Carrots: $1.50
- Giant Bagged Apples: $3.99
Dairy and eggs on sale:
- Yoplait Single-Serve Yogurt: $2.50 when you buy 2
- Giant Shredded Cheese: $2.50
- Breakstone's Cottage Cheese Single Cup or Doubles: $2.50
- Breakstone's Butter: $3.50 each
- Philadelphia Cream Cheese Bar: $2.50
- Kraft Shredded Cheese: $2.50
- BelGioioso Fresh Mozzarella or Snacking Cheese: $3.99
- Almond Breeze Almondmilk: $2.50
- Starbucks Creamer or Natural Bliss: $2.50
- Blue Bunny Mini Swirls Cones: $2.50
- Haagen-Dazs Ice Cream or Bars: $2.50
Bakery and bread on sale:
- Giant Round Top White Bread: $1.50
- Wonder Bread, Rolls, Bagels or English Muffins: $2.50
- Tastykake Bagged Donuts: $2.50
- Pillsbury Grands! Rolls: $2.50
- Hostess Pumpkin Spice Twinkies Pumpkin Spice Donuts or Iced Pumpkin Cupcakes: $2.50
Pantry on sale:
- Jif Peanut Butter or Mott's Applesauce: $2.50
- Cheez-It Crackers: $2.50
- Jif Peanut Butter: $3.99
- Smucker's Uncrustables: $2.50
- Nabisco Snack Packs: $2.50
- Keebler Crackers Multipack: $2.50
- Hershey's Snack Size: $2.50
- Pumpkin Spice Cheerios: $2.50
- Pop-Tarts: $2.99
- Barilla Al Bronzo Organic Pasta: $2.50
- Mahatma Ready-to-Heat or Success Rice: $2.50
- Annie Chun's Noodle Bowl: $2.50
- Sunsweet Amazin Prunes: $2.50
- Heinz Original or Organic Ketchup: $2.50
- Kraft Salad Dressing or Viasic Pickles: $2.50
- Hormel Chili: $2.50
- Folgers Coffee: $2.13
- Quaker Organic, Fiber & Protein, No Sugar or Weight Control Oatmeal or Gluten Free Quick Oats: $2.50
- Krusteaz or Hungry Jack Pancake Mix: $2.50
- Taste of Inspirations Hummus: $2.50
- Pompeian Extra Virgin Olive Oil: $4.99
- Graza Drizzle Extra Virgin Olive Oil: $2.50
- Ocean's Halo Seaweed Snack: $2.50
- Pringles: $2.50
- Gimme Roasted Seaweed Snacks Multipack: $2.50
- GOGO SqueeZ Applesauce Pouches: $2.50
- Dole Fruit Bowls: $2.50
- Hunt's Snack Pack: $2.50
- Utz Variety Snack Pack: $2.50
- Oscar Mayer Basic Lunchables: $2.50
Frozen on sale:
- Totino's Pizza Rolls: $2.50
- PF. Chang's or Bertolli Skillet Meals: $2.50
- Stouffer's Mac & Cheese: $2.50
- Stouffer's Jimmy Dean Delights or Yellowstone Entrées: $2.50
- Pillsbury Ready-to-Bake Cookie Dough: $2.50
🛒 Estimated Shopping Cost
Based on sale prices for items in this plan
$51.25
for 4 people · $12.81 per person
📍 Disclaimer: Prices and availability are based on the Giant weekly sales flyer for the week of August 19, 2026. Flyers are sourced from store websites and weekly flyer aggregator sites. Actual prices may vary by location. Always verify prices at your local store. We are not affiliated with Giant.