Giant Vegetarian Meal Plan
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5-DAY MEAL PLAN
Monday
Meal: Sauteed Portabella Mushroom and Hot House Pepper Tacos with Kraft Shredded Cheese
Description: Thick-sliced portabella mushrooms and colorful hot house peppers are sauteed with garlic and cumin, then piled into warm tortillas and topped with melted Kraft shredded cheese for a hearty vegetarian taco night for two. The meaty mushrooms provide satisfying texture and umami depth that makes this meal feel indulgent without any meat.
Sale items used: Giant Portabella Mushrooms (14 oz.) x1, Hot House Peppers (Red, Yellow or Orange) 3 for $5.00 (buy 3), Kraft Shredded Cheese (6-8 oz.) 2 for $5.00 (buy 1)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use the full 14 oz. mushroom tray and 3 peppers (one of each color) split between 2 people; use half the bag of Kraft shredded cheese and save the rest for Tuesday; tortillas are a pantry staple; total cook time is well under 60 minutes so no make-ahead needed.
Recipes:
- Portobello Mushroom Tacos Recipe
Tuesday
Meal: Baked Eggplant and Green or Yellow Squash Parmesan-Style Casserole with Kraft Shredded Cheese
Description: Sliced eggplant and green or yellow squash are layered in a baking dish with marinara sauce and the remaining Kraft shredded cheese, then baked until bubbly and golden for a comforting Italian-style casserole sized for two. This dish is hearty enough to stand alone as a main course and reheats beautifully if there are leftovers.
Sale items used: Eggplant ($1.49/lb, approx. 1 lb.), Green or Yellow Squash ($1.99/lb, approx. 0.75 lb.), Kraft Shredded Cheese (6-8 oz.) 2 for $5.00 (buy 1, second bag from Monday's purchase)
Prep time: 55 minutes (15 minutes prep, 40 minutes bake)
Serving note: Use approximately 1 lb. eggplant (about 1 medium, cost approx. $1.49) and 0.75 lb. squash (1-2 small, cost approx. $1.49); use the remaining half bag of Kraft cheese from Monday; marinara is a pantry staple; total time is just under 60 minutes so no special make-ahead needed, but you can slice the vegetables earlier in the day.
Check the label: many hard cheeses are set with animal rennet.
Recipes:
- Eggplant Squash Casserole Bake
- Eggplant Parmesan Zucchini Casserole
Wednesday
Meal: Sweet Corn and Egg Frittata with Grape Tomatoes
Description: Fresh sweet corn kernels cut from the cob are folded into a seasoned egg mixture with grape tomatoes and baked in a skillet until set and lightly golden, creating a protein-rich vegetarian frittata for two. This simple one-pan meal comes together quickly and is equally good served warm or at room temperature.
Sale items used: Sweet Corn (White or Yellow) 10 for $2.50 (buy 2 ears), Pete & Gerry's Grade A Organic or Pasture Raised Eggs (12 ct.) x1, Grape Tomatoes (10 oz.) 2 for $5.00 (buy 1 container)
Prep time: 30 minutes (10 minutes prep, 20 minutes bake)
Serving note: Use 2 ears of corn (cut kernels off the cob), 6 eggs for 2 people, and half the 10 oz. container of grape tomatoes in the frittata; save the remaining grape tomatoes for Friday's salad; a 10-inch oven-safe skillet works best.
Thursday
Meal: Roasted Eggplant and Hot House Pepper Buddha Bowl with Ben's Original Ready Rice and Breakstone's Cottage Cheese
Description: Cubed eggplant and sliced hot house peppers are roasted until caramelized and tender, then served over fluffy Ben's Original Ready Rice with a generous scoop of creamy Breakstone's cottage cheese for a balanced, protein-rich bowl for two. A drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of herbs ties all the components together into a satisfying and colorful meal.
Sale items used: Eggplant ($1.49/lb, approx. 0.75 lb.), Hot House Peppers (Red, Yellow or Orange) 3 for $5.00 (already purchased Monday, use remaining peppers), Ben's Original Ready Rice 2 for $5.00 (buy 2 pouches), Breakstone's Cottage Cheese (16 oz.) 2 for $6.00 (buy 1)
Prep time: 35 minutes (10 minutes prep, 25 minutes roast)
Serving note: Use approximately 0.75 lb. eggplant (cost approx. $1.12) and the leftover peppers from Monday's 3-pack; use 1 pouch of Ben's Ready Rice per person (2 pouches total, microwaved per package directions); serve each bowl with a half-cup scoop of cottage cheese from the 16 oz. container; save the remaining cottage cheese for snacking or breakfast.
Recipes:
- Cottage Cheese Buddha Bowl
Friday
Meal: BelGioioso Burrata and Grape Tomato Salad over Giant Salad Blend with Sweet Corn
Description: Creamy BelGioioso burrata is torn and placed over a bed of fresh Giant salad blend, surrounded by halved grape tomatoes and sweet corn kernels cut from the cob for a stunning no-cook dinner salad for two. A simple drizzle of olive oil, salt, and pepper is all this elegant salad needs to let the fresh ingredients shine.
Sale items used: BelGioioso Burrata (8 oz.) x1, Grape Tomatoes (10 oz.) 2 for $5.00 (use remaining half from Wednesday), Giant Salad Blends (5 oz.) 2 for $5.00 (buy 1 bag), Sweet Corn (White or Yellow) 10 for $2.50 (buy 2 ears)
Prep time: 10 minutes
Serving note: Use the full 8 oz. burrata ball torn between 2 plates, the remaining grape tomatoes from Wednesday, 1 bag of salad blend split between 2 bowls, and 2 ears of corn with kernels cut fresh from the cob; no cooking required; this is a great light Friday dinner.
🛒 Shopping List
SHOPPING LIST
Buy on sale:
- Giant Portabella Mushrooms (14 oz.) x1: $5.49
- Hot House Peppers 3 for $5.00 (3 peppers): $5.00
- Kraft Shredded Cheese 2 for $5.00 (buy 2 bags, used across Monday and Tuesday): $5.00
- Eggplant ($1.49/lb, approx. 1.75 lbs. total for Tuesday and Thursday): $2.61
- Green or Yellow Squash ($1.99/lb, approx. 0.75 lb.): $1.49
- Sweet Corn 10 for $2.50 (buy 4 ears): $1.00
- Pete & Gerry's Organic Eggs (12 ct.) x1: $4.99
- Grape Tomatoes (10 oz.) 2 for $5.00 (buy 1 container): $2.50
- Ben's Original Ready Rice 2 for $5.00 (buy 2 pouches): $5.00
- Breakstone's Cottage Cheese (16 oz.) 2 for $6.00 (buy 1): $3.00
- BelGioioso Burrata (8 oz.) x1: $5.99
- Giant Salad Blends (5 oz.) 2 for $5.00 (buy 1 bag): $2.50
Pantry staples needed:
- Flour or corn tortillas (for Monday tacos)
- Marinara or pasta sauce (for Tuesday casserole)
- Olive oil
- Garlic
- Cumin
- Italian seasoning or dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
🏷️ All sale items this week
SALE ITEMS FOUND
Produce on sale:
- Whole Seedless Watermelon: $3.99 each (3-day sale); $5.99 each rest of week
- Blueberries (6 oz.): 5 for $5.00
- Mangoes: 5 for $5.00
- Avocados: 5 for $5.00
- Red, Green or Black Seedless Grapes: $1.99/lb with digital coupon (with $25 purchase); $3.49/lb without
- Sweet Corn (White or Yellow): 10 for $2.50
- Giant Salad Blends (5 oz.): 2 for $5.00
- Mini Cucumbers (14 oz.): 2 for $5.00
- Grape Tomatoes (10 oz.): 2 for $5.00
- Asparagus: $3.49/lb
- Eggplant: $1.49/lb
- Green or Yellow Squash: $1.99/lb
- Giant Tray Pack Sweet Corn (5 ct. tray): $3.99 each
- Giant Portabella Mushrooms (14 oz.): $5.49 each
- Hot House Peppers (Red, Yellow or Orange): 3 for $5.00
- Pepperidge Farm Cookies (5-8.6 oz.): 2 for $8.00
- Cantaloupe: $2.99 each
- Seedless Watermelon Halves or Quarters: $1.19/lb
- Halos Mandarins (2 lb. bag): $4.49 each
- Nature's Promise Organic Russet or Sweet Potatoes (3 lb. bag): 2 for $9.00
- Nature's Promise Organic Blueberries (1 dry pint): $4.99 each
- Nature's Promise Greenhouse Grown Salad (8 oz.): $4.99 each
- Giant Green Beans or Brussels Sprouts (12 oz. bag): $2.49 each
- Taste of Inspirations Salad Kit or Potato Trays: 2 for $7.00
- Taste of Inspirations Wild Wonders, Campari or Angel Sweet Tomatoes (10-16 oz.): $3.49 each
- Fresh Store-Cut Fruit (Large): $5.49/lb
- Red Delicious, Golden Delicious or Gala Apples: $1.49/lb
- Golden Kiwi (1 lb. clamshell): $4.99 each
Dairy and eggs on sale:
- Giant Butter (16 oz.): $2.99
- Chobani Single-Serve Yogurt (5.3 oz.): 10 for $10.00
- Kraft Shredded Cheese or Cracker Barrel Chunks (6-8 oz.): 2 for $5.00
- Pete & Gerry's Grade A Organic or Pasture Raised Eggs (12 ct.): $4.99
- Chobani Flip or High Protein Yogurt (4.5-6.7 oz.): 4 for $5.00
- Bays Original English Muffins (12 oz.): 2 for $8.00
- Breakstone's Cottage Cheese (16 oz.): 2 for $6.00
- Nestlé Toll House Ready-to-Bake Cookie Dough (13.5-18 oz.): 2 for $8.00
- Silk Soy, Almond or Coconut Milk (64 fl. oz.): 2 for $7.00
- Coffee mate Creamer (28-32 fl. oz.): 2 for $8.00
- Dannon Light + Fit Greek Yogurt (21.2 oz.): 2 for $5.00
- Reddi Wip (13 oz.): 2 for $9.00
- BelGioioso Burrata (8 oz.): $5.99 each
- Breakstone's Sour Cream (16 oz.): 2 for $4.00
- Cracker Barrel Cracker Cuts or Cubed Cheese (6-7 oz.): 2 for $6.00
- The Laughing Cow Cheese Wedges (5.4 oz.): 2 for $8.00
- Kraft Singles (10.7-12 oz.): $2.49 each (when you buy 3); $3.49 each regular
- Friendly's Ice Cream (48 fl. oz.): 2 for $6.00 with digital coupon; 2 for $7.00 without
Bakery and bread on sale:
- Ball Park Rolls or Sara Lee Bread: $2.99
- Dave's Killer Bread, Rolls, Bagels or English Muffins: $4.99
- Giant Gourmet Cookies (6 ct.): $4.99 each
- Taste of Inspirations Duo Bites (9 oz.): $5.49 each
- Taste of Inspirations Madeleines (8-9 oz.): $5.79 each
Pantry on sale:
- Campbell's Chunky Soup: 2 for $5.00
- Utz Potato Chips or Cheese Snacks (7.5-8.5 oz.): 3 FREE when you buy 2 (3-day sale); $4.49 rest of week
- Nabisco Family Size Cookies or Crackers (Oreo 19.1 oz., Chips Ahoy! 9.31-19.5 oz., Ritz 11.4 oz., Snack Crackers 12.5 oz.): $3.49 each
- Simply Orange, Cranberry, Apple or Grapefruit Juice (46-52 fl. oz.): 2 for $8.00
- Starbucks Coffee (10-12 oz. bag or 10 ct. K-Cups): $7.99
- Giant 90 Second Rice (8.8 oz.): $1.99
- Goldfish Crackers (4.8-6 oz.): $3.49
- Planters Peanuts, Cashews or Nut Duos (5-16 oz.): 2 for $7.00
- Skinny Pop Popcorn (3.9 oz.): $4.99
- M&M's Family Size (16.9-18 oz.): $10.99
- Albanese Gummi Candy (7.75-9 oz.): 2 for $5.00
- Nabisco belVita Biscuits or Newtons (belVita 5-8.8 oz., Newtons 10 oz.): 2 for $7.00 when you buy 2
- Coca-Cola Mini (10/7.5 fl. oz. cans): $7.49
- Pepsi (24/12 fl. oz. cans): $12.99
- Dasani Water (24/16.9 fl. oz.): $6.29
- Tropicana Premium Drink or Hydrate (46 fl. oz.): $2.69
- Nature's Promise Crackers (8 oz.): $4.49
- Monster Energy Drinks (4/12 fl. oz. cans): $8.99
- Gold Peak (18.5 fl. oz.): 2 for $4.00 when you buy 2
- Gatorade (28 fl. oz.): 3 for $5.00
- Tazo Matcha Latte (3.5 fl. oz.): $6.69
- Deer Park or Pure Life Water: 2 for $10.00 when you buy 2
- Simply Drinks, Minute Maid Zero or Gold Peak Iced Tea (52 fl. oz.): 2 for $5.00
- Capri Sun (10 ct.): $1.99 each (when you buy 3); $2.99 each regular
- Kool-Aid Hydration (6 ct.): $1.99 each (when you buy 3); $2.99 each regular
- Classico Pasta Sauce (15-24 oz.): $1.99 each (when you buy 3); $2.99 each regular
- Heinz Tomato Ketchup (38 oz.): $3.00 each (when you buy 3); $4.00 each regular
- Kraft Miracle Whip (30 oz. jar or 19 oz. squeeze): $4.49 each (when you buy 3); $5.49 each regular
- Taco Bell Shells (4.8 oz.): $1.99 each (when you buy 3); $2.99 each regular
- Kool-Aid, Country Time or Tang (8 qt. canister): $2.99 each (when you buy 3); $3.99 each regular
- Lea & Perrins Worcestershire Sauce (10 oz.): $3.49 each (when you buy 3); $4.49 each regular
- TGI Fridays Appetizer or Bagel Bites (10-17.4 oz.): $4.99 each (when you buy 3); $5.99 each regular
- Kraft Deluxe Mac & Cheese or Velveeta Shells & Cheese Cups (4 pack): $4.49 each (when you buy 3); $5.49 each regular
- Velveeta Mini Block (20 oz.): $4.99 each (when you buy 3); $5.99 each regular
- Maxwell House Coffee (23.1-36.8 oz. canister): $14.49 each (when you buy 3); $15.49 each regular
- Rao's Pasta Sauce: $7.49
- Rao's Pasta: 2 for $5.00
- Rao's Soup: $5.49
- Knorr Sides: 4 for $5.00
- Mott's Applesauce or GoGo SqueeZ (Mott's 12/38.4 oz., GoGo SqueeZ 12/38.4 oz. or 10/30 oz.): $7.99
- Dole Fruit Bowls (4/16-17.2 oz.): 2 for $6.00
- Smucker's Uncrustables (7.2-8 oz., Frozen): $4.49
- Hunt's Snack Pack (4 ct.): 4 for $5.00
- Nabisco Variety Packs (9-20 oz.): $5.99
- Jif Peanut Butter (27.3-28 oz.): $3.99
- Utz Snack Pack (18/16.65-18 oz.): $8.99
- Oscar Mayer Basic Lunchables (2.25-4.4 oz.): 3 for $6.00
- Sticky Fingers Barbecue Sauce (15.2-16.5 oz.): $2.99
- Hidden Valley Ranch or Newman's Own Salad Dressing (16 oz.): 2 for $7.00
- French's Classic Yellow Mustard (20 oz.): $1.99
- Claussen Pickles (20-32 oz. jar): 2 for $9.00
- Reser's Deli Salads (48 oz.): $8.49 each
- Green Giant Canned Vegetables (14.5-15.25 oz.): 4 for $4.00 with digital coupon; 4 for $5.00 without
- Goodles Macaroni and Cheese (5.25-6 oz.): $3.29
- Bachan's Japanese Sauce (16-17 oz.): $8.49
- Hellmann's Mayonnaise (30 oz. jar or 20 oz. squeeze): $3.99 with digital coupon; $5.99 without
- Post Cereal (Large Size): $4.29
- Eight O'Clock Coffee (18 oz. bag): $12.99
- Pop-Tarts or Nutri-Grain, Special K or Rice Krispies Treats Bars: 2 for $5.00
- Nature Valley Soft Baked PB&J Bars: 2 for $7.00
- PAM Cooking Spray (5-6 oz.): 2 for $6.00
- Bertolli Extra Virgin Olive Oil (15.5-16.9 fl. oz.): $7.99
- Samyang Buldak Ramen Multipack (5 ct.): $9.99
- Ben's Original Ready Rice: 2 for $5.00
- Domino Baker's Sugar (3.5 lb. tub): $4.99
- Gerber Get'ems! Squeezies (4/10 oz. box): 2 for $8.00
- Gerber Fruit Puree & Yogurt (3.5-4.23 oz. pouch): 5 for $5.00
- Gerber Puffs Snack (1.48 oz. canister): 2 for $5.00
- Gerber Get'ems! Roundos Puff Snack (2.25-5 oz.): 2 for $5.00
- Betty Crocker Delights Cake Mix or Frosting: 2 for $5.00 when you buy 2
- KIND Protein Max Granola: $4.49
- KIND Breakfast Protein Bars: $4.49
- KIND Healthy Grains Clusters: $4.49
- KIND ZERO Added Sugar Granola: $4.49
Frozen on sale:
- Stouffer's Simple Dishes, Signature Classics or Lean Cuisine Protein Kicks or Comfort Cravings (Stouffer's 8.8-12.9 oz., Lean Cuisine 6-11.5 oz.): 4 for $10.00
- Haagen-Dazs Ice Cream, Bars or Waffle Cones (Ice Cream 14 fl. oz., Bars 9 fl. oz., Cones 14.8 fl. oz.): $3.29 each with digital coupon; 2 for $8.00 without
- Yasso Dipped, Yogurt Bars or Spoonables (10.6-14 fl. oz., Spoonables 14 fl. oz.): $4.49 each with digital coupon; $4.99 each without
- Blue Bunny Mini Swirls Cones (18-18.4 fl. oz.): 2 for $7.00 with digital coupon; 2 for $8.00 without
- Klondike Bars, Sandwiches or Breyers Carb Smart Bars (Klondike 16-27 fl. oz., Breyers 18 fl. oz.): 2 for $6.00 with digital coupon; 2 for $8.00 without
- MorningStar Farms Breakfast, Burgers or Entrées (5.25-12 oz.): 2 for $9.00
- Kodiak Waffles, French Toast Sticks or Flapjacks (8-15.4 oz.): $5.49
- Birds Eye Asparagus Spears, Oven Roasters, Stir Fry or Skillets (8-15 oz.): 3 for $9.00
- Popsicle Novelties (12.1-29.7 fl. oz.): $4.99
- Outshine Fruit Bars (15-18 fl. oz.): 2 for $7.00
- Rao's Entrées (8.4-9.5 oz.): 2 for $9.00
- Marie Callender's or Dolly Parton's Pies (Marie Callender's 25.6-42 oz., Dolly Parton's 21.6-32 oz.): $5.99
- Screamin' Sicilian Core or Thin & Crispy Pizza (16.35-25 oz.): $6.99
- Hot Pockets Sandwiches (17-18 oz.): $5.29
- Rao's Brick Oven Pizza (18.3-20.8 oz.): $7.99
- Luigi's Real Italian Ice (36 fl. oz.): 2 for $5.00
- Next Wave Mussels (Frozen, 16 oz.): $3.99 each
🛒 Estimated Shopping Cost
Based on sale prices for items in this plan
Some sale prices require the store's loyalty card or a clipped digital coupon. Check the flyer before you shop.
$44.57
for 2 people · $22.29 per person
📍 Disclaimer: Prices and availability are based on the Giant weekly sales flyer for the week of August 26, 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.