Kroger Vegetarian Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Baked Egg and Cottage Cheese Frittata with Hatch Chiles and Sweet Onion
Description: Two eggs are whisked with a generous scoop of cottage cheese, diced fresh Hatch chiles, and sliced Hatch sweet onion, then baked in a small oven-safe skillet until puffed and golden. This protein-packed frittata is hearty enough for a full meal and comes together with minimal prep.
Sale items used: Simple Truth Cage-Free Eggs (24 ct, $4.99 with Digital Coupon), Kroger Cottage Cheese (24 oz, 2/$5.00), Hatch Chile Peppers ($1.49/lb), Hatch Sweet Onions 3 lb bag ($3.99)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 eggs, about 1/2 cup cottage cheese, 1 small Hatch chile (roughly 0.1 lb), and 1/4 of the onion bag sliced thin. The eggs and cottage cheese will carry over for other meals this week, making this a very cost-efficient purchase.
Recipes:
- Cheesy Baked Green Chili Egg Casserole with Cottage Cheese - Feels Like Home™
- Cottage Cheese Egg Bake (Frittata) - Sweet As Honey

Tuesday
Meal: Kroger Pasta with Prego Marinara, Sauteed Hatch Chiles, and Sargento Cheese
Description: A single serving of Kroger pasta is boiled and tossed with warmed Prego marinara sauce and sliced Hatch chiles that have been quickly sauteed in olive oil until tender and slightly charred. The dish is finished with a generous layer of Sargento shredded cheese melted over the top for a satisfying vegetarian dinner.
Sale items used: Kroger Pasta (12-16 oz, 4/$5.00), Prego Pasta Sauce (14.5-24 oz, $1.59), Hatch Chile Peppers ($1.49/lb), Sargento Cheese Slices (2/$5.00)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Cook about 2 oz dry pasta (roughly 1/8 of a 16 oz box), use 1/2 cup marinara from the jar (plenty left for another use), 1 small Hatch chile (roughly 0.1 lb), and 2 slices Sargento cheese torn over the top. The pasta box and sauce jar will both have leftovers for pantry use.

Wednesday
Meal: Cottage Cheese and Kraft Cheese Stuffed Sweet Corn with Hatch Chile Butter Sauce
Description: Two ears of sweet corn are grilled or roasted, then split and topped with a warm mixture of cottage cheese and melted Kraft shredded cheese, creating a creamy, savory filling. A simple Hatch chile butter sauce made from sauteed minced Hatch chile and butter is spooned over the top for a smoky, rich finish.
Sale items used: Kroger Sweet Corn (4 ct, 2/$7.00 - one pack of 4), Kroger Cottage Cheese (already purchased, 24 oz 2/$5.00), Kraft Shredded Cheese (7-8 oz, 2/$5.00), Hatch Chile Peppers ($1.49/lb), Hatch Sweet Onions (already purchased)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 ears of corn from the 4-count pack (save the other 2 for snacking or another meal), about 1/3 cup cottage cheese, 1/4 cup Kraft shredded cheese, and 1 small Hatch chile (roughly 0.1 lb) for the butter sauce. The Kraft cheese bag will have plenty remaining.

Thursday
Meal: Morningstar Farms Entree Taco Bowl with Sour Cream and Hatch Sweet Onion
Description: A Morningstar Farms entree is heated and served over a base of pantry rice or tortilla chips, then topped with diced Hatch sweet onion, a dollop of sour cream, and any remaining Kraft shredded cheese for a fully loaded vegetarian taco bowl. The combination of plant-based protein, creamy sour cream, and sweet onion makes this a filling and flavorful weeknight meal.
Sale items used: Morningstar Farms Entree (5.25-12 oz, $3.99), Kroger Sour Cream (24 oz, 2/$5.00 - paired with cottage cheese already purchased), Hatch Sweet Onions (already purchased), Kraft Shredded Cheese (already purchased)
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 full Morningstar Farms entree package (the single-serve size works perfectly for 1 person), about 2 tablespoons diced sweet onion, 2 tablespoons sour cream, and a sprinkle of remaining Kraft cheese. The sour cream container will have plenty left over for the week.

Friday
Meal: Impossible Frozen Entree Skillet with Sauteed Sweet Onion and Sargento Cheese on Private Selection Buns
Description: An Impossible frozen entree is cooked in a skillet and paired with sweet onion slices sauteed until golden and soft, then loaded onto a toasted Private Selection bun with melted Sargento cheese on top. This hearty sandwich-style meal delivers bold flavor and satisfying plant-based protein to close out the week.
Sale items used: Impossible Frozen Entree (10-14 oz, $4.99), Private Selection Buns (8 ct, $3.49), Hatch Sweet Onions (already purchased), Sargento Cheese Slices (already purchased, 2/$5.00)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 full Impossible entree package, 1/4 of the sweet onion sliced thin (roughly 0.25 lb of onion), 2 Sargento cheese slices, and 1-2 buns from the 8-count pack. The remaining buns can be used for other meals or frozen for later use.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Simple Truth Cage-Free Eggs, 24 ct (x1 pack): $4.99
- Kroger Cottage Cheese, 24 oz (x1, purchased as part of 2/$5.00 with sour cream): $2.50
- Kroger Sour Cream, 24 oz (x1, purchased as part of 2/$5.00 with cottage cheese): $2.50
- Hatch Chile Peppers (0.5 lb estimated total across all meals): $0.75
- Hatch Sweet Onions, 3 lb bag (x1): $3.99
- Kroger Sweet Corn, 4 ct (x1 pack, purchased as part of 2/$7.00 - one pack): $3.50
- Kroger Pasta, 12-16 oz (x1 box, purchased as part of 4/$5.00): $1.25
- Prego Pasta Sauce, 14.5-24 oz (x1 jar): $1.59
- Sargento Cheese Slices (x2 packs, purchased as 2/$5.00): $5.00
- Kraft Shredded Cheese, 7-8 oz (x1 bag, purchased as part of 2/$5.00 - paired with Wish-Bone or second Kraft): $2.50
- Morningstar Farms Entree, 5.25-12 oz (x1): $3.99
- Impossible Frozen Entree, 10-14 oz (x1): $4.99
- Private Selection Buns, 8 ct (x1 pack): $3.49

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil (for sauteing chiles and onions)
- Butter (for Hatch chile butter sauce on Wednesday)
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic powder or fresh garlic
- Rice or tortilla chips (base for Thursday taco bowl)
- Cumin and chili powder (for taco bowl seasoning)