Kroger Vegetarian Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Baked Egg and Cottage Cheese Frittata with Hatch Chiles and Sweet Onion
Description: Six eggs are whisked together with a full cup of cottage cheese, diced Hatch chiles, and sliced sweet onion, then baked in a skillet until golden and set for a protein-rich, satisfying dinner for two. The Hatch chiles add a mild smoky heat that pairs beautifully with the creamy cottage cheese base.
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 (per lb, $1.49/lb), Hatch Sweet Onions 3 lb bag ($3.99)
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use 6 eggs and about 1 cup (half of the 24 oz tub) of cottage cheese for 2 generous servings; purchase approximately 0.5 lb of Hatch chiles ($0.75 worth) and use about one-quarter of the onion bag this week.
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 12 oz box of Kroger pasta is cooked al dente and tossed with warmed Prego marinara sauce and sliced Hatch chiles sauteed in olive oil until tender and slightly caramelized. The dish is finished with a generous handful of Sargento shredded or sliced cheese melted over the top for a quick, hearty weeknight meal for two.
Sale items used: Kroger Pasta 12 oz (4/$5.00), Prego Pasta Sauce 24 oz ($1.59, Buy More Save More), Hatch Chile Peppers (per lb, $1.49/lb), Sargento Cheese Slices (2/$5.00)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: One 12 oz box of pasta is the right amount for 2 people as a main dish; use about 0.25 lb of Hatch chiles and roughly half the jar of Prego sauce, saving the rest for another use.

Wednesday
Meal: Cottage Cheese and Kraft Cheese Stuffed Sweet Corn with Hatch Chile Butter Sauce
Description: Four ears of sweet corn are grilled or roasted, then split and topped with a warm mixture of cottage cheese and melted Kraft shredded cheese, drizzled with a simple Hatch chile butter sauce made from roasted chiles, butter, and a pinch of garlic. This summery, indulgent dish makes a complete vegetarian meal for two with two ears of corn each.
Sale items used: Kroger Sweet Corn 4 ct (2/$7.00 - one 4 ct pack), Kroger Cottage Cheese (24 oz, 2/$5.00 - already purchased Monday), Kraft Shredded Cheese 7-8 oz (2/$5.00), Hatch Chile Peppers (per lb, $1.49/lb - already purchased)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use all 4 ears of corn for 2 ears per person; use about one-third of the remaining cottage cheese tub and roughly half the bag of Kraft shredded cheese; the Hatch chiles purchased earlier in the week cover this dish.

Thursday
Meal: Morningstar Farms Entree Taco Bowl with Sour Cream and Hatch Sweet Onion
Description: A Morningstar Farms entree (such as their veggie crumbles or burger-style product) is seasoned and served over rice in a taco bowl style, topped with diced Hatch sweet onion, a generous dollop of sour cream, and shredded Kraft cheese. The bowl comes together in under 20 minutes and delivers satisfying plant-based protein with bright, fresh toppings for two.
Sale items used: Morningstar Farms Entree 5.25-12 oz ($3.99, Buy More Save More), Kroger Sour Cream 24 oz (2/$5.00 - purchased as a pair with cottage cheese), Kraft Shredded Cheese 7-8 oz (2/$5.00 - already purchased), Hatch Sweet Onions 3 lb bag ($3.99 - already purchased)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: One Morningstar Farms package serves 2 people well when paired with rice and toppings; use about one-quarter of the sour cream tub and a small handful of the remaining Kraft shredded cheese.

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 alongside sweet onion slices sauteed until golden and soft, then loaded onto toasted Private Selection buns and topped with melted Sargento cheese slices for a satisfying open-faced sandwich or burger-style meal for two. This quick Friday dinner comes together in about 15 minutes and makes great use of the remaining sale items from the week.
Sale items used: Impossible Frozen Entree 10-14 oz ($4.99, Buy More Save More), Private Selection Buns 8 ct ($3.49), Sargento Cheese Slices (2/$5.00 - already purchased), Hatch Sweet Onions 3 lb bag ($3.99 - already purchased)
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: One Impossible entree package is sized for 2 servings; use 2 buns from the 8 ct pack and 2 to 4 Sargento cheese slices; the remaining buns can be used for toast or sandwiches throughout the week.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Simple Truth Cage-Free Eggs 24 ct (x1): $4.99
- Kroger Cottage Cheese 24 oz and Kroger Sour Cream 24 oz (x1 each, bought as 2/$5.00 pair): $5.00
- Hatch Chile Peppers (approx. 1 lb total across the week): $1.49
- Hatch Sweet Onions 3 lb bag (x1): $3.99
- Kroger Sweet Corn 4 ct (x1 pack, bought as one of the 2/$7.00 pair - requires buying 2 packs): $7.00
- Kroger Pasta 12 oz (x1, part of 4/$5.00 deal - buy 4 boxes to get deal price): $5.00
- Prego Pasta Sauce 24 oz (x1): $1.59
- Sargento Cheese Slices (x2 packs, bought as 2/$5.00 pair): $5.00
- Kraft Shredded Cheese 7-8 oz (x2 bags, bought as 2/$5.00 pair): $5.00
- Morningstar Farms Entree (x1): $3.99
- Impossible Frozen Entree (x1): $4.99
- Private Selection Buns 8 ct (x1): $3.49

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil (for sauteing chiles and onions)
- Butter (for Hatch chile butter sauce on Wednesday)
- Garlic (minced, for pasta and butter sauce)
- Salt and black pepper
- Cumin and chili powder (for Thursday taco bowl seasoning)
- Long-grain white rice (for Thursday taco bowl base)
- Cooking spray or neutral oil (for frittata skillet)