Kroger Vegetarian Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Sauteed Tri-Color Pepper and Egg Scramble with Avocado
Description: Sliced tri-color peppers are sauteed until tender and folded into fluffy scrambled eggs for a colorful, protein-rich breakfast-for-dinner. Creamy avocado slices are fanned on top to add richness and healthy fat to the plate.
Sale items used: Kroger Tri-Color Peppers (6 ct), Large Avocados (2 for $3.00)
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 to 3 eggs, about one-third of one pepper (roughly 1 oz sliced), and half of one avocado. The tri-color pepper pack contains 6 peppers, so store the remaining peppers for Wednesday and Friday meals this week.

Tuesday
Meal: Broccoli and Simple Truth Cheese Baked Potato
Description: A large russet potato is baked until fluffy inside, then loaded with steamed broccoli florets and a generous melt of Simple Truth Organic Cheese. A pinch of black pepper and a pat of butter from your pantry finish the dish into a satisfying, filling vegetarian meal.
Sale items used: Broccoli Crowns ($1.99/lb), Simple Truth Organic Cheese (2 for $7.00)
Prep time: 60 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 0.5 lb of broccoli crowns (estimated cost $1.00) and one 6 oz package of Simple Truth Organic Cheese (half of the 2-for-$7.00 deal, so buy 2 packs and use the second on Wednesday). Use one medium-to-large russet potato from your pantry or pick one up. Make-ahead note: bake the potato up to 2 hours ahead and reheat in the oven at 375 degrees for 10 minutes before topping.

Wednesday
Meal: Rana Family Size Pasta with Tomato, Avocado, and Cheese
Description: Rana fresh pasta is cooked and tossed with diced Grainger County tomatoes, cubed avocado, and shredded Simple Truth Organic Cheese for a bright, no-cook-sauce dinner. Olive oil, garlic, and fresh basil from your pantry tie everything together into a summery pasta bowl.
Sale items used: Rana Family Size Pasta (20 oz), Grainger County Tomatoes ($2.49/lb), Large Avocados (2 for $3.00), Simple Truth Organic Cheese (2 for $7.00)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Cook roughly one-quarter of the 20 oz pasta package (about 5 oz dry) for one serving and refrigerate the rest for another use. Use approximately 0.4 lb of tomatoes (estimated cost $1.00), the second half of the avocado from Monday, and the second 6 oz pack of Simple Truth Cheese purchased on Tuesday.
Recipes:
- Spinach & Ricotta Ravioli with Avocado, Roasted Tomatoes and Feta Cheese

Thursday
Meal: Fage Yogurt-Sauced Broccoli and Rice Bowl with Peanut Butter Drizzle
Description: Steamed broccoli florets and fluffy white rice are topped with a savory Fage Greek yogurt sauce seasoned with lemon juice, garlic, and a touch of cumin from your pantry. A thin drizzle of creamy Kroger peanut butter adds a nutty, satisfying finish that makes this bowl surprisingly hearty.
Sale items used: Fage Greek Yogurt (32 oz, $6.49), Broccoli Crowns ($1.99/lb), Kroger Peanut Butter (16 oz, $1.49)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use about 0.5 lb of broccoli crowns (estimated cost $1.00), roughly one-half cup of dry rice from your pantry, approximately 4 oz (one-eighth of the 32 oz container) of Fage yogurt for the sauce, and 1 tablespoon of peanut butter. The remaining Fage yogurt and peanut butter will keep for future use well beyond this week.

Friday
Meal: Sweet Corn and Tri-Color Pepper Stovetop Chowder with Cream Cheese Swirl
Description: Fresh sweet corn kernels and diced tri-color peppers are simmered in vegetable broth with diced potato and onion to build a thick, naturally sweet chowder. A spoonful of Philadelphia Cream Cheese Spread is stirred in at the end to create a silky, creamy swirl that elevates the whole bowl.
Sale items used: Kroger Sweet Corn (4 ct), Kroger Tri-Color Peppers (6 ct), Philadelphia Cream Cheese Spread (7.5-8 oz, $2.99)
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 ears of corn (cut kernels off the cob), one-third of one tri-color pepper (using the remaining peppers from Monday's pack), and about 2 tablespoons of cream cheese spread. The remaining 2 ears of corn and leftover cream cheese can be stored for snacking or another meal. Vegetable broth, potato, and onion are pantry or low-cost staples not on sale this week.

Check the label: broth is often made from chicken or beef. Vegetable broth is the safe choice.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Large Avocados (2 ct): $3.00
- Kroger Tri-Color Peppers (6 ct): $6.00
- Broccoli Crowns (approx. 1 lb total across Tuesday and Thursday): $1.99
- Grainger County Tomatoes (approx. 0.4 lb): $1.00
- Simple Truth Organic Cheese (x2 packs, 6 oz each): $7.00
- Fage Greek Yogurt (32 oz): $6.49
- Kroger Peanut Butter (16 oz): $1.49
- Rana Family Size Pasta (20 oz): $4.99
- Kroger Sweet Corn (4 ct): $4.99
- Philadelphia Cream Cheese Spread (7.5-8 oz): $2.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Garlic (fresh or minced)
- Salt and black pepper
- Cumin
- Dried or fresh basil
- Butter
- White rice (dry)
- Russet potato (1 medium-large, for Tuesday baked potato and Friday chowder)
- Yellow onion (for Friday chowder)
- Vegetable broth (for Friday chowder)
- Lemon juice