Kroger Vegetarian Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

This flyer is unusually light on traditional vegetarian proteins sold by weight (no tofu, tempeh, dried beans, or eggs appear as sale items). The most economical anchors this week are the Mix & Match pantry deals, where Kraft Mac & Cheese at $0.99 a box, Hunt's Pasta Sauce at $0.99 a jar, and Knorr Sides at $0.99 a pouch give you filling, cheese- and grain-based dinners for well under a dollar a serving. Birds Eye Frozen Vegetables at $0.99 a bag round out four of the five nights with vegetables at almost no added cost. Chobani Greek Yogurt at $1.00 per cup is the priciest protein on the list this week, so it earns the one elevated-protein night as a tangy sauce base for a grain bowl, which is still a very modest spend compared to a typical premium night. The Mix & Match deal requires buying 5 or more qualifying items, so the shopping list is built to hit that threshold comfortably across the week, keeping the per-person total low. The Kroger Pasta Sauce 3-for-$5.00 deal is used strategically so no jar goes to waste.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Stovetop Mac and Cheese with Steamed Broccoli and Baby Carrots
Description: Three boxes of Kraft Mac & Cheese are prepared on the stovetop according to package directions, then combined into one large pot for a creamy, crowd-pleasing dinner. Steamed Birds Eye Frozen Vegetables and crisp Kroger Cut & Peeled Baby Carrots served alongside add color and nutrition to round out the meal.
Sale items used: Kraft Mac & Cheese (5.5-7.27 oz) x3, Birds Eye Frozen Vegetables (8-10.8 oz) x1, Kroger Cut & Peeled Baby Carrots (1 lb) x1
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: 3 boxes of Kraft Mac & Cheese serve 4 generously; 1 bag of Birds Eye Frozen Vegetables and the full 1 lb bag of baby carrots split among 4 people as sides. Activate the Mix & Match deal by purchasing at least 5 qualifying items total this week.
Recipes:
- Broccoli Mac and Cheese (Easy Stovetop Recipe) - Cooking Classy

Tuesday
Meal: Hunt's Pasta Sauce Penne with Snacking Tomatoes and Parmesan
Description: A jar of Hunt's Pasta Sauce is simmered briefly on the stovetop and tossed with cooked penne pasta for a quick, satisfying Italian-style dinner. Halved Private Selection Snacking Tomatoes are stirred in at the end for a burst of fresh flavor, and the dish is finished with pantry Parmesan.
Sale items used: Hunt's Pasta Sauce (24 oz) x1, Private Selection Snacking Tomatoes (10 oz) x1
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: One 24 oz jar of Hunt's Pasta Sauce and one 10 oz package of snacking tomatoes serve 4 over about 12 oz of dry penne (pantry staple). Buy this jar as part of the Mix & Match 5-or-more deal at $0.99.

Check the label: many hard cheeses are set with animal rennet.

Recipes:
- Juicy Penne Pasta With Cherry Tomatoes And Basil - The Clever Carrot
- Penne With Tomato Sauce Recipe by Tasty

Wednesday
Meal: Knorr Rice Sides Grain Bowl with Chobani Greek Yogurt Herb Sauce and Steamed Vegetables
Description: Two pouches of Knorr Sides are prepared according to package directions and served in bowls topped with a cool, tangy sauce made from Chobani Greek Yogurt mixed with pantry garlic, lemon juice, and dried herbs. Two bags of Birds Eye Frozen Vegetables are steamed and layered over the grain base for a filling, well-balanced bowl.
Sale items used: Knorr Sides (4.5-7 oz) x2, Chobani Greek Yogurt (4.5-5.3 oz) x4, Birds Eye Frozen Vegetables (8-10.8 oz) x2
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: 2 pouches of Knorr Sides and 2 bags of Birds Eye Frozen Vegetables serve 4; each person gets 1 individual Chobani cup (4 cups total) stirred together as the sauce. Knorr Sides are part of the Mix & Match deal; Chobani is sold 10 for $10.00 so buy the full 10-pack to cover this meal and breakfast use.
Recipes:
- Greek-Style Brown Rice Bowl & Lemon Yogurt Sauce - The Wheatless Kitchen
- Veggie Bowl with Tzatziki Yogurt Sauce | FAGE USA

Thursday
Meal: Kroger Pasta Sauce Baked Naan Pizza with Snacking Tomatoes and Olives
Description: Stonefire Naan Dippers are used as individual pizza bases, topped with Kroger Pasta Sauce, Early California Olives, and halved Private Selection Snacking Tomatoes, then baked in the oven at 400 degrees F until the edges are golden and the toppings are warmed through. This hands-on, build-your-own format makes it a fun weeknight dinner with minimal cleanup.
Sale items used: Stonefire Naan Dippers (7.05 oz) x2, Kroger Pasta Sauce (24 oz) x1, Early California Olives (2.25 oz) x1, Private Selection Snacking Tomatoes (10 oz) x1
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 2 packages of Stonefire Naan Dippers (each 7.05 oz) provide enough pieces for 4 people; use about half of the 24 oz jar of Kroger Pasta Sauce, 1 tin of Early California Olives, and 1 package of snacking tomatoes spread across all portions. Kroger Pasta Sauce is priced 3 for $5.00 - buy 3 jars to hit the deal price; use one tonight and one on Tuesday if you swap Hunt's for a second Kroger jar, or save the extras.

Friday
Meal: Stovetop Campbell's Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese on Kroger Bread
Description: Two cans of Campbell's Tomato Soup are prepared on the stovetop with milk for a rich, creamy texture, served alongside grilled cheese sandwiches made on Kroger Bread with pantry sliced cheese melted in a skillet. This classic pairing is comforting, fast, and deeply satisfying at the end of the week.
Sale items used: Campbell's Tomato Soup (10.75 oz) x2, Kroger Bread (20 oz) x1, Simple Truth Organic Milk (Half Gallon) x1
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: 2 cans of Campbell's Tomato Soup serve 4 as a generous bowl each when prepared with milk; use about 1 cup of Simple Truth Organic Milk from the half-gallon (remainder used for breakfasts or Wednesday's Knorr Sides). Each person gets a 2-slice grilled cheese sandwich, using 8 slices total from the 20 oz loaf. Campbell's Tomato Soup is part of the Mix & Match deal.
Recipes:
- Creamy Tomato Soup and Grilled Cheese - Brooklyn Supper

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Kraft Mac & Cheese (5.5-7.27 oz) x3 (Mix & Match): $2.97
- Birds Eye Frozen Vegetables (8-10.8 oz) x3 (Mix & Match): $2.97
- Hunt's Pasta Sauce (24 oz) x1 (Mix & Match): $0.99
- Knorr Sides (4.5-7 oz) x2 (Mix & Match): $1.98
- Campbell's Tomato Soup (10.75 oz) x2 (Mix & Match): $1.98
- Early California Olives (2.25 oz) x1 (Mix & Match): $0.99
- Chobani Greek Yogurt (4.5-5.3 oz) x10 (10 for $10.00): $10.00
- Private Selection Snacking Tomatoes (10 oz) x2 (2 for $7.00): $7.00
- Stonefire Naan Dippers (7.05 oz) x2: $3.98
- Kroger Pasta Sauce (24 oz) x3 (3 for $5.00): $5.00
- Kroger Bread (20 oz) x1: $1.99
- Simple Truth Organic Milk (Half Gallon) x1: $3.99
- Kroger Cut & Peeled Baby Carrots (1 lb) x1: $1.39

Pantry staples needed:
- Penne pasta (about 12 oz)
- Parmesan cheese (grated, for Tuesday pasta)
- Sliced cheese (for Friday grilled cheese sandwiches)
- Butter or cooking oil (for grilled cheese and general cooking)
- Garlic (fresh or powder, for Wednesday yogurt sauce)
- Lemon juice (for Wednesday yogurt sauce)
- Dried herbs (oregano, basil, or Italian seasoning)
- Salt and black pepper