Lidl Vegetarian Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Spaghetti with Tomato Basil Garlic Sauce and Shredded Parmesan
Description: A classic and satisfying weeknight pasta for two, using thin spaghetti tossed in a rich tomato basil garlic sauce and finished with a generous shower of shredded Parmesan. This meal comes together in under 30 minutes and makes excellent use of the pantry sale items this week.
Sale items used: Combino thin spaghetti (16 oz.), Tomato basil & garlic pasta sauce (24 oz.), Shredded Parmesan cheese (5 oz.)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use half the box of spaghetti (about 8 oz.) for two generous portions, roughly half the jar of pasta sauce (about 12 oz.), and top each bowl with about 1 oz. of shredded Parmesan. Save the remaining sauce and spaghetti for another use.

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

Recipes:
- Homemade Tomato and Basil Spaghetti Sauce

Tuesday
Meal: Panfried Pierogies with Crispy Fried Onions and Arugula Salad
Description: Frozen pierogies are pan-fried in a little butter until golden and crisp, then piled high with crunchy fried onions for a hearty and comforting dinner for two. A simple side salad of peppery baby arugula dressed with olive oil and a squeeze of lemon keeps the plate fresh and balanced.
Sale items used: Mrs. T's frozen pierogies classic onion (32 oz.), Kania crispy fried onions (17.6 oz.), Peak Harvest organic baby arugula (5 oz.)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use about 8 to 10 pierogies (roughly half the 32 oz. bag) for two people, top with a handful of crispy fried onions (about 1/4 cup per person), and dress the full 5 oz. bag of arugula between two plates. Remaining pierogies can be refrigerated and used later in the week.
Recipes:
- Vegan Pierogi with Potatoes
- Easy Vegan Pierogi Recipe

Wednesday
Meal: Thai Style Noodle Kit with Vitasia Thai Style Noodles and Mung Bean Sprouts
Description: A vibrant and aromatic Thai-inspired noodle bowl for two, built around the Vitasia Thai style noodles and brightened with fresh mung bean sprouts for crunch and texture. The kit's included sauce does the heavy lifting on flavor, making this a fast and satisfying midweek meal.
Sale items used: Vitasia Thai style noodles (11.6 oz.), Vitasia mung bean sprouts (11.6 oz.)
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Use the full package of Thai style noodles split between two bowls, and stir in about half the can of mung bean sprouts (roughly 5 to 6 oz.) per batch, warming the sprouts briefly in the pan. Reserve remaining sprouts for snacking or another meal.
Recipes:
- Easy Thai Noodles

Thursday
Meal: Curried RANA Gnocchi with Broccolini and Sweetpops Tomatoes
Description: Pillowy RANA gnocchi are tossed in a fragrant Vitasia curry sauce alongside tender broccolini and blistered Sweetpops tomatoes for a colorful and protein-forward vegetarian dinner for two. The curry sauce brings bold flavor with almost no effort, making this an impressive weeknight plate.
Sale items used: RANA gnocchi (12 oz.), Vitasia curry sauces (7 oz.), Broccolini (6 oz.), Sweetpops tomatoes (1.5 lb.)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use the full 12 oz. package of gnocchi split between two plates, the full 6 oz. package of broccolini, and about half the 1.5 lb. container of Sweetpops tomatoes (roughly 12 oz.). Use the full 7 oz. jar of curry sauce to coat everything evenly. Save remaining tomatoes for snacking or salads.
Recipes:
- Curried Gnocchi with Roasted Vegetables
- Gnocchi With Blistered Tomatoes and Broccolini

Friday
Meal: Pan-Fried Vitasia Mushroom Fritters with Garlic Naan and Avocado
Description: Crispy pan-fried mushroom fritters are served alongside warm frozen garlic naan and sliced creamy avocado for a satisfying and texturally exciting vegetarian dinner for two. This is a quick and fun end-of-week meal that feels indulgent while staying completely plant-forward.
Sale items used: Vitasia frozen mushroom fritters (9.8 oz.), Frozen garlic naan (4 ct. 12 oz.), Large avocados (1 ct.)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use the full 9.8 oz. bag of mushroom fritters split between two plates, warm 2 of the 4 naan pieces (one per person), and slice 1 avocado between the two servings. Save the remaining 2 naan pieces for another use such as breakfast or a snack.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Combino thin spaghetti (1 box, 16 oz.): $0.98
- Tomato basil & garlic pasta sauce (1 jar, 24 oz.): $1.69
- Shredded Parmesan cheese (1 bag, 5 oz.): $2.69
Check the label: many hard cheeses are set with animal rennet.
- Mrs. T's frozen pierogies classic onion (1 bag, 32 oz.): $5.99
- Kania crispy fried onions (1 bag, 17.6 oz.): $3.49
- Peak Harvest organic baby arugula (1 bag, 5 oz.): $2.99
- Vitasia Thai style noodles (1 pack, 11.6 oz.): $2.49
- Vitasia mung bean sprouts (1 can, 11.6 oz.): $0.99
- RANA gnocchi (1 pack, 12 oz.): $1.97
- Vitasia curry sauces (1 jar, 7 oz.): $2.49
- Broccolini (1 pack, 6 oz.): $2.49
- Sweetpops tomatoes (1 container, 1.5 lb.): $3.99
- Vitasia frozen mushroom fritters (1 bag, 9.8 oz.): $2.99
- Frozen garlic naan (1 pack, 4 ct.): $1.99
- Large avocados (1 ct.): $0.69

Pantry staples needed:
- Butter (for pan-frying pierogies)
- Olive oil (for arugula salad dressing and pan-frying)
- Lemon (for arugula salad)
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic (optional, for pasta water or gnocchi pan)