Meijer Vegetarian Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Why these meals: Beans are the undisputed star of this week's budget, coming in at just $1 a can when you buy 7 or more items from that group, so anchoring two nights around Bush's Ingredient Beans keeps costs very low. Eggs at $6.99 for 18 make a satisfying and filling main for another night, and the mushroom-and-cheese combination from the True Goodness and Kraft sales rounds out two more dinners without breaking the bank. The Frederik's by Meijer Cheese from the deli at $6.99/lb is the one splurge night, and even then a modest 0.5 lb portion for a melted cheese-topped dish keeps it reasonable.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Sauteed Mushroom and Egg Scramble with Russet Potato Hash
Description: Sliced True Goodness Organic White Mushrooms are sauteed in a skillet until golden, then folded together with scrambled eggs seasoned with salt and pepper, served alongside a crispy pan-fried russet potato hash. This hearty skillet dinner comes together in under 30 minutes and delivers satisfying protein and earthy flavor from the mushroom-egg pairing.
Sale items used: True Goodness Organic Whole or Sliced White Mushrooms 8 oz. (x2 packs, 2 for $5), True Goodness Organic Extra Large Eggs 18 ct. ($6.99), Russet Potatoes 5 lb. bag ($1 when you buy 7 or more), Bulk Vidalia Onions ($1.29/lb)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use both 8 oz. packs of mushrooms (16 oz. total), 8 eggs from the 18 ct. carton, approximately 1.5 lbs of russet potatoes diced small, and 0.5 lb of Vidalia onions sliced. Buy the Russet Potatoes 5 lb. bag and Vidalia Onions as part of a 7-item qualifying group to hit the $1 price on potatoes.
Recipes:
- Mushroom, Onion, and Potato Scramble

Tuesday
Meal: Black Bean and Bell Pepper Burrito Bowl with Vidalia Onion
Description: Bush's Ingredient Beans are seasoned with cumin and garlic, then spooned over a base of fluffy rice alongside sauteed red and yellow bell peppers and caramelized Vidalia onion. Kraft Shredded Cheese is melted over the top and each bowl is finished with a dollop of Hellmann's Mayonnaise thinned with lime juice as a creamy drizzle.
Sale items used: Bush's Ingredient Beans 15-16 oz. (x2 cans, $1 each when buying 7 or more), Red, Yellow, Orange or Aloha Bell Pepper (x4 peppers, $1 each when buying 7 or more), Bulk Vidalia Onions ($1.29/lb), Kraft Shredded or Chunk Cheese 7-8 oz. (2 for $5), Hellmann's Mayonnaise 30 oz. ($3.99 final price)
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 cans of Bush's Ingredient Beans, 4 bell peppers (mix of colors), 0.5 lb Vidalia onion, and 1 pack of Kraft Shredded Cheese (7-8 oz.). Purchase at least 7 qualifying items to unlock the $1 per pepper and $1 per can of beans pricing. Rice is a pantry staple.
Recipes:
- Loaded Vegetarian Black Bean and Rice Burritos
- Black Bean Salsa

Wednesday
Meal: Spinach and Egg Frittata with Roasted Russet Potatoes
Description: A thick oven-finished frittata is built from whisked eggs, fresh baby spinach, and Kraft Shredded Cheese, cooked first on the stovetop then transferred to the oven to set into a golden, sliceable wedge. Diced russet potatoes tossed in olive oil and roasted alongside make a filling and complete dinner.
Sale items used: True Goodness Organic Extra Large Eggs 18 ct. ($6.99), Fresh from Meijer Coleslaw 14 oz. or Baby Spinach 6 oz. - Buy 2 Get 2 Free (price not listed - using pantry spinach substitute; omitted from buy list), Kraft Shredded or Chunk Cheese 7-8 oz. (2 for $5), Russet Potatoes 5 lb. bag ($1 when you buy 7 or more)
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: Use 8 eggs from the carton (the remaining eggs from Monday's purchase), 1 pack of Kraft Shredded Cheese, and approximately 1.5 lbs of russet potatoes from the 5 lb. bag already purchased. Because the Baby Spinach Buy 2 Get 2 Free deal has no stated base price, it is excluded from the buy list; substitute with fresh spinach purchased at regular price or use pantry greens. Total oven time is about 20 minutes after a 10-minute stovetop start, well within 60 minutes.
Recipes:
- Potato and Spinach Frittata

Thursday
Meal: Spiced Lentil and Red Gold Tomato Soup with Crusty Bread
Description: Bush's Ingredient Beans (white or cannellini variety) and Red Gold Tomatoes are simmered together with Swanson Broth, Vidalia onion, and warm spices like cumin and smoked paprika into a thick, nourishing soup. Slices of Meijer Split Top Wheat Bread are served alongside for dipping, making this a complete and warming dinner.
Sale items used: Bush's Ingredient Beans 15-16 oz. (x2 cans, $1 each when buying 7 or more), Red Gold Tomatoes 14.5-15 oz. (x2 cans, $1 each when buying 7 or more), Swanson Broth 14.5 oz. (x2 cans, $1 each when buying 7 or more), Bulk Vidalia Onions ($1.29/lb), Meijer Split Top White or Wheat Bread 22 oz. ($1.89)
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 cans of Bush's Ingredient Beans, 2 cans of Red Gold Tomatoes, 2 cans of Swanson Broth, and 0.5 lb of Vidalia onion. All canned items are purchased as part of the 7-item qualifying group. The loaf of bread serves 4 generously with leftovers.

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

Friday
Meal: Melted Frederik's Deli Cheese and Bell Pepper Quesadillas with Avocado
Description: Thick slices of Frederik's by Meijer Cheese from the deli are layered with sauteed bell peppers and Vidalia onion inside flour tortillas, then pan-pressed until the cheese is fully melted and the exterior is golden and crisp. Sliced Extra Large Avocado is fanned alongside each quesadilla as a creamy, fresh counterpoint.
Sale items used: Frederik's by Meijer Cheese Deli Dept. only ($6.99/lb), Red, Yellow, Orange or Aloha Bell Pepper (x3 peppers, $1 each when buying 7 or more), Bulk Vidalia Onions ($1.29/lb), Extra Large Avocado (x4, $1 each when buying 7 or more)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Purchase 0.5 lb of Frederik's by Meijer Cheese from the deli counter ($3.50 total), use 3 bell peppers, 0.5 lb Vidalia onion, and 4 avocados. Flour tortillas are a pantry staple. Each person gets one large quesadilla and one avocado. Peppers and avocados are purchased as part of the 7-item qualifying group already built across the week.
Recipes:
- Avocado Black Bean Quesadillas
- Southwest Veggie Quesadillas

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- True Goodness Organic Whole or Sliced White Mushrooms 8 oz. (x2 packs, 2 for $5): $5.00
- True Goodness Organic Extra Large Eggs 18 ct. (x1): $6.99
- Russet Potatoes 5 lb. bag (x1, $1 when buying 7 or more): $1.00
- Bulk Vidalia Onions (2 lbs total across the week at $1.29/lb): $2.58
- Bush's Ingredient Beans 15-16 oz. (x4 cans at $1 each when buying 7 or more): $4.00
- Red, Yellow, Orange or Aloha Bell Pepper (x7 peppers at $1 each when buying 7 or more): $7.00
- Kraft Shredded or Chunk Cheese 7-8 oz. (x2 packs, 2 for $5): $5.00
- Hellmann's Mayonnaise 30 oz. (x1, final price): $3.99
- Red Gold Tomatoes 14.5-15 oz. (x2 cans at $1 each when buying 7 or more): $2.00
- Swanson Broth 14.5 oz. (x2 cans at $1 each when buying 7 or more): $2.00
Check the label: broth is often made from chicken or beef. Vegetable broth is the safe choice.
- Meijer Split Top White or Wheat Bread 22 oz. (x1): $1.89
- Frederik's by Meijer Cheese Deli Dept. only (0.5 lb at $6.99/lb): $3.50
- Extra Large Avocado (x4 at $1 each when buying 7 or more): $4.00

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Flour tortillas
- Long-grain white rice
- Cumin
- Smoked paprika
- Garlic (fresh or powder)
- Salt and pepper
- Lime juice (fresh or bottled)