Meijer Vegetarian Meal Plan
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5-DAY MEAL PLAN
Monday
Meal: Three-Cheese Mushroom and Tomato Pasta
Description: Tender pasta tossed with sauteed mushrooms, cherub tomatoes, and a blend of three melted cheeses for a creamy, rich dinner for one. A simple garlic and olive oil base keeps it light while the cheeses provide plenty of protein.
Sale items used: Creamette Pasta, True Goodness Mushrooms, Cherubs Tomatoes, Kraft Shredded Cheese, Meijer Shredded Cheese
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 3 oz dry pasta, 3 oz mushrooms (about 1/3 of the 8 oz pkg), 1/2 cup cherub tomatoes, 1/3 cup mixed cheese (using both Kraft and Meijer cheese, freeze remainder for later meals).
Recipes:
- Roasted Tomato & Mushroom Pasta
- Tomato Mushroom Pasta Sauce Recipe (Vegetarian)
Tuesday
Meal: Loaded Creamer Potato Skins with Sour Cream and Cheese
Description: Halved creamer potatoes are roasted until crisp then topped with melted cheese and a dollop of sour cream for a hearty single-serving snack-dinner. Chopped scallion or onion adds a savory finish.
Sale items used: The Little Potato Company Creamer Potatoes, Kraft Shredded Cheese, Daisy Sour Cream, Yellow Onions
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: 8-10 oz potatoes (about 1/3 of the 3 lb bag), 1/4 cup shredded cheese, 2 tbsp sour cream, 1 tbsp diced onion. Since total time runs about 45 minutes, roast potatoes ahead of time if pressed for time on a weeknight.
Wednesday
Meal: Grilled Cheese Sandwiches with Tomato Soup and Celery Sticks
Description: A crisp buttery grilled cheese sandwich pairs with a warm cup of tomato soup and fresh celery sticks for a comforting, balanced meal. Two slices of sandwich cheese melt between toasted split-top bread.
Sale items used: Meijer White Split Top Bread, Sargento Natural Cheese Slices, Campbell's Soups, Celery Sticks
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: 2 slices bread, 2 cheese slices, 1 can tomato soup, 3-4 celery sticks (about 1/4 of the 1.25 lb pkg).
Recipes:
- Creamy Tomato Soup and Grilled Cheese
Thursday
Meal: Cheesy Rice-A-Roni Skillet with Mushrooms and Onions
Description: A quick skillet dish where Rice-A-Roni is simmered with sauteed mushrooms and onions, then finished with melted cheese for extra richness. This one-pan meal is fast and filling for a single serving.
Sale items used: Rice-A-Roni, True Goodness Mushrooms, Yellow Onions, Meijer Shredded Cheese
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: 1 pkg (of the 4/$5 Rice-A-Roni) prepared per box directions, 3 oz mushrooms (remaining from Monday), 1/4 cup diced onion, 1/4 cup shredded cheese.
Recipes:
- Savory Mushroom Rice a Roni
Friday
Meal: Queso Veggie Tacos with Onions and Tomatoes
Description: Warm tortillas are filled with a creamy queso dip, sauteed onions, and fresh diced tomatoes for a satisfying vegetarian taco night. Simple, cheesy, and quick to assemble for one person.
Sale items used: Mission Taco Tortillas, Pace Queso Dip, Yellow Onions, Cherubs Tomatoes
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: 3 small tortillas, 1/3 cup queso dip, 1/4 cup diced onion, 1/2 cup diced cherub tomatoes (remaining from Monday).
Recipes:
- Veggie Tacos with Queso Fresco
- Queso and Frijoles Veggie Tacos Recipe
🛒 Shopping List
SHOPPING LIST
Buy on sale:
- Creamette Pasta (1 box): $1.29
- True Goodness Organic Mushrooms (1 pkg, 8 oz): $3.19
- Cherubs Tomatoes (1 pkg, 16.5 oz): $3.69
- Kraft Shredded Cheese (1 pkg, 7-8 oz): $1.99
- Meijer Shredded Cheese (2 pkg 16 oz, 2/$7): $7.00
- The Little Potato Company Creamer Potatoes (1 bag, 3 lb): $3.99
- Daisy Sour Cream (1 tub, 24 oz): $2.69
- Yellow Onions (1 bag, 3 lb): $2.49
- Meijer White Split Top Bread (1 loaf): $1.89
- Sargento Natural Cheese Slices (1 pkg): $1.99
- Campbell's Soups (1 can, 3/$5): $1.67
- Celery Sticks (1 pkg, 2/$5): $2.50
- Rice-A-Roni (1 pkg, 4/$5): $1.25
- Mission Taco Tortillas (1 pkg): $3.79
- Pace Queso Dip (1 container): $2.79
Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Garlic
- Salt and pepper
- Butter (for grilled cheese)
🏷️ All sale items this week
SALE ITEMS FOUND
Produce on sale:
- Locally Grown Large Seedless Watermelon: $3.99 each
- California Green Seedless Grapes: $1.49/lb
- California Red Seedless Grapes: $1.99/lb
- Bulk Cosmic Crisp Apples: $1.49/lb
- Pink Lady or Rave Apples 3 lb. bag.: $3.99 each
- Flavor Bombs Tomatoes 1.5 lbs.: $7.99 each
- Cotton Candy Grapes: $3.79/lb
- Seedless Mini Cucumbers 2 lb. bag.: $3.99 each
- Golden Kiwi Fruit 1 lb. pkg.: $3.99 each
- Celery Sticks 1.25 lb. pkg.: $2.50 for 2/$5
- The Little Potato Company Creamer Potatoes 3 lb. bag.: $3.99 each
- True Goodness Organic Whole or Sliced White Mushrooms 8 oz.: $3.19 each
- Cherubs Tomatoes 16.5 oz.: $3.69 each
- Baby-Cut Carrots 1 lb. bag.: $1.29 each
- Yellow Onions 3 lb. bag.: $2.49 each
Dairy and eggs on sale:
- Kraft Shredded or Chunk Cheese 7-8 oz. Select varieties.: $1.99 each
- Hudsonville Ice Cream 16-48 oz. Select varieties.: $2.99 each
- Dean's Dip 16 oz.: $1.49 each
- Daisy Sour Cream 24 oz.: $2.69 each
- Dannon Light & Fit or Oikos Greek Yogurt 4 pk./5.3 oz. Select varieties.: $2.99 each
- Sargento Natural Cheese Slices 5-8 oz. Select varieties.: $1.99 each
- Sargento String Cheese or Cheese Sticks 7.5-12 oz. Select varieties.: $2.99 each
- Stok Cold Brew Coffee or Shareables 6 oz. 48 oz. Select varieties.: $4.99 each
- Bomb Pop 12 ct./21 oz. or Gummi Pops 10 pk./16.5 oz. Select varieties.: $2.49 each
- Breyers Ice Cream 48 oz. or Klondike Ice Cream Bars 4-6 ct./16-27 oz. Select varieties.: $2.99 each
- Halo Top Ice Cream 16 oz. Select varieties.: $2.99 each
- Meijer Chunk, Shredded or Sliced Cheese 16 oz. Select varieties.: $3.50 for 2/$7
- Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream 8-16 oz., Talenti Gelato or Sorbetto 10.3-16 oz. or Yasso Frozen Yogurt Bars 4 ct./10.6-14 oz. or Scoopables 14 oz. Select varieties.: $4.50 for 2/$9
- Jonny Pops Frozen Fruit & Cream Bars 6-8 ct./6.72-14.8 oz. Select varieties.: $4.99 each
Bakery and bread on sale:
- Aunt Millie's Stadium Buns 6-8 ct./14-15 oz. Select varieties.: $1.99 each
- Fresh from Meijer Ultimate or Sugar Cookies 12 ct./10-16 oz.: $3.98 each
- Pretzel Crisps 5-7.2 oz. Deli Dept. only.: $2.49 each
- Ball Park Buns 8 ct./14-16 oz. Select varieties.: $1.99 each
- Pepperidge Farm Classic or Farmhouse Buns 6-12 ct./13.5-18 oz. Select varieties.: $2.69 each
- Dave's Killer Bread Organic Bread 24-27 oz. Select varieties.: $5.49 each
- Pop Secret Microwave Popcorn 6 ct./3.2 oz. or Snack Pack 12 ct./1.75 oz. Select varieties.: $2.79 each
- Hostess Multipack 6-10 ct./8.17-16.5 oz. Select varieties.: $2.49 each
- Entenmann's Little Bites 7.5-8.75 oz. Select varieties.: $3.69 each
- Jack Link's Jerky 2.5-2.85 oz. Select varieties.: $4.49 each
- Tillamook Jerky 6.5 oz. Select varieties.: $11.89 each
- Old Wisconsin Meat Sticks 14 oz. Select varieties.: $11.99 each
- Fresh from Meijer 1 Lb. Pre-Packed Salad Select varieties. Deli Dept. only.: $2.99 each
- Stacy's Pita Chips, Thins or Bagel Chips 6.75-7.33 oz. Deli Dept. only.: $3.99 each
- King's Hawaiian Rolls 12 ct./12 oz. or Buns 10-12.8 oz. Deli Dept. only.: $3.99 each
- Meijer White or Wheat Split Top Bread 22 oz. Select varieties.: $1.89 each
- Meijer Chewy Dipped or Chewy Granola Bars 6-8 ct./6.3-6.8 oz. or Crispy Rice Treats 8 ct./6.2 oz.: $1.89 each
- Frederik's by Meijer Liege Waffles 4 ct./9.1 oz. Select varieties.: $3.99 each
Pantry on sale:
- Simply or Minute Maid Drinks or Gold Peak Tea 52 oz. Select varieties.: $1.99 each
- Heinz Ketchup Easy Squeeze 32 oz. or Simply Ketchup 19 oz.: $1.99 each
- Ben's Original Ready Rice 8.5-8.8 oz. Select varieties.: $1.99 each
- Land O'Lakes Butter Sticks 16 oz. or spread 13-16 oz. Select varieties.: $2.99 each
- Hidden Valley Ranch or Coleslaw Dressing 16 oz. Select varieties.: $3.49 each
- Orville Redenbacher's Microwave Popcorn 6 ct./19.7-19.74 oz. Select varieties.: $3.49 each
- Coca-Cola, Pepsi, 7UP or Dr Pepper Products 2 liter. Select varieties. Plus deposit where applicable.: $2.50 for 2/$5
- Wonderful No Shell Pistachios 4-6 oz.: $6.29 each
- Frederik's by Meijer Coffee 12 oz. bag or Pods 12 ct. Excludes limited edition flavors.: $7.99 each
- Ice Mountain Natural Spring Water 24 pk./16.9 oz. bottles.: $4.99 each
- Coca-Cola, Pepsi, 7UP or Dr Pepper Products 24 pk./12 oz. cans. Select varieties. Plus deposit where applicable.: $9.99 each
- Meijer Peanut Butter 16 oz. or Grape Jelly 18 oz. Select varieties.: $1.89 each
- Meijer Applesauce 6 ct./4 oz. cups.: $1.89 each
- Meijer Strawberry Preserves or Seedless Jam 18 oz.: $1.89 each
- Meijer Juice Boxes 8 pk./6.75 oz.: $2.69 each
- Meijer Purified Drinking Water 24 pk./8 oz. bottles.: $3.29 each
- Meijer Trail Mix 8 ct./1.25 oz.: $5.99 each
- Meijer Potato Chips Variety Pack 18 ct./1 oz.: $7.99 each
- Meijer Hand Sanitizer 8 oz. or Foaming Hand Soap 12.5 oz.: $1.99 each
- Meijer 4 Pk. Facial Tissue Flat 120-160 ct. or cube 60 ct.: $4.99 each
- Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ or Dipping Sauce 14-18 oz. Select varieties.: $1.19 each
- Kraft Salad Dressing 16 oz. Select varieties.: $1.99 each
- Kraft Miracle Whip 30 oz. or Squeeze 19 oz. Select varieties.: $4.49 each
- Prego Pasta Sauce 45 oz. or Minute Rice 28 oz. Select varieties.: $2.99 each
- Kraft Mac & Cheese 12 pk./7.25 oz.: $8.99 each
- Folgers Ground Coffee 19.2-25.9 oz. Select varieties.: $10.99 each
- Swanson Broth 32 oz.: $1.29 each
- Pace Salsa or Picante Sauce 24 oz. or Queso Dip 15 oz. Select varieties.: $2.79 each
- Mission Burrito or Taco Tortillas 16-20 ct./35-40 oz.: $3.79 each
- Kellogg's Frosted Mini Wheats 13.3-16 oz. box or Nutri Grain Bars 5-8 ct./7-10.4 oz. Select varieties.: $1.99 each
- Quaker Chewy or Chewy Dipps Granola Bars 14-18 ct./15-15.26 oz. Select varieties.: $3.89 each
- Nature Valley Bars 12 ct./14.4-17.88 oz. or Betty Crocker Fruit Gushers 12 ct./9.6 oz. or Fruit Snacks 16 ct./10.2 oz.: $4.49 each
- Clif Bar Energy Bars 5 ct./12 oz. Select varieties.: $4.49 each
- Joy Waffle Cones or Bowls: $3.19 each
- General Mills Honey Nut Cheerios 10-12 ct./7 oz. Select varieties. 18.8 oz. or Post Fruity Pebbles 19.5 oz. or Honey Bunches of Oats 18 oz. box.: $3.49 each
- Hormel Mary Kitchen Hash 14 oz.: $2.79 each
- GoGo squeeZ Pouches 20 ct./3.2 oz. or Yogurtz 16 ct./3 oz. Select varieties.: $11.49 each
- Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Crackers or Crisps 4.8-8 oz. Select varieties.: $1.79 each
- LAY'S Potato Chips 6-8 oz. or Poppables 5 oz. or Tostitos Cantina Tortilla Chips 8-11 oz. Select varieties.: $1.99 each
- On The Border Tortilla Chips 7.5-11.5 oz. Select varieties.: $2.29 each
- Snyder's Pretzels or Pieces 8-16 oz. Select varieties.: $1.99 each
- Town House Crackers 9-13.8 oz. or Cheez-It Crackers 6.5-12.4 oz. Select varieties.: $2.79 each
- Chex Mix 9-13.5 oz. or Bugles or Gardetto's 14.5 oz. Select varieties.: $2.89 each
- Quest Protein Chips 4 oz.: $5.59 each
- Frito-Lay Multipack 15-20 ct./7.625-20.25 oz. Select varieties.: $8.99 each
- Ritz Crackers 11.4-20.5 oz. Select varieties.: $4.29 each
- Oreo Cookies 8-18.71 oz. or Chips Ahoy Cookies 9.31-19.5 oz. Select varieties.: $4.29 each
- Pepperidge Farm Cookies 5-8.6 oz. Select varieties.: $3.89 each
- Lance Crackers 10 ct./1.25-1.75 oz. or Archway Cookies 8.75-12 oz. Select varieties.: $2.79 each
- Hershey's Share Size Bagged Candy 5.1-12 oz. Select varieties.: $4.49 each
- M&M's or Mars Party Size Bagged Candy 30.18-42 oz. Select varieties.: $13.99 each
- Coca-Cola, Pepsi, 7UP or Dr Pepper Products 6 pk./16.9 oz. bottles. Select varieties. Plus deposit where applicable.: $3.99 each
- V8 Fusion Plus Energy 6 pk./8 oz. cans, Vegetable Juice 8 pk./5.5 oz. or 100% Vegetable Juice 6 pk./11.5 oz. Select varieties.: $3.99 each
- Sparkling Ice Flavored Sparkling Water 12 pk./17 oz. bottles. Plus deposit where applicable or Hint 12 pk./16 oz. Select varieties.: $11.99 each
- Starbucks Frappuccino, Nitro, Protein Coffee or Double Shot Coffee 9.6-15 oz. Select varieties or Pink Drink or Paradise Drink 14 oz.: $2.19 each
- Powerade Power water 6 pk./16.9 oz. bottles. Select varieties.: $3.99 each
- Propel Fitness Water 6 pk./16.9 oz. bottles. Select varieties.: $4.49 each
- BODYARMOR Sports Drinks 8 pk./12 oz. bottles or Bubblr Sparkling Water 6 pk./12 oz. cans. Select varieties. Plus deposit where applicable.: $5.49 each
- Pure Leaf Brewed Tea 6 pk./12-18.5 oz. bottles or Gold Peak Tea 6 pk./16.9 oz. bottles. Select varieties.: $5.99 each
- Meijer Electrolyte or Alkaline Water 6 pk./1 liter or Core Hydration 6 pk./16.9 oz.: $5.99 each
- Gatorade Sports Drinks 12 pk./12 oz. bottles. Select varieties.: $6.99 each
- smartwater 6 pk./1 liter bottles. Select varieties.: $8.99 each
- Alani Nu Energy Drinks Variety Pack 12 pk./12 oz. cans. Select varieties. Plus deposit where applicable.: $19.89 each
- Chi-Chi's Salsa 16 oz. Select varieties.: $0.99 each
- Wholly Guacamole 7.5 oz. Deli Dept. only.: $2.29 each
- Planters Peanuts 16 oz. Select varieties.: $1.99 each
- Spam Lunch Meat 12 oz. Select varieties.: $3.19 each
- Skippy Peanut Butter 40 oz. Select varieties.: $4.99 each
- Hormel Gatherings Snack Tray 14 oz. Deli Dept. only.: $6.99 each
- Hellmann's Mayonnaise 30 oz. or Squeeze Bottle 20 oz. Select varieties.: $4.49 each
- Campbell's Soups 10.5-11.5 oz. Select varieties.: $1.67 for 3/$5
- Creamette Pasta 12-16 oz. Select varieties.: $1.29 each
- Malt-O-Meal Bagged Cereal 30-37 oz. Select varieties.: $4.99 each
- Lifesavers Sharing Size Wint-O-Green or Pep-O-Mint Breath Mints Bagged Candy 13 oz.: $4.79 each
- Welch's Fruit Snacks 20-40 ct./16-32 oz.: $6.99 each
- Dove Large Bag Chocolate 12.67-14.08 oz. Select varieties.: $8.99 each
- Skittles or M&M's Pop'd Freeze Dried Candy 5.5 oz.: $5.99 each
- Meijer Fudge Cookies 8.5-13 oz. or Crackers 7.5-16 oz. Select varieties.: $2.50 for 2/$5
- Capri Sun or Country Time 10 ct./6 oz. pouches. Select varieties.: $3.69 each
- Doritos 9-10.75 oz., Cheetos 7.5-8.5 oz., Tostitos 9-12 oz., or Frito-Lay Baked Snacks 6.25-7.625 oz. or Dips or Salsas 15-15.5 oz. Select varieties.: $2.50 for 2/$5
- Tate's Cookies 4.6-8 oz. or Nabisco Multipack 10 ct./.9-2 oz. Select varieties.: $4.99 each
- Fairlife Core Power Protein Shakes 14 oz. bottle. Select varieties.: $3.50 for 2/$7
- Monster Energy Drinks 4 pk./15.5-16 oz. cans, Bang or Reign Energy Drinks 4 pk./16 oz. cans. or Java Monster Energy Drinks 4 pk./11 oz. cans. Select varieties. Plus deposit where applicable.: $7.99 each
- Lipton Tea 12 pk./16.9 oz. bottles. Select varieties.: $6.49 each
- Pepsi Products 2 liter bottle. Select varieties. Plus deposit where applicable.: $2.50 for 2/$5
- Gatorade Lower Sugar Sports Drinks 6 pk./20 oz. bottles. Select varieties.: $3.49 each
- Pepsi Mini Cans 6 pk./7.5 oz. cans. Select varieties. Plus deposit where applicable.: $3.99 each
- Select Pepsi Product Flavors 2 liter bottle. Select varieties. Plus deposit where applicable.: $1.69 each
- Munchies Sandwich Crackers 8 ct./11.04-11.36 oz. Select varieties.: $2.50 for 2/$5
- Frito-Lay Multipack 35-42 ct./27.1-42 oz. Select varieties.: $19.89 each
- Quaker Rice Crisps 6.06-7.04 oz. Select varieties.: $3.99 each
- Quaker Rice Cakes 4.47-7.23 oz. Select varieties.: $3.49 each
- Quaker Cap'n Crunch Cereal 10.3-12.6 oz. box. Select varieties.: $2.50 for 2/$5
- Quaker Life Cereal 13 oz. Select varieties.: $2.50 for 2/$5
- Rice-A-Roni or Pasta Roni 4.3-7.2 oz. Select varieties.: $1.25 for 4/$5
- Kellogg's All Bran 18.6-22 oz. or Cracklin' Oat Bran 16.5 oz. box.: $5.49 each
- Bear Naked Granola 11-12 oz. Select varieties.: $4.39 each
- Kellogg's Bagged Cereal 32-39.5 oz.: $5.99 each
- Kellogg's Special K Protein Granola 11 oz.: $3.99 each
- Kashi Granola 8 oz.: $4.99 each
Frozen on sale:
- Meijer Original 16 lbs. or Instant Light Charcoal Briquets 12 lbs.: $6.99 each
- Checkers/Rally's Famous Fries, Arby's Curly Fries or Nathan's Onion Rings 16-28 oz. Select varieties.: $3.29 each
- Totino's Frozen Pizza Rolls 50 ct./24.46-24.8 oz. Select varieties.: $3.99 each
- Smucker's Uncrustables Sandwiches 8-10 pk./20-22.4 oz. Select varieties.: $8.49 each
- Jimmy Dean Frozen Breakfast Sandwiches, Skillets or Burritos 12.5-18.8 oz. Select varieties.: $4.99 each
- DiGiorno Stuffed Crust Pizza 21.9-26.4 oz. Select varieties.: $7.99 each
- El Monterey Taquitos 18-20.7 oz. Select varieties.: $6.99 each
- Bibigo Potstickers, Dumplings, Wontons or Fried Rice 18-24 oz. Select varieties.: $5.49 each
- Pillsbury Frozen Toaster Strudel 11.7 oz. or Scrambles 7.2 oz. Select varieties.: $1.99 each
- Healthy Choice Steamers 9.25-10.3 oz. Select varieties.: $2.50 for 4/$10
- Meijer Frozen Appetizers 26-28 oz. Select varieties.: $6.99 each
🛒 Estimated Shopping Cost
Based on sale prices for items in this plan
Some sale prices require the store's loyalty card or a clipped digital coupon. Check the flyer before you shop.
$42.21
for 1 person · $42.21 per person
📍 Disclaimer: Prices and availability are based on the Meijer weekly sales flyer for the week of September 02, 2026. Flyers are sourced from store websites and weekly flyer aggregator sites. Actual prices may vary by location. Always verify prices at your local store. We are not affiliated with Meijer.