Meijer Vegetarian Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Why these meals: This week's vegetarian plan leans on Vital Farms eggs to anchor both Monday's tomato scramble skillet and Friday's peanut butter noodle stir fry, so you get real protein without repeating the same meal twice. Meijer cashews stretch across Tuesday's cheesy Buitoni pasta and Wednesday's hummus grain bowl, adding crunch to both while keeping your ingredient list efficient. Thursday breaks things up nicely with True Goodness Omelet Bites paired with a sweet Honeycrisp apple hash, a fun change of pace before the week wraps up. Each dinner comes together in 30 minutes or less, and pantry basics like rice, noodles, and soy sauce fill in the gaps so your cart stays focused on the fresh, sale-priced staples doing the real work.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Veggie Scrambled Egg Skillet with Tomatoes
Description: Fluffy scrambled Vital Farms eggs cooked with sauteed Angel Sweet tomatoes, served with buttered Sara Lee bread. A quick, protein-rich start to the week.
Sale items used: Vital Farms Large Pasture Raised Eggs, Angel Sweet or Wild Wonders Tomatoes, Sara Lee Half Loaf Bread, Challenge Butter Sticks or Cubes
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: 8 eggs total, half the tomato container diced, 4 slices bread buttered, 1 tbsp butter for cooking.
Recipes:
- Scrambled Eggs with Vegetables Recipe
- Summer Veggie Egg Scramble
- Scrambled Eggs with Spinach and Tomatoes

Tuesday
Meal: Cheese-Filled Pasta with Tomato Sauce
Description: Buitoni cheese-filled pasta simmered in warmed Carbone pasta sauce, topped with a sprinkle of cashews for crunch. A simple, comforting stovetop dinner.
Sale items used: Buitoni Filled Refrigerated Pasta, Carbone Pasta Sauce, Meijer Cashews Stand Up Bag
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: 1 package Buitoni pasta (serves 4), 2 cups Carbone sauce, 1/4 cup cashews chopped and sprinkled on top.
Recipes:
- Tomato Cheese Pasta Recipe
- Tomato Pasta Sauce with Cream cheese
- Pasta with Cheese and Tomatoes

Wednesday
Meal: Hummus and Grape Grain Bowl with Cashews
Description: A cool, no-cook bowl layered with True Goodness Organic Hummus, sliced grapes, and cashews over rice, offering a refreshing sweet-savory contrast. Great for a lighter midweek dinner.
Sale items used: True Goodness Organic Hummus, California Green or Black Seedless Grapes, Meijer Cashews Stand Up Bag
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: 1 container hummus split across 4 bowls, 1 lb grapes halved, 1/4 cup remaining cashews divided over bowls; rice is a pantry staple.
Recipes:
- Easy Mediterranean Hummus Bowl
- Mediterranean Hummus Bowls
- Hummus Bowl

Thursday
Meal: Omelet Bites and Apple Skillet Hash
Description: True Goodness Omelet Bites warmed alongside a quick pan-hash of diced Honeycrisp apples for a sweet-savory dinner. Ready in under 30 minutes with minimal cleanup.
Sale items used: True Goodness Omelet Bites, Bulk Honeycrisp Apples, Challenge Butter Sticks or Cubes
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 2 packages omelet bites (to cover 4 servings), 1.5 lbs apples diced and pan-seared in 1 tbsp butter.
Recipes:
- Meatless Veggie Omelette Bites

Friday
Meal: Peanut Butter Tofu-Free Noodle Stir Fry with Egg
Description: A fast noodle stir fry tossed in a peanut sauce made from Jif Peanut Butter, topped with scrambled Vital Farms eggs for protein. Bright, nutty, and satisfying to close out the week.
Sale items used: Jif Peanut Butter or Natural Peanut Butter, Vital Farms Large Pasture Raised Eggs
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 1/3 cup peanut butter thinned into sauce, 4 eggs scrambled and folded in; noodles and soy sauce are pantry staples.
Recipes:
- Peanut Noodle Stir Fry
- Creamy Peanut Butter Noodle Stir Fry
- Peanut Sauce Stir-Fry Noodles

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Vital Farms Large Pasture Raised Eggs (x2 cartons): $11.98
- Angel Sweet or Wild Wonders Tomatoes (1 container): $4.99
- Sara Lee Half Loaf Bread (1 loaf): $1.99
- Challenge Butter Sticks or Cubes (1 pack): $3.99
- Buitoni Filled Refrigerated Pasta (1 package): $3.99
- Carbone Pasta Sauce (1 jar): $6.49
- Meijer Cashews Stand Up Bag (1 bag): $4.99
- True Goodness Organic Hummus (1 container): $2.99
- California Green or Black Seedless Grapes (1 lb): $2.29
- True Goodness Omelet Bites (x2 packages): $9.98
- Bulk Honeycrisp Apples (1.5 lbs): $2.69
- Jif Peanut Butter or Natural Peanut Butter (1 jar): $3.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Cooked rice
- Noodles
- Soy sauce
- Cooking oil
- Salt and pepper