Piggly Wiggly Vegetarian Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Baked Beans and Potato Hash with Sauteed Zucchini
Description: Diced gold potatoes are pan-fried until crispy and golden, then tossed with hearty baked beans for a satisfying, protein-rich hash. Sliced zucchini is sauteed alongside with olive oil and a pinch of garlic for a complete, colorful plate.
Sale items used: Best Choice Gold Potatoes (5 lb bag, $3.49), Yellowstone Baked Beans (15 oz, $2.29), Zucchini or Yellow Squash ($1.49/lb), Always Save Yellow Onions (2 lb bag, 2/$3.00)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use about 2 medium gold potatoes (roughly 0.5 lb) from the 5 lb bag, half a 15 oz can of baked beans (save the rest for another use or a side), and about 0.4 lb of zucchini (one small zucchini). Use a quarter of a 2 lb onion bag, roughly one small onion. The 5 lb potato bag will last all week for multiple meals.

Check the label: some baked beans are cooked with bacon or pork fat.

Tuesday
Meal: Creamette Pasta with Prego Marinara and White Bean Toss
Description: A single serving of Creamette pasta is cooked and tossed with Prego marinara sauce, then finished with canned white beans for a filling vegetarian protein boost. A handful of diced onion and pantry herbs round out the flavor in this quick, budget-friendly bowl.
Sale items used: Creamette Long or Short Pasta (10 for $10.00, 1 box at $1.00), Prego Pasta Sauce (2/$4.00, 1 jar at $2.00), Always Save Yellow Onions (already purchased), Green Giant Vegetables - canned (3/$4.00, 1 can at $1.33)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Cook about 2 oz (roughly 1 cup dry) of Creamette pasta for one serving. Use about one-third of the Prego jar and save the rest for another use. White beans are a pantry staple - if not on hand, one can of Green Giant cannellini or mixed beans from the sale works well at about $1.33. The remaining pasta and sauce store easily for future meals.

Wednesday
Meal: Rana Pasta with Sauteed Zucchini and Best Choice Cheese
Description: Fresh Rana refrigerated pasta cooks in just a few minutes and is topped with tender sauteed zucchini and a generous sprinkle of melted Best Choice shredded cheese. A drizzle of olive oil and cracked black pepper bring the whole dish together in under 20 minutes.
Sale items used: Rana Pasta (8-15 oz, $3.99 each), Zucchini or Yellow Squash ($1.49/lb, already purchased), Best Choice Cheese (6-8 oz, 2/$4.00 - 1 package at $2.00)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: One package of Rana pasta is a generous single serving or can yield two lighter portions. Use about 0.4 lb of zucchini (one small zucchini, part of the same purchase from Monday). Use about 2 oz of Best Choice shredded or sliced cheese from the 6-8 oz package; the rest keeps refrigerated for the week.

Thursday
Meal: Cottage Cheese and Broccoli Stuffed Baked Potatoes
Description: A large gold potato is baked until fluffy, then loaded with creamy Daisy cottage cheese and tender steamed broccoli florets for a high-protein, satisfying vegetarian meal. A sprinkle of Best Choice cheese on top and a few minutes under the broiler creates a melty, golden finish.
Sale items used: Best Choice Gold Potatoes (already purchased), Daisy Cottage Cheese (16 oz, $2.99), Broccoli Crowns ($1.99/lb), Best Choice Cheese (already purchased)
Prep time: 55 minutes (45 minutes baking, 10 minutes prep)
Serving note: Use 1 large gold potato (about 0.5 lb) from the bag purchased Monday. Use about 0.4 lb of broccoli crown (roughly half a small crown). Spoon about one-third to one-half of the 16 oz cottage cheese container over the potato; the rest keeps well in the fridge. Baking takes about 45 minutes - pierce the potato and microwave for 8-10 minutes if short on time, then finish in the oven for 10 minutes to crisp the skin.

Friday
Meal: Cream Cheese and Zucchini Stuffed Crescents with Dole Salad Kit
Description: Pillsbury crescent roll triangles are filled with a savory mixture of softened cream cheese and finely diced sauteed zucchini, then rolled and baked until golden and flaky. The Dole salad kit is served alongside as a fresh, crisp complement to the warm, cheesy crescents.
Sale items used: Pillsbury Crescents (2/$5.00, 1 can at $2.50), Philadelphia Cream Cheese (16 oz, $4.99), Zucchini or Yellow Squash (already purchased), Dole Salad Kit (7.1-13.3 oz, $3.99)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 4 crescent triangles (half the can) for one person - bake all 8 if desired and save the extras for breakfast the next day. Use about 3 oz of cream cheese from the 16 oz block; the remainder stores well for the week. Use about 0.3 lb of zucchini (the last of the zucchini from earlier in the week). Dress only the portion of salad kit you plan to eat, as dressed salad does not keep well.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Best Choice Gold Potatoes, 5 lb bag (x1): $3.49
- Yellowstone Baked Beans, 15 oz (x1): $2.29
Check the label: some baked beans are cooked with bacon or pork fat.
- Zucchini or Yellow Squash (approx. 1.5 lb total for the week at $1.49/lb): $2.24
- Always Save Yellow Onions, 2 lb bag (x1, part of 2/$3.00 deal - buy 2 bags): $3.00
- Creamette Pasta, 12-16 oz box (x1 from 10 for $10.00 deal): $1.00
- Prego Pasta Sauce, 14.5-24 oz (x1 from 2/$4.00 deal): $2.00
- Green Giant Vegetables, 14.5-15.25 oz (x1 from 3/$4.00 deal): $1.34
- Rana Pasta, 8-15 oz (x1): $3.99
- Best Choice Cheese, 6-8 oz (x1 from 2/$4.00 deal): $2.00
- Daisy Cottage Cheese, 16 oz (x1): $2.99
- Broccoli Crowns (approx. 0.5 lb at $1.99/lb): $1.00
- Pillsbury Crescents, 8 ct (x1 from 2/$5.00 deal): $2.50
- Philadelphia Cream Cheese, 16 oz (x1): $4.99
- Dole Salad Kit, 7.1-13.3 oz (x1): $3.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Garlic (fresh or powder)
- Salt and black pepper
- Italian seasoning or dried basil and oregano
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
- Cooking spray or butter for baking crescents