Publix Vegetarian Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Skillet Baked Beans and Sweet Corn over Knorr Rice Side
Description: Two cans of Bush's Best Baked Beans are simmered in a skillet with fresh sweet corn cut from the cob and seasoned with pantry spices for a hearty, protein-rich vegetarian dinner. Served over a prepared Knorr Rice Side, this filling bowl comes together in under 30 minutes with minimal cleanup.
Sale items used: Bush's Best Baked Beans (2 cans), Bulk Sweet Corn (2 ears), Knorr Sides (1 pouch, rice variety)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use both 15.8-oz cans of baked beans split between 2 bowls; cut kernels from 2 ears of corn (roughly 1.5 cups total); prepare 1 Knorr Rice Side pouch as directed, which yields about 2 generous servings.

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

Recipes:
- 30 Minute Black Bean Corn and Rice Skillet
- Rice and Beans Skillet
- Very Veggie Rice and Beans

Tuesday
Meal: Cheese Tortelloni with Balsamic-Glazed Baby Bella Mushrooms and Baby Spinach
Description: One package of Rana Cheese Tortelloni is tossed with sauteed sliced baby bella mushrooms glazed in GreenWise Organic Balsamic Vinegar and wilted baby spinach from a Fresh Attitude salad bag. The result is an elegant, restaurant-quality vegetarian pasta dinner that takes about 25 minutes from start to finish.
Sale items used: Rana Tortelloni (1 pkg, cheese variety), Publix Baby Bella Mushrooms (1 pkg, 8 oz), Fresh Attitude Salads (1 pkg, Baby Spinach), GreenWise Organic Balsamic Vinegar (1 bottle)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: One 9 to 10-oz package of tortelloni serves 2 comfortably; use the full 8-oz mushroom package split between 2 plates; use roughly half the 5-oz spinach bag wilted into the skillet, saving the rest for a side salad if desired. The balsamic vinegar bottle will carry over to Friday's meal.
Recipes:
- Creamy Mushroom and Spinach Tortellini

Wednesday
Meal: Tillamook Cheese and Broccoli Puff Pastry Tart
Description: A sheet of GreenWise Puff Pastry is topped with shredded Tillamook cheese and lightly blanched broccoli florets, then baked until golden and flaky for a satisfying vegetarian tart. Cut into portions for two, this impressive-looking meal is surprisingly simple and pairs well with a light green salad.
Sale items used: GreenWise Puff Pastry Sheets (1 box), Tillamook Cheese Snacks (1 pkg, shredded variety), Broccoli (1 bunch)
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 puff pastry sheet from the 2-sheet box (freeze the second sheet for later use); use about 4 oz of shredded Tillamook cheese from the 6 to 8-oz package; use roughly half a broccoli bunch, cut into small florets, blanched 2 minutes before topping the tart. Allow pastry to thaw 20 minutes before assembling.
Recipes:
- Roasted Broccoli & Rosemary Tart With Smoked Gouda

Thursday
Meal: Sauteed Green Beans and Mushroom Scramble on Toasted Sub Rolls
Description: Sliced baby bella mushrooms and fresh green beans are sauteed together and folded into a fluffy egg scramble seasoned with pantry spices, then piled onto toasted Deli Style Sub Rolls for a satisfying open-faced sandwich. This protein-packed vegetarian meal is quick, filling, and uses up the remaining mushrooms from the week.
Sale items used: Publix Green Beans (1 bag, 1 lb), Publix Baby Bella Mushrooms (1 pkg, 8 oz), Deli Style White Sub Rolls (1 pkg, 2-ct)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use the full 1-lb bag of green beans trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces; use the full 8-oz mushroom package; use 4 eggs total from your pantry (2 eggs per person) for the scramble; each person gets 1 toasted sub roll as the base.
Recipes:
- Green Beans and Mushrooms
- Sauteed Green Beans And Mushrooms

Friday
Meal: Sweet Corn and Broccoli Knorr Pasta Side Bowls with Balsamic Drizzle and Peach Salad
Description: Two Knorr Pasta Side pouches are prepared and topped with fresh sweet corn kernels and steamed broccoli florets, finished with a drizzle of GreenWise Organic Balsamic Vinegar for brightness. A simple side salad of sliced California peaches over Fresh Attitude Spring Mix rounds out this light and colorful vegetarian Friday dinner.
Sale items used: Knorr Sides (2 pouches, pasta variety), Bulk Sweet Corn (2 ears), Broccoli (1 bunch, second from the 2-for-$6 deal), Fresh Attitude Salads (1 pkg, Spring Mix), Tree-Ripened Peaches or Nectarines (approx. 0.75 lb), GreenWise Organic Balsamic Vinegar (carry-over from Tuesday)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Prepare 2 Knorr Pasta Side pouches (one per person) and top each with corn from 1 ear and florets from half a broccoli bunch; for the peach salad, assume 0.75 lb of peaches (roughly 2 medium peaches) sliced over the 5-oz Spring Mix bag, split between 2 plates; peaches at $2.99/lb for 0.75 lb cost approximately $2.24.
Recipes:
- Easy Broccoli Pasta Salad
- Pasta Salad with Arugula, Roasted Red Peppers, and Sweet Corn

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Bush's Best Baked Beans (x2 cans, 2-for-$3 deal): $3.00
Check the label: some baked beans are cooked with bacon or pork fat.
- Knorr Sides (x3 pouches, counted as 4-for-$4 deal - buy 4, use 3): $4.00
- Rana Tortelloni (x1 pkg, counted as 1 of the 2-for-$10 deal - buy 2, use 1 now): $5.00
- Publix Baby Bella Mushrooms (x2 pkgs, 2-for-$4 deal): $4.00
- Fresh Attitude Salads (x2 pkgs, 2-for-$6 deal - Baby Spinach and Spring Mix): $6.00
- GreenWise Organic Balsamic Vinegar (x1 bottle): $4.79
- GreenWise Puff Pastry Sheets (x1 box): $4.99
- Tillamook Cheese Snacks (x1 pkg, counted as 1 of the 2-for-$7 deal - buy 2, use 1 now): $3.50
- Broccoli (x2 bunches, 2-for-$6 deal): $6.00
- Publix Green Beans (x1 bag): $2.99
- Deli Style White Sub Rolls (x1 pkg): $2.99
- Bulk Sweet Corn (x4 ears, counted within 5-for-$3 deal - buy 5, use 4): $3.00
- Tree-Ripened Peaches or Nectarines (0.75 lb at $2.99/lb): $2.24

Pantry staples needed:
- Eggs (4 to 6 large eggs for Thursday scramble)
- Olive oil or butter for sauteing
- Garlic (fresh or powder)
- Salt and black pepper
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
- Italian seasoning or dried herbs for tart
- Salad dressing of choice for peach salad