Publix Vegetarian Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Why these meals: This is a genuinely vegetarian-friendly flyer with some excellent multi-buy deals that make the week very affordable. The GreenWise Organic Beans at 10 for $10.00 and Bush's Best Beans at 4 for $5.00 are the real anchors of the week - you get hearty, filling protein for well under $1 per person per night. Eggs at $3.99 a dozen give you another economical and versatile protein night. The Belgioioso Fresh Mozzarella at $6.99 is the one splurge of the week, and it earns its spot as the premium night because it anchors a proper caprese-style meal with the sale produce. The 2 for $6.00 broccoli and cauliflower deal, the 5 for $3.00 sweet corn, and the $0.99/lb russet potatoes all stretch the budget further, letting you build satisfying, varied dinners without pushing the per-person total anywhere near uncomfortable territory.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Smoky Black Bean and Corn Tacos with Shredded Cheese
Description: Seasoned black beans and sweet corn are sauteed together with cumin, smoked paprika, and garlic, then spooned into warm hoagie rolls split lengthwise and topped with shredded cheese. It is a fast, filling weeknight meal that comes together in about 25 minutes with big flavor from the pantry spice rack.
Sale items used: GreenWise Organic Beans (low sodium, 15-oz can), Bulk Sweet Corn (extra large), Publix Shredded Cheese or Chunk or Slices (16-oz pkg), Soft Sweet Hoagie Rolls (4-ct, 10-oz pkg, Publix Bakery)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 cans of GreenWise Organic Beans, 3 ears of Bulk Sweet Corn (cut kernels off the cob), 1 pkg Soft Sweet Hoagie Rolls (4 rolls, one per person), and 1 pkg Publix Shredded Cheese (use about half the 16-oz pkg, roughly 8 oz total, saving the rest for later in the week).
Recipes:
- Crispy Black Bean Tacos (Vegetarian, Easily Vegan)

Tuesday
Meal: Roasted Cauliflower and Russet Potato Soup with Sourdough Bread
Description: Cauliflower florets and cubed russet potatoes are roasted in the oven until golden, then simmered in vegetable broth with garlic and onion and blended into a creamy, thick soup. Slices of Publix Bakery Sourdough Round Bread are served alongside for dipping.
Sale items used: Broccoli or Cauliflower (each bunch), Russet Potatoes, Sourdough Round Bread or Five Grain (16-oz pkg, Publix Bakery)
Prep time: 55 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 bunch of cauliflower (approximately 1.5 lbs), 2 lbs of russet potatoes, and 1 loaf of Sourdough Round Bread. Roasting takes about 30 minutes; blending and simmering adds another 20 minutes, so start the potatoes and cauliflower in the oven first to keep total time under 60 minutes.

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

Wednesday
Meal: Caprese Skillet Eggs with Fresh Mozzarella and Baby Bella Mushrooms
Description: Sliced GreenWise Organic Baby Bella Mushrooms are sauteed in olive oil until tender, then eggs are cracked directly into the pan and cooked to a set white with a runny yolk, finished with torn Belgioioso Fresh Mozzarella and fresh basil. The result is a rich, Italian-inspired skillet dinner that is ready in under 30 minutes.
Sale items used: Nellie's Free Range Eggs (large, 12-ct), Belgioioso Fresh Mozzarella Cheese (16-oz pkg), GreenWise Organic Baby Bella Mushrooms (8-oz pkg, sliced)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 8 eggs (2 per person) from the 12-ct carton, the full 16-oz pkg of Belgioioso Fresh Mozzarella, and 2 pkgs of GreenWise Organic Baby Bella Mushrooms (both pkgs from the 2 for $5.00 deal). Serve with crusty bread from pantry or leftover sourdough if any remains.

Thursday
Meal: Smoky Bush's Bean and Broccoli Rice Bowl
Description: Bush's Best Beans are warmed with diced tomatoes, garlic, and chipotle spices, then spooned over steamed white rice alongside tender steamed broccoli florets and finished with the reserved shredded cheese from Monday. Each bowl is hearty, colorful, and packed with plant protein.
Sale items used: Bush's Best Beans (15 to 16-oz can), Broccoli or Cauliflower (each bunch), Publix Shredded Cheese or Chunk or Slices (16-oz pkg)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 cans of Bush's Best Beans, 1 bunch of broccoli (approximately 1.5 lbs), and the remaining roughly 8 oz of Publix Shredded Cheese saved from Monday. Serve over 2 cups dry white rice cooked from pantry.

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

Friday
Meal: Kalamata Olive and Baby Bella Mushroom Pasta with Shredded Cheese
Description: Sauteed GreenWise Organic Baby Bella Mushrooms and GreenWise Organic Pitted Kalamata Olives are tossed with cooked pasta, garlic, olive oil, red pepper flakes, and a generous handful of shredded cheese for a briny, savory Mediterranean-style dinner. It is a pantry-friendly meal that comes together in about 30 minutes and uses the last of the week's mushroom and cheese deals.
Sale items used: GreenWise Organic Baby Bella Mushrooms (8-oz pkg, sliced), GreenWise Organic Pitted Kalamata Olives (6-oz jar), Publix Shredded Cheese or Chunk or Slices (16-oz pkg)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 pkgs of GreenWise Organic Baby Bella Mushrooms (2 for $5.00), 1 jar of GreenWise Organic Pitted Kalamata Olives (from the 2 for $8.00 deal, use 1 jar), and 1 pkg of Publix Shredded Cheese (16-oz). Cook 12 oz of dry pasta from pantry to serve 4.
Recipes:
- Mushroom Olive Pasta | The Rustic Foodie®

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- GreenWise Organic Beans (low sodium, 15-oz can) (x2 cans): $2.00
- Bulk Sweet Corn (extra large) (x3 ears): $1.80
- Soft Sweet Hoagie Rolls (4-ct, 10-oz pkg, Publix Bakery) (x1 pkg): $3.99
- Publix Shredded Cheese or Chunk or Slices (16-oz pkg) (x2 pkgs): $11.00
- Broccoli or Cauliflower (each bunch) (x2 bunches): $6.00
- Russet Potatoes (2 lbs): $1.98
- Sourdough Round Bread or Five Grain (16-oz pkg, Publix Bakery) (x1 pkg): $4.19
- Nellie's Free Range Eggs (large, 12-ct) (x1 carton): $3.99
- Belgioioso Fresh Mozzarella Cheese (16-oz pkg) (x1 pkg): $6.99
- GreenWise Organic Baby Bella Mushrooms (8-oz pkg, sliced) (x4 pkgs): $10.00
- Bush's Best Beans (15 to 16-oz can) (x2 cans): $2.50
Check the label: some baked beans are cooked with bacon or pork fat.
- GreenWise Organic Pitted Kalamata Olives (6-oz jar) (x2 jars): $8.00

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Garlic
- Onion
- Cumin
- Smoked paprika
- Chipotle seasoning or chili powder
- Red pepper flakes
- Salt and black pepper
- Vegetable broth (for Tuesday soup)
- White rice (for Thursday bowls)
- Dry pasta such as spaghetti or penne (for Friday)
- Fresh basil (for Wednesday, optional but recommended)
- Diced tomatoes, canned (for Thursday)