Publix Vegetarian Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Skillet Egg and Mushroom Frittata with Tomatoes on the Vine
Description: Three eggs are whisked and poured over sauteed baby bella mushrooms and halved vine tomatoes, then finished in a small skillet until golden and set. This single-serving frittata is hearty, protein-rich, and comes together in under 20 minutes with minimal cleanup.
Sale items used: Eggland's Best Eggs (12-ct. ctn), Publix Sliced Baby Bella Mushrooms (8-oz pkg), Tomatoes on the Vine
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 3 eggs, half of one 8-oz mushroom package (about 4 oz), and approximately 0.5 lb of tomatoes on the vine (estimated cost based on $1.99/lb x 0.5 lb). The second half of the mushroom package is reserved for Thursday's tacos.

Tuesday
Meal: Smoky Baked Bean and Russet Potato Hash with Fried Eggs
Description: Diced russet potato is pan-fried until crispy, then tossed with smoky Bush's Best Baked Beans and seasoned with smoked paprika and garlic powder for a satisfying one-pan hash. Two fried eggs are laid on top to finish the dish with rich, runny yolks.
Sale items used: Extra Large Russet Potatoes, Bush's Best Baked Beans (15.8 or 16-oz can), Eggland's Best Eggs
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 0.5 lb of russet potato (estimated cost $0.99/lb x 0.5 lb = $0.50), half of one 16-oz can of baked beans (save the rest for another use), and 2 eggs from the carton purchased Monday.

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

Recipes:
- Baked Beans & Eggs on a Baked Potato

Wednesday
Meal: Garbanzo Bean and Broccoli Stir-Fry with Soy Sauce over Sweet Corn
Description: Canned garbanzo beans and fresh broccoli florets are stir-fried in a hot pan with Publix soy sauce, garlic, and a pinch of red pepper flakes, creating a savory and satisfying vegetarian main. The stir-fry is served over two ears of sweet corn cut from the cob, adding natural sweetness and texture.
Sale items used: Bush's Best Beans - Garbanzos (15-16-oz can), Broccoli (bunch), Publix Soy Sauce (14.5 or 15-oz bot.), Bulk Sweet Corn
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use half of one 15-oz can of garbanzo beans (save the rest), about one-third of one broccoli bunch (roughly 6 oz of florets), 2 ears of sweet corn (5 for $3.00, so $0.60 each), and 2 tablespoons of soy sauce from the bottle. The soy sauce bottle will be used again across the week as a pantry-style condiment but is purchased on sale this week as an essential flavor item.

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

Recipes:
- Garlic Broccoli Stir Fry With Chickpeas
- Garbanzo Broccolini Stir Fry

Thursday
Meal: Black Bean and Mushroom Tacos with Iceberg Lettuce and Chunk Cheese
Description: Seasoned black beans and sauteed baby bella mushrooms are spooned into two soft flour tortillas and topped with shredded iceberg lettuce and a generous handful of Publix chunk cheese. This quick weeknight taco dinner is filling, flavorful, and uses up the remaining mushrooms from Monday.
Sale items used: Bush's Best Beans - Black Beans (15-16-oz can), Publix Sliced Baby Bella Mushrooms (remaining half of 8-oz pkg from Monday), Iceberg Lettuce, Publix Chunk Cheese (6 or 8-oz pkg)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use half of one 15-oz can of black beans, the reserved 4 oz of mushrooms from Monday, 2 to 3 large leaves of iceberg lettuce (one head purchased at 2 for $4.00), and about 2 oz of chunk cheese sliced or crumbled from one package. Tortillas are a pantry staple. The second head of lettuce can be used for salads through the week.

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

Recipes:
- Black Bean Mushroom Tacos
- Mushroom & Black Bean Tacos
- Black Bean and Mushroom Tacos

Friday
Meal: Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Carrot Sheet-Pan Dinner with Fried Eggs and Garlic
Description: Brussels sprouts and baby cut carrots are tossed in olive oil with minced garlic, spread on a sheet pan, and roasted at 425 degrees until caramelized and tender. Two fried eggs are added on top of the finished vegetables for a simple, nourishing end-of-week dinner.
Sale items used: Brussels Sprouts (pkg), Publix Baby Cut Carrots (1-lb bag), Eggland's Best Eggs
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Use half of one Brussels sprouts package (about 6 oz), roughly one-third of the 1-lb carrot bag (about 5 oz), and 2 eggs from the carton. Total roasting time is approximately 30 to 35 minutes at 425 degrees - preheat the oven while prepping vegetables to keep total time under 45 minutes.
Recipes:
- Sheet Pan Brussels Sprouts with Sunny Side Eggs

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Eggland's Best Eggs, Large Grade A (x1 12-ct. ctn): $2.50
- Publix Sliced Baby Bella Mushrooms (x1 8-oz pkg, covers Monday and Thursday): $2.00
- Tomatoes on the Vine (approx. 0.5 lb at $1.99/lb): $1.00
- Extra Large Russet Potatoes (approx. 0.5 lb at $0.99/lb): $0.50
- Bush's Best Baked Beans (x1 16-oz can, part of 2 for $3.00 deal - buy 2): $3.00
Check the label: some baked beans are cooked with bacon or pork fat.
- Bush's Best Beans Garbanzos (x1 15-oz can, part of 4 for $5.00 deal - buy 2 to meet deal minimum, second can is black beans): $2.50
Check the label: some baked beans are cooked with bacon or pork fat.
- Bulk Sweet Corn (x2 ears at 5 for $3.00, $0.60 each): $1.20
- Broccoli (x1 bunch, part of 2 for $6.00 deal - buy 2 to get deal price, $3.00 each): $6.00
- Publix Soy Sauce (x1 bottle, part of 2 for $4.00 deal - buy 2): $4.00
- Iceberg Lettuce (x1 head, part of 2 for $4.00 deal - buy 2): $4.00
- Publix Chunk Cheese (x1 pkg, part of 2 for $5.00 deal - buy 2): $5.00
- Brussels Sprouts (x1 pkg, part of 2 for $5.00 deal - buy 2): $5.00
- Publix Baby Cut Carrots (x1 1-lb bag): $1.29

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Flour tortillas (for Thursday tacos)
- Garlic (fresh cloves)
- Smoked paprika
- Garlic powder
- Red pepper flakes
- Salt and black pepper
- Butter or cooking spray (for frying eggs)