Publix Vegetarian Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Why these meals: This is a strong week for vegetarian cooking at Publix because eggs, beans, and garbanzos are all deeply discounted, giving you four genuinely filling, protein-rich dinners for very little money. Bush's Best Beans and Garbanzos at 4 for $5.00 are the backbone of two nights, costing under $2.50 in protein for the whole table each time. Eggland's Best Eggs at $2.50 a dozen anchor another hearty dinner, and the broccoli, mushrooms, corn, russet potatoes, and green beans on sale this week let you build colorful, varied plates around those proteins without reaching for anything pricey. Nellie's Free Range Eggs at $3.99 are the one splurge of the week, a modest step up that earns the premium slot because no steak or seafood appears on this flyer to compete with it. The 2 for $5.00 deals on Brussels sprouts, mushrooms, and green beans, plus corn at 5 for $3.00 and russet potatoes at $0.99/lb, keep the produce spend lean and let the total land comfortably for a family of four.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Sauteed Mushroom and Egg Scramble with Russet Potatoes and Tomatoes on the Vine
Description: Sliced baby bella mushrooms are sauteed in a skillet until golden, then folded together with scrambled Eggland's Best Eggs and served alongside pan-crisped diced russet potatoes. Halved tomatoes on the vine are warmed in the same pan and spooned over the top for a bright, fresh finish.
Sale items used: Publix Sliced Baby Bella Mushrooms (8-oz pkg., x2), Eggland's Best Eggs (12-ct. ctn., x1), Extra Large Russet Potatoes, Tomatoes on the Vine
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use both 8-oz packages of mushrooms, 12 eggs total (3 per person), about 1.5 lbs of russet potatoes diced small, and about 0.75 lb of tomatoes on the vine. Everything cooks in one large skillet in stages, potatoes first, then mushrooms, then eggs.
Recipes:
- Mushroom, Onion, and Potato Scramble

Tuesday
Meal: Garbanzo Bean and Broccoli Stir-Fry with Soy Sauce over Russet Potatoes
Description: Canned garbanzos are drained and pan-seared until lightly crisp, then tossed with steamed broccoli florets and a simple Publix soy sauce glaze with garlic and ginger from the pantry. The savory mixture is spooned over halved roasted russet potatoes for a satisfying, filling plate.
Sale items used: Bush's Best Beans (Garbanzos, 15 to 16-oz can, x2), Broccoli (each bunch, x2), Extra Large Russet Potatoes, Publix Soy Sauce (14.5 or 15-oz bot., x1)
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 cans of garbanzos (drained), 2 bunches of broccoli cut into florets, and about 1.5 lbs of russet potatoes halved and roasted at 425 degrees F while you prep the stir-fry. One bottle of soy sauce is purchased; use about 3 tablespoons for the glaze and store the rest.

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

Recipes:
- Broccoli Stir Fry with Garbanzo Beans

Wednesday
Meal: Baked Bean and Corn Stuffed Russet Potatoes with Shredded Cheese
Description: Extra large russet potatoes are baked until fluffy, then split and loaded with warmed Bush's Best Baked Beans and sweet corn cut fresh from the cob. Publix Shredded Cheese is melted over the top under the broiler for a hearty, comforting weeknight dinner.
Sale items used: Bush's Best Baked Beans (15.8 or 16-oz can, x2), Extra Large Russet Potatoes, Bulk Sweet Corn (x4 ears), Publix Shredded Cheese (6 or 8-oz pkg., x1)
Prep time: 55 minutes
Serving note: Bake 4 large russet potatoes (about 2 lbs total) at 400 degrees F for 45 to 50 minutes; start them first and prep the toppings while they bake. Use 2 cans of baked beans warmed on the stovetop, 4 ears of corn with kernels cut off, and 1 package of shredded cheese divided across 4 potatoes.

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

Recipes:
- Loaded Baked Potatoes Recipe with Creamy Corn & Baked Beans

Thursday
Meal: Black Bean and Brussels Sprouts Tacos with Chunk Cheese and Tomatoes on the Vine
Description: Canned black beans are seasoned with cumin and chili powder and warmed in a skillet, while Brussels sprouts are halved and pan-seared until caramelized and tender. Both are piled into warm tortillas from the pantry and topped with crumbled Publix Chunk Cheese and diced tomatoes on the vine.
Sale items used: Bush's Best Beans (Black Beans, 15 to 16-oz can, x2), Brussels Sprouts (each pkg., x2), Publix Chunk Cheese (6 or 8-oz pkg., x1), Tomatoes on the Vine
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 cans of black beans (drained and rinsed), 2 packages of Brussels sprouts halved and seared in a hot skillet with oil, 1 package of chunk cheese crumbled or sliced, and about 0.5 lb of tomatoes on the vine diced. Flour or corn tortillas are a pantry staple; plan 3 tacos per person.

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

Recipes:
- Black Bean Brussels Sprouts Tacos

Friday
Meal: Nellie's Free Range Egg and Green Bean Frittata with Baby Bella Mushrooms
Description: Nellie's Free Range Eggs are whisked and poured over a skillet of sauteed Publix Sliced Baby Bella Mushrooms and Pero Family Farms Snipped Green Beans, then finished under the broiler until puffed and golden. Publix Shredded Cheese is scattered over the top in the last two minutes for a melty, satisfying finish to the week.
Sale items used: Nellie's Free Range Eggs (12-ct. ctn., x1), Publix Sliced Baby Bella Mushrooms (8-oz pkg., x2), Pero Family Farms Snipped Green Beans (12-oz pkg., x2), Publix Shredded Cheese (6 or 8-oz pkg., x1)
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use 12 eggs total (3 per person), both 8-oz packages of mushrooms, both 12-oz bags of green beans (microwaved per package directions, then added to the skillet), and 1 package of shredded cheese. Use an oven-safe 12-inch skillet; broil for 3 to 4 minutes until the top is set and lightly browned.
Recipes:
- Mushroom, Scallion, and Green Bean Frittata

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Publix Sliced Baby Bella Mushrooms, 8-oz pkg. (x4 - 2 pkgs for Monday, 2 pkgs for Friday, purchased as 2 sets of 2 for $4.00 each): $8.00
- Eggland's Best Eggs, 12-ct. ctn. (x1): $2.50
- Extra Large Russet Potatoes (x1, approximately 5 lbs for Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday): $4.95
- Tomatoes on the Vine (approximately 1.25 lbs total for Monday and Thursday): $2.49
- Bush's Best Beans, Garbanzos (15 to 16-oz can, x2 of the 4 for $5.00 deal): $2.50
Check the label: some baked beans are cooked with bacon or pork fat.
- Broccoli, each bunch (x2, purchased as 2 for $6.00): $6.00
- Publix Soy Sauce, 14.5 or 15-oz bot. (x1 of the 2 for $4.00 deal - only one bottle needed): $2.00
- Bush's Best Baked Beans, 15.8 or 16-oz can (x2, purchased as 2 for $3.00): $3.00
Check the label: some baked beans are cooked with bacon or pork fat.
- Bulk Sweet Corn (x4 ears of the 5 for $3.00 deal): $2.40
- Publix Shredded Cheese, 6 or 8-oz pkg. (x2 - 1 for Wednesday, 1 for Friday, purchased as 2 for $5.00): $5.00
- Bush's Best Beans, Black Beans (15 to 16-oz can, x2 of the 4 for $5.00 deal): $2.50
Check the label: some baked beans are cooked with bacon or pork fat.
- Brussels Sprouts, each pkg. (x2, purchased as 2 for $5.00): $5.00
- Publix Chunk Cheese, 6 or 8-oz pkg. (x1 of the 2 for $5.00 deal - only one package needed): $2.50
- Nellie's Free Range Eggs, 12-ct. ctn. (x1): $3.99
- Pero Family Farms Snipped Green Beans, 12-oz pkg. (x2, purchased as 2 for $5.00): $5.00

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil or vegetable oil (for sauteing and roasting)
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic (fresh or powder)
- Ground cumin
- Chili powder
- Ground ginger
- Flour or corn tortillas (for Thursday tacos)
- Cooking spray or butter (for frittata skillet)