Publix Vegetarian Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Southwest Quinoa and Black Bean Bowl
Description: Fluffy quinoa is topped with seasoned black beans, a scoop of salsa, and fresh veggies for a hearty vegetarian bowl. It's a quick, protein-packed dinner for one with a Southwest kick.
Sale items used: GreenWise Organic Quinoa, GreenWise Organic Beans, Publix Salsa
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1/3 cup dry quinoa, 1 can (from the 10 for $10 mix-and-match) GreenWise Organic Beans, and 2-3 tbsp Publix Salsa. Add any leftover fresh veggies on hand.
Recipes:
- Southwest Black Bean Quinoa Bowl
- Flavorful Southwest Black Bean Quinoa Bowls with Zesty Lime Dressing

Tuesday
Meal: Greek Yogurt Ranch Potato and Cauliflower Bake
Description: Roasted potatoes and cauliflower are tossed in a creamy Greek yogurt ranch-style sauce for a comforting, tangy bake. This single-serving dish is rich in protein and fiber.
Sale items used: Publix Russet Potatoes, Broccoli or Cauliflower, Chobani Greek Yogurt
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 medium russet potato (about 8 oz from the bag), 1/4 of the cauliflower head (about 6-8 oz), and 1/2 cup Chobani Greek Yogurt mixed with ranch seasoning from pantry.

Wednesday
Meal: Rao's Marinara Pasta with White Beans and Cauliflower
Description: Al dente pasta is tossed with Rao's Homemade marinara, tender cauliflower, and creamy white beans for a satisfying Italian-style dinner. It's a simple, protein-rich vegetarian meal for one.
Sale items used: Rao's Homemade Sauce, Broccoli or Cauliflower, GreenWise Organic Beans
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 3 oz dry pasta (from pantry), 3/4 cup Rao's sauce, 1/4 of the cauliflower head (about 6-8 oz), and 1/2 can GreenWise Organic Beans.

Thursday
Meal: Cranberry Nut Quinoa Pilaf with Sweet Corn
Description: Quinoa is simmered and mixed with sweet corn kernels and a cranberry nut mix for a slightly sweet, crunchy pilaf. This one-person side-turned-main is packed with texture and plant protein.
Sale items used: GreenWise Organic Quinoa, GreenWise Organic Sweet Corn, GreenWise Organic Cranberry Nut Mix, Bulk Sweet Corn
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1/3 cup dry quinoa, kernels from 1 ear bulk sweet corn (or 1/3 cup from the GreenWise jar), and 3 tbsp GreenWise Organic Cranberry Nut Mix.
Recipes:
- Quinoa Pilaf with Cranberries and Almonds

Friday
Meal: Sargento Cheese and Broccoli Melt on English Muffins
Description: Toasted English muffins are topped with steamed broccoli and melted Sargento cheese for an easy open-faced melt. It's a quick, warm vegetarian dinner or lunch for one.
Sale items used: Sargento Balanced Breaks, GreenWise English Muffins, Broccoli or Cauliflower
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 GreenWise English Muffin (split), 1 Sargento Balanced Breaks cheese portion, and 1/4 of the broccoli head (about 6-8 oz), steamed and chopped.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- GreenWise Organic Quinoa (1 bag, used Monday and Thursday): $3.19
- GreenWise Organic Beans (2 cans, used Monday and Wednesday): $2.00
- Publix Salsa (1 jar): $2.29
- Publix Russet Potatoes (1 bag, use 1 potato): $3.99
- Broccoli or Cauliflower (2 heads, used Tuesday/Wednesday/Friday): $6.00
- Chobani Greek Yogurt (1 cup from 10-pack): $1.00
- Rao's Homemade Sauce (1 jar): $6.99
- Bulk Sweet Corn (1 ear): $0.60
- GreenWise Organic Cranberry Nut Mix (1 bag): $6.99
- Sargento Balanced Breaks (1 pack from 2 for $7): $3.50
- GreenWise English Muffins (1 pack): $1.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Dry pasta
- Ranch seasoning mix or dried herbs (dill, garlic powder, onion powder)
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- GreenWise Organic Sweet Corn jar (optional, only if bulk corn unavailable)