Publix Vegetarian Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Why these meals: This week's plan leans into hearty, cheese-forward vegetarian comfort food that makes the most of a few smart shared ingredients. You'll get double duty out of Publix White Mushrooms on Tuesday and Thursday, and the Publix Cracker Cut Cheese pack stretches across Wednesday's squash skillet and Friday's grilled cheese, so nothing goes to waste. Monday's loaded baked potatoes and Tuesday's tortelloni keep things fast and cozy, while Wednesday brings a nutty, caramelized twist with fall squash and almonds. By Friday, you're winding down with a simple grilled cheese and a refreshing romaine and grape salad, a light finish after a week of warm, filling dinners.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Loaded Baked Potatoes with Baked Beans and Chunk Cheese
Description: Fluffy baked russet potatoes are split and piled high with warmed Bush's Best Baked Beans and melted Publix Chunk Cheese. A side of roasted broccoli rounds out the plate.
Sale items used: Publix Russet Potatoes, Bush's Best Baked Beans, Publix Chunk Cheese, Broccoli
Prep time: 50 minutes
Serving note: 4 medium russet potatoes (from the bag), 1 can Bush's Best Baked Beans, 1 pack Publix Chunk Cheese shredded, 1 head Broccoli roasted as a side.

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

Recipes:
- Loaded Baked Potatoes Recipe with Creamy Corn & Baked Beans - The Global Vegetarian
- Baked Potato with Beans & Cheese
- Loaded Baked Potato With Black Beans

Tuesday
Meal: Cheese Tortelloni with Sauteed Broccoli and Mushrooms
Description: Rana Tortelloni is boiled quick and tossed with sauteed broccoli and mushrooms in a light butter-garlic finish. A simple, fast weeknight pasta night.
Sale items used: Rana Tortelloni, Broccoli, Publix White Mushrooms
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 1 pack Rana Tortelloni (enough for 4), 1 head Broccoli chopped, 1 pack Publix White Mushrooms sliced.
Recipes:
- One Pot Tortellini with Mushrooms - Happy Veggie Kitchen
- Cheese Tortellini with Broccoli & Tomatoes
- Marry Me Tortellini with Broccoli

Wednesday
Meal: Roasted Fall Squash and Almond Skillet with Cracker Cut Cheese
Description: Cubed fall hard squash is skillet-roasted until caramelized, then topped with toasted GreenWise Organic Almonds and melted Publix Cracker Cut Cheese. A hearty, nutty vegetarian main.
Sale items used: Fall Hard Squash, GreenWise Organic Almonds, Publix Cracker Cut Cheese
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: 2 lbs Fall Hard Squash cubed, 1/2 cup GreenWise Organic Almonds chopped (from the bag), half of the Publix Cracker Cut Cheese pack (4 oz) melted over top.
Recipes:
- Roasted Spaghetti Squash with Garlic & Almonds • The Good Hearted Woman
- Roasted Spaghetti Squash with Mushrooms, Garlic & Sage
- Vegetarian Spaghetti Squash Skillet Recipe

Thursday
Meal: Mushroom and Cheese Quesadillas with Coleslaw Crunch
Description: Sauteed mushrooms and melted Kraft Cheese Singles are folded into warm tortillas for a crisp, gooey quesadilla, served with a crunchy Publix Coleslaw Mix side.
Sale items used: Publix White Mushrooms, Kraft Cheese Singles, Publix Coleslaw Mix
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 1 pack Publix White Mushrooms sliced, 1 pack Kraft Cheese Singles (4 slices), 1 bag Publix Coleslaw Mix tossed with a simple vinaigrette (pantry staple).
Recipes:
- Best Cheese and Mushroom Quesadilla - Beaming Baker
- Mushroom and Cheese Quesadillas | Christopher Kimball's Milk Street
- Mushroom Quesadilla

Friday
Meal: Grilled Cheese Sandwiches with Romaine and Cotton Candy Grape Salad
Description: Classic grilled cheese on White Mountain Bread with Publix Cracker Cut Cheese, paired with a fresh Garden Life Romaine and Cotton Candy Grapes salad. A light, quick end to the week.
Sale items used: White Mountain Bread, Publix Cracker Cut Cheese, Garden Life Romaine Leaves, Cotton Candy Grapes
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: 8 slices White Mountain Bread, remaining half of the Publix Cracker Cut Cheese pack (4 oz), 1 pack Garden Life Romaine Leaves, 1 lb Cotton Candy Grapes halved.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Publix Russet Potatoes (1 bag): $3.99
- Bush's Best Baked Beans (1 can): $2.50
Check the label: some baked beans are cooked with bacon or pork fat.
- Publix Chunk Cheese (1 pack): $2.50
- Broccoli (1 head): $3.00
- Rana Tortelloni (1 pack): $5.00
- Publix White Mushrooms (1 pack, shared Tue/Thu): $3.00
- Fall Hard Squash (2 lbs): $2.58
- GreenWise Organic Almonds (1 bag): $6.99
- Publix Cracker Cut Cheese (1 pack, shared Wed/Fri): $4.00
- Kraft Cheese Singles (1 pack): $3.50
- Publix Coleslaw Mix (1 bag): $1.49
- White Mountain Bread (1 loaf): $2.99
- Garden Life Romaine Leaves (1 pack): $3.99
- Cotton Candy Grapes (1 lb): $4.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Butter
- Garlic
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- Tortillas (for quesadillas)
- Simple vinaigrette ingredients (oil, vinegar)