Publix Vegetarian Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Coconut Curry with Fall Hard Squash, Spinach and Beans
Description: Cubed squash simmers in coconut milk with curry spices, wilted spinach, and beans for a cozy, filling dinner. One batch makes two generous bowls.
Sale items used: Fall Hard Squash, Publix Spinach, Bush's Best Beans, Thai Kitchen Coconut Milk
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Use 1.5 lb squash (peeled and cubed), 1 can coconut milk, 1 can beans (drained), and a few handfuls of spinach (1 bag). Use 1 tbsp curry powder, garlic, and ginger from the pantry. Serve over rice if you have it.

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

Recipes:
- Butternut Squash, Butter Bean and Spinach Curry
- Easy Butternut Squash Curry with Spinach
- Butternut Squash & Chickpea Coconut Curry

Tuesday
Meal: Baked Mac and Cheese with Roasted Broccoli
Description: Boxed cheesy macaroni is dressed up with extra cheese slices and a crisp baked top for two. Roasted broccoli florets on the side add a charred, fresh contrast.
Sale items used: Publix Cheesy Deluxe Macaroni Dinner, Broccoli, Sargento Cheese Slices
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 box macaroni dinner, 3 cheese slices torn into the pasta, and 1 head broccoli (about 0.75 lb) cut into florets. Roast at 425F for 18 minutes with oil and salt. Bake the mac at 375F for 15 minutes with a breadcrumb or cheese topping.
Recipes:
- Baked Broccoli Mac and Cheese
- Roasted Broccoli Macaroni and Cheese Recipe
- Broccoli Mac and Cheese

Wednesday
Meal: Creamy Coconut Mushroom and Potato Soup
Description: Sauteed mushrooms and diced russet potatoes simmer in a velvety coconut milk broth. This makes two big bowls, with a little left for lunch.
Sale items used: Publix White Mushrooms, Publix Russet Potatoes, Thai Kitchen Coconut Milk, Sweet Onions
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 package mushrooms (8 oz, sliced), 2 medium russets (about 1 lb, diced), 1/2 sweet onion, 1 can coconut milk, and 2 cups water or vegetable broth from the pantry. Save the remaining 2 russets for Friday.

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

Recipes:
- Creamy Mushroom Potato Soup Recipe (Dairy-Free)
- Potato Mushroom Soup Recipe (Vegan)
- Easy Creamy Potato and Mushroom Soup Recipe

Thursday
Meal: Burrata and Roasted Pepper Toasts with Spring Mix Salad
Description: Toasted baguette slices are topped with creamy burrata and sweet roasted peppers. A simple spring mix salad rounds out the plate.
Sale items used: Belgioioso Burrata Cheese, Red, Yellow, or Orange Bell Peppers, GreenWise Crusty White Baguette, Fresh Attitude Spring Mix
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 burrata ball, 2 bell peppers (about 0.9 lb total weight), half the baguette (6 to 8 slices), and half the spring mix container. Roast peppers at 450F for 20 minutes, then peel and slice. Dress the greens with oil and vinegar from the pantry.
Recipes:
- Roasted Pepper and Burrata Salad
- Roasted Peppers and Burrata Salad
- Burrata Salad Recipe

Friday
Meal: Black Bean Stuffed Baked Potatoes with Pico de Gallo and Sour Cream
Description: Fluffy baked russets are stuffed with seasoned black beans and topped with fresh pico and cool sour cream. Each person gets two hearty potato halves.
Sale items used: Publix Russet Potatoes, Bush's Best Beans, Incrediblefresh Pico de Gallo, Fage Sour Cream
Prep time: 70 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 large russets (the remaining ones from your bag), 1 can beans (drained and warmed with cumin), 1/2 tub pico, and about 1/4 cup sour cream. Total time is about 70 minutes because the potatoes bake for 55 to 60 minutes at 425F; start them first and prep the toppings while they bake.

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

Recipes:
- Mexican Black Bean Stuffed Potatoes
- Mexican Style Stuffed Sweet Potatoes (Vegetarian)
- Enchilada Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fall Hard Squash (1.5 lbs): $1.94
- Publix Spinach (x1): $1.49
- Bush's Best Beans (x2): $2.00
Check the label: some baked beans are cooked with bacon or pork fat.
- Thai Kitchen Coconut Milk (x2): $7.00
- Publix Cheesy Deluxe Macaroni Dinner (x1): $2.00
- Broccoli (x1): $3.00
- Sargento Cheese Slices (x1): $3.50
- Publix White Mushrooms (x1): $2.00
- Publix Russet Potatoes (x1): $3.99
- Sweet Onions (x1): $4.99
- Belgioioso Burrata Cheese (x1): $4.99
- Red, Yellow, or Orange Bell Peppers (0.9 lb): $2.69
- GreenWise Crusty White Baguette (x1): $2.00
- Fresh Attitude Spring Mix (x1): $3.33
- Incrediblefresh Pico de Gallo (x1): $3.50
- Fage Sour Cream (x1): $2.50

Pantry staples needed:
- Curry powder, garlic, ginger, cumin
- Olive oil, salt, pepper
- Vinegar
- Vegetable broth or water
- Breadcrumbs (optional)
- Rice (optional)