ALDI Vegetarian Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Sauteed Zucchini and White Bean Skillet with Garlic and Herbs
Description: Tender sliced zucchini is sauteed with canned white beans, garlic, and fresh herbs for a hearty and satisfying one-pan dinner for two. The beans provide filling plant-based protein while the zucchini stays bright and lightly golden, making this a quick weeknight staple.
Sale items used: Zucchini
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use about 0.75 lb of zucchini (roughly 2 medium zucchini) at $1.19/lb, totaling approximately $0.89 for the produce; pair with one 15-oz can of white beans from your pantry and serve over crusty bread or rice.

Tuesday
Meal: Red Lentil and Carrot Soup with Cumin and Lemon
Description: Red lentils and sweet baby carrots simmer together with cumin, turmeric, and a bright squeeze of lemon for a warming and nourishing soup scaled perfectly for two. This soup comes together in about 30 minutes and is thick, creamy, and deeply satisfying without any blending required.
Sale items used: Organic Baby Peeled Carrots (16-oz bag)
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use half the 16-oz bag of carrots (about 8 oz) for the soup and save the rest for snacking; use 3/4 cup of dry red lentils from your pantry, which yields generous bowls for two people.
Recipes:
- Red Lentil and Carrot Soup with Lemon

Wednesday
Meal: Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Egg Frittata with Parmesan
Description: Halved Brussels sprouts are roasted until caramelized and then folded into a fluffy egg frittata finished with shaved Parmesan for a protein-rich and elegant dinner for two. The frittata bakes in a small oven-safe skillet and slices beautifully into wedges, making it feel special with very little effort.
Sale items used: Brussels Sprouts
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Use the full 1-lb bag of Brussels sprouts; whisk together 5 large eggs and about 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan from your pantry; total active hands-on time is about 15 minutes with 25 minutes of oven time, so preheat the oven early to keep the evening moving smoothly.

Check the label: many hard cheeses are set with animal rennet.

Thursday
Meal: Zucchini and Black Bean Tacos with Lime Crema
Description: Sauteed zucchini strips and seasoned black beans are piled into warm tortillas and drizzled with a tangy lime crema made from sour cream and fresh lime juice. This colorful taco dinner for two is ready in under 25 minutes and uses the remaining zucchini from the week for a zero-waste meal.
Sale items used: Zucchini
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use about 0.5 lb of zucchini (1 medium zucchini) at $1.19/lb, totaling approximately $0.60 for the produce; plan on 3 tacos per person using 6 small tortillas from your pantry, and use one 15-oz can of black beans.

Friday
Meal: Stir-Fried Tofu and Brussels Sprouts with Soy-Ginger Sauce
Description: Crispy pan-fried tofu cubes and tender Brussels sprouts are tossed in a savory soy-ginger sauce with a hint of sesame and served over steamed rice for a satisfying end-of-week dinner for two. The key to crispy tofu is pressing it well before cooking, so plan an extra 15 minutes of passive press time before you start.
Sale items used: Brussels Sprouts
Prep time: 35 minutes (plus 15 minutes passive tofu pressing time)
Serving note: Use one 14-oz block of extra-firm tofu and about 8 oz of Brussels sprouts from a second 1-lb bag; the remaining Brussels sprouts from the bag can be roasted as a side or saved for the week; make-ahead tip - press and cube the tofu up to a day ahead and refrigerate uncovered so it dries out further for maximum crispiness.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Zucchini (1.25 lbs total across Monday and Thursday): $1.49
- Organic Baby Peeled Carrots, 16-oz bag (x1): $1.49
- Brussels Sprouts, 1-lb bag (x2): $4.78
- Raspberries, 6-oz pkg (x1): $1.79
- Organic Blueberries, per pint (x1): $3.69
- Mandarins, 3-lb bag (x1): $2.89
- California Green Grapes (1 lb): $1.29
- Whole Seedless Watermelon (x1): $4.49

Pantry staples needed:
- Dry red lentils
- Canned white beans (15 oz)
- Canned black beans (15 oz)
- Extra-firm tofu (14 oz)
- Small flour or corn tortillas
- Long-grain white rice
- Olive oil
- Soy sauce
- Sesame oil
- Fresh ginger or ground ginger
- Garlic
- Cumin
- Turmeric
- Dried herbs (thyme, oregano, or Italian blend)
- Lemon
- Lime
- Sour cream
- Parmesan cheese
- Eggs (5 large)
- Salt and black pepper
- Red pepper flakes (optional)