ALDI Vegetarian Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Savory Zucchini and Pepper Protein Pancakes with Fried Eggs
Description: Shredded zucchini and diced multicolored peppers are folded into protein pancake batter and cooked into golden, savory cakes for two. Each plate is topped with two fried eggs for a satisfying, protein-rich vegetarian dinner or brunch.
Sale items used: Millville Protein Pancake Mix, Zucchini, Multicolored Peppers
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use about 1 cup of pancake mix (roughly half the bag), 1 medium zucchini (approximately 0.5 lb), and 1 pepper from the 3-pack; makes 6 to 8 small savory pancakes total, 3 to 4 per person, plus 2 fried eggs each.

Tuesday
Meal: Savory Waffle Bowls with Roasted Grape Tomatoes, White Beans, and Herb Oil
Description: Protein waffles are toasted until crisp and used as edible bowls filled with blistered grape tomatoes, creamy white beans, and a drizzle of herb-infused olive oil for two. The combination of plant protein from the beans and the hearty waffle base makes this a complete and colorful vegetarian meal.
Sale items used: Breakfast Best Buttermilk Protein Waffles, Cherub Grape Tomatoes
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 4 waffles total (2 per person) from the 13.4 oz box; roast the full 10 oz package of grape tomatoes at 400 degrees F for 15 minutes; stir in one 15 oz can of white beans (pantry staple) warmed on the stovetop.

Wednesday
Meal: Open-Face Egg and Grape Tomato Bruschetta on 12 Grain Bread
Description: Thick slices of 12 grain wide pan bread are toasted and topped with a quick bruschetta of halved grape tomatoes, fresh basil, and garlic, then finished with a soft fried or poached egg per slice. Two open-face toasts per person create a light but protein-forward meal that comes together in under 20 minutes.
Sale items used: L'oven Fresh 12 Grain Wide Pan Bread, Cherub Grape Tomatoes
Prep time: 18 minutes
Serving note: Use 4 slices of bread and 4 eggs total (2 slices and 2 eggs per person); use approximately half of the 10 oz grape tomato package (about 5 oz), halved and tossed with garlic and olive oil from the pantry.

Thursday
Meal: Stuffed Multicolored Peppers with Lentils, Zucchini, and Melted Cheese
Description: Two large multicolored peppers are halved, filled with a savory mixture of cooked green lentils, diced zucchini, onion, and spices, then topped with shredded cheese and baked until bubbly for two. This hearty vegetarian main is filling, colorful, and makes great use of the remaining peppers and zucchini from earlier in the week.
Sale items used: Multicolored Peppers, Zucchini
Prep time: 55 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 peppers from the 3-pack (1 per person, halved to make 4 stuffed halves total) and 1 medium zucchini (approximately 0.5 lb); cook 3/4 cup dry green lentils (pantry staple) ahead of time to save 20 minutes - lentils can be boiled the night before and refrigerated.
Recipes:
- Lentil Stuffed Peppers

Friday
Meal: French Toast Stick and Pepper Hash Skillet with Scrambled Eggs
Description: Protein French toast sticks are baked until crispy and served alongside a colorful skillet hash of diced multicolored peppers, zucchini, onion, and fluffy scrambled eggs for two. The sweet-savory combination of the French toast sticks with the vegetable hash makes for a fun and satisfying end-of-week meal.
Sale items used: Breakfast Best Protein French Toast Sticks, Multicolored Peppers, Zucchini
Prep time: 22 minutes
Serving note: Use about half the 16 oz bag of French toast sticks (roughly 8 oz, or 6 to 8 sticks per person); use the remaining 1 pepper from the 3-pack and 1 small zucchini (approximately 0.3 lb); scramble 4 eggs total (2 per person).

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Millville Protein Pancake Mix, 18-20 oz (x1): $3.59
- Zucchini (approximately 1.3 lbs total across the week): $1.55
- Multicolored Peppers, 3-pack (x1): $2.49
- Cherub Grape Tomatoes, 10 oz pkg (x2): $3.98
- Breakfast Best Buttermilk Protein Waffles, 13.4 oz (x1): $3.59
- L'oven Fresh 12 Grain Wide Pan Bread, 24 oz (x1): $2.69
- Breakfast Best Protein French Toast Sticks, 16 oz (x1): $4.79

Pantry staples needed:
- Eggs (1 dozen)
- Green lentils (dry, about 3/4 cup)
- White beans (1 can, 15 oz)
- Shredded cheese (mozzarella or cheddar)
- Olive oil
- Garlic
- Onion
- Fresh or dried basil
- Salt, pepper, and preferred spices (cumin, paprika, Italian seasoning)