ALDI Vegetarian Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Baby Bella Mushroom and Multicolored Pepper Sandwiches on Hawaiian Sweet Rolls
Description: Sliced baby bella mushrooms and one pepper are sauteed until golden and tucked into two toasted Hawaiian sweet rolls. Melted cheese on top makes a savory-sweet sandwich that is filling for one.
Sale items used: Baby Bella Mushrooms, Multicolored Peppers, L'oven Fresh Hawaiian Sweet Rolls
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 4 oz (half the package) of mushrooms, 1 pepper, 2 rolls, and 1 slice of provolone or mozzarella. The rest of the mushrooms are saved for Thursday, and the remaining rolls can be frozen or eaten with breakfast.
Recipes:
- Portobello Mushroom & White Cheddar Sliders
- Easy Mushroom Sliders

Tuesday
Meal: Black Bean Nachos with Salsa and Baked Cheese
Description: Nacho chips are topped with seasoned black beans and shredded cheese, then baked until bubbly. Finish with fresh salsa and diced pepper for a hearty one-person dinner.
Sale items used: Clancy's Nacho Tortilla Chips, Casa Mamita Flavored Salsa, Multicolored Peppers
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Use about 3 oz of chips (roughly a third of the bag), half a can of black beans (about 3/4 cup), 1/3 cup shredded cheese, 1/4 cup salsa, and 1/4 pepper. Save the rest of the beans for Friday's fried rice if you like.
Recipes:
- Black Bean Nachos
- Black Bean & Cheese Nachos » Tide & Thyme
- Baked Black Bean Nachos

Wednesday
Meal: Veggie Fried Egg Scramble Skillet with Peppers
Description: Diced peppers and a little onion are sauteed in a skillet, then 2 eggs are scrambled right into the vegetables. Top with a spoonful of salsa and a sprinkle of cheese for an easy dinner.
Sale items used: Multicolored Peppers, Casa Mamita Flavored Salsa
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 pepper, 2 eggs, 1/4 small onion, 2 tbsp salsa, and a small handful of cheese. This uses up the last pepper of the 3-pack.
Recipes:
- Egg Vegetable Scramble
- Veggie-Packed Egg Scramble
- Healthy Veggie Egg Scramble - Family Food on the Table

Thursday
Meal: Barbecue Mushroom Hot Dog Bun Sandwiches
Description: The remaining baby bella mushrooms are sliced thick, sauteed, and tossed in barbecue sauce until sticky and caramelized. Pile them into two toasted brioche hot dog buns for a smoky, pulled-style sandwich.
Sale items used: Baby Bella Mushrooms, Specially Selected Brioche Hot Dog Buns, Burman's Premium BBQ Sauce
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use the remaining 4 oz of mushrooms, 2 buns, and about 3 tbsp BBQ sauce. Add a little sliced onion or slaw on top if you have it. Freeze the other buns from the pack.
Recipes:
- Pulled Mushroom Barbecue Sandwiches
- Mushroom BBQ Sandwiches Are the Wild, Unexpected Star of the Summer
- Portobello Mushroom Hot Dogs - Connoisseurus Veg

Friday
Meal: Cashew Cluster Fried Rice with Egg
Description: Day-old rice is stir-fried with a scrambled egg, frozen mixed vegetables, and soy sauce until lightly crisp. Crushed cashew clusters on top add crunch and sweet-salty flavor.
Sale items used: Southern Grove Cashew Nut Clusters
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 cup cooked rice (cook 1/3 cup dry rice a day ahead for best texture), 1 egg, 1/2 cup frozen vegetables, and about 1/4 cup crushed cashew clusters. Snack on the leftover clusters during the week.
Recipes:
- Pineapple Cashew Vegetarian Fried Rice Recipe
- Cashew Nut and Vegetable Egg Fried Rice - Cheese and Chickpeas
- Vegetable Fried Rice with Cashews - Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Baby Bella Mushrooms (x1 pkg, 8 oz): $1.29
- Multicolored Peppers (x1 3-pack): $2.49
- L'oven Fresh Hawaiian Sweet Rolls (x1): $2.45
- Clancy's Nacho Tortilla Chips (x1): $1.89
- Casa Mamita Flavored Salsa (x1): $2.45
- Specially Selected Brioche Hot Dog Buns (x1): $3.39
- Southern Grove Cashew Nut Clusters (x1): $4.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Burman's or any BBQ sauce (about 3 tbsp)
- Eggs (3)
- Shredded cheese and 1 slice provolone or mozzarella
- Canned black beans
- Rice
- Frozen mixed vegetables
- Onion
- Soy sauce
- Cooking oil
- Butter
- Salt, pepper, cumin, chili powder