ALDI Vegetarian Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Black Bean and Cheese Rice Bowls with Avocado
Description: Warm instant rice is topped with seasoned black beans, melted shredded cheese, and sliced avocado. It is a quick, filling bowl for two with plenty of protein from beans and cheese.
Sale items used: Pueblo Lindo Black Beans, Earthly Grains Instant White Rice, Happy Farms Italian or Taco Blend Shreds, Bagged Mini Avocados
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 can black beans (drained), about 1.5 cups cooked rice (half the rice box), 1/2 cup taco blend shreds, and 2 mini avocados. Season beans with cumin and garlic powder from your pantry. Save the remaining beans-free ingredients for later in the week.
Recipes:
- Black Bean and Rice Bowls with Creamy Avocado Sauce
- Kale and Black Bean Burrito Bowl
- Brown Rice Black Bean Bowls with Tomatillo Salsa, Avocado, and Queso Fresco

Tuesday
Meal: Baked Cavatappi with Seasonal Harvest Sauce, Zucchini and Cheese
Description: Cavatappi is tossed with seasonal harvest pasta sauce and sauteed zucchini, then topped with cheese and baked until bubbly. This makes a cozy dinner for two with a little left over for lunch.
Sale items used: Reggano Cavatappi, Specially Selected Seasonal Harvest Style Pasta Sauce, Organic Zucchini, Happy Farms Italian or Taco Blend Shreds, Emporium Selection Shredded Parmesan Cheese Cup
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Use about 8 oz cavatappi (the full box), 1 jar sauce, 0.75 lb zucchini (about 2 small), 1/2 cup shredded cheese blend, and 2 tablespoons Parmesan. Bake at 375F for 20 minutes covered with cheese.

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

Wednesday
Meal: Pan-Fried Vegetable Potstickers with Rice
Description: Crisp-bottomed vegetable potstickers are served over fluffy rice with quick sauteed zucchini on the side. It is a fast, satisfying weeknight dinner for two.
Sale items used: Fusia Asian Inspirations Potstickers, Earthly Grains Instant White Rice, Organic Zucchini
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Cook about 12 potstickers (check the bag is a vegetable variety), 1.5 cups cooked rice (the remaining half of the box), and 0.5 lb zucchini sliced and stir-fried. Add soy sauce and a splash of rice vinegar from your pantry for dipping.
Recipes:
- Easy Vegetable Potstickers - Steamed or Pan-Fried
- Easy Vegetable Potstickers
- Crispy Vegetable Potstickers Recipe

Thursday
Meal: Indian-Spiced Black Bean Curry with Naan
Description: Black beans simmer in Indian sauce with onion and zucchini for a hearty, aromatic curry. Warm naan is served alongside for scooping for two.
Sale items used: Pueblo Lindo Black Beans, Burman's Indian Sauce, Specially Selected Original or Garlic Naan, Organic Zucchini
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 can black beans (drained), 1 jar Indian sauce, 0.5 lb zucchini diced, and 1 onion. Serve with 2 naan pieces (half the pack, wrap the rest to freeze). Total zucchini for the week is about 1.75 lbs.
Recipes:
- Black Bean and Coconut Curry (under 25 minutes)
- Black Bean Curry | Curried Black Beans
- Black Bean Curry

Friday
Meal: Parmesan Apple and Pear Salad Plates with Garlic Bread
Description: Thinly sliced crisp apples and pears are arranged on plates with shaved Parmesan, nuts, and a light vinaigrette. Warm garlic bread rounds out a light dinner for two.
Sale items used: Pennsylvania SnapDragon Apple Tote, Washington Organic Pears, Emporium Selection Shredded Parmesan Cheese Cup, L'oven Fresh Garlic or Parmesan Romano Bread
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 apples (about 1 lb) and 2 pears (about 1 lb from the 2-lb pack), 1/4 cup Parmesan, and half the loaf of garlic bread. Toss with olive oil, lemon juice or vinegar, and pepper from your pantry. Add a handful of walnuts if you have them. Bake bread at 400F for 8 minutes.

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

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Pueblo Lindo Black Beans (x2 cans): $5.38
- Earthly Grains Instant White Rice (x1): $2.95
- Happy Farms Italian or Taco Blend Shreds (x1): $2.79
- Bagged Mini Avocados (x1 6-pack): $2.89
- Reggano Cavatappi (x1): $1.29
- Specially Selected Seasonal Harvest Style Pasta Sauce (x1): $3.99
- Organic Zucchini (2 lbs): $4.78
- Emporium Selection Shredded Parmesan Cheese Cup (x1): $2.79
Check the label: many hard cheeses are set with animal rennet.
- Fusia Asian Inspirations Potstickers (x1): $3.99
- Burman's Indian Sauce (x1): $3.99
- Specially Selected Original or Garlic Naan (x1): $4.99
- Pennsylvania SnapDragon Apple Tote (1 lb): $0.99
- Washington Organic Pears (x1 2-lb pkg): $2.99
- L'oven Fresh Garlic or Parmesan Romano Bread (x1): $3.49
Check the label: many hard cheeses are set with animal rennet.

Pantry staples needed:
- Cumin, garlic powder, black pepper, salt
- Olive oil or cooking oil
- Soy sauce and rice vinegar
- Lemon juice or vinegar
- Onion
- Walnuts (optional)