ALDI Vegetarian Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Skillet Crispy Yellow Potato Hash with Fried Eggs and Gourmet Medley Tomatoes
Description: Halved yellow potatoes are pan-fried with onion until golden and crispy, then topped with two sunny fried eggs per person. Blistered gourmet medley tomatoes add a juicy, sweet finish to a hearty skillet supper for two.
Sale items used: Bite-Size Yellow Potatoes, Gourmet Medley Tomatoes
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use about 12 oz of potatoes (half the bag), halved, plus 1/2 small onion, 4 eggs, and about 6 oz of tomatoes (half the pack). Parboil or microwave the potatoes for 5 minutes first so they crisp faster in the skillet. Save the other half bag of potatoes for another meal or roast them as a side.
Recipes:
- Potato and Sweet Potato Hash - Easy Skillet Side Dish
- Veggie hash with fried eggs
- Vegetable Hash Breakfast Skillet

Tuesday
Meal: Black Bean and Avocado Rice Bowls with Salsa and Crushed Tortilla Chips
Description: Warm seasoned black beans and fluffy rice are layered with sliced avocado and fresh salsa for two filling bowls. Crushed tortilla chips on top add the crunch.
Sale items used: Organic Avocados, Simply Nature Organic Assorted Salsa, Simply Nature Tortilla Chips
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Cook 1 cup of dry rice (makes about 3 cups cooked) and warm one 15-oz can of black beans with cumin and garlic. Divide between 2 bowls with 2 sliced avocados, about 1/2 cup salsa, and about 1 cup of crushed chips. The 2 remaining avocados will keep for toast or snacks.
Recipes:
- Black Bean and Rice Burrito Bowls with Cilantro-Lime Vinaigrette
- Avocado Rice Bowls with Black Beans & Tomato Salsa {Vegan}
- Bean & Rice Burrito Bowls

Wednesday
Meal: Red Lentil and Carrot Soup with Cheesy Breadsticks
Description: Red lentils and sweet baby carrots simmer with onion, garlic, and warm spices into a creamy soup that serves two generously. Hot, melty cheesy breadsticks on the side are ideal for dipping.
Sale items used: Organic Baby Peeled Carrots, Mama Cozzi's Pizza Kitchen Cheesy Breadsticks
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Use 3/4 cup dry red lentils, about 8 oz of baby carrots (half the bag), 1/2 onion, 2 cloves garlic, and 3 cups vegetable broth. Bake about 4 breadsticks from the box according to package directions while the soup simmers. The extra soup makes a good next-day lunch.

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

Recipes:
- Spiced root vegetable and lentil soup with breadsticks
- Coriander Red Lentil Soup with Herbed Garlic Breadsticks Recipe
- Carrot and Red Lentil Soup Recipe (VIDEO)

Thursday
Meal: Baked Gourmet Medley Tomato and Cheddar Frittata with SweeTango Apple Slices
Description: Six eggs are whisked with sharp cheddar and halved medley tomatoes, then baked until puffed and golden. Crisp, sweet SweeTango apple slices on the side balance the savory, cheesy frittata.
Sale items used: Gourmet Medley Tomatoes, New York SweeTango Apple Tote
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Use 6 eggs, about 6 oz of tomatoes (the rest of the pack), 3/4 cup shredded cheddar, and a splash of milk in a 9-inch oven-safe skillet or pie dish at 375 F for 20 to 25 minutes. Slice 2 SweeTango apples (about 1 lb total) to serve alongside. Assume about 2 lbs of apples are bought for the week, enough for Thursday and Friday with a few left over.

Friday
Meal: Brioche Apple and Cheddar Grilled Cheese with Carrot Sticks
Description: Buttery toasted brioche buns hold melted sharp cheddar and thin slices of tart-sweet SweeTango apple for two sweet-and-savory sandwiches. Crunchy carrot sticks on the side keep it fresh and simple.
Sale items used: Specially Selected Brioche Burger Buns, New York SweeTango Apple Tote, Organic Baby Peeled Carrots
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 brioche buns (one per person, split in half), 1 apple thinly sliced (about 1/2 lb), and 4 oz of cheddar (about 4 to 6 slices). Butter the outsides and griddle 3 to 4 minutes per side. Serve with the remaining 6 to 8 oz of baby carrots as sticks.
Recipes:
- Apple & Cheddar Grilled Cheese with Carrot & Pickled Pepper Salad
- Cheddar and Apple Grilled Cheese Recipe
- Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Apples

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Bite-Size Yellow Potatoes (x1 bag, 24 oz): $2.49
- Gourmet Medley Tomatoes (x1 pack, 12 oz): $2.79
- Organic Avocados (x1 4-pack): $3.49
- Simply Nature Organic Assorted Salsa (x1): $2.59
- Simply Nature Tortilla Chips (x1): $2.49
- Organic Baby Peeled Carrots (x1 bag, 16 oz): $1.39
- Mama Cozzi's Pizza Kitchen Cheesy Breadsticks (x1): $4.69
- New York SweeTango Apple Tote (about 2 lbs at $0.99/lb): $1.98
- Specially Selected Brioche Burger Buns (x1): $3.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Eggs (10 total)
- Sharp cheddar cheese (about 8 oz, shredded and sliced)
- Long-grain rice
- Canned black beans (15 oz)
- Dry red lentils
- Onions and garlic
- Vegetable broth
- Butter
- Milk
- Cooking oil
- Salt, pepper, cumin, and other spices for the soup and beans