Food City Vegetarian Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Certified Angus Beef Ribeye Steak, Value Pack: $11.99/lb
- Certified Angus Beef Prime Ribeye Steak: $22.99/lb
- Thomas Farms Grass Fed Ground Beef Patties, 10 Ct.: $14.99
- Previously Frozen Pork Baby Back Ribs: $6.99/lb
- Ground Round, Food City Fresh, 85% Lean: $6.99/lb
- Boneless Chicken Breast, Family Pack or Jumbo Pack: $2.99/lb
- Salmon Fillets, Fresh: $9.99/lb
- Cooked Shrimp, Farm Raised, Previously Frozen, 41/50 Ct.: $7.99/lb
- Boston Butt, Food City Fresh, Whole-In-Bag: $2.49/lb
- Ball Park Beef Franks, Selected Varieties, 14-15 Oz.: BOGO
- Ball Park Meat Franks, Selected Varieties, 15 Oz.: BOGO
- Oscar Mayer Bacon, Selected Varieties, 12-16 Oz.: BOGO
- Hillshire Farm Beef Polska Kielbasa, Selected Varieties, 12 Oz.: $5.49
- Hormel Fully Cooked Bacon, Black Label, 2.52 Oz.: $3.99
- Wampler's Sausage, Selected Varieties, 16 Oz.: $3.49
- Jalapeño Stuffed Poppers: $11.99/lb
- Dietz & Watson Turkey Line: $11.99/lb

Vegetables on sale:
- Whole Seedless Watermelon: $1.99 each
- Sliced Seedless Watermelon, Fresh Cut In-Store: $0.99/lb
- Fresh Blackberries, 6 Oz.: $1.99 each
- Cosmic Crisp Apples, Juicy: $1.99/lb
- Vidalia Onions, Bland Farms, 3 Lb.: $2.99
- Tomatoes on the Vine, Ripe: $0.69/lb
- Green Cabbage, Fresh: $0.69/lb
- Northwest Cherries: $3.99/lb
- Whole Seedless Watermelon: $1.99 each

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Cheesy Baked Bean and Egg Shakshuka with Brioche Toast
Description: Hearty baked beans are simmered with vine tomatoes and Vidalia onions, then eggs are nestled in and baked until just set for a satisfying one-pan dinner. Served with toasted brioche buns for scooping and topped with shredded cheese for richness.
Sale items used: Food Club Baked Beans (28 Oz., BOGO pair), Tomatoes on the Vine, Vidalia Onions, Food Club Shredded Cheese (BOGO), Hamburger or Hot Dog Brioche Buns, Eggland's Best Large Eggs (BOGO)
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: 2 cans baked beans total, 4 eggs (one per person), 1.5 lbs tomatoes, half of the 3-lb onion bag, 1 pack brioche buns (4 buns), 1 pack shredded cheese for topping
Recipes:
- Cannellini Bean Shakshuka
- Baked Bean Shakshuka Recipe
- Baked Eggs and Beans on Toast Recipe

Tuesday
Meal: Creamy Velveeta Pasta with Cabbage and Tomato
Description: Food Club pasta is boiled and tossed with melted Velveeta, sauteed green cabbage, and fresh vine tomatoes for a comforting, budget-friendly weeknight dinner. The Velveeta creates a silky sauce that coats every bite, making this a crowd-pleasing vegetarian main.
Sale items used: Food Club Pasta (12-16 Oz., multi-item deal), Velveeta (2 Lb.), Green Cabbage, Tomatoes on the Vine, Food Club Butter (BOGO), Vidalia Onions
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: 1 box (16 Oz.) pasta, approximately 1/2 of the 2-lb Velveeta block, 1.5 lbs green cabbage (roughly a small head), 1 lb tomatoes, 2 tablespoons butter, half the remaining onion
Recipes:
- Roasted Cabbage With Creamy Tomato Sauce
- 3-Ingredient Cabbage Pasta
- Creamy Red Cabbage Pasta

Wednesday
Meal: Peanut Butter and Apple Cabbage Slaw Wraps with Egg
Description: A vibrant, no-cook slaw is made from shredded green cabbage, thin-sliced Cosmic Crisp apples, and a tangy Jif peanut butter dressing, wrapped up in brioche buns and served alongside pan-fried eggs for protein. This meal is bright, crunchy, and completely satisfying without any cooking beyond the eggs.
Sale items used: Green Cabbage, Cosmic Crisp Apples, Jif Peanut Butter (15.5-16 Oz.), Eggland's Best Large Eggs (BOGO), Hamburger Brioche Buns, Food Club Butter (BOGO)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Roughly 1 lb shredded cabbage, 2 apples sliced thin, 4 tablespoons peanut butter for dressing, 8 eggs total (2 per person), 4 brioche buns, 1 tablespoon butter for cooking eggs
Recipes:
- Peanut Slaw Recipe
- Nori Egg Wraps with Miso-Peanut Butter Slaw
- Thai-Inspired Peanut Superfood Slaw Recipe

Thursday
Meal: Tomato and Onion Grilled Cheese with Watermelon Side
Description: Thick slices of Vidalia onion and vine-ripe tomato are layered with Food Club sliced cheese and Kraft American Singles between brioche buns, then butter-toasted in a skillet for golden, melty grilled cheese sandwiches. A side of fresh-cut watermelon keeps the meal cool and summery.
Sale items used: Food Club Sliced Cheese, Selected Varieties (7-8 Oz.): $1.88, Kraft American Singles (BOGO), Tomatoes on the Vine, Vidalia Onions, Hamburger or Hot Dog Brioche Buns, Food Club Butter (BOGO), Whole Seedless Watermelon: $1.99 each
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 1 pack Food Club Sliced Cheese plus several Kraft singles to fill sandwiches generously for 4, 1 lb tomatoes sliced, remaining onion sliced, 4 brioche buns, 2 tablespoons butter, half a watermelon cut into wedges as the side
Recipes:
- Grilled Cheese With Tomato and Onion
- The Ultimate Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Caramelized Onions and Tomato
- Watermelon Tomato Salad With Feta Cheese Recipe

Friday
Meal: Blackberry and Apple Pancake Dinner with Cream Cheese Drizzle
Description: A festive "breakfast for dinner" featuring thick, fluffy pancakes loaded with fresh blackberries and diced Cosmic Crisp apple, finished with a whipped cream cheese drizzle and a side of fresh watermelon and cherries for a celebratory end to the week. Using eggs, butter, and cream cheese from the sale, this meal feels indulgent while staying well within budget.
Sale items used: Eggland's Best Large Eggs (BOGO), Food Club Butter (BOGO), Fresh Blackberries 6 Oz., Cosmic Crisp Apples, Philadelphia Cream Cheese (8 Oz.), Whole Seedless Watermelon, Northwest Cherries
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: 4 eggs used in batter (serves 4 generously, about 3 pancakes each), 3 tablespoons butter for cooking, 2 packs blackberries (12 Oz. total), 2 apples diced, 4 Oz. cream cheese thinned with a splash of milk for drizzle, 1 lb cherries served on the side, remaining watermelon sliced
Recipes:
- Easy Blackberry Sauce
- Easy Fluffy Blackberry Pancakes with Greek Yogurt
- Make Ahead Cream Cheese Drizzle

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Food Club Baked Beans, 28 Oz. - BOGO pair (buy 1 get 1 free, need 2 cans for Monday): $1.50 (estimated regular price per can ~$1.50, BOGO means 2 for ~$1.50)
- Eggland's Best Large Eggs, Dozen - BOGO pair (buy 1 get 1, need 2 dozen across the week): $3.49 (estimated regular price for one dozen ~$3.49, second free)
- Food Club Shredded Cheese, 6-8 Oz. - BOGO pair (buy 1 get 1, need 1 pair): $2.99 (estimated regular price ~$2.99 for one, second free)
- Food Club Sliced Cheese, 7-8 Oz. x1 pack: $1.88
- Kraft American Singles, 12 Oz. - BOGO pair (buy 1 get 1): $3.49 (estimated regular price ~$3.49, second free)
- Food Club Butter, 16 Oz. - BOGO pair (buy 1 get 1, need 1 pair): $3.49 (estimated regular price ~$3.49, second free)
- Food Club Pasta, 12-16 Oz. x1 box (multi-item deal): $1.00 (estimated deal price)
- Velveeta, 2 Lb. x1 block: $2.99
- Tomatoes on the Vine (~3 lbs total across the week): $2.07
- Green Cabbage (~2 lbs total across the week): $1.38
- Vidalia Onions, 3 Lb. bag x1: $2.99
- Jif Peanut Butter, 15.5-16 Oz. x1: $1.99
- Fresh Blackberries, 6 Oz. x2 packs: $3.98
- Cosmic Crisp Apples (~1.5 lbs): $2.99
- Whole Seedless Watermelon x1: $1.99
- Northwest Cherries (~1 lb): $3.99
- Hamburger or Hot Dog Brioche Buns x3 packs (need 12 buns total across the week): $5.97
- Philadelphia Cream Cheese, 8 Oz. x1: $2.50 (estimated with card price)

Pantry staples needed:
- All-purpose flour (for Friday pancakes)
- Baking powder and baking soda (for pancakes)
- Sugar
- Salt and pepper
- Garlic powder or fresh garlic
- Olive oil or vegetable oil
- Milk (for pancake batter and cream cheese drizzle)
- Apple cider vinegar (for slaw dressing on Wednesday)
- Red pepper flakes or paprika (optional, for Monday shakshuka)