Food City Vegetarian Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- No meat items are being used this week (vegetarian meal plan)

Vegetables on sale:
- Bland Farms Vidalia Onions (3 lb bag): $2.99
- Tomatoes on the Vine (Fresh): $1.29/lb
- Half Runner Beans (Locally Grown): $1.99/lb
- Tasteful Selections Potatoes (16 oz): $2.99
- Fresh Navel Oranges or Avocados: $1.00 each

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Skillet-Scrambled Egg and Potato Hash with Vidalia Onions and Vine Tomatoes
Description: Diced Tasteful Selections potatoes are pan-crisped in a skillet with sweet Vidalia onion and chopped vine tomatoes, then finished with scrambled eggs folded right into the hash for a hearty one-pan breakfast-for-dinner. The tomatoes soften into a light sauce that keeps everything moist and bright for two generous servings.
Sale items used: Tasteful Selections Potatoes ($2.99/16 oz bag), Bland Farms Vidalia Onions ($2.99/3 lb bag), Tomatoes on the Vine ($1.29/lb)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use the full 16 oz bag of potatoes split between 2 people; use about 0.5 lb of vine tomatoes (roughly 1 medium tomato per person); slice about one-quarter of the Vidalia onion bag for this meal and reserve the rest for later meals; use 4 eggs total (2 per person) from your pantry supply.
Recipes:
- Skillet Breakfast Scramble Recipe: Easy, Hearty and Lighter, Too!

Tuesday
Meal: Simmered Half Runner Beans with Vidalia Onions over Shells and Cheese
Description: Fresh locally grown half runner beans are slow-simmered with sliced Vidalia onion, garlic, and a splash of vegetable broth until tender and savory, then ladled over creamy That's Smart! Shells and Cheese for a comforting Southern-style dinner. The beans soak up the onion flavor beautifully and the shells and cheese base makes this a filling, protein-rich vegetarian meal for two.
Sale items used: Half Runner Beans ($1.99/lb), Bland Farms Vidalia Onions (already purchased), That's Smart! Shells and Cheese ($1.49 each)
Prep time: 55 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 lb of half runner beans for 2 people; use about one-quarter of the Vidalia onion bag sliced thin; prepare 1 box of Shells and Cheese split between 2 bowls; total cook time runs close to an hour so start the beans first and prepare the shells and cheese in the last 10 minutes.

Wednesday
Meal: Impossible Foods Patties Pan-Seared with Vine Tomatoes and Cottage Cheese Tzatziki on Italian Bread
Description: Two Impossible Foods patties are pan-seared until deeply browned and served open-faced on slices of fresh-baked Italian bread with thick-sliced vine tomatoes and a quick tzatziki made from Breakstone's cottage cheese blended with cucumber, lemon, and dill. The creamy cottage cheese tzatziki adds cool contrast to the savory seared patty and juicy tomato for a satisfying plant-based sandwich for two.
Sale items used: Impossible Foods ($4.99/10-14 oz package), Tomatoes on the Vine ($1.29/lb), Breakstone's Cottage Cheese 24 oz ($3.99), Italian Bread ($2.99 each)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: One package of Impossible Foods typically contains 2 patties, which is exactly 1 per person; use about 0.5 lb of vine tomatoes sliced thick; use roughly 1 cup of cottage cheese for the tzatziki and reserve the rest for snacking or Thursday; slice 4 pieces from the Italian bread loaf and save the remainder for the week.

Thursday
Meal: Baked Egg and Vine Tomato Shakshuka with Cracker Barrel Cheese and Avocado
Description: Halved vine tomatoes are roasted down into a spiced skillet sauce with Vidalia onion and paprika, then 4 eggs are nestled in and baked until just set, finished with shredded Cracker Barrel cheese melted over the top and fresh avocado slices on the side. This classic North African-inspired dish is rich, colorful, and deeply satisfying for two people with minimal effort.
Sale items used: Tomatoes on the Vine ($1.29/lb), Bland Farms Vidalia Onions (already purchased), Cracker Barrel Chunk Cheese ($3.49/8 oz), Fresh Navel Oranges or Avocados ($1.00 each)
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use about 1 lb of vine tomatoes for a full sauce base for 2 people; use 4 eggs total (2 per person) from pantry; shred or cube about half the 8 oz block of Cracker Barrel cheese for melting over the top; purchase 2 avocados at $1.00 each for 1 avocado per person on the side; serve with remaining Italian bread slices from Wednesday if desired.
Recipes:
- shakshuka - saucy eggs with tomato, herbs, avocado and feta
- Best Shakshuka Recipe (Easy & Traditional)

Friday
Meal: Roasted Tasteful Selections Potatoes and Half Runner Beans with Kraft Parmesan and Vidalia Onion
Description: A second bag of Tasteful Selections potatoes is halved and roasted at high heat alongside remaining half runner beans and thick-cut Vidalia onion wedges until caramelized and golden, then finished with a generous shower of Kraft Parmesan for a simple, satisfying sheet-pan dinner for two. The Parmesan crisps slightly on the hot vegetables and adds a salty, nutty finish that ties the whole tray together.
Sale items used: Tasteful Selections Potatoes ($2.99/16 oz bag), Half Runner Beans ($1.99/lb), Bland Farms Vidalia Onions (already purchased), Kraft Parmesan Cheese Refrigerated Shredded 5 oz ($3.29)
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 full 16 oz bag of potatoes split between 2 people; use 0.5 lb of half runner beans trimmed and roasted alongside the potatoes; use about one-quarter of the remaining Vidalia onion bag cut into wedges; use roughly half the 5 oz Kraft Parmesan shaker over the finished tray; roast at 425 degrees F for about 30-35 minutes, flipping once halfway through.
Recipes:
- Roasted Potatoes and Green Beans
- Braised Half-Runner Beans with Potatoes
- Oven-Roasted Potatoes And Green Beans

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Bland Farms Vidalia Onions, 3 lb bag (x1): $2.99
- Tomatoes on the Vine, approx 2.5 lbs total across the week: $3.23
- Half Runner Beans, 1.5 lbs total across the week: $2.99
- Tasteful Selections Potatoes, 16 oz bag (x2, one for Monday and one for Friday): $5.98
- Fresh Avocados (x2 at $1.00 each): $2.00
- Breakstone's Cottage Cheese, 24 oz (x1): $3.99
- Cracker Barrel Chunk Cheese, 8 oz (x1): $3.49
- Kraft Parmesan Cheese Refrigerated Shredded, 5 oz (x1): $3.29
- Impossible Foods, 10-14 oz package (x1): $4.99
- That's Smart! Shells and Cheese, 10 oz (x1): $1.49
- Italian Bread, baked fresh daily (x1 loaf): $2.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Eggs (6 to 8 large eggs for the week)
- Olive oil or vegetable oil for cooking
- Garlic (fresh or jarred)
- Cumin, paprika, red pepper flakes (for shakshuka spice base)
- Salt and black pepper
- Dried dill or fresh dill (for cottage cheese tzatziki)
- Lemon juice (for tzatziki)
- Cucumber (for tzatziki, small amount)
- Vegetable broth or bouillon (for simmering beans on Tuesday)
- Butter (for shells and cheese preparation)
- Milk (for shells and cheese preparation)