Food City Vegetarian Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Why these meals: This is a vegetarian-friendly flyer with eggs at just $1.69 a dozen being the standout protein bargain of the week - they anchor two different meals in completely different formats so you get maximum value from one inexpensive purchase. The That's Smart! canned vegetables at $0.89 each are a genuine pantry win, and picking up two cans of a bean variety gives you a hearty protein base for a third night at under $2 total. The Vegetable Kabobs at $6.99/lb are the priciest protein option this week since they are a prepared in-store item, so they earn the one premium spot and deliver a fun, hands-off dinner with no extra chopping. The Caesar Kit at $2.99 and Tasteful Selections Potatoes at $2.99 do a lot of heavy lifting as affordable, filling sides that round out meals without padding the total. The Garlic Loaf Bread at $3.99 and Pepperidge Farm Cheese Bread at $2.49 add satisfying, crowd-pleasing accompaniments on nights that benefit from something hearty alongside a lighter main.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Scrambled Egg and Canned Vegetable Skillet with Garlic Loaf Bread
Description: A hearty stovetop skillet of fluffy scrambled eggs folded together with seasoned canned vegetables, cooked in a single pan until just set and golden at the edges. Thick slices of garlic loaf bread serve alongside for dipping and scooping, making this a satisfying and fast weeknight dinner.
Sale items used: That's Smart! Large Eggs (Dozen), That's Smart! Vegetables (x2 cans), Garlic Loaf Bread, Baked Fresh Daily
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 10 eggs total (just under one dozen covers 4 people generously at 2.5 eggs each, use the full dozen for no waste), 2 cans of That's Smart! Vegetables drained and stirred in, and one full Garlic Loaf Bread sliced for the table.
Recipes:
- Scrambled Eggs with Garlic Toast Recipe
- Garlic Bread With Scrambled Eggs Recipe by Aysha Koteshwar

Tuesday
Meal: Roasted Tasteful Selections Potato and Canned Bean Bowl with Caesar Kit Salad
Description: Cubed Tasteful Selections Potatoes are tossed in olive oil and roasted in the oven until crispy and golden, then served over warmed canned beans for a filling, protein-rich bowl. A Fresh Express Caesar Kit is tossed and served alongside as a crisp, creamy contrast to the warm bowl.
Sale items used: Tasteful Selections Potatoes, Selected Varieties, 16 oz., That's Smart! Vegetables (x2 cans, bean variety), Caesar or Caesar Lite Kit, Fresh Express, 9.8-10 oz.
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: One 16 oz. bag of Tasteful Selections Potatoes serves 4 as a component alongside the beans; use 2 cans of That's Smart! Vegetables (choose a bean variety such as black beans or kidney beans) warmed on the stovetop; one Caesar Kit dresses all 4 salad portions.

Check the label: Caesar dressing usually contains anchovies.

Recipes:
- Crispy Potato Caesar Salad
- Roasted Caesar Potato Salad

Wednesday
Meal: Vegetable Kabob Dinner with Sweet Vidalia Onion and Pepperidge Farm Cheese Bread
Description: In-store made Vegetable Kabobs are heated through in the oven or on a grill pan and served as the centerpiece of the plate, with sliced sweet Vidalia Onion sauteed in butter until soft and golden as a savory topping. Pepperidge Farm Cheese Bread baked from frozen rounds out the plate with a warm, cheesy side.
Sale items used: Vegetable Kabobs, Made In-Store, Vidalia Onions, Sweet, Pepperidge Farm Cheese Bread, Frozen, Selected Varieties, 9.5-11.75 oz.
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Purchase 1 lb of Vegetable Kabobs (approximately 2 to 3 skewers per person depending on in-store sizing, adjust to 1.5 lbs if skewers run small); use 0.5 lb of Vidalia Onions sliced and sauteed; one package of Pepperidge Farm Cheese Bread serves 4 as a side.
Recipes:
- Vegetable Kabobs

Thursday
Meal: Egg Salad on That's Smart! Sandwich Bread with Sliced Watermelon
Description: Hard-boiled eggs are chopped and mixed with mustard, mayonnaise, and a pinch of salt and pepper, then piled generously onto That's Smart! Sandwich Bread for a classic, creamy egg salad sandwich dinner. Chilled slices of in-store cut watermelon serve as a refreshing, naturally sweet side that makes this feel like a summer meal.
Sale items used: That's Smart! Large Eggs (Dozen), That's Smart! Sandwich Bread, 20 oz., Sliced Watermelon Quarters, Cut Fresh In-Store
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use the remaining eggs from the Monday dozen plus a fresh dozen - hard boil 8 eggs total (2 per person) for the egg salad; use one loaf of That's Smart! Sandwich Bread (8 slices for 4 sandwiches leaves plenty remaining); purchase 2 lbs of Sliced Watermelon Quarters at $0.99/lb for a generous side portion for 4.

Friday
Meal: Baked DiGiorno Pizza with Fresh Caesar Kit Salad and Honeycrisp Apple Slices
Description: A DiGiorno Pizza baked according to package directions delivers a hot, cheesy, crowd-pleasing Friday dinner with no prep beyond preheating the oven. A Fresh Express Caesar Kit tossed tableside and a plate of crisp sliced Honeycrisp Apples add freshness and crunch to round out the meal.
Sale items used: DiGiorno Pizza, Selected Varieties, 15.3-29.3 oz., Caesar or Caesar Lite Kit, Fresh Express, 9.8-10 oz., Juicy Honeycrisp Apples
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: One DiGiorno Pizza in the larger size range (aim for 28-29 oz. if available) feeds 4 adults; one Caesar Kit dresses all 4 salad portions; purchase 1 lb of Juicy Honeycrisp Apples (approximately 2 to 3 medium apples) sliced and fanned on a plate for sharing.

Check the label: Caesar dressing usually contains anchovies.

Recipes:
- Caesar Salad Pizza

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- That's Smart! Large Eggs, Dozen (x2 dozen): $3.38
- That's Smart! Vegetables, 14.5-15.25 oz. (x4 cans): $3.56
- Caesar or Caesar Lite Kit, Fresh Express, 9.8-10 oz. (x2 kits): $5.98
- Tasteful Selections Potatoes, Selected Varieties, 16 oz. (x1 bag): $2.99
- Garlic Loaf Bread, Baked Fresh Daily (x1 loaf): $3.99
- Pepperidge Farm Cheese Bread, Frozen, Selected Varieties, 9.5-11.75 oz. (x1 package): $2.49
- Vegetable Kabobs, Made In-Store (1.5 lbs): $10.49
- Vidalia Onions, Sweet (0.5 lb): $0.65
- That's Smart! Sandwich Bread, 20 oz. (x1 loaf): $1.69
- Sliced Watermelon Quarters, Cut Fresh In-Store (2 lbs): $1.98
- DiGiorno Pizza, Selected Varieties, 15.3-29.3 oz. (x1): $3.99
- Juicy Honeycrisp Apples (1 lb): $1.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil (for roasting potatoes)
- Butter (for sauteing onions)
- Mayonnaise (for egg salad)
- Yellow or Dijon mustard (for egg salad)
- Salt, black pepper, garlic powder (general seasoning)