Food City Vegetarian Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Loaded Baked Potatoes with Black Beans and Melted Cheese
Description: One large baked potato is split open and piled with warm seasoned black beans and melted shredded cheese. It is a filling, budget-friendly dinner sized for one.
Sale items used: Jumbo Baking Potatoes, Luck's Beans, Food Club Shredded Cheese
Prep time: 70 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 potato (about 1 lb) and 1/2 can black beans (about 7 oz) with 1/4 cup shredded cheese (about 1 oz). Bake the potato at 400F for about 60 minutes; scrub and prick it first, and warm the beans on the stove while it finishes. Bake an extra potato at the same time to use for Wednesday's wedges.
Recipes:
- Loaded Vegetarian Baked Sweet Potato
- Black Bean and Avocado Loaded Baked Potatoes
- Loaded Sweet Potatoes With Black Beans & Cheddar

Tuesday
Meal: Stovetop Vegetable and White Bean Stew
Description: Mirepoix, tomato, and white beans simmer together into a hearty one-pot stew for a single bowl with leftovers for lunch. Potato chunks thicken the broth naturally.
Sale items used: Mirepoix or Trinity Mix, Tomatoes on the Vine, Luck's Beans, Jumbo Baking Potatoes
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Use about 1 cup mirepoix (about 1/4 lb of the 1 lb pack), 1 tomato (about 1/3 lb), 1 can white beans (15 oz), and 1 small diced potato (about 1/2 lb) with 2 cups water or broth. Simmer 25 to 30 minutes. Any leftover mirepoix can be frozen.

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

Recipes:
- Winter Vegetable White Bean Stew
- Cozy White Bean Stew
- Vegan White Bean Stew

Wednesday
Meal: Baked Cheesy Bean and Cream Cheese Dip Dinner with Potato Wedges
Description: Beans are mashed with cream cheese and shredded cheese, then baked until bubbly in a small dish. Crisp oven potato wedges are served alongside for dipping.
Sale items used: Luck's Beans, Philadelphia Cream Cheese, Food Club Shredded Cheese, Jumbo Baking Potatoes
Prep time: 50 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 can beans (15 oz), 2 oz cream cheese (1/4 of an 8 oz block), and 1/4 cup shredded cheese in a ramekin. Cut 1 potato (about 1 lb) into wedges, toss in oil, and roast at 425F for 35 to 40 minutes, then bake the dip for the last 20 minutes alongside.
Recipes:
- Cheesy Bean Dip
- 2-Way Potato Wedges with Cream Cheese Dip Recipe
- Layered Bean Dip with Cream Cheese and Salsa

Thursday
Meal: Skillet Black Bean and Tomato Rice-Free Bowls with Melted American Cheese
Description: Black beans and diced tomato are sauteed with mirepoix in a skillet and topped with a slice of melting American cheese. No rice is needed since the beans and vegetables carry the bowl.
Sale items used: Luck's Beans, Tomatoes on the Vine, Mirepoix or Trinity Mix, Kraft Singles American
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 can black beans (15 oz), 1 tomato (about 1/3 lb), 1/2 cup mirepoix, and 2 slices American cheese. Saute the mirepoix, add the beans and tomato, simmer 8 minutes, then lay the cheese on top to melt under a lid.
Recipes:
- Cheesy Spicy Black Bean Skillet
- Easy Black Bean & Rice Skillet
- Cheesy Rice and Bean Skillet

Friday
Meal: Baked Cheese Pizza Night with Apple Side
Description: A 12-inch cheese pizza is baked until golden and bubbly for an easy end to the week. A crisp sliced apple on the side adds freshness.
Sale items used: 12" Cheese Pizza, Honeycrisp or Cosmic Crisp Apples
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Bake the pizza per package directions, about 15 minutes at 400F; eat half tonight and save the rest for lunch. Slice 1 apple (about 0.4 lb) for the side.
Recipes:
- Sweet and savory cheddar, apple, and caramelized onion pizza
- Apple Cheddar Pizza with Caramelized Onions & Walnuts
- Apple Brie Pizza

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Jumbo Baking Potatoes (8 lb bag x1): $5.00
- Luck's Beans (x4 cans): $4.00
- Food Club Shredded Cheese (x1): $5.00
- Tomatoes on the Vine (about 0.7 lb): $1.39
- Mirepoix or Trinity Mix (1 lb x1): $4.99
- Philadelphia Cream Cheese (8 oz x1, sale pair price $5.00 for 2, one needed at $2.50): $2.50
- Kraft Singles American (12 oz x1, sale pair price $7.00 for 2, one needed at $3.50): $3.50
- Honeycrisp or Cosmic Crisp Apples (about 0.4 lb): $0.80
- 12" Cheese Pizza (x1): $5.00

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- Garlic powder
- Cumin or chili powder
- Vegetable broth or water
- Butter