Food City Vegetarian Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Loaded Baked Russet Potatoes with Shredded Cheese and Brussels Sprouts
Description: One large russet is baked until fluffy, then topped with melted shredded cheese. Pan-roasted Brussels sprouts add a crisp, savory side.
Sale items used: Russet Potatoes, Food Club Shredded Cheese, Firecracker Brussels Sprouts
Prep time: 65 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 large russet (about 10 oz), 1/2 cup shredded cheese, and about 0.4 lb Brussels sprouts. Bake the potato at 425F for about 60 minutes, and roast the sprouts for the last 20 minutes. To save time, microwave the potato for 5 minutes first, then finish it in the oven for 20 minutes.
Recipes:
- Brussels Sprouts Gratin with Potatoes
- One-Pan Brussels Sprouts and Potato Gratin
- Roasted Brussels Sprouts & Potatoes

Tuesday
Meal: Baked Ricotta Pasta-Style Bake with Silver Palate Pasta Sauce and Italian Bread
Description: Ricotta is layered with pasta sauce and baked in a small dish until bubbly. Served with a thick slice of Italian bread for scooping.
Sale items used: Galbani Ricotta Cheese, Silver Palate Pasta Sauce, Italian Bread, Food Club Shredded Cheese
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 3/4 cup ricotta, 3/4 cup sauce, 1/4 cup shredded cheese, and 1 egg yolk if you like. Add a handful of cooked pasta from your pantry if desired. Bake at 375F for 20 minutes. Serve with 2 slices of Italian bread and save the rest of the loaf and sauce for Thursday and later.
Recipes:
- One Pan Tomato Ricotta Pasta Bake
- Baked Tomato Ricotta Pasta
- Baked Ricotta & veg pasta

Wednesday
Meal: Roasted Sweet Potato and Cheese Quesadillas with Cornbread Muffins
Description: Cubed sweet potato is roasted until caramelized, then folded into a tortilla with melted cheese. Cornbread muffins are served warm on the side.
Sale items used: Bagged Sweet Potatoes, Food Club Shredded Cheese, Cornbread Muffins
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 medium sweet potato (about 8 oz), 1/2 cup shredded cheese, 2 flour tortillas from your pantry, and 2 cornbread muffins. Roast the cubes at 425F for 25 minutes. Freeze the remaining muffins.
Recipes:
- ROASTED SWEET POTATO QUESADILLAS
- Roasted Sweet Potato and Black Bean Quesadillas
- Sweet Potato Vegetarian Quesadillas

Thursday
Meal: Cheesy Garlic Bread Pizza Plate with Hearty Soup
Description: Garlic bread is topped with pasta sauce and cheese, then broiled until bubbly. A warm bowl of hearty soup rounds out the plate.
Sale items used: Pepperidge Farm Garlic Bread, Silver Palate Pasta Sauce, Food Club Shredded Cheese, Food Club Hearty Soup
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 slices from the garlic bread loaf, 1/4 cup leftover pasta sauce, 1/3 cup shredded cheese, and 1 can hearty soup (choose a vegetarian variety, such as vegetable or bean). Broil for 3 to 4 minutes.
Recipes:
- Cheesy Garlic Bread Pizza
- Cheesy Garlic Pizza Bread Recipe
- Garlic Pizza Bread

Friday
Meal: Peanut Butter Apple Plates with Egg Fried Potatoes
Description: Sliced Jonagold apple is served with peanut butter for dipping. Diced potatoes are pan-fried crisp with a fried egg on top for protein.
Sale items used: Jonagold Apples, Food Club Peanut Butter, Russet Potatoes
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 apple, 2 tablespoons peanut butter, 1 medium russet (about 8 oz) diced small, and 2 eggs from home. Parboil the potato for 5 minutes, then pan-fry for 10 minutes before adding the eggs.
Recipes:
- Apple Slices with Peanut Butter Snack
- PB-apple snack plate
- Fried Potatoes and Eggs - Lidia

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Russet Potatoes (10 lb bag): $3.99
- Jonagold Apples (5 lb bag): $3.99
- Bagged Sweet Potatoes (5 lb bag): $3.99
- Firecracker Brussels Sprouts (0.4 lb): $2.80
- Food Club Shredded Cheese (x2, from a 3 for $5.00 deal): $3.34
- Galbani Ricotta Cheese (x1, from a 2 for $6.00 deal): $3.00
- Silver Palate Pasta Sauce (x1): $2.99
- Italian Bread (x1): $3.00
- Cornbread Muffins (6 ct): $5.99
- Pepperidge Farm Garlic Bread (x1): $2.99
- Food Club Hearty Soup (x1, from a 2 for $3.00 deal): $1.50
- Food Club Peanut Butter (40 oz): $3.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Eggs
- Flour tortillas
- Cooking oil or butter
- Salt and pepper
- Garlic powder
- Dried pasta (optional)