Food City Vegetarian Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

No meat or seafood is on this flyer that fits a vegetarian plan, so the ranking above covers the vegetarian protein sources (dairy and nuts) in the items on sale. There is no premium protein this week.

Why these meals: Since you're shopping Food City's sale flyer for four vegetarians, I built the week around cheese, potatoes and pantry-friendly comfort food. One 10 lb bag of Russet Potatoes at $3.99 covers both Monday's loaded baked potatoes and Friday's egg fried potatoes, and Food Club Shredded Cheese shows up on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday so one stock-up goes a long way. Silver Palate Pasta Sauce ($2.99) does double duty in Tuesday's ricotta bake and Thursday's garlic bread pizza plate, and the Bagged Sweet Potatoes ($3.99) turn into Wednesday's quesadillas with Food Club American Singles ($1.79). Friday finishes with Jonagold Apples and Food Club Peanut Butter ($3.99), and since Thursday's Hearty Soup needs a quick look at the label, check that the can is vegetarian before you head to the register.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Loaded Baked Russet Potatoes with Shredded Cheese and Brussels Sprouts
Description: Russet Potatoes are baked until fluffy, then split and topped with melted Food Club Shredded Cheese. Pan-roasted Firecracker Brussels Sprouts on the side add a crisp, savory contrast.
Sale items used: Russet Potatoes (10 lb), Food Club Shredded Cheese, Firecracker Brussels Sprouts
Prep time: 60 minutes
Serving note: 4 Russet Potatoes (about 3 lb from the 10 lb bag), 1 bag Food Club Shredded Cheese, 1 lb Firecracker Brussels Sprouts. Total time is about 60 minutes; bake the potatoes first and prep the sprouts while they cook.
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: Galbani Ricotta Cheese is layered with Silver Palate Pasta Sauce and Food Club Shredded Cheese in a baking dish and baked until bubbly. Serve with toasted slices of Italian Bread.
Sale items used: Galbani Cheese Shakers or Ricotta Cheese, Silver Palate Pasta Sauce, Food Club Shredded Cheese, Italian Bread
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: 1 Galbani Ricotta Cheese, 1 jar Silver Palate Pasta Sauce, 1 bag Food Club Shredded Cheese, 1 Italian Bread. The ricotta and sauce are layered with a dry pasta of your choice from the pantry.
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: Bagged Sweet Potatoes are cubed, roasted, and tucked with Food Club American Singles into pan-crisped tortillas. Warm Cornbread Muffins complete the plate.
Sale items used: Bagged Sweet Potatoes (5 lb), Food Club American Singles, Cornbread Muffins (6 ct)
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: 2 lb sweet potatoes from the 5 lb bag, 1 pack Food Club American Singles, 6 Cornbread Muffins (1 pack), 4 large tortillas from pantry.
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: Pepperidge Farm Garlic Bread is topped with Silver Palate Pasta Sauce and Food Club Shredded Cheese and baked until bubbly. Served with warmed Food Club Hearty Soup (confirm the can is vegetarian on the label).
Sale items used: Pepperidge Farm Garlic Bread, Food Club Shredded Cheese, Silver Palate Pasta Sauce, Food Club Hearty Soup
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 1 Pepperidge Farm Garlic Bread, 1 bag Food Club Shredded Cheese, 2 cans Food Club Hearty Soup (2 for $3.00), a small amount of Silver Palate Pasta Sauce left from Tuesday.
Recipes:
- Cheesy Garlic Bread Pizza
- Cheesy Garlic Pizza Bread Recipe
- Garlic Pizza Bread

Friday
Meal: Peanut Butter Apple Plates with Egg Fried Potatoes
Description: Russet Potatoes are pan-fried in oil with scrambled eggs for a hearty skillet. Jonagold Apples with Food Club Peanut Butter finish the meal.
Sale items used: Russet Potatoes (10 lb), Jonagold Apples (5 lb), Food Club Peanut Butter (40 oz)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: about 2 lb Russet Potatoes from the 10 lb bag, 4 Jonagold Apples from the 5 lb bag, about 1/2 cup Food Club Peanut Butter, 6 eggs from pantry.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Russet Potatoes (10 lb) (x1): $3.99
- Firecracker Brussels Sprouts (1 lb): $6.99
- Food Club Shredded Cheese (x3 bags): $5.00
- Galbani Cheese Shakers or Ricotta Cheese (x2): $6.00
- Silver Palate Pasta Sauce (x1): $2.99
- Italian Bread (x1): $3.00
- Bagged Sweet Potatoes (5 lb) (x1): $3.99
- Food Club American Singles (x1): $1.79
- Cornbread Muffins (6 ct) (x1): $5.99
- Pepperidge Farm Garlic Bread (x1): $2.99
- Food Club Hearty Soup (x2): $3.00
- Jonagold Apples (5 lb) (x1): $3.99
- Food Club Peanut Butter (40 oz) (x1): $3.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Dry pasta
- Large tortillas
- Eggs
- Cooking oil
- Salt and pepper
- Garlic powder