Food City Vegetarian Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Loaded Baked Russet Potatoes with Tillamook Shredded Cheese and Side Salad
Description: Two large russets are baked until crisp-skinned and fluffy, then split and piled with melted Tillamook cheese. A fresh bagged salad on the side makes it a filling, budget-friendly dinner for two.
Sale items used: Russet Potatoes 10 Lb., Tillamook Shredded Cheese, American or Italian Salad
Prep time: 70 minutes (10 minutes active)
Serving note: Use 2 large russets (about 1.5 lb total), 1/2 cup shredded Tillamook cheese (about 1/4 of the bag), and 1 bag of salad. Season the potatoes with oil and salt, then bake at 425F for 55 to 60 minutes. To save time, microwave them for 6 minutes first and finish in the oven for 25 minutes. Top with butter, black pepper, and a little of the cheese.
Recipes:
- Cheesy Vegetarian Loaded Baked Potatoes with Spinach and Mushrooms
- Loaded Baked Potatoes with Spinach and Mushrooms
- Roasted Vegetable Loaded Baked Potatoes

Tuesday
Meal: Tomato and Mirepoix Shakshuka with Mary B's Biscuits
Description: Mirepoix is softened in a skillet, then simmered with fresh beefsteak tomatoes and warm spices to make a rich sauce. Four eggs are poached right in the sauce and served with warm biscuits for dipping.
Sale items used: Beefsteak Tomatoes, Mirepoix or Trinity Mix, That's Smart Large Eggs, Mary B's Biscuits
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use about 1.25 lb beefsteak tomatoes (3 medium, chopped), 6 oz mirepoix (about 0.375 lb), 4 eggs, and 4 biscuits baked per package directions. Add garlic, cumin, paprika, and chili flakes from your pantry. Simmer the sauce for 15 minutes, then cook the eggs covered for 5 to 7 minutes. Save the remaining biscuits for breakfast.
Recipes:
- Simple & Easy Shakshuka Recipe
- Shakshuka Recipe (Our Best Ever!)
- Best Shakshuka Recipe

Wednesday
Meal: Skillet Potato Frittata with Mirepoix or Trinity Mix
Description: Diced russets and mirepoix are browned in an oven-safe skillet, then set with six beaten eggs and a little cheese. It is cut into wedges for a hearty meal for two.
Sale items used: Russet Potatoes 10 Lb., Mirepoix or Trinity Mix, That's Smart Large Eggs, Tillamook Shredded Cheese
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 small russets (about 10 oz, diced small), 4 oz mirepoix (0.25 lb), 6 eggs, and 1/4 cup shredded Tillamook cheese. Cook the potatoes in oil for 10 minutes, add the mirepoix for 4 minutes, then pour in the eggs and cheese. Finish in a 375F oven for 12 to 15 minutes. Any leftovers make a good cold lunch.
Recipes:
- Potato Frittata Recipe
- Potato Frittata Recipe | Easy Frittata With Potatoes
- Warm Up with this Hearty Vegetarian Potato Frittata Recipe

Thursday
Meal: Baked Tomato-Topped Kraft Deluxe Mac & Cheese
Description: Kraft Deluxe Mac & Cheese is prepared on the stovetop, then spread in a baking dish and topped with sliced beefsteak tomato and a sprinkle of cheese. It is baked until bubbly and lightly golden, so it feels more like a casserole than a boxed dinner.
Sale items used: Kraft Deluxe Mac & Cheese, Beefsteak Tomatoes, Tillamook Shredded Cheese
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Prepare 2 boxes of Kraft Deluxe Mac & Cheese for a generous dinner for two plus leftovers for a next-day lunch. Top with 2 medium tomatoes (about 0.75 lb, sliced) and 1/4 cup shredded Tillamook cheese. Bake at 400F for 15 to 20 minutes. Season the tomatoes with salt, pepper, and a pinch of garlic powder.
Recipes:
- Old-Fashioned Tomato Mac and Cheese
- Baked Tomato Mac and Cheese
- Mac and Cheese with Tomatoes

Friday
Meal: Meatless Progresso Soup with Cornbread Muffins and Side Salad
Description: Two cans of a vegetarian Progresso soup are warmed with a handful of sauteed mirepoix for extra freshness and body. They are served with warm cornbread muffins and a crisp bagged salad.
Sale items used: Progresso Soup, Cornbread Muffins 6 Pk., American or Italian Salad, Mirepoix or Trinity Mix
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Choose 2 cans of a meatless variety such as Progresso Vegetable Classics Lentil or Minestrone, and check that the label says vegetarian. Saute the last 2 oz of mirepoix (0.125 lb) in oil for 4 minutes, then stir in the soup and heat through. Serve with 2 cornbread muffins each (4 of the 6) and 1 bag of salad. Keep the last 2 muffins for breakfast.
Recipes:
- Classic Vegetable Soup (Progresso Copycat)
- Cornbread Topped Soup in a Jar
- Homemade Progresso-style Lentil Soup

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- That's Smart Large Eggs, Dozen (x1): $1.69
- Russet Potatoes 10 Lb. (x1 bag): $3.99
- Tillamook Shredded Cheese (x1 bag): $2.79
- American or Italian Salad (x2, 2 for $5.00 deal): $5.00
- Beefsteak Tomatoes (2 lbs at $1.69/lb): $3.38
- Mirepoix or Trinity Mix (0.75 lb at $4.99/lb): $3.74
- Mary B's Biscuits (x1): $3.99
- Kraft Deluxe Mac & Cheese (x2 boxes, 2 for $5.00 deal): $5.00
- Cornbread Muffins 6 Pk. (x1): $5.49
- Progresso Soup, meatless variety (x2 cans): $2.98

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil or cooking oil
- Butter
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic or garlic powder
- Ground cumin
- Paprika
- Red pepper flakes