Food City Vegetarian Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Why these meals: This week's plan is built around a few Food City sale items that keep showing up in different ways, so you buy once and use them twice. The 10 lb bag of Russet Potatoes at $3.99 covers Monday's loaded baked potatoes and Wednesday's skillet frittata, and the two dozen eggs at $3.38 cover Tuesday's shakshuka and that same Wednesday frittata, which keeps every night meatless and filling. Beefsteak Tomatoes turn up on Tuesday in the shakshuka and again on Thursday on top of the Kraft Deluxe Mac & Cheese, while the Tillamook Shredded Cheese goes on Monday's potatoes and Thursday's mac. Friday wraps up with easy Progresso Soup, cornbread muffins, and the second salad from Monday's pair, so nothing gets wasted.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Loaded Baked Russet Potatoes with Tillamook Shredded Cheese and Side Salad
Description: Russet potatoes are baked until fluffy, split open, and piled with butter and melty Tillamook Shredded Cheese. A crisp American or Italian Salad on the side keeps it fresh.
Sale items used: Russet Potatoes 10 Lb., Tillamook Shredded Cheese, Food Club Butter, American or Italian Salad
Prep time: 10 minutes active, 65 minutes total
Serving note: 4 large russet potatoes (about 3 lb from the 10 lb bag), 1 bag Tillamook Shredded Cheese, about 2 tbsp Food Club Butter, and 1 American or Italian Salad (the second salad is for Friday). Total time is over 60 minutes, so pop the potatoes in the oven (400F) as soon as you get home, or microwave them 8 minutes first and finish in the oven for 20 minutes.
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: Beefsteak tomatoes and Mirepoix or Trinity Mix simmer in a skillet with paprika and cumin into a thick sauce. Eggs are poached right in the sauce and everything is scooped up with warm Mary B's Biscuits.
Sale items used: Beefsteak Tomatoes, Mirepoix or Trinity Mix, That's Smart Large Eggs, Dozen, Mary B's Biscuits
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: 2 lb Beefsteak Tomatoes, 0.5 lb Mirepoix or Trinity Mix, 12 eggs (1 full dozen, 3 per person), and 1 package Mary B's Biscuits, warmed per package directions.
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 russet potatoes and Mirepoix or Trinity Mix are browned in butter in an oven-safe skillet. Beaten eggs are poured over the top and the pan is finished in the oven until the frittata is set and golden.
Sale items used: Russet Potatoes 10 Lb., Mirepoix or Trinity Mix, That's Smart Large Eggs, Dozen, Food Club Butter
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: 2.5 lb russet potatoes (from the same 10 lb bag), 0.5 lb Mirepoix or Trinity Mix, 12 eggs (1 full dozen), and about 1 tbsp Food Club Butter. Cut into 4 wedges. Leftover potatoes can be fried for breakfast hash.
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, spread in a baking dish, and topped with sliced Beefsteak Tomatoes and Tillamook Shredded Cheese. It bakes until the top is bubbly and lightly browned.
Sale items used: Kraft Deluxe Mac & Cheese, Beefsteak Tomatoes, Tillamook Shredded Cheese, Food Club Butter
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: 2 boxes Kraft Deluxe Mac & Cheese, 1 lb Beefsteak Tomatoes (sliced), 1 bag Tillamook Shredded Cheese, and about 1 tbsp Food Club Butter to grease the dish and stir into the pasta.
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: Heated Progresso Soup in a meatless lentil or bean variety makes a hearty, protein-rich bowl. Warmed Cornbread Muffins and a fresh American or Italian Salad round out an easy end-of-week dinner.
Sale items used: Progresso Soup, Cornbread Muffins 6 Pk., American or Italian Salad
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: 2 cans Progresso Soup (choose a meatless lentil or bean variety and check the label), 1 pack Cornbread Muffins 6 Pk. (1 to 2 per person), and 1 American or Italian Salad (the second one from Monday's purchase).
Recipes:
- Classic Vegetable Soup (Progresso Copycat)
- Cornbread Topped Soup in a Jar
- Homemade Progresso-style Lentil Soup

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Russet Potatoes 10 Lb. (1 bag): $3.99
- Tillamook Shredded Cheese (x2 bags): $5.58
- Food Club Butter (x1): $2.49
- American or Italian Salad (x2): $5.00
- That's Smart Large Eggs, Dozen (x2 dozen): $3.38
- Beefsteak Tomatoes (3 lbs): $5.07
- Mirepoix or Trinity Mix (1 lb): $4.99
- Mary B's Biscuits (x1): $3.99
- Kraft Deluxe Mac & Cheese (x2 boxes): $5.00
- Progresso Soup (x2 cans): $2.98
- Cornbread Muffins 6 Pk. (x1): $5.49

Pantry staples needed:
- Salt and black pepper
- Cooking oil (olive or vegetable)
- Paprika
- Ground cumin
- Garlic (fresh or powder)
- Red pepper flakes (optional)