Food City Vegetarian Meal Plan
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5-DAY MEAL PLAN
Monday
Meal: Loaded Baked Russet Potatoes with Black Beans, Tomatoes, and Sour Cream
Description: Two big russets are baked until crisp-skinned and fluffy, then split and piled with warm seasoned black beans and diced fresh tomato. A generous spoonful of sour cream and a slice of melted cheese finish each potato.
Sale items used: Russet Potatoes, Bush's Best Black Beans, Tomatoes on the Vine, Food Club Sour Cream, Food Club Sliced Cheese
Prep time: 15 minutes active, about 70 minutes total
Serving note: Use 2 large russets (about 1.5 lb total) from the 10 lb bag, 1 can black beans (warmed with cumin and garlic powder), 2 medium tomatoes (about 0.75 lb total), 4 Tbsp sour cream, and 2 cheese slices (1 per potato). Timing note: bake the potatoes at 425 F for 55 to 60 minutes. Prick them and microwave 5 minutes first to cut the oven time, and prep the toppings while they bake.
Check the label: some baked beans are cooked with bacon or pork fat.
Recipes:
- Loaded Baked Potatoes With Black Beans and Cajun Seasoning
- Mexican Baked Potatoes
- Southwest Baked Potatoes
Tuesday
Meal: Skillet Potato and Tomato Frittata with Steamed Vegetables
Description: Thinly sliced potato is browned in a skillet, then set with six beaten eggs, juicy tomato slices, and melted cheese. It is served in wedges with a side of steamed mixed vegetables.
Sale items used: Russet Potatoes, Tomatoes on the Vine, That's Smart Large Eggs, Food Club Sliced Cheese, Food Club Steamin' Easy Vegetables, Food Club Butter
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 medium russet (about 0.5 lb), 1 medium tomato (about 0.5 lb), 6 eggs, 2 cheese slices torn up, 1 Tbsp butter for the skillet, and 1 bag frozen steamed vegetables (about 10 to 12 oz, which serves 2 with a little left over). Tomatoes for Monday and Tuesday total about 1.25 lb.
Recipes:
- Potato Tomato Frittata
- Frittata with Tomatoes and Potatoes
- Potato Tomato Spinach Frittata
Wednesday
Meal: Roasted Butternut Squash Soup with Grilled Cheese on Sourdough and Honeycrisp Apple Slices
Description: Butternut squash is roasted until caramelized, then simmered with broth and blended into a smooth, velvety soup. It comes with two golden grilled cheese sandwiches on buttered sourdough and crisp Honeycrisp apple slices.
Sale items used: Butternut Squash, That's Smart Broth, Sourdough Half Loaf, Food Club Sliced Cheese, Food Club Butter, Honeycrisp Apples
Prep time: 20 minutes active, about 65 minutes total
Serving note: Use one 2 lb butternut squash, about 2 cups (16 oz) of vegetable broth, 1 half sourdough loaf (4 slices), 4 cheese slices, 2 Tbsp butter, and 2 Honeycrisp apples (about 1 lb total). Timing note: roast the squash up to a day ahead and reheat with the broth, then blend and grill the sandwiches just before eating.
Check the label: broth is often made from chicken or beef. Vegetable broth is the safe choice.
Recipes:
- Butternut Squash Soup with Brie Grilled Cheese
- Easy Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
- Butternut Squash Soup with Grilled Cheese Croutons
Thursday
Meal: Chili Bean Stuffed Roasted Acorn Squash with Corn
Description: Two acorn squash halves are roasted until tender, then filled with hearty, spiced chili beans and topped with melted cheese. A simple buttered corn side rounds out the plate.
Sale items used: Acorn Squash, Bush's Chili Beans, Libby's Corn, Food Club Sliced Cheese, Food Club Sour Cream, Food Club Butter
Prep time: 15 minutes active, about 60 minutes total
Serving note: Use 2 small acorn squash (about 2.5 lb total), cut in half and seeded, which gives 1 stuffed half per serving plus 1 extra half to share. Use 1 can chili beans, 1 can corn drained and warmed with 1 tsp butter, 2 cheese slices, and 2 Tbsp sour cream. Timing note: roast the squash cut side down at 400 F for about 40 minutes, then fill and bake 10 more minutes, and warm the beans while it roasts.
Recipes:
- Southwest Stuffed Acorn Squash with Goat Cheese
- Southwest Stuffed Acorn Squash
- Chili Stuffed Acorn Squash
Friday
Meal: Creamy Stovetop Shells and Cheese with Italian Green Beans
Description: A box of shells and cheese is cooked on the stovetop and enriched with butter and a spoonful of sour cream for extra creaminess. It is served alongside tender garlicky Italian green beans.
Sale items used: That's Smart Shells & Cheese, Allen's Italian Green Beans, Food Club Butter, Food Club Sour Cream
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 box shells and cheese (12 to 14 oz), 1 Tbsp butter, 2 Tbsp sour cream, and a splash of pasta water in place of milk. Use about half of the 28 oz bag of Italian green beans (about 14 oz), sauteed with garlic powder, and freeze the rest.
Recipes:
- Cheesy Shells and Green Beans
- Stovetop Cheesy Green Beans
- Cheesy Green Beans
🛒 Shopping List
SHOPPING LIST
Buy on sale:
- Russet Potatoes, 10 Lb bag (x1): $4.99
- Bush's Best Black Beans (x1): $1.24
Check the label: some baked beans are cooked with bacon or pork fat.
- Tomatoes on the Vine (1.25 lbs): $2.11
- Food Club Sour Cream, 16 Oz (x1): $1.99
- Food Club Sliced Cheese (x1 pack): $1.69
- That's Smart Large Eggs, Dozen (x1): $1.69
- Food Club Steamin' Easy Vegetables (x1): $1.00
- Butternut Squash (2 lbs): $1.98
- That's Smart Broth, 32 Oz (x1): $1.59
Check the label: broth is often made from chicken or beef. Vegetable broth is the safe choice.
- Honeycrisp Apples (1 lb): $1.99
- Sourdough Half Loaf (x1): $2.49
- Food Club Butter, 16 Oz (x1): $2.99
- Acorn Squash (2.5 lbs): $2.48
- Bush's Chili Beans (x1): $1.29
- Libby's Corn (x1): $0.99
- That's Smart Shells & Cheese (x1): $1.49
- Allen's Italian Green Beans, 28 Oz (x1): $1.99
Pantry staples needed:
- Salt and black pepper
- Olive oil or cooking oil
- Garlic powder and onion powder
- Ground cumin and chili powder
- 1 yellow onion (for the soup and the chili bbean filling)
🏷️ All sale items this week
SALE ITEMS FOUND
Produce on sale:
- Gala Apples, Basket & Bushel, 5 Lb: $4.99 each
- Exotic Fruit Bowl, Made Fresh In-Store: $4.99/lb
- Russet Potatoes, Basket & Bushel, 10 Lb: $4.99 each
- Tomatoes on the Vine, Fresh: $1.69/lb
- Honeycrisp Apples or D'Anjou Pears: $1.99/lb
- Acorn, Butternut or Spaghetti Squash, Fresh: $0.99/lb
- California Grown Red, White or Black Grapes: $2.99/lb
- Sliced Apple Bowls, Made Fresh In-Store: $4.99/lb
- Oven & Grill Ready Pans, Starting At: $4.49/lb
Dairy and eggs on sale:
- Food Club Sliced Cheese, Selected Varieties, 6-8 Oz: $1.69 each
- Fairlife Milk, Selected Varieties, 52 Oz: $4.99 each
- Simply Orange Juice, Selected Varieties, 46 Oz: $3.99 each
- Food Club Heavy Whipping Cream, Selected Varieties, 16 Oz: $3.59 each
- That's Smart Large Eggs, Dozen: $1.69 each
- Food Club Sour Cream, Selected Varieties, 16 Oz: $1.99 each
- Philadelphia Soft Cream Cheese, Selected Varieties, 7.5-8 Oz: $3.49 each
- Food Club Butter, Selected Varieties, 16 Oz (coupon): $2.99 each
- Food Club Twin Pack Cream Cheese, 8 Oz (coupon): $2.79 each
- That's Smart Cream Cheese, 8 Oz: $1.69 each
- Litehouse Caramel Dip, 16 Oz: $3.99 each
Bakery and bread on sale:
- Apple Fritters or Long Johns, Bakery Fresh, 4 Ct: $2.99 each
- Rhodes Yeast or Cinnamon Rolls, Frozen, 36.5-48 Oz: $4.99 each
- Sourdough Baguette or Half Sourdough: $2.49 each
- Chocolate Chip Cookies, Baked Fresh In-Store, Dozen: $5.00 each
- King's Hawaiian Rolls, 4 Pk (add-on): $1.00 each
- King's Hawaiian Rolls, Selected Varieties, 12 Ct: $5.00 each
- Bakery Fresh Brownies, Selected Varieties: $6.00 each
- Pillsbury Grands! Biscuits, Crescents, Cinnamon Rolls, 8 Ct: 2 for $5.00
Pantry on sale:
- Pillsbury Cookie Dough or Capri Sun, Selected Varieties, 14-16.5 Oz: $2.99 each
- Ritz Crackers, Nilla Wafers, Oreos, Selected Varieties, 8.1-13.7 Oz: $3.49 each
- Nature Valley Granola Bars or General Mills Cereal Bars, 12 Ct/16 Oz: $3.99 each
- Mott's Fruit Snacks, Family Pack, 40 Ct: $6.99 each
- Old El Paso Refried Beans or Dinner Kit: 2 for $6.00
- Progresso Pitmaster Soup or Old El Paso Soup, 18.5-19 Oz: 2 for $6.00
- Progresso Broth or Old El Paso Taco Shells: 2 for $4.00
- Food Club Marshmallows, Selected Varieties, 16 Oz: $1.99 each
- Food Club Cut Yams, In Light Syrup, 40 Oz: $3.69 each
- Food Club Gravy, Selected Varieties, 12 Oz: $1.99 each
- Food Club Mashed Potatoes, Instant, 26.7 Oz: $4.29 each
- Libby's Corn or Green Beans, 14.5-15.25 Oz: $0.99 each
- Stove Top Stuffing, Selected Varieties, 6 Oz: 2 for $5.00
- Ocean Spray Cranberry Sauce, 14 Oz: 2 for $5.00
- Kraft Caramels, 11 Oz: $2.99 each
- Libby's Pumpkin, 100% Pure, 15 Oz: 2 for $5.00
- Food City All Purpose Flour, 5 Lb: $2.99 each
- Allen's Italian Green Beans, Selected Varieties, 28 Oz (coupon): $1.99 each
- Diamond Pecans or Walnuts, Selected Varieties, 6-10 Oz: $5.99 each
- Food Club Spices, Selected Varieties, 1.5-3.12 Oz: $2.49 each
- Hershey's Baking Chips, Selected Varieties, 8-12 Oz: 2 for $9.00
- Food Club Graham Cracker Pie Crust, 6 Oz (coupon): $1.49 each
- Hershey's XL Chocolate Bar, Selected Varieties, 4-4.4 Oz: $2.99 each
- Food Club Oil, Selected Varieties, 40 Oz: $3.69 each
- Food Club Powdered Sugar, Selected Varieties, 32 Oz (coupon): $1.79 each
- Jell-O No Bake Cheesecake Mix or Oreo, 11.1-19.6 Oz: $4.99 each
- Green Bean Casserole Bundle (Hanover Green Beans, French's Fried Onions, Food Club Cream of Mushroom): $5.00
- Herr's Snacks, Selected Varieties, 1.5-2.75 Oz: 12 for $10.00
- Table Talk Pie, Selected Varieties, 4 Oz: 12 for $10.00
- Old El Paso Taco Seasoning, Selected Varieties, 0.85-1 Oz: 12 for $10.00
- Food Club Beans, Selected Varieties, 16 Oz: 12 for $10.00
- Kay's Ice Cream, Snickers or M&M's, Selected Varieties, 16 Oz: $1.00 each
- Fanta, Selected Varieties, 16 Oz: $1.00 each
- That's Smart Oyster Crackers, 9 Oz: $1.00 each
- smart water, Water Joe, Lipton Tea, Selected Varieties: $1.00 each
- Kind Bars, Selected Varieties, 1.4-2.2 Oz: $1.00 each
- Bush's Baked Beans, Selected Varieties, 21.5-28 Oz (coupon): $2.49 each
- Bush's Chili Beans, Selected Varieties, 15.2-16 Oz (coupon): $1.29 each
- Bush's Best Beans, Black Beans, 15-16 Oz (coupon): $1.24 each
- Bush's Sidekicks, Selected Varieties, 15-15.1 Oz (coupon): $1.29 each
- That's Smart Shells & Cheese, Selected Varieties, 12-14 Oz: $1.49 each
- That's Smart Sugar, Granulated, 4 Lb: $2.99 each
- That's Smart Peanut Butter, 16 Oz: $1.99 each
- That's Smart Drinking Water, 24 Pk, 16.9 Oz Btls: $3.99 each
- That's Smart Broth, Selected Varieties, 32 Oz: $1.59 each
- That's Smart Cream Soup, Selected Varieties, 10.5 Oz: $0.89 each
- That's Smart Vegetables, Selected Varieties, 14.5-15.25 Oz: $0.89 each
- That's Smart Worcestershire Sauce, 10 Ct: $1.29 each
Frozen on sale:
- Crav'n Flavor Ice Cream, Toaster Novelties, Quesadillas, Selected Varieties, 48 Oz: 2 for $5.00
- Crav'n Flavor Pizza, Selected Varieties, 14.5-32.7 Oz: $2.99 each
- Totino's Pizza Rolls, White Castle Sliders or Propel Water, Selected Varieties: $3.99 each
- Food Club Deluxe Shells & Cheese or Hearty Soup, 18.8-19 Oz: 3 for $5.00
- Stouffer's Entrees, Devour Entrees, Wesson Cooking Oil, Lean Cuisine, 5.25-12.75 Oz: $2.99 each
- PictSweet Sweet Potato Casserole, Frozen, 22 Oz: $5.99 each
- Athens Phyllo Shells, Selected Varieties, 15 Ct: 2 for $5.00
- Simply Potatoes, Selected Varieties, 20 Oz: 2 for $5.00
- Stouffer's Family Size Entrees, 57 Oz: $12.99 each
- Crav'n Flavor Hash Brown Potatoes, Frozen, 16-32 Oz: $3.69 each
- Food Club Pie Crusts, Frozen, Selected Varieties, 15-16 Oz: $3.29 each
- Food Club Whipped Topping, Aerosol, 6.5 Oz: $2.59 each
- Food Club Whipped Topping, Frozen, 8 Oz (coupon): $1.09 each
- Food Club Fruit, Frozen, Selected Varieties, 12-16 Oz: $3.59 each
- Totino's Ultimate Pizza, Frozen, Selected Varieties, 10.69-12.21 Oz: 2 for $5.00
- Food Club Steamin' Easy Vegetables or That's Smart Pizza, Frozen, Selected Varieties: $1.00 each
- Simply Done Slow Cooker Liners, 4 Ct (coupon): $1.99 each
🛒 Estimated Shopping Cost
Based on sale prices for items in this plan
Some sale prices require the store's loyalty card or a clipped digital coupon. Check the flyer before you shop.
$33.99
for 2 people · $17.00 per person
📍 Disclaimer: Prices and availability are based on the Food City weekly sales flyer for the week of November 04, 2026. Flyers are sourced from store websites and weekly flyer aggregator sites. Actual prices may vary by location. Always verify prices at your local store. We are not affiliated with Food City.