Food Lion Vegetarian Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Boneless Chicken Breast: $1.99/lb
- Ball Park Beef Franks: $2.22
- St. Louis Style Pork Ribs: $1.88/lb
- Snow Crab Clusters: $8.22
- Beef Shoulder Roast or Bottom Round Roast: $3.99/lb
- Boston Butt Country Style Pork Ribs: $1.99/lb
- Pork Chops: $2.49/lb
- Hormel Pepperoni: $5.99
- Hillshire Farm Thin Sliced Lunchmeat: $4.99
- Atlantic Salmon Side: $5.99/lb
- Dockside Classics: $6.99/lb
- Hormel Bacon: $4.99
- Fresh Ground Chuck Patties: $3.99/lb
- Hatfield Marinated Pork Tenderloin: $5.99/lb
- Fresh Pork Picnic: $1.49/lb
- Oscar Mayer Meat Franks: $3.49
- Hillshire Farm Smoked Dinner Sausage: $3.49
- Food Lion Fresh Dinner Sausage: $2.49/lb
- Fresh Chicken Leg Quarters: $0.79/lb
- Pilgrim's Chicken Wings: $1.99/lb
- Miami Beef Smashed Burgers or 100% Beef Patties: $4.99
- Shrimp Ring: $6.99
- Raw Shrimp: $5.99/lb

Note: All meats and seafood above are excluded from this vegetarian meal plan. They are listed here for reference only.

Vegetables on sale:
- Whole Seedless Watermelon: $4.99 each
- Fresh Corn on the Cob: $0.50 each
- Fresh Boneless Cherries: $3.99/lb
- Russet Potatoes: $2.49 for 5 lb bag
- Athena Cantaloupes: $3.00 each
- Green Seedless Grapes: $1.99/lb
- Food Lion Rainbow Bell Peppers: $3.00 for 3 pkg
- Red Vine Tomatoes: $1.99 for 4 lb bag
- Golden Cluster Pineapple: $3.99 each
- Sweet Lettuce: $1.49 each
- Vidalia Sweet Onions: $0.79/lb
- Fresh Asparagus: $2.49/lb
- Express Chopped Salad Kits: $3.49
- Caesar Salad Kits: $3.49
- Zucchini or Yellow Squash: $0.99/lb

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Smoky BBQ Baked Beans and Potato Bowl
Description: A hearty, smoky bowl built on a fluffy baked russet potato topped with Bush's Best Baked Beans warmed with a splash of Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ sauce and diced Vidalia onion. Finished with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of shredded Tillamook Cheddar for richness, this is a filling and deeply satisfying plant-based meal.
Sale items used: Russet Potatoes ($2.49/5 lb bag), Bush's Best Baked Beans ($0.88/can), Sweet Baby Ray's Barbecue Sauce ($1.50), Vidalia Sweet Onions ($0.79/lb), Food Lion Squeeze Sour Cream ($2.49), Tillamook Cheddars ($4.99)
Prep time: 60 minutes (mostly baking time, 10 minutes active)
Serving note: 1 medium russet potato (from the 5 lb bag), 1/2 can baked beans (save rest for another meal), 1 tbsp BBQ sauce, 1/4 small onion diced, 1 tbsp sour cream, 2 tbsp shredded cheddar
Recipes:
- Smoky BBQ Beans
- Vegetarian BBQ Baked Beans
- 1-Pot BBQ Baked Beans

Tuesday
Meal: Grilled Corn and Zucchini Tacos with Tomato Salsa
Description: Two warm soft tacos filled with charred corn kernels cut fresh from the cob, sliced grilled zucchini, and a quick fresh salsa made from diced Red Vine tomatoes and Vidalia onion. A squeeze of lime and a pinch of salt bring everything together in a bright, colorful, and completely satisfying vegetarian taco dinner for one.
Sale items used: La Banderita Soft Taco Tortillas ($1.99), Fresh Corn on the Cob ($0.50 each), Zucchini or Yellow Squash ($0.99/lb), Red Vine Tomatoes ($1.99 for 4 lb bag), Vidalia Sweet Onions ($0.79/lb), Food Lion Rainbow Bell Peppers ($3.00 for 3 pkg)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 2 tortillas, 1 ear of corn, approximately 0.4 lb zucchini (1 small), 1 medium tomato diced, 1/4 onion diced, 1/4 bell pepper sliced
Recipes:
- Vegetarian Charred Corn and Zucchini Tacos
- Vegetarian Tacos with Zucchini and Corn
- Roasted Corn and Zucchini Tacos

Wednesday
Meal: Eggs in Purgatory with Crusty Texas Toast
Description: Two eggs poached directly in a small pan of spiced crushed tomato sauce with diced onion and bell pepper, simmered until the whites are just set and the yolks are still slightly runny. Served alongside two slices of golden toasted Texas Toast for dipping and scooping up every bit of the rich, savory sauce.
Sale items used: Red Vine Tomatoes ($1.99 for 4 lb bag), Vidalia Sweet Onions ($0.79/lb), Food Lion Rainbow Bell Peppers ($3.00 for 3 pkg), Texas Toast ($2.29), Tillamook Cheddars ($4.99)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: 2 eggs (pantry), approximately 2 medium tomatoes crushed by hand, 1/4 onion diced, 1/4 bell pepper diced, 2 slices Texas Toast, optional 2 tbsp shredded cheddar on top
Recipes:
- Eggs in Purgatory
- Eggs in Purgatory - Spicy One Pan Brunch
- Eggs in Purgatory - Easy 20 Minute Recipe

Thursday
Meal: Asparagus and Potato Frittata with Caesar Salad
Description: A personal-sized frittata made with three eggs, roasted asparagus spears, diced cooked russet potato, and a handful of shredded Tillamook Cheddar, finished in a small oven-safe skillet until puffed and golden. Served alongside a ready-to-dress Caesar Salad Kit for a complete, protein-rich meal that feels like a proper restaurant-quality dinner.
Sale items used: Fresh Asparagus ($2.49/lb), Russet Potatoes ($2.49/5 lb bag), Caesar Salad Kits ($3.49), Tillamook Cheddars ($4.99), Vidalia Sweet Onions ($0.79/lb)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: 3 eggs (pantry), approximately 0.35 lb asparagus (6-7 spears), 1 small potato (from bag), 1/4 small onion diced, 3 tbsp shredded cheddar, 1/2 Caesar salad kit (save remainder for lunch the next day)
Recipes:
- Roasted Asparagus Potato Frittata with Parmesan
- Asparagus & Roasted Potato Frittata
- Potato & Asparagus Frittata

Friday
Meal: Pineapple Fried Rice with Bell Peppers and Corn
Description: A vibrant fried rice tossed with fresh pineapple chunks, diced rainbow bell peppers, sweet corn cut from the cob, scrambled egg, and soy sauce for a sweet-savory finish that tastes like a treat but uses mostly sale items. The Zatarain's rice provides an affordable and flavorful base that stretches this single-serving meal into something genuinely exciting.
Sale items used: Golden Cluster Pineapple ($3.99 each), Food Lion Rainbow Bell Peppers ($3.00 for 3 pkg), Fresh Corn on the Cob ($0.50 each), Zatarain's Rice ($0.89), Vidalia Sweet Onions ($0.79/lb)
Prep time: 30 minutes (plus time to pre-cook and cool rice)
Serving note: 1/2 cup dry Zatarain's rice cooked and cooled, 1 egg scrambled in, approximately 3/4 cup diced fresh pineapple, 1/2 bell pepper diced, 1 ear of corn (kernels only), 1/4 small onion diced, 1-2 tbsp soy sauce (pantry)
Recipes:
- Vegan Pineapple Fried Rice Recipe
- Vegan Pineapple Fried Rice
- Easy Vegan Pineapple Fried Rice

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Russet Potatoes (1 x 5 lb bag, used across Monday and Thursday): $2.49
- Bush's Best Baked Beans (x1 can): $0.88
- Sweet Baby Ray's Barbecue Sauce (x1 bottle): $1.50
- Vidalia Sweet Onions (approximately 1 lb, used across all 5 meals): $0.79
- Food Lion Squeeze Sour Cream (x1): $2.49
- Tillamook Cheddars (x1 block, used Monday, Wednesday, Thursday): $4.99
- La Banderita Soft Taco Tortillas (x1 pack): $1.99
- Fresh Corn on the Cob (x3 ears, used Tuesday x1, Friday x2): $1.50
- Zucchini or Yellow Squash (approximately 0.4 lb): $0.40
- Red Vine Tomatoes (x1 four-lb bag, used Tuesday, Wednesday, leftovers for snacking): $1.99
- Food Lion Rainbow Bell Peppers (x1 pack of 3, used Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday): $3.00
- Texas Toast (x1 loaf): $2.29
- Fresh Asparagus (approximately 0.35 lb): $0.87
- Caesar Salad Kits (x1 kit): $3.49
- Golden Cluster Pineapple (x1 whole): $3.99
- Zatarain's Rice (x1 box): $0.89

Pantry staples needed:
- Eggs (1 dozen, needed Wednesday, Thursday, Friday)
- Olive oil or neutral cooking oil
- Soy sauce (for Friday fried rice)
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic powder or fresh garlic
- Red pepper flakes or chili powder (for Wednesday tomato sauce and Monday beans)
- Lime or lemon juice (for Tuesday tacos)
- Cumin (optional, for tacos and beans)