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

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: Hearty baked beans are simmered with BBQ sauce, smoked paprika, and diced Vidalia onion, then spooned over roasted russet potato chunks for a filling, smoky vegetarian bowl. Two servings come together quickly using pantry staples and sale produce, making this a satisfying and budget-friendly weeknight dinner.
Sale items used: Bush's Best Baked Beans, Russet Potatoes, Vidalia Sweet Onions, Sweet Baby Ray's Barbecue Sauce
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: 2 medium russet potatoes (about 1 lb total), 1 can Bush's baked beans split between 2 bowls, 1/2 lb Vidalia onion diced and sauteed, 2 tablespoons BBQ sauce stirred in
Recipes:
- Smoky BBQ Beans
- Vegetarian BBQ Baked Beans
- 1-Pot BBQ Baked Beans

Tuesday
Meal: Grilled Corn and Zucchini Tacos with Tomato Salsa
Description: Charred corn cut from the cob and grilled zucchini strips are tucked into warm soft tortillas with a fresh chunky salsa made from the sale tomatoes and Vidalia onion. Each person gets 3 tacos loaded with colorful roasted vegetables and topped with a dollop of sour cream for a bright, satisfying meatless meal.
Sale items used: Fresh Corn on the Cob, Zucchini or Yellow Squash, Red Vine Tomatoes, Vidalia Sweet Onions, La Banderita Soft Taco Tortillas, Food Lion Squeeze Sour Cream
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 2 ears of corn (1 per person), 1 lb zucchini, 2 tomatoes from the bag, 6 tortillas total (3 per person), 2 tablespoons sour cream per person
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: Four eggs are poached directly in a spiced tomato sauce built with crushed sale tomatoes, garlic, and Vidalia onion until the whites are just set and the yolks are still runny. The rich, saucy eggs are served with thick slices of toasted Texas Toast for scooping and dipping, making a hearty and comforting dinner for two.
Sale items used: Red Vine Tomatoes, Vidalia Sweet Onions, Texas Toast
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 4 eggs total (2 per person), 4 tomatoes from the bag, 4 slices Texas Toast (2 per person), 1/2 lb Vidalia onion
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 golden oven-baked frittata is loaded with tender asparagus spears, sliced roasted russet potatoes, and melted Tillamook cheddar, making a protein-rich vegetarian main that slices beautifully for two. It is served alongside a ready-made Caesar salad kit for a complete and impressive meal with minimal cleanup.
Sale items used: Fresh Asparagus, Russet Potatoes, Tillamook Cheddars, Caesar Salad Kit, Vidalia Sweet Onions
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: 6 eggs total for frittata (3 per person), 0.5 lb asparagus, 2 medium potatoes, 1/4 cup shredded cheddar from the block, 1 Caesar salad kit split between 2 people
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: Day-old rice is stir-fried in a hot pan with juicy fresh pineapple chunks, rainbow bell peppers, sweet corn cut from the cob, Vidalia onion, soy sauce, and scrambled eggs for a sweet and savory tropical fried rice. This vibrant one-pan meal uses the last of the sale produce for a colorful and filling end-of-week dinner for two.
Sale items used: Golden Cluster Pineapple, Food Lion Rainbow Bell Peppers, Fresh Corn on the Cob, Vidalia Sweet Onions, Zatarain's Rice
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: 1/4 of the fresh pineapple diced, 2 bell peppers from the 3-pack, 2 ears of corn, 1/2 lb Vidalia onion, 1 cup uncooked Zatarain's rice cooked and cooled, 3 eggs scrambled in
Recipes:
- Vegan Pineapple Fried Rice Recipe
- Vegan Pineapple Fried Rice
- Easy Vegan Pineapple Fried Rice

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Bush's Best Baked Beans (x1 can): $0.88
- Russet Potatoes (x1 bag, 5 lbs - used across Monday and Thursday): $2.49
- Vidalia Sweet Onions (2 lbs - used across all 5 meals): $1.58
- Sweet Baby Ray's Barbecue Sauce (x1 bottle): $1.50
- Fresh Corn on the Cob (x4 ears - 2 for Tuesday, 2 for Friday): $2.00
- Zucchini or Yellow Squash (1 lb for Tuesday, 0 additional needed): $0.99
- Red Vine Tomatoes (x1 bag, 4 lbs - used Tuesday and Wednesday): $1.99
- La Banderita Soft Taco Tortillas (x1 pack): $1.99
- Food Lion Squeeze Sour Cream (x1): $2.49
- Texas Toast (x1 loaf): $2.29
- Fresh Asparagus (0.5 lb for Thursday): $1.25
- Tillamook Cheddars (x1 block): $4.99
- Caesar Salad Kit (x1): $3.49
- Golden Cluster Pineapple (x1 whole): $3.99
- Food Lion Rainbow Bell Peppers (x1 pack of 3): $3.00
- Zatarain's Rice (x1 box): $0.89

Pantry staples needed:
- Eggs (1 dozen - used Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday)
- Olive oil or vegetable oil
- Garlic (1 head)
- Salt and black pepper
- Smoked paprika
- Cumin
- Chili flakes or chili powder
- Soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
- Sesame oil (optional, for fried rice)
- Cooking spray or butter