Giant Vegetarian Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Porterhouse or T-Bone Steak: $4.29/lb.
- 73% Lean Ground Beef: $4.99/lb.
- Snow Crab Clusters: $7.97/lb.
- Shrimp: $7.97/lb.
- Perdue Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts, Thins or Tenders: $5.99/lb.
- St. Louis-Style Pork Ribs: $3.99/lb.
- 8-Piece Dark Meat Chicken: $4.99/lb.
- Salmon Fillets: $8.99/lb.
- Large Cooked Cocktail Shrimp: $8.99/lb.
- Beef Short Ribs: $8.99/lb.
- Schweid & Sons Signature Blend Sliders: $4.72
- Blue Catfish Fillets: $8.99/lb.
- Stachowski All Beef Hot Dogs: $5.99
- Roseda Farm Black Angus Burgers: $6.99
- Easy Street Chicken: $3.99/lb.
- Jimmy's Famous Seafood Butter or Sauce: $4.99
- Jimmy's Famous Seafood Soup: $3.99
- MVP Beef Local Burgers: $6.99
- Logan's Smoked Dinner Sausage: $4.99
- Littleneck Clams: $5.99
- Mahi-mahi Fillets: $9.99/lb.
- 80% Lean Ground Beef Patties: $5.00/lb.
- Fresh Dinner Sausage: $3.99/lb.
- Giant Ham Steak Slice: $2.79/lb.
- Fresh Chicken Leg Quarters: $0.79/lb.
- Hormel Pepperoni: $4.99
- Phillips Crab or Lobster Cakes: $5.99
- Hormel Square Table Entrees: $2.99
- Jack Daniels Entrees: $3.99
- Taste of Inspirations Chicken Kabobs: $3.99
- Tyson Frozen Cooked Chicken: $3.99
- Handy Seafood: $3.49
- Plain Whole Pork Butt Roast: $2.99/lb.

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

Vegetables on sale:
- Sweet Corn: $0.79/lb.
- Strawberries: $3.49/lb.
- Dole Salad Blends: $2.50
- Giant Mini Cucumbers: $1.99
- Grape Tomatoes: $2.99
- Whole Seedless Watermelon: $3.99
- Golden Pineapple: $4.99
- Asparagus: $3.99/lb.
- Vidalia Onions: $0.99/lb.
- Beefsteak Tomatoes: $1.99/lb.
- Cabbage: $0.69/lb.
- Vine Ripe Tomatoes: $2.49/lb.
- Eggplant: $1.49/lb.
- Cucumbers or Green Peppers: $0.99
- Yellow or Green Squash: $0.99/lb.
- Nature's Promise Greenhouse Grown Salad: $2.50
- Nature's Promise Organic Kale: $2.50
- Nature's Promise Organic Carrots: $2.50
- Giant Green Beans: $2.50
- Giant Salad Bowls: $2.50
- The Little Potato Co.: $2.50
- Shredded Lettuce: $2.00

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Grilled Corn and Black Bean Tacos with Cabbage Slaw
Description: Two ears of sweet corn are grilled and cut off the cob, then tossed with canned black beans, cumin, lime juice, and a handful of diced green pepper inside warm flour tortillas. A bright, crunchy cabbage slaw made with shredded cabbage, Vidalia onion, and a drizzle of Kraft salad dressing pulls the whole taco together for a satisfying vegetarian dinner for two.
Sale items used: Sweet Corn ($0.79/lb.), Cabbage ($0.69/lb.), Vidalia Onions ($0.99/lb.), Cucumbers or Green Peppers ($0.99), Kraft Salad Dressing ($2.50)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: 2 ears of corn (approx. 1 lb.), 1/3 lb. cabbage (enough for 2 cups shredded), 1/4 lb. Vidalia onion, 1 green pepper, 1 can black beans from pantry - makes 4 to 6 tacos total, 2 to 3 per person
Recipes:
- Black Bean and Corn Tacos with Cilantro Lime Slaw
- Crispy Black Bean Tacos with Cilantro Lime Slaw
- Black Bean Tortillas with Cabbage Slaw And Lime Crema

Tuesday
Meal: Eggplant Parmesan over Valente Pasta
Description: One medium eggplant is sliced, lightly breaded with seasoned breadcrumbs, pan-fried until golden, then layered with jarred marinara and melted Kraft shredded mozzarella-style cheese before baking until bubbly. Served over one box of Valente pasta cooked al dente, this classic Italian-inspired dish delivers hearty, satisfying comfort food for two at a very budget-friendly price.
Sale items used: Eggplant ($1.49/lb.), Valente Pasta ($1.99), Kraft Shredded Cheese ($2.50)
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: 1 medium eggplant (approx. 1 lb.), 1 box Valente pasta (cook half the box, about 4 oz. dry pasta per person), 1 cup shredded cheese divided across layers
Recipes:
- Stacked Eggplant Parmesan Pasta
- Roasted Eggplant Pasta with Parmesan Breadcrumbs
- Eggplant Parmesan Pasta

Wednesday
Meal: Roasted Asparagus and Squash Frittata with Sartori Cheddar
Description: Half a pound of asparagus and one yellow squash are roasted until tender and caramelized, then folded into a 6-egg frittata cooked stovetop and finished under the broiler. Generous shavings of Sartori Cheddar melted over the top add a rich, nutty flavor that makes this simple egg dish feel truly restaurant-worthy for two.
Sale items used: Asparagus ($3.99/lb.), Yellow or Green Squash ($0.99/lb.), Sartori Cheddar ($3.99)
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: 0.5 lb. asparagus (about 8 to 10 spears), 1 small yellow squash (approx. 0.5 lb.), 6 large eggs total, 2 to 3 oz. Sartori Cheddar shredded or sliced - frittata sliced in half for 2 generous servings
Recipes:
- Asparagus and Summer Squash Frittata
- Baked Asparagus Frittata
- Asparagus-Zucchini Frittata

Thursday
Meal: Kale and Carrot Stir-Fry with San-J Tamari Glaze over Minute Rice
Description: One bunch of organic kale and two large carrots are quickly stir-fried in a hot pan with Vidalia onion, garlic, and a glossy San-J Tamari glaze made with a splash of sesame oil and a pinch of brown sugar. Served over two Minute Rice cups prepared in under 90 seconds each, this weeknight stir-fry is nutritious, flavorful, and incredibly fast to pull together for two.
Sale items used: Nature's Promise Organic Kale ($2.50), Nature's Promise Organic Carrots ($2.50), San-J Tamari Sauce ($2.99), Minute Rice Cups ($2.50), Vidalia Onions ($0.99/lb.)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: 1 bag kale (use approximately 3/4 of the bag), 2 large carrots, 1/4 lb. Vidalia onion sliced, 2 tablespoons tamari sauce, 2 Minute Rice cups (one per person)
Recipes:
- Baby Kale Stir Fry Recipe
- Carrot and Kale Stir-Fry
- Carrot Kale Stir Fry

Friday
Meal: Caprese Burrata Bowl with Vine Ripe Tomatoes and a Dole Salad Side
Description: One container of BelGioioso Burrata is torn over a bed of sliced vine ripe tomatoes, drizzled generously with extra virgin olive oil, a sprinkle of flaky salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh basil leaves to create a stunning no-cook caprese-style bowl. A Dole Salad Blend tossed with Kraft Salad Dressing rounds out the plate as a fresh side salad, making this an elegant yet effortless Friday dinner for two.
Sale items used: Belgioioso Burrata ($4.99), Vine Ripe Tomatoes ($2.49/lb.), Dole Salad Blends ($2.50), Kraft Salad Dressing ($2.50)
Prep time: 10 minutes
Serving note: 1 container burrata (split between 2 bowls), approx. 0.75 lb. vine ripe tomatoes (2 medium tomatoes), 1 bag Dole Salad Blend shared between 2 people
Recipes:
- Burrata Caprese
- Burrata Caprese Salad with Heirloom Tomatoes
- Burrata Caprese Salad with Cherry Tomatoes

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Sweet Corn (2 ears, approx. 1 lb.): $0.79
- Cabbage (approx. 0.5 lb.): $0.35
- Vidalia Onions (approx. 0.75 lb. total for the week): $0.75
- Cucumbers or Green Peppers (1 green pepper): $0.99
- Kraft Salad Dressing (used Monday and Friday): $2.50
- Eggplant (1 medium, approx. 1 lb.): $1.49
- Valente Pasta (1 box): $1.99
- Kraft Shredded Cheese (1 bag): $2.50
- Asparagus (0.5 lb.): $2.00
- Yellow or Green Squash (1 small, approx. 0.5 lb.): $0.50
- Sartori Cheddar (1 package): $3.99
- Nature's Promise Organic Kale (1 bag): $2.50
- Nature's Promise Organic Carrots (1 bag): $2.50
- San-J Tamari Sauce (1 bottle): $2.99
- Minute Rice Cups (1 pack of 2): $2.50
- Belgioioso Burrata (1 container): $4.99
- Vine Ripe Tomatoes (approx. 0.75 lb.): $1.87
- Dole Salad Blends (1 bag): $2.50

Pantry staples needed:
- 1 can black beans (for Monday tacos)
- Flour tortillas (6 to 8 count small pack)
- Jarred marinara sauce (for Tuesday eggplant parm)
- Plain breadcrumbs (for Tuesday eggplant breading)
- Olive oil
- 6 large eggs (for Wednesday frittata)
- Garlic (2 to 3 cloves for Thursday stir-fry)
- Sesame oil (small bottle for Thursday glaze)
- Brown sugar (pinch for Thursday glaze)
- Cumin (for Monday tacos)
- Lime juice or 1 fresh lime (for Monday tacos)
- Salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes
- Fresh basil (for Friday caprese - small bunch)
- Flaky sea salt (for Friday caprese)

ESTIMATED TOTAL

Total: $37.70 for 2 people | $18.85 per person

DISCLAIMER

Prices and availability are based on the national sales flyer and may vary by location. Check your local Giant store for actual pricing.