Giant Vegetarian Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- No meat items are relevant to this vegetarian meal plan

Vegetables on sale:
- Giant Mini Cucumbers: $1.99 for 14 oz.
- Grape Tomatoes: $2.49 for 10 oz. pkg
- Cucumbers: $0.99 each
- Green Peppers: $0.99 each
- Cabbage: $0.49/lb
- Yellow or Green Squash: $1.49/lb
- Green Beans: $2.49/lb
- Eggplant: $1.49 each
- Vine Ripe Tomatoes: $2.49/lb

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Black Bean and Roasted Eggplant Tacos with Green Pepper Salsa
Description: One roasted eggplant and a portion of canned black beans fill two or three warm tortillas with smoky, hearty flavor perfect for one person. Diced green pepper, vine ripe tomato, and a squeeze of lime make a fresh quick salsa to spoon right on top.
Sale items used: Eggplant ($1.49 each), Green Peppers ($0.99 each), Vine Ripe Tomatoes ($2.49/lb), Goya Canned Beans ($0.79 for 15.5 oz. can)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: 1 eggplant roasted and cubed, half a 15.5 oz. can of black beans (save the rest for Thursday), 1 green pepper diced for salsa, about 0.25 lb vine ripe tomato, 2 to 3 small flour tortillas from pantry
Recipes:
- Crispy Black Bean Tacos

Tuesday
Meal: Garlic and Herb Pasta with White Beans, Squash, and Grape Tomatoes
Description: A single serving of pasta is tossed with sauteed yellow squash, burst grape tomatoes, white beans, and plenty of garlic and dried herbs for a light but satisfying summer meal. The beans add enough protein to keep one person full without any meat needed.
Sale items used: Valente Pasta ($1.49 for 12 oz. bag), Yellow or Green Squash ($1.49/lb), Grape Tomatoes ($2.49 for 10 oz. pkg), Goya Canned Beans ($0.79 for 15.5 oz. can)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: About 3 oz. dry pasta (roughly one quarter of the 12 oz. bag), 0.5 lb squash, half the 10 oz. grape tomato pkg, half a 15.5 oz. can of white or cannellini beans
Recipes:
- Creamy Roasted Squash and White Bean Pasta

Wednesday
Meal: Greek Yogurt and Egg Frittata with Cabbage, Green Pepper, and Tomato
Description: Two eggs whisked with a spoonful of Greek yogurt create a creamy, protein-rich base for a small stovetop frittata loaded with shredded cabbage, diced green pepper, and chopped tomato. Finished in a small oven-safe skillet, this quick weeknight frittata is filling and colorful for one.
Sale items used: Eggland's Best eggs ($3.99 for 9/128 oz. bag - interpreting as a standard dozen carton at $3.99), FAGE Greek Yogurt ($5.99 for 32 oz. cont), Green Peppers ($0.99 each), Cabbage ($0.49/lb), Vine Ripe Tomatoes ($2.49/lb)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: 2 large eggs, 2 tablespoons FAGE Greek yogurt, about 1 cup shredded cabbage (0.25 lb), half a green pepper diced, about 0.25 lb vine ripe tomato chopped
Recipes:
- Greek Yogurt Frittata (5 Ways!)

Thursday
Meal: Spicy Red Bean and Cabbage Stew over Pasta Roni Rice Pilaf
Description: The leftover black beans from Monday combine with fresh shredded cabbage and a splash of Ortega taco sauce for a quick smoky stew with a gentle kick of heat. Served over a single serving of Pasta Roni Rice Pilaf made according to the box, this is a warm and budget-friendly one-pot dinner for one.
Sale items used: Goya Canned Beans ($0.79 for 15.5 oz. can - one new can for a full serving), Cabbage ($0.49/lb), Rice-A-Roni or Pasta Roni ($0.99 each, Buy 1 Get 1 Free), Ortega Taco Sauce ($1.49 for 7.5-8 oz. jar)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: One full 15.5 oz. can red kidney beans, about 1.5 cups shredded cabbage (roughly 0.3 lb), 2 to 3 tablespoons taco sauce stirred in, one box Pasta Roni prepared per package directions for one serving
Recipes:
- Stovetop Vegetarian Red Beans and Rice
- Red Cabbage with Beans and Tomato Paste

Friday
Meal: Lemon Herb Pasta with Roasted Green Beans, Squash, and a Fried Egg
Description: A small nest of pasta tossed with olive oil, lemon zest, and dried herbs is topped with oven-roasted green beans and squash for a bright end-of-week meal. One fried egg placed on top adds richness and protein to complete the dish for one person.
Sale items used: Valente Pasta ($1.49 for 12 oz. bag), Green Beans ($2.49/lb), Yellow or Green Squash ($1.49/lb), Eggland's Best eggs ($3.99 for 12 ct. carton)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: About 3 oz. dry pasta from the same bag used Tuesday, 0.5 lb green beans trimmed, 0.5 lb squash sliced, 1 large egg fried to your liking, lemon from pantry or produce
Recipes:
- Lemon Garlic Pasta Skillet with Green Beans

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Eggplant (x1): $1.49
- Green Peppers (x2 - one for Monday salsa, one for Wednesday frittata): $1.98
- Vine Ripe Tomatoes (0.5 lb total across Monday and Wednesday): $1.25
- Grape Tomatoes (x1 pkg, 10 oz.): $2.49
- Yellow or Green Squash (1 lb total for Tuesday and Friday): $1.49
- Cabbage (1 lb for Wednesday and Thursday): $0.49
- Green Beans (0.5 lb for Friday): $1.25
- Goya Canned Beans (x3 cans - one black for Monday, one white for Tuesday, one red kidney for Thursday): $2.37
- Valente Pasta (x1 bag - used across Tuesday and Friday): $1.49
- Rice-A-Roni or Pasta Roni (x2 boxes, pay for 1 get 1 free): $0.99
- Ortega Taco Sauce (x1 jar): $1.49
- Eggland's Best eggs (x1 carton): $3.99
- FAGE Greek Yogurt (x1 container): $5.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Flour tortillas (for Monday tacos)
- Garlic (used Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday)
- Dried herbs such as oregano, thyme, or Italian seasoning
- Olive oil or vegetable oil
- Salt and black pepper
- Red pepper flakes or chili powder (for Thursday stew)
- Lemon (for Friday pasta)
- Butter (optional, for frying egg and Pasta Roni)