Giant Vegetarian Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Nature's Promise Beef, Poultry, Pork or Packaged Meat: $5.99/lb
- Salmon Fillets: $9.99/lb
- Giant Rotisserie Chicken: $7.99 each
- Fresh Split Chicken Breasts: $1.99/lb
- St. Louis-Style Pork Ribs: $3.99/lb
- Ben's Chili Bowl Half Smokes: $5.99 for 16 oz. pkg
- Littleneck Clams: $12.99 for 18 ct.
- Logan's Smoked Dinner Sausage: $4.99 for 14 oz. pkg
- Hahn's Corned Beef: $8.99/lb
- Blue Catfish Fillets: $14.99/lb
- Roseda Farm Black Angus Burgers: $7.99 for 24 oz. pkg
- MVP Beef Local Burgers: $7.99 for 24 oz. pkg
- Stachowski All Beef Hot Dogs: $5.99 for 12-14 oz. pkg
- Tilapia Fillets: $7.99/lb
- Extra Jumbo Cooked Cocktail Shrimp: $12.99 for 16-20 ct.
- Next Wave Mussels: $5.99 for 6 oz. pkg
- Extra Jumbo Raw Argentine Red Shrimp: $14.99 for 16-20 ct.
- Greenstone Fresh Lamb: $10.99/lb
- Kevin's Chicken in or Filets Entrees: $6.99 for 16 oz. pkg
- Just Bare Roasted or Lightly Breaded Chicken: $5.99 for 19.2-24 oz. pkg
- Oscar Mayer Basic Lunchables: $2.49 for 22.5-44 oz. pkg
- Smithfield Marinated: $6.99 for 18.4-23 oz. pkg
- Perdue Breaded Refrigerated Chicken: $4.99 for 12 oz. pkg, Buy 1 Get 1 Free
- Wright Brand Smoked Sausage: $3.99 for 12 oz. pkg
- Hebrew National Beef Franks: $4.99 for 12 oz. pkg

Vegetables on sale:
- Nature's Promise Organic Salad Blend: $2.49 for 5 oz.
- Giant Mini Cucumbers: $1.99 for 14 oz.
- Grape Tomatoes: $2.49 for 10 oz. pkg
- Blueberries: $4.99 for 1 dry pint
- Raspberries or Blackberries: $3.99 for 6 oz. pkg
- Golden Pineapple: $3.99 each
- Eastern Peaches: $1.99/lb
- 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
- Seedless Watermelon Halves or Quarters: $4.99/lb
- Eggplant: $1.49 each
- Vine Ripe Tomatoes: $2.49/lb
- Nature's Promise Organic Red or Green Seedless Grapes: $3.99 for 2 lb. clamshell pkg
- Giant Steakhouse Potatoes: $3.99 for 4 ct. pkg
- Giant Romaine Hearts: $2.49 for 3 ct. bag
- Bagged Peaches, Nectarines or Plums: $2.99 for 2 lb. bag
- Jumbo or Mini Avocados: $1.99 each

BUDGET RATIONALE

Protein ranking (most economical to most expensive per serving for 4 people):

Note: Because this is a vegetarian meal plan, all meat and seafood sale items are excluded from the actual meals. The ranking below is provided for reference and budget discipline, and explains why none of these items appear in the plan.

• Goya Canned Beans: $0.79 per 15.5 oz. can - roughly $1.58 for 2 cans, feeds 4 easily - most economical protein on the flyer
• Eggland's Best Eggs: $3.99 for 9/128 oz. bag (interpreted as $3.99 per 9-egg carton equivalent) - approximately $3.99 to $4.99 feeds 4 generously
• Valente Pasta (paired with beans or eggs for protein): $1.49 per 12 oz. bag - very economical base
• Barilla Al Bronzo Pasta (BOGO): $1.99 each, buy one get one free, so effectively $1.00 per box - excellent value as a meal base
• Fresh Split Chicken Breasts: $1.99/lb - about 2 lbs for 4 people = $3.98 - most economical meat, excluded (not vegetarian)
• St. Louis-Style Pork Ribs: $3.99/lb - about 3 lbs for 4 people = $11.97 - excluded (not vegetarian)
• Wright Brand Smoked Sausage: $3.99 for 12 oz. pkg - one pack insufficient for 4, two packs = $7.98 - excluded (not vegetarian)
• Logan's Smoked Dinner Sausage: $4.99 for 14 oz. pkg - two packs = $9.98 - excluded (not vegetarian)
• Hebrew National Beef Franks: $4.99 for 12 oz. pkg - excluded (not vegetarian)
• Perdue Breaded Chicken (BOGO): $4.99 for 12 oz., get one free = $4.99 for 24 oz. total - excluded (not vegetarian)
• Ben's Chili Bowl Half Smokes: $5.99 for 16 oz. pkg - excluded (not vegetarian)
• Stachowski All Beef Hot Dogs: $5.99 for 12-14 oz. pkg - excluded (not vegetarian)
• Just Bare Chicken: $5.99 for 19.2-24 oz. pkg - excluded (not vegetarian)
• Nature's Promise Beef/Poultry/Pork: $5.99/lb - excluded (not vegetarian)
• Giant Rotisserie Chicken: $7.99 each - excluded (not vegetarian)
• Roseda Farm Burgers: $7.99 for 24 oz. pkg - excluded (not vegetarian)
• MVP Beef Burgers: $7.99 for 24 oz. pkg - excluded (not vegetarian)
• Tilapia Fillets: $7.99/lb - seafood, excluded
• Kevin's Chicken Entrees: $6.99 for 16 oz. pkg - excluded (not vegetarian)
• Smithfield Marinated: $6.99 for 18.4-23 oz. pkg - excluded (not vegetarian)
• Hahn's Corned Beef: $8.99/lb - excluded (not vegetarian)
• Salmon Fillets: $9.99/lb - premium seafood, excluded
• Greenstone Fresh Lamb: $10.99/lb - excluded (not vegetarian)
• Littleneck Clams: $12.99 for 18 ct. - excluded (not vegetarian/seafood)
• Extra Jumbo Cooked Cocktail Shrimp: $12.99 for 16-20 ct. - excluded (seafood)
• Blue Catfish Fillets: $14.99/lb - excluded (seafood)
• Extra Jumbo Raw Argentine Red Shrimp: $14.99 for 16-20 ct. - excluded (seafood)

Why these meals: Every protein this week comes from the cheapest sources on the entire flyer: Goya canned beans at $0.79 a can and Eggland's Best eggs, so four full dinners cost almost nothing on the protein side. The BOGO Barilla Al Bronzo pasta deal stretches two boxes into two separate meals for essentially $1.00 a box, which is a standout value this week. Summer produce is the real star here - eggplant at $1.49 each, cabbage at $0.49/lb, green peppers at $0.99 each, squash at $1.49/lb, and cucumbers at $0.99 each give the week color, texture, and nutrition without adding much to the bill. Because this is a vegetarian week and every meat and seafood item on the flyer is off the table, the "premium night" slot goes to salmon but salmon is skipped entirely in favor of keeping all five nights plant-based and economical. The FAGE Greek yogurt at $5.99 for a large tub earns its place as a creamy sauce base on one night, doing the work of a more expensive ingredient at a fraction of the cost.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Black Bean and Roasted Eggplant Tacos with Green Pepper Salsa
Description: Smoky roasted eggplant and hearty seasoned black beans are tucked into warm tortillas and topped with a bright homemade salsa of diced green pepper, vine ripe tomatoes, and a squeeze of lime. This is a filling, colorful weeknight meal that comes together in under 30 minutes and uses some of the best vegetable deals of the week.
Sale items used: Goya Canned Beans (black beans), Eggplant, Green Peppers, Vine Ripe Tomatoes, Giant Grill Seasoning, Giant Vegetable or Canola Oil
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: 2 cans Goya black beans, 2 eggplants, 2 green peppers, 1 lb vine ripe tomatoes, 2 tbsp oil - yields 3 hearty tacos per person with salsa on the side
Recipes:
- Crispy Black Bean Tacos

Tuesday
Meal: Garlic and Herb Pasta with White Beans, Squash, and Grape Tomatoes
Description: Al dente Barilla Al Bronzo pasta is tossed with creamy white cannellini beans, sauteed yellow squash, and burst grape tomatoes in a light garlic and olive oil sauce finished with grated Parmesan. The BOGO pasta deal makes this one of the most economical dinners of the week while still feeling restaurant-worthy.
Sale items used: Barilla Al Bronzo Pasta (1 box, BOGO), Goya Canned Beans (cannellini or white beans), Yellow or Green Squash, Grape Tomatoes, Giant Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 1 box (16 oz.) Barilla pasta, 2 cans white beans, 1 lb squash, 1 pkg (10 oz.) grape tomatoes, 3 tbsp olive oil - serves 4 with generous portions
Recipes:
- Creamy Roasted Squash and White Bean Pasta

Wednesday
Meal: Greek Yogurt and Egg Frittata with Cabbage, Green Pepper, and Tomato
Description: A thick, oven-baked frittata made with Eggland's Best eggs and a dollop of FAGE Greek yogurt for extra creaminess is loaded with shredded braised cabbage, diced green pepper, and vine ripe tomatoes. Served in wedges with a simple cucumber salad on the side, this high-protein dinner is both satisfying and extremely budget-friendly.
Sale items used: Eggland's Best Eggs, FAGE Greek Yogurt, Cabbage, Green Peppers, Vine Ripe Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Giant Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: 8 eggs, 1/2 cup FAGE Greek yogurt, 1 lb cabbage (shredded), 2 green peppers, 1/2 lb vine ripe tomatoes, 2 cucumbers for salad - cuts into 8 wedges, 2 per person
Recipes:
- Greek Yogurt Frittata (5 Ways!)

Thursday
Meal: Spicy Red Bean and Cabbage Stew over Pasta Roni Rice Pilaf
Description: A deeply savory stew of Goya red kidney beans slow-simmered with shredded cabbage, diced tomatoes, and bold seasoning is ladled over a fluffy Rice-A-Roni rice pilaf for a hearty, warming dinner. This combination delivers real stick-to-your-ribs satisfaction at one of the lowest price points of the week.
Sale items used: Goya Canned Beans (kidney beans), Cabbage, Vine Ripe Tomatoes, Rice-A-Roni or Pasta Roni (BOGO), Giant Vegetable or Canola Oil, J.O. All Purpose Seasoning
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: 2 cans kidney beans, 1.5 lbs cabbage, 1 lb vine ripe tomatoes, 1 box Rice-A-Roni (BOGO pair purchased) - serves 4 with large bowls of stew over pilaf
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: The second Barilla Al Bronzo box from the BOGO deal gets tossed with roasted green beans and yellow squash in a bright lemon-herb olive oil sauce, then each plate is topped with a perfectly fried Eggland's Best egg for a satisfying protein finish. This elevated yet simple pasta dinner is a great way to close out the week using produce and pantry sale items.
Sale items used: Barilla Al Bronzo Pasta (1 box, second of BOGO pair), Green Beans, Yellow or Green Squash, Eggland's Best Eggs, Giant Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Giant Grill Seasoning
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: 1 box (16 oz.) Barilla pasta, 1 lb green beans, 1 lb squash, 4 eggs (1 per person), 3 tbsp olive oil - serves 4 generously
Recipes:
- Lemon Garlic Pasta Skillet with Green Beans

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Goya Canned Beans (x6 cans - 2 black beans Monday, 2 white beans Tuesday, 2 kidney beans Thursday): $4.74
- Eggland's Best Eggs (x1 carton, used Wednesday and Friday): $3.99
- Barilla Al Bronzo Pasta (x2 boxes BOGO - pay for 1, get 1 free): $1.99
- Rice-A-Roni or Pasta Roni (x2 boxes BOGO - pay for 1, get 1 free): $0.99
- Eggplant x2 (Monday): $2.98
- Green Peppers x4 (Monday x2, Wednesday x2): $3.96
- Vine Ripe Tomatoes (2 lbs total across Monday, Wednesday, Thursday): $4.98
- Grape Tomatoes x1 pkg (Tuesday): $2.49
- Yellow or Green Squash (2 lbs total for Tuesday and Friday): $2.98
- Cabbage (3 lbs total for Wednesday and Thursday): $1.47
- Green Beans (1 lb for Friday): $2.49
- Cucumbers x2 (Wednesday salad): $1.98
- FAGE Greek Yogurt x1 cont (Wednesday): $5.99
- Giant Extra Virgin Olive Oil x1 btl (used Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday): $6.00
- J.O. All Purpose Seasoning x1 (Thursday stew): $2.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Tortillas (Monday tacos)
- Garlic
- Parmesan cheese (Tuesday pasta)
- Lemon (Friday pasta)
- Salt and pepper
- Dried herbs (oregano, thyme, or Italian seasoning)
- Red pepper flakes
- Butter (optional for frittata pan)