Giant Vegetarian Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Protein ranking (most economical to most expensive per serving for 4 people):
- Bush's Baked Beans (2 for $6.00, one can per meal): $3.00 for 4 people - roughly $0.75/serving
- Classico Pasta Sauce with Barilla Pasta (pasta night, sauce $2.99 + pasta BOGO): approximately $4.50 for 4 people - roughly $1.13/serving (egg and cheese provide protein alongside)
- Giant Peeled Baby-Cut Carrots + Giant Broccoli Florets + eggs (produce-forward frittata): approximately $5.50 for 4 people - roughly $1.38/serving
- Gardein Ultimate Plant-Based ($6.99 each, one package): $6.99 for 4 people - roughly $1.75/serving
- BelGioioso Mozzarella Snacking Cheese ($12.99 each) used as a premium cheese centerpiece: $12.99 for 4 people - roughly $3.25/serving

Why these meals: This week's flyer is almost entirely meat and seafood, so the best vegetarian value comes from stacking the pantry and produce deals together. Bush's Baked Beans at 2 for $6.00 is the clear anchor of the week, giving you a hearty, filling protein for under a dollar a person. The Barilla Pasta BOGO is another standout because you pay for one box and get one free, and pairing it with a $2.99 jar of Classico keeps a classic pasta night well under $5 total. Sweet corn at 8 ears for $2.00 and green peppers at $0.99 each make it easy to build a colorful, satisfying vegetable-forward meal without spending much at all. Gardein Ultimate Plant-Based at $6.99 earns its spot as a mid-week treat because it is the most convenient plant-based protein on the flyer and still costs less than most of the meat options. The one splurge of the week is BelGioioso Mozzarella Snacking Cheese on Friday, which at $12.99 is the priciest single item but turns a simple caprese-style baked dish into something that feels genuinely special, and it keeps the per-person total comfortably within range for the full five nights.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Simmered Bush's Baked Beans and Sweet Corn Skillet with Jiffy Corn Muffins
Description: Hearty baked beans are warmed in a skillet with sweet corn cut fresh from the cob, diced green pepper, and a splash of Pace Salsa for a smoky, tangy one-pan supper. Jiffy Honey Corn Muffin Mix bakes up alongside in about 20 minutes, giving each person a golden muffin to scoop up the saucy beans.
Sale items used: Bush's Baked Beans, Sweet Corn (White or Yellow), Green Peppers, Pace Salsa or Picante Sauce, Jiffy Honey Corn Muffin Mix
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: 2 cans Bush's Baked Beans, 4 ears sweet corn (cut from cob), 1 green pepper, 1/2 cup Pace Salsa, 1 box Jiffy Honey Corn Muffin Mix (makes 6 muffins, serves 4 with leftovers). Buy 3 Jiffy boxes to get the 3 for $3.00 deal; use one tonight and save two for breakfasts.
Recipes:
- Vegetarian Skillet Baked Beans (from Canned Beans) Recipe

Tuesday
Meal: Barilla Pasta with Classico Sauce, Roasted Broccoli Florets, and Giant Parmesan Cheese
Description: Barilla pasta is boiled and tossed with a jar of Classico Pasta Sauce, then topped with oven-roasted Giant Broccoli Florets that have been crisped in the oven at 425 degrees for 18 minutes. A generous shower of Giant Parmesan Cheese finishes each bowl with a salty, nutty bite.
Sale items used: Barilla Pasta, Classico Pasta Sauce, Giant Broccoli Florets, Giant Parmesan Cheese
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: 2 boxes Barilla Pasta (BOGO, pay for 1), 1 jar Classico Pasta Sauce, 1 bag Giant Broccoli Florets, 1 container Giant Parmesan Cheese. Use one pasta box tonight; save the second BOGO box for later in the week or lunches.
Recipes:
- Garlic Parmesan Pasta with Roasted Broccoli - She Likes Food

Wednesday
Meal: Sauteed Gardein Ultimate Plant-Based with Giant Rainbow Bell Peppers and Sweet Vidalia Onions over Minute Rice
Description: Gardein Ultimate Plant-Based pieces are pan-seared in a skillet until golden, then tossed with sliced Giant Rainbow Bell Peppers and sliced Sweet Vidalia Onion cooked until tender and lightly caramelized. The savory mixture is spooned over fluffy Minute Rice Cups for a colorful, satisfying weeknight plate.
Sale items used: Gardein Ultimate Plant-Based, Giant Rainbow Bell Peppers, Sweet Vidalia Onions, Minute Rice Cups
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: 1 package Gardein Ultimate Plant-Based, 1 package Giant Rainbow Bell Peppers, 1 Sweet Vidalia Onion (use about half the bag), 2 Minute Rice Cups (2 for $4.00, each cup serves 2). Slice onion and peppers in advance to keep active cooking under 30 minutes.
Recipes:
- Bell Pepper Rice - Vegetable Recipes
- Rice Pilaf {with Peppers & Onions} - Miss in the Kitchen
- One Pot Vegetable Rice with Bell Pepper and Peas - Vegan Heaven

Thursday
Meal: Baked Egg and Vegetable Frittata with Baby-Cut Carrots and Green Squash
Description: Eggs are whisked and poured over a skillet of sauteed Green or Yellow Squash, Giant Peeled Baby-Cut Carrots, and diced green pepper, then finished in a 375-degree oven for 20 minutes until set and golden on top. Cabot Sliced Cheese is layered over the frittata in the last 5 minutes of baking for a melty, satisfying finish.
Sale items used: Green or Yellow Squash, Giant Peeled Baby-Cut Carrots, Green Peppers, Cabot Chunks, Cracker Cuts or Sliced Cheese
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: 1 lb Green or Yellow Squash, 1 bag Giant Peeled Baby-Cut Carrots (2 for $2.00, use 1 bag), 1 green pepper, 1 package Cabot Sliced Cheese. Eggs are a pantry staple here; use 8 eggs total for 4 generous servings.

Friday
Meal: Baked BelGioioso Mozzarella and Campari Tomato Caprese Casserole with Hass Avocado and Dole Salad Blend
Description: Thick slices of BelGioioso Mozzarella Snacking Cheese are layered with Taste of Inspirations Campari Tomatoes in a baking dish, drizzled with olive oil and dried basil, and baked at 400 degrees for 20 minutes until the cheese is bubbling and golden at the edges. A simple side salad of Dole Salad Blend topped with sliced Hass Avocado and Ken's Salad Dressing rounds out the meal with freshness and creaminess.
Sale items used: BelGioioso Mozzarella Snacking Cheese, Taste of Inspirations Wild Wonders, Campari or Angel Sweet Tomatoes, Dole Salad Blends, Hass Avocados, Ken's Salad Dressing
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: 1 package BelGioioso Mozzarella Snacking Cheese, 1 package Taste of Inspirations Campari Tomatoes, 1 bag Dole Salad Blends, 3 Hass Avocados (3 for $5.00, use 2 sliced for salad and save 1), 1 bottle Ken's Salad Dressing.
Recipes:
- Pasta with Tomatoes and Mozzarella (Caprese Pasta) - My Therapist Cooks

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Bush's Baked Beans (x2 cans, 2 for $6.00): $6.00
- Sweet Corn White or Yellow (4 ears at 8 for $2.00): $1.00
- Green Peppers (x2, one for Monday, one for Thursday): $1.98
- Pace Salsa or Picante Sauce (x1): $3.00
- Jiffy Honey Corn Muffin Mix (x3, 3 for $3.00): $3.00
- Barilla Pasta (x2 boxes, BOGO - pay for 1, price not listed for base; excluded from cost per BOGO rule): $0.00
- Classico Pasta Sauce (x1): $2.99
- Giant Broccoli Florets (x1): $2.49
- Giant Parmesan Cheese (x1): $2.99
- Gardein Ultimate Plant-Based (x1): $6.99
- Giant Rainbow Bell Peppers (x1 package): $3.49
- Sweet Vidalia Onions (x1 bag): $3.49
- Minute Rice Cups (x2, 2 for $4.00): $4.00
- Green or Yellow Squash (1 lb): $1.99
- Giant Peeled Baby-Cut Carrots (x1 bag, 2 for $2.00 - buy 2, use 1 now): $2.00
- Cabot Chunks, Cracker Cuts or Sliced Cheese (x1): $3.29
- BelGioioso Mozzarella Snacking Cheese (x1): $12.99
- Taste of Inspirations Wild Wonders, Campari or Angel Sweet Tomatoes (x1): $3.49
- Dole Salad Blends (x1): $2.49
- Hass Avocados (3 for $5.00): $5.00
- Ken's Salad Dressing (x1): $2.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Eggs (8 large eggs for Thursday frittata)
- Olive oil
- Dried basil or Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic powder
- Cooking spray or butter for skillet