Giant Vegetarian Meal Plan
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5-DAY MEAL PLAN
Monday
Meal: Sauteed Green Bean and Egg Scramble over Steamed White Rice
Description: Fresh green beans are quickly sauteed in olive oil with garlic and tossed with 2 scrambled eggs for a satisfying, protein-rich vegetarian dinner. The scramble is served over a single portion of fluffy steamed white rice for a complete and filling meal.
Sale items used: Giant Green Beans or Brussels Sprouts ($1.99), Mahatma Ready-to-Heat or Success Rice ($2.50), Pompeian Extra Virgin Olive Oil ($4.99)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 1 cup of green beans (about 4 oz from the bag), 2 large eggs, and 1 pouch or 1 cup cooked rice. The olive oil bottle will carry over for the rest of the week's cooking.
Recipes:
- Green Bean and Egg Stir Fry
- Eggs and Green Beans Stir Fry
Tuesday
Meal: Creamy Cottage Cheese and Cherry Tomato Pasta
Description: A single serving of Barilla pasta is tossed with warmed NatureSweet Cherubs tomatoes and a generous spoonful of creamy cottage cheese that melts into a light, tangy sauce. Fresh cracked pepper and a drizzle of olive oil finish the dish for a quick, high-protein vegetarian pasta night.
Sale items used: Barilla Al Bronzo Organic Pasta ($2.50), NatureSweet Cherubs Tomatoes ($2.59), Breakstone's Cottage Cheese Single Cup or Doubles ($2.50)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Cook approximately 3 oz (about 1 serving) of pasta, use half the Cherubs container (about 5 oz), and one single-serve cottage cheese cup (about 5.3 oz). Save remaining tomatoes for Friday's casserole.
Recipes:
- Healthy Creamy Cottage Cheese Pasta With Tomatoes
- Creamy Roasted Tomato and Cottage Cheese Pasta
Wednesday
Meal: Hummus and Roasted Carrot Flatbread on Wonder Rolls
Description: Baby-cut carrots are roasted in the oven with olive oil and a pinch of cumin until caramelized and tender, then piled generously onto toasted Wonder rolls spread with creamy hummus. This open-faced flatbread-style meal is hearty, satisfying, and comes together with minimal effort.
Sale items used: Taste of Inspirations Hummus ($2.50), Giant Peeled Baby-Cut Carrots ($1.50), Wonder Bread, Rolls, Bagels or English Muffins ($2.50)
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Roast approximately 1 cup of carrots (about 4 oz from the bag) at 400 degrees for 25 minutes. Spread 2 to 3 tablespoons of hummus on 2 rolls. Remaining carrots and hummus can be used as snacks throughout the week.
Recipes:
- Vegan Flatbread with Roasted Carrot and Red Pepper Hummus
- Roasted Carrot and Red Pepper Hummus Flatbread
Thursday
Meal: Sweet Corn and Shredded Cheese Quesadillas with Romaine Salad
Description: One ear of sweet corn is cut off the cob and pan-toasted, then folded into a flour tortilla with a handful of shredded cheese and cooked until golden and melty. A simple side salad of crisp romaine hearts with your choice of dressing rounds out this quick and colorful vegetarian dinner.
Sale items used: Sweet Corn White or Yellow ($2.50), Giant Shredded Cheese ($2.50), Nature's Promise Organic Romaine Hearts ($2.50)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 ear of corn (kernels from 1 cob), about 1/3 cup shredded cheese, and 2 large flour tortillas (pantry staple). Use 1 romaine heart for the salad. Remaining romaine can be used for lunches.
Recipes:
- Corn tortilla quesadillas
Friday
Meal: Baked BelGioioso Fresh Mozzarella and Cherry Tomato Pasta Casserole
Description: A single-serving pasta casserole is assembled with the remaining Cherubs tomatoes, a generous layer of sliced BelGioioso fresh mozzarella, and cooked Barilla pasta baked together until the cheese is bubbly and golden. A drizzle of olive oil and fresh basil (if on hand) make this a restaurant-worthy vegetarian bake that feels like a true end-of-week treat.
Sale items used: BelGioioso Fresh Mozzarella or Snacking Cheese ($3.99), NatureSweet Cherubs Tomatoes (already purchased), Barilla Al Bronzo Organic Pasta (already purchased)
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Cook about 3 oz pasta, slice 3 to 4 oz of fresh mozzarella, and use the remaining Cherubs tomatoes (about 5 oz). Bake in a small oven-safe dish at 400 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes. Make-ahead tip: assemble the casserole earlier in the day and refrigerate, then bake when ready to eat.
Recipes:
- Baked Mozzarella Pasta (Viral Tiktok Recipe)
- Cherry Tomato Pasta
- Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes and Fresh Mozzarella
🛒 Shopping List
SHOPPING LIST
Buy on sale:
- Giant Green Beans or Brussels Sprouts (x1 bag): $1.99
- Mahatma Ready-to-Heat or Success Rice (x1 pack): $2.50
- Pompeian Extra Virgin Olive Oil (x1 bottle): $4.99
- Barilla Al Bronzo Organic Pasta (x1 box): $2.50
- NatureSweet Cherubs Tomatoes (x1 container): $2.59
- Breakstone's Cottage Cheese Single Cup or Doubles (x1): $2.50
- Taste of Inspirations Hummus (x1 container): $2.50
- Giant Peeled Baby-Cut Carrots (x1 bag): $1.50
- Wonder Bread, Rolls, Bagels or English Muffins (x1 pack): $2.50
- Sweet Corn White or Yellow (x1 ear): $2.50
- Giant Shredded Cheese (x1 bag): $2.50
- Nature's Promise Organic Romaine Hearts (x1): $2.50
- BelGioioso Fresh Mozzarella or Snacking Cheese (x1): $3.99
Pantry staples needed:
- Eggs (2 large)
- Flour tortillas
- Garlic
- Cumin
- Salt and pepper
- Salad dressing of choice
- Fresh basil (optional)
🏷️ All sale items this week
SALE ITEMS FOUND
Produce on sale:
- Black Seedless Grapes: $1.99/lb
- Sweet Corn White or Yellow: $2.50
- NatureSweet Cherubs Tomatoes: $2.59
- Giant Green Beans or Brussels Sprouts: $1.99
- Seedless Watermelon Halves or Quarters: $4.99
- Nature's Promise Organic Romaine Hearts: $2.50 each
- Nature's Promise Organic Salad Blends: $2.59
- Nature's Promise Organic Red or Green Seedless Grapes: $5.99/lb
- Giant Peeled Baby-Cut Carrots: $1.50
- Giant Bagged Apples: $3.99
Dairy and eggs on sale:
- Yoplait Single-Serve Yogurt: $2.50 when you buy 2
- Giant Shredded Cheese: $2.50
- Breakstone's Cottage Cheese Single Cup or Doubles: $2.50
- Breakstone's Butter: $3.50 each
- Philadelphia Cream Cheese Bar: $2.50
- Kraft Shredded Cheese: $2.50
- BelGioioso Fresh Mozzarella or Snacking Cheese: $3.99
- Almond Breeze Almondmilk: $2.50
- Starbucks Creamer or Natural Bliss: $2.50
- Blue Bunny Mini Swirls Cones: $2.50
- Haagen-Dazs Ice Cream or Bars: $2.50
Bakery and bread on sale:
- Giant Round Top White Bread: $1.50
- Wonder Bread, Rolls, Bagels or English Muffins: $2.50
- Tastykake Bagged Donuts: $2.50
- Pillsbury Grands! Rolls: $2.50
- Hostess Pumpkin Spice Twinkies Pumpkin Spice Donuts or Iced Pumpkin Cupcakes: $2.50
Pantry on sale:
- Jif Peanut Butter or Mott's Applesauce: $2.50
- Cheez-It Crackers: $2.50
- Jif Peanut Butter: $3.99
- Smucker's Uncrustables: $2.50
- Nabisco Snack Packs: $2.50
- Keebler Crackers Multipack: $2.50
- Hershey's Snack Size: $2.50
- Pumpkin Spice Cheerios: $2.50
- Pop-Tarts: $2.99
- Barilla Al Bronzo Organic Pasta: $2.50
- Mahatma Ready-to-Heat or Success Rice: $2.50
- Annie Chun's Noodle Bowl: $2.50
- Sunsweet Amazin Prunes: $2.50
- Heinz Original or Organic Ketchup: $2.50
- Kraft Salad Dressing or Viasic Pickles: $2.50
- Hormel Chili: $2.50
- Folgers Coffee: $2.13
- Quaker Organic, Fiber & Protein, No Sugar or Weight Control Oatmeal or Gluten Free Quick Oats: $2.50
- Krusteaz or Hungry Jack Pancake Mix: $2.50
- Taste of Inspirations Hummus: $2.50
- Pompeian Extra Virgin Olive Oil: $4.99
- Graza Drizzle Extra Virgin Olive Oil: $2.50
- Ocean's Halo Seaweed Snack: $2.50
- Pringles: $2.50
- Gimme Roasted Seaweed Snacks Multipack: $2.50
- GOGO SqueeZ Applesauce Pouches: $2.50
- Dole Fruit Bowls: $2.50
- Hunt's Snack Pack: $2.50
- Utz Variety Snack Pack: $2.50
- Oscar Mayer Basic Lunchables: $2.50
Frozen on sale:
- Totino's Pizza Rolls: $2.50
- PF. Chang's or Bertolli Skillet Meals: $2.50
- Stouffer's Mac & Cheese: $2.50
- Stouffer's Jimmy Dean Delights or Yellowstone Entrées: $2.50
- Pillsbury Ready-to-Bake Cookie Dough: $2.50
🛒 Estimated Shopping Cost
Based on sale prices for items in this plan
$35.06
for 1 person · $35.06 per person
📍 Disclaimer: Prices and availability are based on the Giant weekly sales flyer for the week of August 19, 2026. Flyers are sourced from store websites and weekly flyer aggregator sites. Actual prices may vary by location. Always verify prices at your local store. We are not affiliated with Giant.