Kroger Vegetarian Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Pork Back Ribs: $2.99/lb
- Perdue Boneless Chicken: $14.97 for 5 lb Package with Card
- Johnsonville Fresh or Smoked Dinner Sausage: $4.99 each
- Kroger 73% Lean Beef Burgers: $5.99/lb
- Private Selection Angus Beef Patties: $8.99 each
- Kroger Boneless Chicken Breast: $5.99/lb
- Fresh Wild-Caught Alaska Sockeye Salmon Fillets: $12.99/lb
- Eastern Seas Sea Scallops: $1.29 each
- Wild-Caught Lobster Tails: $12.99 each
- Beef Tenderloin Super-Trimmed or Filet: $24.99/lb
- Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh Lunch Meat: $4.99 each
- Ball Park Meat Franks: $3.49 each

Vegetables on sale:
- Russet Potatoes: $2.49 each
- Asparagus: $2.99/lb
- Tri Color Peppers: $3.99 each
- Whole Seedless Watermelon: $2.99 each
- Strawberries: $2.49 each
- California Yellow or White Peaches or Nectarines: $0.99/lb
- Washington Rainier Cherries: $3.99/lb
- Cotton Candy or Candy Hearts Grapes: $1.99/lb

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Roasted Russet Potato and Tri-Color Pepper Hash with Fried Eggs
Description: One medium russet potato is diced and roasted with sliced tri-color peppers until golden and crispy, seasoned with garlic, smoked paprika, and olive oil. Two fried eggs are laid right on top for a hearty, satisfying vegetarian breakfast-for-dinner that uses two of the week's best produce deals.
Sale items used: Russet Potatoes, Tri Color Peppers
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: 1 medium russet potato (roughly half the bag), one-third of the tri-color pepper pack (1 pepper), 2 eggs from pantry or store
Recipes:
- Potato Hash with Peppers and Onions
- Sheet Pan Breakfast Potato Hash
- Breakfast Potato Hash with Eggs

Tuesday
Meal: Impossible Taco Bowls with Peach Salsa
Description: A single serving of Impossible Entree is seasoned with cumin and chili powder, then served over rice in a bowl topped with a bright fresh peach salsa made from diced peach, red onion, cilantro, and lime. The sweet-savory combo makes this a bold and filling plant-based taco bowl perfectly scaled for one.
Sale items used: Impossible Entree, California Yellow or White Peaches or Nectarines
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 1 Impossible Entree package, 1 peach (about 0.25 lb of peaches), rice and taco seasonings from pantry
Recipes:
- Peach Salsa Recipe
- No Cook Peach Salsa
- Fresh Peach Salsa Recipe

Wednesday
Meal: Grilled Asparagus and Spreadable Cheese Flatbread with Strawberry Side Salad
Description: A store-bought flatbread or naan is spread generously with the on-sale spreadable cheese, then topped with 4 to 5 grilled asparagus spears, a drizzle of olive oil, and cracked black pepper before being finished in a hot oven or grill pan. On the side, a small bowl of fresh sliced strawberries tossed with a touch of honey and mint makes a refreshing sweet contrast.
Sale items used: Asparagus, Spreadable Cheese, Strawberries
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: About 0.25 lb asparagus (4 to 5 spears), 1 container spreadable cheese (will have leftovers), half the pint of strawberries, 1 flatbread or naan from pantry
Recipes:
- Shaved Asparagus, Strawberry, and Goat Cheese Flatbreads
- Grilled Asparagus & Strawberry Salad
- Strawberry & Grilled Asparagus Salad

Thursday
Meal: Oikos Greek Yogurt Marinated Potato Skewers with Watermelon Feta Salad
Description: Chunks of russet potato are marinated in Oikos Greek yogurt mixed with lemon, garlic, and za'atar or Italian seasoning, then grilled or roasted on skewers until charred and creamy on the inside. Alongside, a small watermelon feta salad with fresh mint and a squeeze of lime brings a cool and summery balance to the warm skewers.
Sale items used: Dannon Oikos Greek Yogurt, Russet Potatoes, Whole Seedless Watermelon
Prep time: 45 minutes (including 20-minute marinate time)
Serving note: 1 medium russet potato (remaining half from Monday), 1 single-serve Oikos cup or one-quarter of the larger container, roughly 2 cups cubed watermelon from the full melon, 2 oz crumbled feta from pantry or deli
Recipes:
- Greek Yogurt & Chive Potato Salad
- Easy Watermelon Skewers With Feta, Mint, & Basil
- Watermelon Feta Salad Skewers

Friday
Meal: Tri-Color Pepper and Peach Grilled Quesadillas with Grapes and Chips
Description: Two flour tortillas are filled with sliced tri-color peppers, diced fresh peach, shredded pepper jack or monterey jack cheese, and a pinch of cumin, then griddled until golden and melty. Served alongside a small bunch of on-sale Cotton Candy grapes and a handful of Simple Truth Organic Tortilla Chips for a fun, fruity, and satisfying summer dinner.
Sale items used: Tri Color Peppers, California Yellow or White Peaches or Nectarines, Cotton Candy or Candy Hearts Grapes, Simple Truth Organic Tortilla Chips
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: One-third of the tri-color pepper pack (1 pepper, remaining from Monday), 1 peach (about 0.25 lb), roughly 0.25 lb grapes, 1 bag tortilla chips, 2 flour tortillas and shredded cheese from pantry
Recipes:
- Grilled Peach Quesadillas
- Peach & Cheese Quesadilla
- Cheese Quesadillas With Grilled Peppers

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Russet Potatoes (x1 bag): $2.49
- Tri Color Peppers (x1 pack): $3.99
- Impossible Entree (x1 pack): $6.99
- California Yellow or White Peaches or Nectarines (0.5 lb total, used across Tuesday and Friday): $0.50
- Asparagus (0.25 lb): $0.75
- Spreadable Cheese (x1 container): $2.99
- Strawberries (x1 pint): $2.49
- Dannon Oikos Greek Yogurt (x1 pack): $4.79
- Whole Seedless Watermelon (x1): $2.99
- Cotton Candy or Candy Hearts Grapes (0.25 lb): $0.50
- Simple Truth Organic Tortilla Chips (x1 bag): $3.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Eggs (for Monday hash)
- Flour tortillas (for Friday quesadillas)
- Shredded monterey jack or pepper jack cheese (for Friday quesadillas and Thursday feta)
- Crumbled feta cheese (for Thursday watermelon salad)
- Long grain white rice (for Tuesday taco bowls)
- Olive oil
- Garlic
- Cumin
- Chili powder
- Smoked paprika
- Za'atar or Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper
- Honey
- Lime juice or fresh lime
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
- Fresh mint (optional)
- Flatbread or naan (for Wednesday)
- Wooden or metal skewers (for Thursday)