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:
- Whole Seedless Watermelon: $2.99 each
- Russet Potatoes: $2.49 each
- Strawberries: $2.49 each
- Asparagus: $2.99/lb
- Washington Rainier Cherries: $3.99/lb
- Cotton Candy or Candy Hearts Grapes: $1.99/lb
- California Yellow or White Peaches or Nectarines: $0.99/lb
- Tri Color Peppers: $3.99 each
- Fresh Cut Mixed Fruit Bowl: $15.99 each

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Roasted Russet Potato and Tri-Color Pepper Hash with Fried Eggs
Description: Cubed russet potatoes are roasted until golden and crispy, then tossed with sliced tri-color peppers and onion for a hearty, colorful hash. Two fried eggs per person are nestled right on top of each plate, delivering protein and richness to complete this satisfying vegetarian dinner.
Sale items used: Russet Potatoes, Tri Color Peppers
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: 2 medium russet potatoes (roughly 1 lb total) and 1 tri-color pepper pack split between 2 servings, topped with 2 fried eggs each (4 eggs total from pantry)
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: Impossible plant-based crumbles are seasoned with cumin, chili powder, and garlic, then served over rice with black beans and fresh peach salsa made from diced sale peaches, red onion, cilantro, and lime. Each bowl is a colorful and filling vegetarian taco experience without any meat whatsoever.
Sale items used: Impossible Entree, California Yellow or White Peaches or Nectarines
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 1 Impossible Entree package divided between 2 bowls, plus 2 peaches (roughly 0.5 lb) for the salsa, served over rice 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: Tender grilled asparagus spears are laid over toasted flatbread generously spread with creamy spreadable cheese, then finished with a drizzle of olive oil and cracked pepper. A simple side salad of fresh sliced strawberries over spring greens with a light balsamic dressing rounds out each plate with bright, sweet flavor.
Sale items used: Asparagus, Spreadable Cheese, Strawberries
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: About 0.5 lb of asparagus per person (1 lb total), 1 container of spreadable cheese shared across 2 flatbreads, and 1 pint of strawberries (1 package) split between 2 side salads
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: Russet potato chunks are marinated in Oikos Greek yogurt mixed with garlic, lemon, and herbs, then threaded onto skewers and grilled or broiled until tender and lightly charred. On the side, cubed watermelon is tossed with crumbled feta, fresh mint, and a splash of lime juice for a refreshing summer salad.
Sale items used: Dannon Oikos Greek Yogurt, Russet Potatoes, Whole Seedless Watermelon
Prep time: 40 minutes (plus 30 minutes marinating time)
Serving note: 1 container of Oikos Greek Yogurt used for marinade (split across 6 to 8 skewers for 2 people), 2 medium russet potatoes (roughly 1 lb), and approximately one-quarter of a watermelon sliced and cubed for the salad
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: Sliced tri-color peppers and fresh diced peaches are sauteed together, then layered with pepper jack or cheddar cheese inside flour tortillas and griddled until golden and melty. Each plate is served alongside a small bunch of sweet cotton candy grapes and a handful of organic tortilla chips for a fun and colorful end-of-week summer meal.
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: 1 tri-color pepper pack and 2 peaches (roughly 0.5 lb) filling 4 quesadilla halves total (2 per person), about 0.5 lb of grapes split between 2 plates, and 1 bag of chips shared at the table
Recipes:
- Grilled Peach Quesadillas
- Peach & Cheese Quesadilla
- Cheese Quesadillas With Grilled Peppers

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Russet Potatoes x2 bags (used Monday and Thursday, 1 bag each day): $4.98
- Tri Color Peppers x2 packs (used Monday and Friday, 1 pack each day): $7.98
- Impossible Entree x1 (Tuesday): $6.99
- California Yellow or White Peaches or Nectarines - 1 lb total (Tuesday salsa approx 0.5 lb + Friday quesadillas approx 0.5 lb): $0.99
- Asparagus - 1 lb (Wednesday): $2.99
- Spreadable Cheese x1 (Wednesday): $2.99
- Strawberries x1 pint (Wednesday): $2.49
- Dannon Oikos Greek Yogurt x1 (Thursday): $4.79
- Whole Seedless Watermelon x1 (Thursday): $2.99
- Cotton Candy or Candy Hearts Grapes - 0.5 lb (Friday): $1.00
- Simple Truth Organic Tortilla Chips x1 bag (Friday): $3.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Eggs (4 per person x2 = 8 eggs total, for Monday)
- Olive oil
- Salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes
- Cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, paprika
- Garlic cloves (fresh)
- Yellow onion
- Cilantro (fresh)
- Lime juice or fresh limes
- Long grain white rice (for Tuesday taco bowls)
- Canned black beans (for Tuesday taco bowls)
- Flour tortillas (for Friday quesadillas, 4 large tortillas)
- Shredded pepper jack or cheddar cheese (for Friday quesadillas)
- Crumbled feta cheese (for Thursday watermelon salad)
- Fresh mint (for Thursday watermelon salad)
- Spring greens or mixed greens (for Wednesday strawberry salad)
- Balsamic vinegar or balsamic glaze (for Wednesday salad dressing)
- Flatbread or naan (2 pieces, for Wednesday)
- Wooden or metal skewers (for Thursday)
- Lemon (for Thursday yogurt marinade)
- Dried oregano or Italian seasoning