Kroger Vegetarian Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Perdue Chicken Drumstick Family Pack: Buy 1, Get 2 Free
- Oscar Mayer Beef Franks Select Varieties: $3.99
- Swaggerty's Farm Sausage Rolls: $1.59
- Home Chef St. Louis Style Ribs Fully Cooked: $8.99/lb
- Private Selection Angus Beef Patties Frozen: $4.99
- Smithfield Marinated Pork Loins Select Varieties: Buy 1, Get 1 Free
- Johnsonville Breakfast Sausage Select Varieties: Buy 1, Get 1 Free
- Boneless Pork Tenderloins: $3.99/lb
- Flat Iron or Flank Steaks: $6.99/lb
- Private Selection Angus 90% Lean Ground Sirloin: $8.99/lb
- Wendy's Beef Patties: $8.99/lb
- Tyson Chicken Frozen Select Varieties: $5.10
- Gorton's Crunchy Breaded Fish Portions or Sticks Frozen: $3.99
- Private Selection Mesquite Smoked Turkey Breast or Swiss Cheese Sliced to Order: $8.99/lb

Vegetables on sale:
- Grainger County Tomatoes: $1.88/lb
- Private Selection Gourmet Potatoes Select Varieties: $1.99/lb
- Private Selection Heirloom Navel Oranges 5 lb Bag: $4.99

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Tomato and White Bean Pasta with Fresh Heirloom Tomatoes
Description: A simple and satisfying single-serve pasta dish built around a can of white beans tossed with Barilla pasta, diced fresh Grainger County tomatoes, olive oil, and garlic. The beans provide hearty plant-based protein while the fresh tomatoes add brightness and a light summery sauce.
Sale items used: Barilla Pasta ($0.99), Grainger County Tomatoes ($1.88/lb), Ranch Style Beans ($0.99 - white beans or sub with ranch-style), Classico pasta sauce ($1.99)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 oz dry pasta, about 0.4 lb tomatoes (roughly $0.75 worth), and half a can of beans for 1 person; save remaining beans for Tuesday

Tuesday
Meal: Ranch-Style Bean and Potato Tacos with Greek Yogurt Crema
Description: Crispy skillet-fried gourmet potato chunks and hearty ranch-style beans are seasoned with cumin and chili powder, then piled into warm tortillas for a filling vegetarian taco night. A dollop of Chobani Greek yogurt stands in beautifully as a tangy crema, keeping things cool and creamy.
Sale items used: Ranch Style Beans ($0.99), Private Selection Gourmet Potatoes ($1.99/lb), Chobani Greek Yogurt ($1.99)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use about 0.5 lb potatoes (roughly $1.00 worth), half a can of beans (use the remainder from Monday), and 2 to 3 tablespoons of yogurt as crema for 1 person
Recipes:
- Vegetarian Bean and Potato Tacos

Wednesday
Meal: Cheesy Potato and Tomato Gratin with Swiss Cheese and Fresh Tomatoes
Description: Thinly sliced gourmet potatoes are layered with sliced fresh Grainger County tomatoes and shredded Swiss cheese, then baked until golden and bubbling for a comforting single-serving gratin. The Swiss cheese from the deli counter adds rich, nutty depth and melts into the layers of potato and tomato.
Sale items used: Private Selection Gourmet Potatoes ($1.99/lb), Grainger County Tomatoes ($1.88/lb), Private Selection Mesquite Smoked Turkey Breast or Swiss Cheese Sliced to Order ($8.99/lb - Swiss cheese only)
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: Use about 0.5 lb potatoes (roughly $1.00 worth), 0.25 lb tomatoes (roughly $0.47 worth), and 0.25 lb Swiss cheese (roughly $2.25 worth) for a proper single-serving gratin

Thursday
Meal: Yakisoba Noodle Stir-Fry with Fresh Tomatoes and a Fried Egg
Description: A quick and flavorful weeknight stir-fry using a Maruchan Yakisoba packet as the noodle base, loaded with diced fresh Grainger County tomatoes and finished with a fried egg on top for protein. The runny yolk creates a rich sauce that coats every noodle, making this pantry-and-produce combo feel restaurant-worthy.
Sale items used: Maruchan Yakisoba ($0.99), Grainger County Tomatoes ($1.88/lb)
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 Yakisoba packet and about 0.25 lb tomatoes (roughly $0.47 worth) plus 1 egg from your pantry for a complete single-serving meal
Recipes:
- Vegetable Yakisoba Recipe

Friday
Meal: Pasta Roni Pilaf Bowls with Ranch Beans, Chobani Yogurt, and Heirloom Orange Slices
Description: A cozy grain bowl built on a prepared Pasta Roni pilaf base, topped with warmed and lightly spiced ranch-style beans for protein, and finished with a scoop of cool Chobani Greek yogurt. Sliced heirloom navel oranges on the side add a sweet, juicy contrast that ties the whole bowl together with a fresh citrus finish.
Sale items used: Rice-A-Roni or Pasta Roni ($0.99), Ranch Style Beans ($0.99), Chobani Greek Yogurt ($1.99), Private Selection Heirloom Navel Oranges 5 lb Bag ($4.99)
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Prepare 1 Pasta Roni pouch, use half a can of beans, 2 to 3 tablespoons of yogurt, and 1 to 2 oranges from the bag for 1 person; remaining oranges and yogurt serve as snacks throughout the week

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Barilla Pasta 12 oz (x1 box): $0.99
- Grainger County Tomatoes (1.5 lbs total across the week): $2.82
- Ranch Style Beans 15 oz (x2 cans): $1.98
- Classico pasta sauce (x1 jar): $1.99
- Private Selection Gourmet Potatoes (1 lb total): $1.99
- Chobani Greek Yogurt (x2 cups): $3.98
- Private Selection Swiss Cheese Sliced to Order (0.25 lb): $2.25
- Maruchan Yakisoba (x1 pack): $0.99
- Rice-A-Roni or Pasta Roni (x1 box): $0.99
- Private Selection Heirloom Navel Oranges 5 lb Bag (x1 bag): $4.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Garlic
- Eggs (1 needed for Thursday)
- Flour tortillas (for Tuesday tacos)
- Cumin and chili powder
- Salt and pepper
- Butter (for gratin and Pasta Roni)