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 weeknight pasta for two, built around Barilla pasta tossed with white beans, fresh Grainger County tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, and a shower of Parmesan. The beans deliver hearty plant-based protein while the peak-season tomatoes make the dish taste bright and summery without a heavy sauce.
Sale items used: Barilla Pasta $0.99, Grainger County Tomatoes $1.88/lb, Classico pasta sauce $1.99
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 8 oz Barilla pasta, 1 can white beans (pantry), 0.75 lb fresh tomatoes, and 1/2 cup Classico sauce to create two generous bowls.

Tuesday
Meal: Ranch-Style Bean and Potato Tacos with Greek Yogurt Crema
Description: Tender pan-fried gourmet potato cubes and smoky Ranch Style Beans are piled into warm tortillas for two and finished with a tangy Chobani Greek yogurt crema seasoned with lime and cumin. This taco night is filling, protein-rich, and comes together in under 30 minutes from mostly sale-priced ingredients.
Sale items used: Ranch Style Beans 15 oz $0.99, Private Selection Gourmet Potatoes $1.99/lb, Chobani Greek Yogurt $1.99
Prep time: 28 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 can Ranch Style Beans, 0.75 lb potatoes (about 2 medium), and 1 Chobani yogurt cup to build 3 to 4 tacos per 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 fresh Grainger County tomato rounds and a creamy Swiss cheese sauce, then baked until golden and bubbling for a rich gratin scaled perfectly for two. A pat of Kroger butter enriches the sauce and keeps the potato layers silky throughout.
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, Kroger Butter $3.99
Prep time: 55 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 lb potatoes, 0.5 lb tomatoes, 0.25 lb Swiss cheese sliced to order (about $2.25 worth), and 2 tablespoons butter for a gratin dish that serves two as a main.

Thursday
Meal: Yakisoba Noodle Stir-Fry with Fresh Tomatoes and a Fried Egg
Description: A package of Maruchan Yakisoba noodles is stir-fried with diced fresh Grainger County tomatoes, scallions, and soy sauce, then each bowl is crowned with a perfectly fried egg for a protein punch that makes this a complete vegetarian meal. The whole dinner comes together in one skillet in about 15 minutes and costs nearly nothing thanks to the $0.99 noodle deal.
Sale items used: Maruchan Yakisoba $0.99 x2, Grainger County Tomatoes $1.88/lb
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 Yakisoba package per person (2 total), 0.5 lb fresh tomatoes, and 1 large egg per person from pantry or a carton already on hand.
Recipes:
- Vegetable Yakisoba Recipe

Friday
Meal: Pasta Roni Pilaf Bowls with Ranch Beans, Chobani Yogurt, and Heirloom Orange Slices
Description: Buttery Pasta Roni pilaf is served in two bowls alongside warmed Ranch Style Beans for protein, a dollop of creamy Chobani Greek yogurt on top, and a generous fan of sweet heirloom navel orange slices on the side. It is a cozy, budget-friendly end to the week that layers textures and a balance of savory, creamy, and citrusy flavors into one easy bowl meal.
Sale items used: Rice-A-Roni or Pasta Roni $0.99, Ranch Style Beans 15 oz $0.99, Chobani Greek Yogurt $1.99, Private Selection Heirloom Navel Oranges 5 lb Bag $4.99
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 box Pasta Roni, 1 can Ranch Style Beans, 1 Chobani cup shared between two bowls, and 2 to 3 oranges sliced from the 5 lb bag.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Barilla Pasta 12 oz (x1): $0.99
- Grainger County Tomatoes (2 lbs total across the week): $3.76
- Classico pasta sauce (x1): $1.99
- Ranch Style Beans 15 oz (x2, used Monday and Friday): $1.98
- Private Selection Gourmet Potatoes (1.75 lbs total across Tuesday and Wednesday): $3.48
- Chobani Greek Yogurt (x2, used Tuesday and Friday): $3.98
- Private Selection Mesquite Smoked Swiss Cheese Sliced to Order (0.25 lb): $2.25
- Kroger Butter (x1): $3.99
- Maruchan Yakisoba (x2): $1.98
- Rice-A-Roni or Pasta Roni (x1): $0.99
- Private Selection Heirloom Navel Oranges 5 lb Bag (x1): $4.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Garlic
- White beans (1 can, 15 oz)
- Salt and black pepper
- Cumin
- Lime
- Flour or corn tortillas
- Parmesan cheese (small wedge or pre-grated)
- Large eggs (4 total, used Wednesday gratin and Thursday stir-fry)
- Milk or cream (small amount for gratin sauce)
- Soy sauce
- Scallions