Kroger Vegetarian Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- No meat items are used this week (all meals are vegetarian)

Vegetables on sale:
- Kroger California Tri-Color Peppers: Buy 1, Get 1 Free
- Petite Gourmet Potatoes: Buy 1, Get 1 Free
- Baby Bella or White Mushrooms: $1.24 each with Card
- Pico de Gallo: $1.99/lb with Card

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Sauteed Baby Bella Mushroom and Tri-Color Pepper Pasta with Tillamook Cheese
Description: Sliced Baby Bella mushrooms and colorful tri-color peppers are sauteed in olive oil with garlic and Italian seasoning, then tossed with al dente Barilla pasta for a hearty vegetarian dinner for two. Freshly shredded Tillamook cheese melts over the top for a rich, satisfying finish.
Sale items used: Baby Bella Mushrooms (x2 packs), Kroger California Tri-Color Peppers (Buy 1 Get 1 Free), Barilla Pasta, Tillamook Cheese (Buy 1 Get 1 Free)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 packs of Baby Bella mushrooms (roughly 8 oz total), half of one tri-color pepper pack (about 3 peppers), 8 oz of Barilla pasta, and 2 to 3 oz of shredded Tillamook cheese split between two bowls. Cook pasta in salted water while the vegetables saute to keep total time under 30 minutes.

Tuesday
Meal: Smoky Ranch Style Bean and Pico de Gallo Rice Bowl
Description: Smoky Ranch Style beans are warmed with cumin and smoked paprika, then spooned over fluffy Minute Rice and topped generously with fresh Pico de Gallo for a bright, filling vegetarian bowl. A dollop of Greek yogurt in place of sour cream adds a creamy protein boost for each serving.
Sale items used: Ranch Style Beans (x1 can), Pico de Gallo, Minute Rice, Chobani Greek Yogurt
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 can of Ranch Style Beans split between two bowls, about 0.5 lb of Pico de Gallo (assumed total weight purchased), 1 cup dry Minute Rice cooked per package directions, and 2 spoonfuls of Chobani Greek Yogurt as a topping. This meal comes together in under 20 minutes with no chopping required.

Wednesday
Meal: Roasted Petite Gourmet Potato and Mushroom Hash with Fried Eggs
Description: Petite Gourmet potatoes are halved and roasted until golden and crispy, then combined in a skillet with sauteed Baby Bella mushrooms, garlic, and fresh herbs for a satisfying breakfast-for-dinner hash. Two fried eggs per person are nestled right on top, making this a protein-rich and budget-friendly meal for two.
Sale items used: Petite Gourmet Potatoes (Buy 1 Get 1 Free), Baby Bella Mushrooms (x2 packs)
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Use roughly 1 lb of Petite Gourmet potatoes (half of the BOGO pack, saving the rest for another use), 2 packs of Baby Bella mushrooms (about 8 oz total), and 4 eggs from a carton already at home. Roast potatoes at 425 degrees F for 25 minutes, then finish the hash on the stovetop. Start potatoes first so everything finishes together.
Recipes:
- Crispy Kale and Potato Hash with Fried Eggs

Thursday
Meal: Tri-Color Pepper and Bean Quesadillas with Tillamook Cheese
Description: Sliced tri-color peppers and seasoned Ranch Style beans are layered with generous amounts of melted Tillamook cheese inside flour tortillas and cooked until golden and crispy on each side. Served with fresh Pico de Gallo and a spoonful of Chobani Greek Yogurt, these quesadillas make a quick and colorful vegetarian dinner for two.
Sale items used: Kroger California Tri-Color Peppers (from BOGO pack), Ranch Style Beans (x1 can), Tillamook Cheese (from BOGO pack), Pico de Gallo, Chobani Greek Yogurt
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use the remaining tri-color peppers from Monday's BOGO pack (about 3 peppers), 1 can of Ranch Style Beans drained, 3 to 4 oz of Tillamook cheese from the second free block, and about 0.25 lb of Pico de Gallo as a topping. Make two large quesadillas (one per person) using 10-inch flour tortillas from the pantry.

Friday
Meal: Barilla Pasta with Baby Bella Mushroom Ragu and Sargento Cheese
Description: Baby Bella mushrooms are slowly simmered with canned tomatoes, garlic, onion, and Italian herbs to build a deep, meaty-tasting ragu that coats every strand of Barilla pasta beautifully. Finished with freshly grated Sargento cheese and a crack of black pepper, this dish feels restaurant-worthy on a weeknight budget for two.
Sale items used: Baby Bella Mushrooms (x2 packs), Barilla Pasta, Sargento Cheese Slices
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 packs of Baby Bella mushrooms (about 8 oz total), 8 oz of Barilla pasta, and 2 to 3 slices of Sargento cheese crumbled or torn over each bowl. Simmer the ragu for at least 20 minutes for the best depth of flavor; start it before boiling the pasta water to keep total time around 35 minutes.
Recipes:
- Mini Bella Mushroom Ragu

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Baby Bella Mushrooms (x8 packs, used across Monday, Wednesday, and Friday): $9.92
- Kroger California Tri-Color Peppers (x1 pack, get 1 free via BOGO): $0.00 noted as free with paid pack; assume $2.99 for the paid pack: $2.99
- Petite Gourmet Potatoes (x1 pack, get 1 free via BOGO): $2.99
- Barilla Pasta (x2 boxes, used Monday and Friday): $1.98
- Tillamook Cheese (x1 block, get 1 free via BOGO): $5.99
- Ranch Style Beans (x2 cans, used Tuesday and Thursday): $1.98
- Pico de Gallo (approx. 0.75 lb total across Tuesday and Thursday at $1.99/lb): $1.49
- Minute Rice (x1 box): $0.99
- Chobani Greek Yogurt (x1 container, used Tuesday and Thursday): $3.99
- Sargento Cheese Slices (x1 pack): $3.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Garlic (fresh or minced)
- Salt and black pepper
- Italian seasoning
- Cumin
- Smoked paprika
- Flour tortillas (10-inch)
- Eggs (4 to 6 eggs needed for Wednesday)
- Canned diced tomatoes (for Friday ragu)
- Onion
- Fresh or dried herbs (thyme, parsley, or rosemary for Wednesday hash)