Kroger Vegetarian Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Skillet Egg and Hatch Chile Frittata with Sargento Cheese
Description: A hearty skillet frittata loaded with roasted Hatch chile peppers and melted Sargento cheese makes a satisfying and protein-rich dinner for two. Eggs provide the base while fresh chiles add a bright, seasonal kick that is perfectly balanced by creamy melted cheese on top.
Sale items used: Simple Truth Cage-Free Eggs (24 ct), Hatch Chile Peppers, Sargento Cheese Slices
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 6 eggs total for 2 people; purchase approximately 0.5 lb of Hatch chile peppers at $1.49/lb; use 4 Sargento cheese slices from one purchased pack; the 24 ct egg carton will cover this meal and Friday's meal as well.
Recipes:
- Vegetable Frittata Recipe with Hatch Green Chile

Tuesday
Meal: Prego Marinara Pasta with Kroger Steamer Vegetables and Kraft Shredded Cheese
Description: A quick and filling pasta dinner built on Prego marinara sauce tossed with al dente pasta and steamed vegetables, finished with a generous handful of Kraft shredded cheese melted over the top. This is a complete vegetarian meal that comes together in under 30 minutes and uses several deeply discounted pantry staples.
Sale items used: Prego Pasta Sauce (14.5-24 oz), Kroger Pasta (12-16 oz), Kroger Steamer Vegetables (10-12 oz), Kraft Shredded Cheese (7-8 oz)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use half a box of pasta (about 8 oz dry) for 2 generous servings; one jar of Prego sauce is plenty for two; one bag of Kroger steamer vegetables serves both people; use half the Kraft shredded cheese bag and save the rest for Friday.
Recipes:
- Garden Veggie Marinara Recipe by Tasty
- Garden Veggie Marinara Pasta

Wednesday
Meal: Morningstar Farms Entree Tacos with Hatch Chile Peppers and Cottage Cheese Crema
Description: Morningstar Farms plant-based entree is seasoned and served in warm tortillas alongside sauteed Hatch chile peppers, with a smooth cottage cheese crema spooned over the top for a creamy, tangy finish. This taco night is fully vegetarian, high in protein, and built almost entirely from sale items.
Sale items used: Morningstar Farms Entree (5.25-12 oz), Hatch Chile Peppers, Kroger Cottage Cheese (24 oz)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: One Morningstar Farms entree package is the right size for 2 people; use approximately 0.5 lb of Hatch chile peppers; blend or stir 1/2 cup of cottage cheese with a pinch of salt and lime juice for the crema; the remaining cottage cheese keeps well for snacking through the week.

Thursday
Meal: Impossible Frozen Entree Bowl with Kroger Steamer Vegetables and Sargento Cheese
Description: An Impossible frozen entree serves as the protein-packed base of a hearty grain or sauce bowl, topped with a bag of steamed Kroger vegetables and finished with melted Sargento cheese slices for richness. This is the easiest weeknight meal of the plan and requires almost no active cooking time.
Sale items used: Impossible Frozen Entree (10-14 oz), Kroger Steamer Vegetables (10-12 oz), Sargento Cheese Slices
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: One Impossible frozen entree package serves 2 people when paired with a full bag of steamer vegetables; use 4 Sargento cheese slices from the second pack purchased earlier in the week; serve over rice from the pantry if desired to stretch the bowl further.

Friday
Meal: Baked Egg and Kraft Shredded Cheese Stuffed Gourmet Potatoes
Description: Private Selection gourmet potatoes are baked until tender, then split and loaded with a cracked egg and a heap of Kraft shredded cheese before going back into the oven until the egg is just set. This simple but impressive meal is a great end-of-week dinner that uses the remaining eggs and cheese from earlier in the week.
Sale items used: Private Selection Gourmet Potatoes 1.5 lb, Simple Truth Cage-Free Eggs (already purchased Monday), Kraft Shredded Cheese (remainder from Tuesday)
Prep time: 55 minutes
Serving note: One 1.5 lb bag of gourmet potatoes provides 2 to 3 medium potatoes, which is ideal for 2 people; crack 1 egg into each stuffed potato half; use the remaining Kraft shredded cheese from Tuesday; make-ahead tip - bake the potatoes up to an hour in advance, then stuff and return to the oven for the final 10 to 12 minutes just before serving.
Recipes:
- Idaho Sunrise: Egg-Stuffed Baked Potatoes

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Simple Truth Cage-Free Eggs 24 ct (x1): $4.99
- Hatch Chile Peppers (1 lb total across Monday and Wednesday): $1.49
- Sargento Cheese Slices 8-20 ct (x2 packs at 2 for $5.00): $5.00
- Prego Pasta Sauce 14.5-24 oz (x1): $1.59
- Kroger Pasta 12-16 oz (x1, part of 4 for $5.00 - pay per unit at $1.25 each): $1.25
- Kroger Steamer Vegetables 10-12 oz (x2 bags at 2 for $3.00): $3.00
- Kraft Shredded Cheese 7-8 oz (x1, part of 2 for $5.00 - pay per unit at $2.50 each): $2.50
- Morningstar Farms Entree 5.25-12 oz (x1): $3.99
- Kroger Cottage Cheese 24 oz (x1, part of 2 for $5.00 - pay per unit at $2.50 each): $2.50
- Impossible Frozen Entree 10-14 oz (x1): $4.99
- Private Selection Gourmet Potatoes 1.5 lb (x1, part of 2 for $7.00 - pay per unit at $3.50 each): $3.50

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil or butter for cooking the frittata and sauteing chiles
- Salt, pepper, garlic powder, cumin, and any preferred taco seasoning
- Tortillas for Wednesday taco night
- Lime juice for the cottage cheese crema
- Rice (optional, for Thursday bowl base)
- Sour cream or hot sauce for topping (optional)