Kroger Vegetarian Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Hatch Chile and Tomato Skillet Frittata with Kroger Cheese
Description: A single-serving skillet frittata built on 3 eggs, diced Grainger County tomatoes, and roasted Hatch chile peppers for bold late-summer flavor. Kroger shredded cheese melted over the top makes this a satisfying, protein-rich vegetarian dinner ready in under 30 minutes.
Sale items used: Grainger County Tomatoes ($1.88/lb), Hatch Chile Peppers ($1.49/lb), Kroger Cheese 6-8 oz ($1.49 with digital coupon)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 3 large eggs, about 0.25 lb of tomato (roughly 1 small tomato), and about 0.25 lb of Hatch chile (1 medium pepper); top with 1.5 oz of Kroger shredded cheese. Eggs are a pantry staple - buy only the produce and cheese on sale this week.
Recipes:
- Spicy Hatch® Green Chile Breakfast Frittata

Tuesday
Meal: Prego Marinara Pasta with Roasted Asparagus and Melted Kroger Cheese
Description: A generous single-serving bowl of pasta tossed in Prego marinara sauce, served alongside oven-roasted asparagus spears finished with a sprinkle of melted Kroger cheese. The asparagus roasts at high heat in about 12 minutes while the pasta cooks, making this a quick and filling weeknight vegetarian meal.
Sale items used: Prego Pasta Sauce 14.5-24 oz ($1.59 with Buy More Save More), Asparagus ($3.49/lb), Kroger Cheese 6-8 oz ($1.49 with digital coupon)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Cook 3 oz dry pasta (pantry staple), use about 0.5 cup of Prego sauce from the jar (plenty left for another use), and roast about 0.4 lb of asparagus (roughly 8-10 spears); top with 1 oz of Kroger cheese. Pasta is a pantry staple - the jar of Prego will last beyond this week.
Recipes:
- Baby Pasta Shells with Asparagus and Marinara
- Roasted Asparagus Pasta

Wednesday
Meal: Hatch Sweet Onion and Black Bean Tacos with Hatch Chile Salsa on Mission Carb Balance Tortillas
Description: Two hearty tacos filled with sauteed Hatch sweet onion, seasoned canned black beans, and a quick fresh salsa made from diced Hatch chile and Grainger County tomato. Mission Carb Balance tortillas keep the meal light and high-fiber while the fresh salsa adds bright heat and acidity.
Sale items used: Hatch Sweet Onions 3 lb bag ($3.99), Hatch Chile Peppers ($1.49/lb), Grainger County Tomatoes ($1.88/lb), Mission Carb Balance Tortillas 8 ct ($3.99 with digital coupon)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 Mission Carb Balance tortillas from the 8-count pack (6 remaining for future use), about 0.2 lb of Hatch sweet onion (a few slices from the bag), about 0.2 lb of Hatch chile (1 small pepper), and about 0.2 lb of tomato (1 small tomato). Black beans are a pantry staple. The onion bag and tortilla pack will carry over to other meals this week.

Thursday
Meal: Morningstar Farms Entree Patties on Private Selection Buns with Tomato and Hatch Chile Slaw
Description: One Morningstar Farms veggie patty served on a toasted Private Selection bun, topped with a quick slaw of shredded cabbage, thin-sliced Hatch chile, and diced Grainger County tomato dressed with a splash of vinegar. This is a satisfying plant-based burger that comes together in about 15 minutes and uses sale items already in your cart this week.
Sale items used: Morningstar Farms Entree 5.25-12 oz ($3.99 with digital coupon), Private Selection Buns 8 ct ($3.49), Grainger County Tomatoes ($1.88/lb), Hatch Chile Peppers ($1.49/lb)
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 Morningstar Farms patty from the package (extras can be frozen for later), 1 bun from the 8-count pack (extras can be used for other meals), about 0.15 lb of tomato (a few slices), and about 0.1 lb of Hatch chile (a few thin strips). Cabbage and vinegar for the slaw are pantry staples.

Friday
Meal: California Pizza Kitchen or DiGiorno Pizza Baked with Fresh Tomato and Hatch Chile Topping
Description: A frozen CPK or DiGiorno cheese or veggie pizza baked according to package directions, then loaded with sliced Grainger County tomatoes and thin-sliced Hatch chile added in the final 5 minutes of baking for a fresh, seasonal topping. The combination of melty frozen pizza base and bright fresh produce makes this a simple but elevated Friday night meal for one.
Sale items used: California Pizza Kitchen or DiGiorno Pizza 13.4-28 oz ($6.99 with digital coupon), Grainger County Tomatoes ($1.88/lb), Hatch Chile Peppers ($1.49/lb)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 frozen pizza (choose a cheese or veggie variety to keep it vegetarian), top with about 0.3 lb of tomato (1 medium tomato, sliced) and about 0.15 lb of Hatch chile (1 small pepper, sliced thin). A single pizza is a generous serving for 1 person - save any leftover slices for lunch the next day.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Grainger County Tomatoes (approx. 1.1 lbs total across the week): $2.07
- Hatch Chile Peppers (approx. 0.9 lbs total across the week): $1.34
- Hatch Sweet Onions, 3 lb bag (x1 bag): $3.99
- Kroger Cheese, 6-8 oz (x1 pack, used across Monday and Tuesday): $1.49
- Prego Pasta Sauce, 14.5-24 oz (x1 jar): $1.59
- Asparagus (approx. 0.4 lbs): $1.40
- Mission Carb Balance Tortillas, 8 ct (x1 pack): $3.99
- Morningstar Farms Entree, 5.25-12 oz (x1 pack): $3.99
- Private Selection Buns, 8 ct (x1 pack): $3.49
- California Pizza Kitchen or DiGiorno Pizza, select varieties (x1 pizza): $6.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Eggs (3 large for Monday frittata)
- Dry pasta (3 oz for Tuesday)
- Canned black beans (1 can for Wednesday tacos)
- Cabbage (small amount for Thursday slaw)
- Olive oil or cooking oil
- Salt, pepper, garlic powder, cumin
- Red wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar (for Thursday slaw)