Kroger Vegetarian Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Hatch Chile and Tomato Skillet Frittata with Kroger Cheese
Description: Fresh Hatch chiles and Grainger County tomatoes are sauteed and folded into a six-egg skillet frittata, then topped with melted Kroger shredded cheese for a hearty vegetarian breakfast-for-dinner. This one-pan meal comes together quickly and is perfectly portioned for two hungry people.
Sale items used: Hatch Chile Peppers, Grainger County Tomatoes, Kroger Cheese (select varieties)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 6 large eggs total (3 per person), about 0.5 lb Hatch chiles, about 0.5 lb tomatoes, and 1 package (6-8 oz) Kroger shredded cheese with roughly half used for this meal; save the remaining cheese for Tuesday.
Recipes:
- Spicy Hatch® Green Chile Breakfast Frittata

Tuesday
Meal: Prego Marinara Pasta with Roasted Asparagus and Melted Kroger Cheese
Description: A jar of Prego marinara is simmered and tossed with 8 oz of pasta, then served alongside oven-roasted asparagus spears finished with a generous sprinkle of leftover Kroger shredded cheese. This simple, satisfying dinner is ready in under 30 minutes and makes excellent use of the week's pantry and produce sales.
Sale items used: Prego Pasta Sauce, Asparagus, Kroger Cheese (select varieties, remainder from Monday)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 8 oz dry pasta (4 oz per person), 1 jar (14.5-24 oz) Prego marinara, about 0.75 lb asparagus, and the remaining half of the Kroger cheese package from Monday; no second cheese package needed.
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: Caramelized Hatch sweet onion and seasoned canned black beans are piled into Mission Carb Balance tortillas and topped with a quick fresh salsa made from diced Hatch chiles and Grainger County tomatoes. These filling tacos deliver great flavor and plant-based protein for two people with minimal effort.
Sale items used: Hatch Sweet Onions (3 lb bag), Hatch Chile Peppers, Grainger County Tomatoes, Mission Carb Balance Tortillas
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use about 1 cup sliced sweet onion from the 3 lb bag (plenty left for Thursday), about 0.25 lb Hatch chiles, about 0.5 lb tomatoes, 1 can (15 oz) black beans (pantry), and 4 tortillas total (2 per person) from the 8-count pack; save remaining tortillas for other uses.

Thursday
Meal: Morningstar Farms Entree Patties on Private Selection Buns with Tomato and Hatch Chile Slaw
Description: Two Morningstar Farms veggie patties are pan-seared and served on toasted Private Selection buns, topped with a bright slaw of shredded Grainger County tomato, thinly sliced Hatch chile, and leftover Hatch sweet onion. This satisfying vegetarian burger dinner is quick to assemble and packed with fresh summer flavors.
Sale items used: Morningstar Farms Entree, Private Selection Buns, Grainger County Tomatoes, Hatch Chile Peppers, Hatch Sweet Onions (remainder from Wednesday)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 package Morningstar Farms patties (2 patties, one per person), 1 pack Private Selection Buns (8 ct, only 2 used), about 0.5 lb tomatoes, about 0.25 lb Hatch chiles, and about 0.5 cup sliced sweet onion from the remaining bag.

Friday
Meal: California Pizza Kitchen or DiGiorno Pizza Baked with Fresh Tomato and Hatch Chile Topping
Description: A California Pizza Kitchen or DiGiorno frozen pizza is baked according to package directions, then loaded with sliced Grainger County tomatoes and thinly sliced fresh Hatch chiles added in the last five minutes for a bright, summery finish. One pizza is the right size for two people and makes for an easy, festive end to the week.
Sale items used: California Pizza Kitchen or DiGiorno Pizza, Grainger County Tomatoes, Hatch Chile Peppers
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 frozen pizza (select a vegetarian variety such as CPK Margherita or DiGiorno Four Cheese), about 0.5 lb tomatoes sliced thin, and about 0.25 lb Hatch chiles sliced thin; add toppings at the 5-minute mark to keep them fresh and slightly roasted.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Grainger County Tomatoes (2 lbs at $1.88/lb): $3.76
- Hatch Chile Peppers (1.75 lbs at $1.49/lb): $2.61
- Hatch Sweet Onions, 3 lb bag (x1): $3.99
- Asparagus (0.75 lb at $3.49/lb): $2.62
- Kroger Cheese, select varieties, 6-8 oz (x1): $1.49
- Prego Pasta Sauce, 14.5-24 oz (x1): $1.59
- Mission Carb Balance Tortillas, 8 ct (x1): $3.99
- Morningstar Farms Entree, 5.25-12 oz (x1): $3.99
- Private Selection Buns, select varieties, 8 ct (x1): $3.49
- California Pizza Kitchen or DiGiorno Pizza (x1): $6.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Eggs (6 large)
- Dry pasta (8 oz, any shape)
- Canned black beans (1 can, 15 oz)
- Olive oil
- Garlic
- Salt and black pepper
- Cumin and chili powder (for taco seasoning)
- Shredded cabbage or lettuce (for slaw base)
- Apple cider vinegar (for slaw dressing)
- Sugar or honey (for slaw dressing)