Kroger Vegetarian Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Stovetop Mac and Cheese with Steamed Broccoli and Baby Carrots
Description: Creamy stovetop mac and cheese made with Kraft Mac and Cheese boxes gets a nutritious boost from steamed broccoli and tender baby carrots on the side, making a satisfying weeknight dinner for two. The Birds Eye frozen broccoli steams quickly while the pasta cooks, keeping total prep under 20 minutes.
Sale items used: Kraft Mac and Cheese (x2 boxes), Birds Eye Frozen Vegetables (broccoli, x1 bag), Kroger Cut and Peeled Baby Carrots (x1 bag)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 boxes of Kraft Mac and Cheese for two generous servings; steam 1 bag (8-10 oz) of Birds Eye broccoli and serve half the 1 lb bag of baby carrots alongside. Note that the Mix and Match deal requires buying 5 qualifying items total - plan to grab 3 more qualifying items from the pantry section to unlock the $0.99 price on each.
Recipes:
- Broccoli Mac and Cheese (Easy Stovetop Recipe) - Cooking Classy

Tuesday
Meal: Hunt's Pasta Sauce Penne with Snacking Tomatoes and Parmesan
Description: A simple and flavorful pasta dinner for two using Hunt's pasta sauce simmered with fresh snacking tomatoes halved into the sauce for extra brightness, served over penne and finished with shredded Parmesan. This is a quick weeknight staple that comes together in about 25 minutes using mostly pantry and sale items.
Sale items used: Hunt's Pasta Sauce (x1 jar, 24 oz), Private Selection Snacking Tomatoes (1 of the 2-for-$7 pack, 10 oz)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Cook 8 oz of penne (pantry) for two servings; use the full 24 oz jar of Hunt's sauce and stir in half the 10 oz container of snacking tomatoes, halved. Top with Parmesan from pantry or buy a small block. The 2-for-$7 deal on snacking tomatoes means you will buy both packs at $3.50 each - use one here and save the second for Thursday's pizza.

Check the label: many hard cheeses are set with animal rennet.

Recipes:
- Juicy Penne Pasta With Cherry Tomatoes And Basil - The Clever Carrot
- Penne With Tomato Sauce Recipe by Tasty

Wednesday
Meal: Knorr Rice Sides Grain Bowl with Chobani Greek Yogurt Herb Sauce and Steamed Vegetables
Description: A hearty grain bowl built on a savory Knorr Rice Sides base, topped with steamed Birds Eye vegetables and drizzled with a cool herb sauce made from Chobani Greek yogurt mixed with garlic, lemon, and dried dill from the pantry. This bowl is filling, protein-rich from the yogurt, and comes together in about 20 minutes for two people.
Sale items used: Knorr Rice Sides (x1 pouch), Birds Eye Frozen Vegetables (mixed vegetables, x1 bag), Chobani Greek Yogurt (x2 individual cups, 5.3 oz each)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: One Knorr pouch makes about 2 servings; steam 1 bag of Birds Eye mixed vegetables and divide between two bowls. Stir 2 Chobani cups together with a splash of lemon juice and dried dill from the pantry to make the herb sauce. The Mix and Match deal applies to Knorr and Birds Eye items - coordinate with Monday's purchase to hit 5 qualifying items total.
Recipes:
- Greek-Style Brown Rice Bowl & Lemon Yogurt Sauce - The Wheatless Kitchen
- Veggie Bowl with Tzatziki Yogurt Sauce | FAGE USA

Thursday
Meal: Kroger Pasta Sauce Baked Naan Pizza with Snacking Tomatoes and Olives
Description: Stonefire Naan Dippers serve as the perfect individual pizza crusts for two, topped with Kroger pasta sauce, the reserved snacking tomatoes sliced on top, and Early California olives for a briny finish. These personal pizzas bake in about 12 minutes and feel like a fun Friday-eve treat without any extra effort.
Sale items used: Stonefire Naan Dippers (x1 pack, 7.05 oz), Kroger Pasta Sauce (x1 jar, from the 3-for-$5 deal), Private Selection Snacking Tomatoes (second 10 oz pack from Tuesday's purchase), Early California Olives (x1 can, 2.25 oz)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use naan dippers as individual pizza bases - one pack serves two people with 2 to 3 pieces each. Spread a few tablespoons of Kroger pasta sauce on each, top with sliced snacking tomatoes and sliced olives, then bake at 400 degrees F for 10 to 12 minutes. For the 3-for-$5 Kroger pasta sauce deal, pick up 3 jars to unlock the price at about $1.67 each - use one tonight and store the others.

Friday
Meal: Stovetop Campbell's Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese on Kroger Bread
Description: A classic and comforting end to the week - creamy Campbell's tomato soup heated on the stovetop paired with golden grilled cheese sandwiches made on Kroger bread with melty cheese for two. Simple, nostalgic, and budget-friendly, this meal comes together in under 20 minutes.
Sale items used: Campbell's Tomato Soup (x2 cans, 10.75 oz each), Kroger Bread (x1 loaf, 20 oz)
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 cans of Campbell's tomato soup prepared with milk (pantry) for two full bowls. Make 2 grilled cheese sandwiches using 4 slices of Kroger bread and sliced or shredded cheese from the pantry or deli. The Mix and Match deal requires 5 qualifying items - coordinate with Monday and Wednesday purchases to hit the threshold and get each can at $0.99.
Recipes:
- Creamy Tomato Soup and Grilled Cheese - Brooklyn Supper

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Kraft Mac and Cheese x2 boxes (part of Mix and Match 5, $0.99 each): $1.98
- Birds Eye Frozen Vegetables x2 bags (part of Mix and Match 5, $0.99 each): $1.98
- Knorr Rice Sides x1 pouch (part of Mix and Match 5, $0.99 each): $0.99
- Campbell's Tomato Soup x2 cans (part of Mix and Match 5, $0.99 each): $1.98
- Early California Olives x1 can (part of Mix and Match 5, $0.99 each): $0.99
- Hunt's Pasta Sauce x1 jar (part of Mix and Match 5, $0.99 each): $0.99
- Kroger Pasta Sauce x3 jars (3 for $5.00 deal): $5.00
- Private Selection Snacking Tomatoes x2 packs (2 for $7.00): $7.00
- Chobani Greek Yogurt x2 cups (10 for $10.00, $1.00 each): $2.00
- Stonefire Naan Dippers x1 pack: $1.99
- Kroger Bread x1 loaf: $1.99
- Kroger Cut and Peeled Baby Carrots x1 bag: $1.39

Pantry staples needed:
- Penne pasta (8 oz)
- Butter (for mac and cheese and grilled cheese)
- Milk (for mac and cheese and tomato soup)
- Parmesan cheese (for Tuesday pasta)
- Sliced or shredded cheese (for Friday grilled cheese)
- Olive oil (for naan pizza and pasta)
- Garlic (for pasta and yogurt herb sauce)
- Dried dill or Italian seasoning
- Lemon juice
- Salt and pepper