Kroger Vegetarian Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Baked Velveeta Shells & Cheese with Roasted Tomato Bowl and Avocado
Description: Creamy Velveeta Shells & Cheese is baked until bubbly and served alongside a roasted tomato bowl for sweetness, topped with fresh sliced avocado. It's a quick comfort meal balanced with fresh produce for 2 people.
Sale items used: Velveeta Shells & Cheese, Private Selection Tomato Bowls, Large Avocados
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 1 box Velveeta Shells & Cheese (serves 2), half of 1 Tomato Bowl roasted, 1 avocado sliced and divided between both plates.
Recipes:
- Velveeta Shells and Cheese
- Cheesy Velveeta and Shells
- Herbed Shells & Cheese Bake

Tuesday
Meal: Peanut Butter Noodle Stir-Fry with Roasted Tomatoes
Description: Noodles are tossed in a savory peanut butter sauce and stir-fried with roasted tomatoes for a quick weeknight dinner. The remaining tomato bowl half from Monday is roasted down further to deepen its flavor for this dish.
Sale items used: Jif Peanut Butter, Private Selection Tomato Bowls
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: 8 oz dry noodles (pantry staple), 3 tablespoons Jif Peanut Butter, remaining half Tomato Bowl roasted and chopped, divided into 2 servings.
Recipes:
- Easy Vegan Peanut Sauce Stir Fry Recipe with Noodles
- Easy Stir-Fried Vegetables and Noodles with Peanut Butter Sauce
- Peanut Butter Stir Fry

Wednesday
Meal: Roasted Stuffed Carving Pumpkin with Kroger Cheese
Description: A small carving pumpkin is halved, roasted, and stuffed with a savory mixture of rice, beans, and shredded Kroger cheese for a hearty vegetarian main. This dish makes a warm, seasonal centerpiece for 2 people.
Sale items used: Carving Pumpkins, Kroger Cheese
Prep time: 70 minutes (roast pumpkin ahead earlier in the day or the night before to save time at dinner)
Serving note: 1 carving pumpkin (about 4-5 lbs) halved, 1 cup cooked rice and 1 cup cooked beans (pantry staples) mixed with 4 oz shredded Kroger Cheese, divided between the two pumpkin halves.
Recipes:
- Vegetarian Stuffed Pumpkin (Recipe Review)
- Baked Stuffed Pumpkin with Spinach, Mushrooms, and Cheese
- Pumpkin stuffed with Vegetables and Cheese

Thursday
Meal: Greek Yogurt and Avocado Toast on Artesano Bread
Description: Toasted Artesano bread is topped with a swipe of creamy Greek yogurt and fresh mashed avocado for a light, protein-rich meal. Finished with a pinch of salt and pepper for a satisfying quick dinner.
Sale items used: Artesano Bread, Chobani Greek Yogurt, Large Avocados
Prep time: 10 minutes
Serving note: 4 slices Artesano Bread toasted, 1 container Chobani Greek Yogurt split between servings, 1 avocado mashed and divided evenly.
Recipes:
- Sweet Greek Avocado Toast Recipe
- Greek Avocado Toast Recipe: Easy, Delicious, And Healthy
- Recipe: Honey-Yogurt Avocado Toast

Friday
Meal: Grilled Kroger Cheese Sandwiches with Fresh-Cut Fruit Bowl
Description: Classic grilled cheese sandwiches made with Kroger cheese and Artesano bread are paired with a refreshing fresh-cut fruit bowl on the side. A simple, satisfying end to the week's meal plan for 2 people.
Sale items used: Kroger Cheese, Artesano Bread, Fresh-Cut Fruit Bowls
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: 4 slices Artesano Bread, 4 oz Kroger Cheese divided between 2 sandwiches, 1 Fresh-Cut Fruit Bowl split between both servings.
Recipes:
- The Best Peach Basil Grilled Cheese Sandwich Recipe
- Blackberry Goat Cheese Grilled Cheese
- Fruit And Brie Grilled Cheese

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Velveeta Shells & Cheese (x1): $1.99
- Private Selection Tomato Bowls (x1): $5.00
- Large Avocados (x2): $2.98
- Jif Peanut Butter (x1): $4.99
- Carving Pumpkin (x1): $5.00
- Kroger Cheese (x2 blocks): $5.98
- Artesano Bread (x1): $3.49
- Chobani Greek Yogurt (x1): $2.99
- Fresh-Cut Fruit Bowl (x1): $5.00

Pantry staples needed:
- Dry noodles (for stir-fry)
- Cooked rice
- Canned or dried beans
- Salt, pepper, cooking oil
- Soy sauce or vinegar (for peanut noodle sauce, optional)