Kroger Vegetarian Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Baked Cheese and Vegetable Medley Casserole
Description: A single-serving casserole of broccoli and vegetable medley topped with melted shredded cheese and baked until bubbly. Hearty, simple, and it makes a good portion for one with a little left over for lunch.
Sale items used: Kroger Broccoli or Vegetable Medley, Kroger Cheese (32 oz)
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use about 2 cups of the vegetable medley and 1/2 cup (2 oz) shredded cheese from the 32 oz block, plus 1 beaten egg-free cream binder of 2 tbsp milk or water mixed with salt and pepper. Bake at 375F for 20-25 minutes. Save the remaining vegetables for Thursday's stir-fry.
Recipes:
- Baked Vegetable Medley
- Swiss Vegetable Medley

Tuesday
Meal: Cheesy Vegetable Scrambled Egg Skillet with Roasted Potatoes
Description: Three eggs scrambled with diced peppers and cheese, served next to crisp roasted gourmet potatoes. A filling skillet dinner built for one.
Sale items used: Kroger Eggs Large Grade A, Kroger Cheese (32 oz), Kroger Tri-Color Peppers, Private Selection Gourmet Potatoes
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Use 3 eggs, 1/2 cup diced peppers (about 1/2 pepper), 1/4 cup (1 oz) cheese, and about 6 oz of potatoes (roughly 1/3 of a bag, assumed 1.25 lb bag), cubed and roasted at 425F for 25-30 minutes. Start the potatoes first, then cook the eggs while they finish.
Recipes:
- Veggie Breakfast Scramble with Savory Roasted Potatoes
- 30-Minute Cheesy Potato Egg Scramble
- Cheesy Potato and Egg Skillet Recipe

Wednesday
Meal: Barilla Protein Pasta with Prego Sauce and Salad
Description: Protein-rich pasta tossed in warm Prego sauce with a sprinkle of cheese, served with a crisp Dole salad kit. Quick and satisfying for one.
Sale items used: Barilla Protein Pasta, Prego Pasta Sauce, Dole Salad Kits, Kroger Cheese (32 oz)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Cook 2 oz to 3 oz dry pasta (about 1/4 of the box) with 1/2 cup sauce, and use about 1/3 of the salad kit with its dressing. Top with 2 tbsp cheese.
Recipes:
- Protein+® Cellentani Caprese Pasta Salad Recipe
- Easy Pasta Salad with Protein+® Stars Pasta
- High Protein Pasta Salad

Thursday
Meal: Peanut Butter Vegetable Stir-Fry with Ben's Original Ready Rice
Description: Vegetable medley and sliced peppers are stir-fried in a quick peanut butter sauce and served over microwaved rice. Topped with crunchy peanuts for extra protein.
Sale items used: Jif Peanut Butter, Ben's Original Ready Rice, Kroger Broccoli or Vegetable Medley, Kroger Tri-Color Peppers, Peanuts
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 cups vegetables, 1/2 pepper, 2 tbsp peanut butter thinned with 2 tbsp warm water, 1 tsp soy sauce, and 1 tbsp peanuts. Heat one 8.8 oz rice pouch, using about 1 cup.
Recipes:
- Vegetable Stir-Fry with Peanut Sauce
- Stir-Fry with Peanut Sauce
- Peanut Butter Vegetable Stir Fry

Friday
Meal: Grilled-Style Cheese Quesadillas with Fresh Guacamole
Description: Two tortillas are filled with melted cheese and any leftover peppers, then pan-crisped until golden. Served with fresh guacamole for dipping.
Sale items used: Kroger Cheese (6-8 oz), Fresh Guacamole, Kroger Tri-Color Peppers
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 flour tortillas (8 inch), 1/2 cup (2 oz) shredded cheese, and a few strips of pepper. Serve with about 1/3 of the guacamole container, saving the rest for snacking.
Recipes:
- Grilled Cheese Quesadillas
- Cheese Quesadillas with Fresh Guacamole Recipe
- Guacamole Quesadillas

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Kroger Broccoli or Vegetable Medley (x1): $6.00
- Kroger Tri-Color Peppers (2 for $6.00, x1 pair): $6.00
- Private Selection Gourmet Potatoes (2 for $7.00, x1 pair): $7.00
- Kroger Eggs Large Grade A (x1): $1.99
- Kroger Cheese (32 oz) (x1): $4.99
- Barilla Protein Pasta (x1): $1.79
- Prego Pasta Sauce (x1): $1.49
- Dole Salad Kits (3 for $11.00, x1 set): $11.00
- Ben's Original Ready Rice (x1): $1.49
- Jif Peanut Butter (x1): $1.99
- Fresh Guacamole (x1): $6.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Salt, pepper, cooking oil, soy sauce, milk, flour tortillas