Kroger Vegetarian Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Baked Cheese and Vegetable Medley Casserole
Description: A bubbly casserole of broccoli vegetable medley and tri-color peppers baked in a creamy egg and cheese custard, topped with melted cheese. Hearty enough for two with leftovers for lunch.
Sale items used: Kroger Broccoli or Vegetable Medley, Kroger Tri-Color Peppers, Kroger Cheese (32 oz), Kroger Eggs
Prep time: 55 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 package vegetable medley, 1 pack tri-color peppers (use about half), 4 eggs, and 1.5 cups shredded cheese from the 32 oz block. Bake at 375F for 35 minutes. Leftovers keep 3 days.
Recipes:
- Baked Vegetable Medley
- Swiss Vegetable Medley

Tuesday
Meal: Cheesy Vegetable Scrambled Egg Skillet with Roasted Potatoes
Description: Soft scrambled eggs folded with leftover peppers and melted cheese, served over crisp roasted gourmet potatoes. A filling dinner-for-breakfast style meal for two.
Sale items used: Kroger Eggs, Kroger Cheese (32 oz), Kroger Tri-Color Peppers, Private Selection Gourmet Potatoes
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Use 6 eggs, the remaining peppers, 1/2 cup shredded cheese, and 1 bag gourmet potatoes (about 1.5 lbs), cubed and roasted at 425F for 25-30 minutes. Start 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 Barilla pasta tossed in warm Prego sauce and topped with a little cheese. Served with a crisp Dole salad kit on the side.
Sale items used: Barilla Protein Pasta, Prego Pasta Sauce, Dole Salad Kit, Kroger Cheese (32 oz)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Cook 1 box Barilla Protein Pasta (about 8 oz, serves 2 generously with a little extra), warm 1 jar Prego sauce (use about 1.5 cups), and use 1 salad kit. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup shredded 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: Fresh vegetables stir-fried in a quick peanut butter and soy sauce, finished with crunchy peanuts. Served over microwaveable Ben's rice for a fast weeknight dinner.
Sale items used: Jif Peanut Butter, Peanuts, Ben's Original Ready Rice, Kroger Broccoli or Vegetable Medley
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 package vegetable medley, 3 tbsp peanut butter, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1/4 cup peanuts, and 1 pouch Ben's rice (serves 2). Add 2 scrambled eggs or cubed tofu if desired for extra protein.
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: Golden pan-crisped tortillas filled with melted cheese and sauteed peppers, served with fresh guacamole. Easy and satisfying to end the week.
Sale items used: Kroger Cheese (6-8 oz), Kroger Cheese (32 oz), Fresh Guacamole, Tri-Color Peppers
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 4 flour tortillas (8 inch), about 2 cups shredded cheese total, and 1 container guacamole. Cook in a dry skillet 2-3 minutes per side.
Recipes:
- Grilled Cheese Quesadillas
- Cheese Quesadillas with Fresh Guacamole Recipe
- Guacamole Quesadillas

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Kroger Broccoli or Vegetable Medley (x2): $12.00
- Kroger Tri-Color Peppers (x2 packs): $6.00
- Private Selection Gourmet Potatoes (x2 bags): $7.00
- Kroger Eggs Large Grade A (x1 dozen): $1.99
- Kroger Cheese 32 oz (x1): $4.99
- Dole Salad Kit (x1): $3.67
- Barilla Protein Pasta (x1): $1.79
- Prego Pasta Sauce (x1): $1.49
- Ben's Original Ready Rice (x1): $1.49
- Fresh Guacamole (x1): $6.99
- Peanuts (x1): $2.00

Pantry staples needed:
- Soy sauce, peanut butter, olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic, flour tortillas, optional tofu