Kroger Vegetarian Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Cheesy Baked Spaghetti Squash with Tomatoes and Sargento Cheese
Description: Roasted spaghetti squash strands are tossed with blistered medley tomatoes and a generous handful of melty Sargento cheese. It is a cozy, single-serving bake that comes out bubbly and golden on top.
Sale items used: Spaghetti squash, Nature Sweet Seasonal Medley Tomatoes, Sargento Cheese
Prep time: 60 minutes
Serving note: Assume a 2.5 lb spaghetti squash. Use half (about 1.25 lb, roughly 1.5 cups of strands) and 1/2 cup halved tomatoes. Add 1/2 cup (2 oz) shredded cheese, 1 tsp olive oil, salt, pepper and garlic powder. Roast the squash cut side down at 400F for 35-40 minutes, then top and broil for 5 minutes. To save time, roast both halves on Sunday and refrigerate; the second half reheats well for a lunch. The total is about 60 minutes if you roast it fresh.
Recipes:
- Cheesy Spaghetti Squash Casserole (Vegetarian)
- Vegetarian Spaghetti Squash Casserole
- Baked Spaghetti Squash With Tomato Sauce

Tuesday
Meal: Skillet Eggs Poached in Pace Picante Sauce with Red Onion, Avocado and Stonefire Naan
Description: Two eggs gently poach in a bubbling skillet of picante sauce and sauteed red onion. Serve with sliced avocado and warm, toasted naan for scooping.
Sale items used: Pace Picante Sauce, Simple Truth Cage-Free Eggs, Kroger Red Onions, Avocados, Stonefire Naan
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 1/2 cup picante sauce, 2 eggs, 1/4 medium red onion (sliced), 1/2 avocado and 1 piece of naan. Saute the onion in 1 tsp oil for 3 minutes, add the sauce, crack in the eggs, cover and cook 5-6 minutes. Freeze or save any extra naan for a side later in the week. Keep the remaining picante for toppings on Wednesday or Friday.

Wednesday
Meal: Loaded Baked Russet Potatoes with Sargento Cheese, Tomatoes and Avocado
Description: A fluffy russet potato with crisp skin is piled with melted Sargento cheese, juicy tomatoes and creamy avocado. A chopped hard-boiled egg adds extra protein to make it a full meal.
Sale items used: Kroger Russet Potatoes, Sargento Cheese, Nature Sweet Seasonal Medley Tomatoes, Avocados, Simple Truth Cage-Free Eggs
Prep time: 65 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 large russet (about 10 oz), 1/2 cup (2 oz) shredded cheese, 1/3 cup chopped tomatoes, 1/2 avocado and 1 hard-boiled egg, chopped. Bake the potato at 425F for 50-55 minutes. To save time, microwave for 6-8 minutes, then crisp in the oven for 10 minutes. You can also boil the egg on Sunday. Top with a spoonful of leftover picante if you like.
Recipes:
- Twice-Baked Avocado Potatoes

Thursday
Meal: Peanut Sauce Rice Bowls with Roasted Butternut Squash and Cucumber
Description: Caramelized roasted butternut squash and crisp cucumber sit over warm rice, all drizzled with a quick homemade peanut sauce. A soft-boiled egg on top adds protein to this one-bowl dinner.
Sale items used: Butternut squash, Skippy Peanut Butter, Minute Rice Microwave Cup, Private Selection Mini Seedless Cucumbers, Simple Truth Cage-Free Eggs
Prep time: 50 minutes
Serving note: Assume a 1.5 lb butternut squash. Peel and cube about 1 lb, which is about 1.5 cups, and roast at 425F for 25-30 minutes. Use 1 microwave rice cup, 1 sliced mini cucumber (save the others for snacking or side salads), 1 soft-boiled egg and a sauce of 2 tbsp peanut butter, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp rice vinegar, 1 small minced garlic clove and 2-3 tbsp hot water. Roast the leftover butternut cubes alongside the first batch and add them to Friday's frittata or to lunch.
Recipes:
- Sheet Pan Chickpea Rice Bowl with Peanut Sauce
- Thai Peanut Butternut Squash Bowl
- Tofu, Butternut Squash and Brown Rice Buddha Bowls with Peanut Dressing

Friday
Meal: Potato and Red Onion Skillet Frittata with Sliced Honeycrisp Apples
Description: Tender diced potato and sweet red onion are set in a fluffy three-egg frittata with a bit of melted cheese. Crisp, sliced Honeycrisp apples on the side add a fresh, juicy contrast.
Sale items used: Kroger Russet Potatoes, Kroger Red Onions, Simple Truth Cage-Free Eggs, Sargento Cheese, Honeycrisp Apples
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 small russet (about 6 oz, diced small), 1/4 medium red onion, 3 eggs, 1/4 cup (1 oz) shredded cheese and 1 apple (assume about 0.75 lb total). Cook the potato and onion in 1 tbsp oil for 10-12 minutes, pour in the beaten eggs, cover on low for 6-8 minutes, then broil briefly to set the top. Slice the apple and serve alongside.
Recipes:
- Potato and Onion Frittata
- Onion and potato frittata
- Warm Up with this Hearty Vegetarian Potato Frittata Recipe

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Spaghetti squash (2.5 lbs at $1.49/lb): $3.73
- Butternut squash (1.5 lbs at $1.49/lb): $2.24
- Nature Sweet Seasonal Medley Tomatoes (x1 pack): $2.99
- Sargento Cheese (x1 pack): $2.50
- Simple Truth Cage-Free Brown Eggs, 18 ct (x1 carton): $3.99
- Pace Picante Sauce (x1 jar): $1.99
- Stonefire Naan (x1 pack): $3.00
- Avocados, 4 ct bag (x1 bag): $3.99
- Kroger Russet Potatoes, 10 lb bag (x1 bag): $5.00
- Kroger Red Onions, 3 lb bag (x1 bag): $4.29
- Skippy Peanut Butter (x1 jar): $1.99
- Minute Rice Microwave Cup (x1 cup): $0.99
- Private Selection Mini Seedless Cucumbers (x1 pack): $2.99
- Honeycrisp Apples (0.75 lb at $1.49/lb): $1.12

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil or cooking oil
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic powder and fresh garlic
- Soy sauce
- Rice vinegar