Lidl Vegetarian Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Fresh ground beef, 80% lean: $8.99
- Smithfield fresh baby back ribs: $2.99
- Fresh boneless/skinless chicken breast, thin sliced: $2.99
- Fresh grass-fed sirloin steak: $5.99
- Fresh jumbo shrimp, peeled & deveined: $7.49
- Singing River frozen chicken wing sections: $8.99
- Lidl Preferred Selection frozen jumbo wild caught sea scallops: $12.99
- Sabrett natural casing beef frankfurters: $5.99
- Foster Farms frozen corn dogs: $6.99
- Ocean Sea frozen seafood boil: $28.99
- Ocean Sea frozen Atlantic salmon, skinless center cut portion: $19.99
- SeaPak frozen jumbo butterfly shrimp: $5.99
- SeaPak frozen crispy calamari rings: $5.99
- Butcher's Specialty fresh whole chicken: $1.29

Note: All meat and seafood items above are excluded from this vegetarian meal plan. They are listed here for reference only.

Vegetables on sale:
- Corn, 4 pack: $1.99
- Raspberries: $1.99
- Nectarines: $2.49
- Long English cucumber: $0.79
- Tomatoes on the vine: $1.49
- Organic Vidalia onions: $3.99
- Cotton Candy grapes: $2.99

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Arrabbiata Protein Pasta with Roasted Tomatoes and Cashews
Description: A single serving of Barilla Protein+ pasta is tossed with spicy Filippo Berio arrabbiata sauce and roasted vine tomatoes for a bold, satisfying weeknight dinner. A small handful of raw cashews adds satisfying crunch and plant-based protein to round out the meal.
Sale items used: Barilla Protein+ pasta ($2.52), Filippo Berio arrabbiata sauce ($1.99), tomatoes on the vine ($1.49), Alesto raw cashews ($3.99), Filippo Berio extra virgin olive oil ($4.74)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 2 oz dry pasta, 1/2 cup arrabbiata sauce, 1 medium tomato halved and roasted, and 2 tablespoons roughly chopped cashews. Drizzle with 1 teaspoon olive oil before serving.
Recipes:
- Roasted Tomato Rigatoni Arrabbiata
- Arrabbiata Sauce Recipe with Roasted Fresh Tomatoes
- Classic Spicy Pasta all'Arrabiata

Tuesday
Meal: Grilled Corn and Black Bean Chili with Sour Cream and Deli Cheese
Description: One ear of corn is cut from the cob and combined with baked beans and chili starter to create a hearty, smoky single-serving vegetarian chili. It is finished with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of shredded deli cheese for a creamy, satisfying topping.
Sale items used: Corn 4 pack ($1.99), baked beans ($0.99), chili starter ($0.99), Daisy sour cream 2 for $4.00, deli sliced/shredded cheese 2 for $5.00, Organic Vidalia onions ($3.99), Filippo Berio extra virgin olive oil ($4.74)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 ear of corn, 1/2 can baked beans, the full $0.99 chili starter packet, 1/4 of one Vidalia onion diced, 2 tablespoons sour cream, and 2 tablespoons shredded cheese. Scale remaining beans for later in the week.
Recipes:
- Smoky Black Bean & Corn Vegetarian Chili Recipe
- Roasted Corn and Black Bean Chili Recipe
- Black Bean and Corn Chili with Avocado Salsa

Wednesday
Meal: Cucumber, Tomato, and Onion Salad with Hummus, Cashews, and Warm Flatbread-Style Brioche
Description: A refreshing single-serving salad of sliced English cucumber, vine tomatoes, and thin-sliced Vidalia onion is dressed simply with olive oil and a pinch of salt. It is served alongside a generous scoop of hummus topped with crushed cashews and a warm brioche bun split and toasted to mimic flatbread.
Sale items used: Long English cucumber ($0.79), tomatoes on the vine ($1.49), Organic Vidalia onions ($3.99), hummus 2 for $4.00, Alesto raw cashews ($3.99), brioche hamburger buns ($2.99), Filippo Berio extra virgin olive oil ($4.74)
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Use 1/3 of the cucumber sliced, 1 medium vine tomato, 2 thin slices of onion, 1/2 cup hummus, 1 tablespoon chopped cashews, and 1 brioche bun split and toasted. Dress salad with 1 teaspoon olive oil and a squeeze of lemon if available.
Recipes:
- Easy Hummus with Tomato and Cucumber Salad Recipe
- Mediterranean Hummus Veggie Flatbread
- Hummus Heaped with Tomatoes and Cucumbers

Thursday
Meal: Sweet Corn Fritter Stacks with Sour Cream, Salsa, and Guacamole
Description: Two ears of corn are cut from the cob and folded into a simple egg-and-flour batter to make golden pan-fried fritters for one. They are stacked and topped with sour cream, Mateo's gourmet salsa, and fresh guacamole for a vibrant and filling vegetarian plate.
Sale items used: Corn 4 pack ($1.99 - using remaining ears), Daisy sour cream (already purchased), Mateo's gourmet salsa ($3.99), guacamole 2 for $4.00, Filippo Berio extra virgin olive oil ($4.74)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 ears of corn (kernels cut from cob), 1 egg, 3 tablespoons flour, salt and pepper from pantry, 2 tablespoons sour cream, 2 tablespoons salsa, and 2 tablespoons guacamole. Pan-fry in a small amount of olive oil. Makes approximately 4 small fritters for 1 person.
Recipes:
- Bill Granger's Corn Fritters with Avocado Salsa
- Sweetcorn Fritters with Guacamole
- Spicy Sweetcorn Fritters & Guacamole Stack

Friday
Meal: Cashew and Onion Fried Rice with Corn, Cucumber Slaw, and Raspberry Dessert
Description: Leftover or freshly cooked rice is stir-fried with diced Vidalia onion, the last ear of corn, and a generous handful of cashews in olive oil for a quick and hearty one-pan meal. A simple cucumber slaw on the side adds cool crunch, and fresh raspberries served with a drizzle of Smucker's caramel make an easy elegant dessert.
Sale items used: Alesto raw cashews (already purchased), Organic Vidalia onions (already purchased), corn 4 pack (last ear), long English cucumber (remaining portion), raspberries ($1.99), Smucker's drizzle caramel ($3.99), Filippo Berio extra virgin olive oil (already purchased)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 cup cooked rice (pantry staple), 1/4 onion diced, 1 ear of corn kernels, 3 tablespoons cashews, 1 egg scrambled in (optional), remaining cucumber sliced thin and tossed with a splash of rice vinegar if available, and 1/2 cup raspberries drizzled with 1 tablespoon caramel sauce.
Recipes:
- Stir Fried Rice with Vegetables and Cashews
- Easy Vegetable Fried Rice Recipe (With Cashews)
- Thai Vegetable Fried Rice with Cashews

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Barilla Protein+ pasta: $2.52
- Filippo Berio arrabbiata sauce: $1.99
- Tomatoes on the vine: $1.49
- Alesto raw cashews: $3.99
- Filippo Berio extra virgin olive oil: $4.74
- Corn, 4 pack: $1.99
- Baked beans: $0.99
- Chili starter: $0.99
- Daisy sour cream (2 for $4.00 - buy 2): $4.00
- Deli shredded cheese (2 for $5.00 - buy 2): $5.00
- Long English cucumber: $0.79
- Hummus (2 for $4.00 - buy 2): $4.00
- Brioche hamburger buns: $2.99
- Organic Vidalia onions: $3.99
- Mateo's gourmet salsa: $3.99
- Guacamole (2 for $4.00 - buy 2): $4.00
- Raspberries: $1.99
- Smucker's drizzle caramel: $3.99

Pantry staples needed:
- White rice (for fried rice on Friday)
- All-purpose flour (for corn fritters)
- Eggs (for corn fritters and optional fried rice egg)
- Salt and black pepper
- Rice vinegar or white vinegar (for cucumber slaw)
- Lemon (optional, for Wednesday salad dressing)

ESTIMATED TOTAL

Total: $55.44 for 1 person | $55.44 per person

DISCLAIMER

Prices and availability are based on the national sales flyer and may vary by location. Check your local Lidl store for actual pricing.