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

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

Note: All meat and seafood items have been excluded from this vegetarian meal plan. Protein will come from eggs, dairy, beans, cashews, and pasta as appropriate.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Arrabbiata Protein Pasta with Roasted Tomatoes and Cashews
Description: A bold and satisfying weeknight dinner where Barilla Protein+ pasta is tossed in Filippo Berio arrabbiata sauce with oven-roasted vine tomatoes and finished with a generous handful of toasted cashews for crunch and plant-based protein. The high-protein pasta keeps this meal filling and nutritious without any meat, while the spicy tomato sauce and fresh tomatoes layer in rich, deep flavor. Scaled for two generous servings.
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 6 oz of dry pasta (half the box) for 2 people, half the jar of arrabbiata sauce, 2-3 vine tomatoes halved and roasted, and about 1/4 cup cashews split between two bowls. Drizzle with olive oil before serving.
Recipes:
- Arrabbiata Sauce Recipe with roasted fresh tomatoes
- Ultimate Roasted Tomato Rigatoni Arrabbiata
- Pasta Arrabbiata Recipe

Tuesday
Meal: Grilled Corn and Black Bean Chili with Sour Cream and Deli Cheese
Description: Two ears of corn are charred directly on a stovetop grill pan, then cut off the cob and stirred into a hearty black bean chili built on the chili starter base, diced Vidalia onions, and arrabbiata sauce as a spiced tomato base. Finished with a generous dollop of sour cream and shredded deli cheese on top, this is a warming, protein-rich bowl that requires no meat whatsoever.
Sale items used: Corn, 4 pack ($1.99, use 2 ears), Organic Vidalia onions ($3.99, use about half), Chili starter ($0.99), Daisy Pure & Natural sour cream (2 for $4.00, use 1 container), Deli sliced/shredded cheese (2 for $5.00, use 1 package), Filippo Berio extra virgin olive oil ($4.74)
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 ears of corn, one 15 oz can of black beans (pantry staple), one chili starter packet, and half a diced Vidalia onion. Top each bowl with a heaping spoonful of sour cream and a small handful of shredded deli cheese.
Recipes:
- Smoky Black Bean & Corn Vegetarian Chili Recipe
- Black Bean and Corn Chili with Avocado Salsa
- Easy Vegetarian Black Bean Chili

Wednesday
Meal: Cucumber, Tomato, and Onion Salad with Hummus, Cashews, and Warm Flatbread-Style Brioche
Description: A refreshing Mediterranean-inspired plate where sliced English cucumber, vine tomatoes, and thin-cut Vidalia onion are tossed with olive oil, a splash of red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper, then served alongside creamy hummus and a scattering of cashews for protein. Brioche hamburger buns are split and warmed in a dry skillet until lightly toasted, mimicking a soft flatbread to scoop up the hummus and salad.
Sale items used: Long English cucumber ($0.79), Tomatoes on the vine ($1.49), Organic Vidalia onions ($3.99, use remainder from Tuesday), Hummus (2 for $4.00, use 1 container), Alesto raw cashews ($3.99, use remaining from Monday), Brioche hamburger buns ($2.99), Filippo Berio extra virgin olive oil ($4.74)
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Use the entire English cucumber sliced thin, 2-3 vine tomatoes, and about 1/4 of the remaining Vidalia onion sliced paper thin. Split the hummus container between two plates and serve with 2 brioche buns each, split and toasted. Scatter roughly 3 tablespoons of cashews over both plates.
Recipes:
- Chopped Cucumber Tomato Salad Recipe
- Mediterranean Hummus Veggie Flatbread
- Veggie & Hummus Flatbread

Thursday
Meal: Sweet Corn Fritter Stacks with Sour Cream, Salsa, and Guacamole
Description: Fresh corn kernels cut from the cob are folded into a simple egg-and-flour batter with diced Vidalia onion, salt, and pepper, then pan-fried in olive oil until golden and crispy on both sides. Two or three fritters are stacked per person and topped with a spoonful of sour cream, a scoop of Mateo's gourmet salsa, and creamy guacamole for a colorful, crowd-pleasing plate.
Sale items used: Corn, 4 pack ($1.99, use 2 remaining ears), Organic Vidalia onions ($3.99, use small amount of remaining onion), Daisy Pure & Natural sour cream (use remaining from Tuesday purchase), Mateo's gourmet salsa ($3.99), Guacamole (2 for $4.00, use 1 container), Filippo Berio extra virgin olive oil ($4.74)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Yields approximately 6 medium fritters total - serve 3 per person. Use kernels from 2 ears of corn, 2 eggs (pantry staple), 1/2 cup flour (pantry staple), and about 2 tablespoons of finely diced onion. Top each stack with roughly 2 tablespoons sour cream, 2 tablespoons salsa, and 1 tablespoon guacamole.
Recipes:
- Bill Granger's Corn Fritters with Avocado Salsa
- Spicy Sweetcorn Fritters & Guacamole Stack
- Sweetcorn Fritters with Avocado Salsa

Friday
Meal: Cashew and Onion Fried Rice with Corn, Cucumber Slaw, and Raspberry Dessert
Description: Day-old or quickly cooked rice is stir-fried with diced Vidalia onion, fresh corn kernels, and a generous handful of cashews in olive oil and soy sauce, then topped with two fried eggs per person for a complete protein-packed meal. On the side, a quick cucumber slaw of thinly shredded English cucumber, a splash of rice vinegar, and a pinch of sugar balances the warm rice, and fresh raspberries serve as a bright, naturally sweet dessert to close out the week.
Sale items used: Alesto raw cashews ($3.99, use remaining), Organic Vidalia onions ($3.99, use remaining), Corn, 4 pack (use any remaining kernels or a fresh ear if needed), Long English cucumber (use any remaining from Wednesday), Raspberries ($1.99), Filippo Berio extra virgin olive oil ($4.74)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 1.5 cups dry rice cooked ahead (pantry staple), 1/2 cup cashews, 1/2 a Vidalia onion diced, and 1 ear of corn worth of kernels for the fried rice. Fry 2 eggs per person to top the bowls. For the slaw, use half the remaining cucumber julienned. Divide the full clamshell of raspberries between two small bowls for dessert.
Recipes:
- Stir Fried Rice with Vegetables and Cashews
- Easy Vegetable Fried Rice Recipe (With Cashews)
- Vegan Tofu Cashew Fried Rice

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
- Organic Vidalia onions: $3.99
- Chili starter: $0.99
- Daisy Pure & Natural sour cream (2 for $4.00, buy 1 deal): $4.00
- Deli sliced/shredded cheese (2 for $5.00, buy 1 deal): $5.00
- Long English cucumber: $0.79
- Hummus (2 for $4.00, buy 1 container): $2.00
- Brioche hamburger buns: $2.99
- Mateo's gourmet salsa: $3.99
- Guacamole (2 for $4.00, buy 1 container): $2.00
- Raspberries: $1.99

Pantry staples needed:
- White rice (approximately 1.5 cups dry)
- Black beans, canned (1 can, 15 oz)
- Eggs (6 total - 2 for fritter batter, 4 for Friday fried rice topping)
- All-purpose flour (1/2 cup for fritter batter)
- Soy sauce or tamari (for fried rice)
- Red wine vinegar (for Wednesday salad and Friday slaw)
- Rice vinegar (for Friday cucumber slaw, or substitute red wine vinegar)
- Sugar (pinch, for Friday slaw)
- Salt and black pepper
- Red pepper flakes (optional, to boost arrabbiata heat)
- Garlic (2-3 cloves recommended across the week)

ESTIMATED TOTAL

Total: $46.47 for 2 people | $23.24 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.