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 as found in the flyer for full transparency.

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 hearty, spicy Italian-inspired pasta dish built on Barilla Protein+ pasta tossed in Filippo Berio arrabbiata sauce with blistered vine tomatoes and a finish of olive oil. Toasted cashews add a 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), Filippo Berio extra virgin olive oil ($4.74), Alesto raw cashews ($3.99), Organic Vidalia onions ($3.99)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Cook 16 oz (one full box) of Protein+ pasta for 4 servings. Use one full jar of arrabbiata sauce. Roast 4 medium vine tomatoes and one sliced onion. Top each plate with roughly 2 tablespoons of toasted cashews.
Recipes:
- Roasted Tomato Rigatoni Arrabbiata
- Spaghetti Arrabbiata Recipe (Vegetarian!)
- Vegan Pasta Arrabbiata

Tuesday
Meal: Grilled Corn and Black Bean Chili with Sour Cream and Deli Cheese
Description: A thick, smoky vegetarian chili built from the chili starter and hearty baked beans, studded with fire-roasted corn cut fresh from the cob and finished with a ladle of salsa for brightness. Each bowl is topped generously with sour cream and shredded deli cheese for a creamy, satisfying finish.
Sale items used: Chili starter ($0.99), Baked beans ($0.99), Corn 4 pack ($1.99), Mateo's gourmet salsa ($3.99), Daisy sour cream 2 for $4.00 (1 container = $2.00), Deli shredded cheese 2 for $5.00 (1 bag = $2.50), Organic Vidalia onions ($3.99), Filippo Berio extra virgin olive oil ($4.74)
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Use all 4 ears of corn, grilling or charring them in a skillet before cutting off kernels. One full chili starter packet plus one can of baked beans yields approximately 6 cups of chili, providing generous 1.5-cup servings for 4 people. Top each bowl with 2 tablespoons sour cream and a handful of shredded cheese.
Recipes:
- Smoky Black Bean & Corn Vegetarian Chili Recipe
- Black Bean and Corn Chili with Avocado Salsa
- Black Bean and Corn Chili - Forks Over Knives

Wednesday
Meal: Cucumber, Tomato, and Onion Salad with Hummus, Cashews, and Warm Flatbread-Style Brioche
Description: A refreshing Mediterranean-inspired spread featuring a crisp chopped salad of cucumber, vine tomatoes, and sweet Vidalia onion dressed with olive oil, served alongside creamy hummus and topped with cashews for protein. Lightly toasted brioche buns stand in as a soft, pillowy bread for scooping and dipping, making this a light but filling midweek meal.
Sale items used: Long English cucumber ($0.79), Tomatoes on the vine ($1.49), Organic Vidalia onions ($3.99), Filippo Berio extra virgin olive oil ($4.74), Hummus 2 for $4.00 (2 containers = $4.00), Alesto raw cashews ($3.99), Brioche hamburger buns ($2.99)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Slice one full cucumber, 4 to 5 vine tomatoes, and half a large Vidalia onion. Divide salad evenly among 4 plates. Serve each person one half-cup of hummus and one brioche bun, split and lightly toasted. Scatter 2 tablespoons of cashews over each plate.
Recipes:
- Easy Hummus with Tomato and Cucumber Salad Recipe
- Mediterranean Hummus Veggie Flatbread
- Chopped Cucumber Tomato Salad Recipe

Thursday
Meal: Sweet Corn Fritter Stacks with Sour Cream, Salsa, and Guacamole
Description: Golden pan-fried corn fritters made with fresh corn kernels, diced onion, and pantry staples are stacked and served with cool sour cream, bright salsa, and creamy guacamole for a Tex-Mex-inspired dinner. This meal relies on eggs as the binding protein in the fritters and delivers bold, festive flavor from the sale condiments.
Sale items used: Corn 4 pack ($1.99), Organic Vidalia onions ($3.99), Daisy sour cream 2 for $4.00 (1 container = $2.00), Mateo's gourmet salsa ($3.99), Guacamole 2 for $4.00 (2 cups = $4.00), Filippo Berio extra virgin olive oil ($4.74)
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use kernels from 4 ears of corn to make approximately 12 fritters (3 per person). Each plate gets 3 fritters, 2 tablespoons sour cream, 2 tablespoons salsa, and a generous scoop of guacamole. Eggs, flour, salt, and pepper are pantry staples used to bind the fritters.
Recipes:
- Bill Granger's Corn Fritters with Avocado Salsa
- Spicy Sweetcorn Fritters & Guacamole Stack (GF)
- Very Crispy Corn Fritters

Friday
Meal: Cashew and Onion Fried Rice with Corn, Cucumber Slaw, and Raspberry Dessert
Description: A satisfying wok-style fried rice loaded with sweet Vidalia onions, charred corn kernels, scrambled egg, and toasted cashews, all seasoned with olive oil and pantry soy sauce for a savory Friday night feel. A cool cucumber slaw on the side adds crunch and freshness, and fresh raspberries with a drizzle of Smucker's caramel make for an elegant, effortless dessert.
Sale items used: Alesto raw cashews ($3.99), Organic Vidalia onions ($3.99), Corn 4 pack ($1.99), Filippo Berio extra virgin olive oil ($4.74), Long English cucumber ($0.79), Daisy sour cream 2 for $4.00 (1 container = $2.00), Raspberries ($1.99), Smucker's drizzle caramel ($3.99)
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use 3 cups of dry rice (pantry staple) cooked and cooled to make approximately 8 cups of fried rice, yielding 2 cups per person. Divide cucumber slaw evenly among 4 side portions. For dessert, serve one half-pint of raspberries split among 4 small bowls with a light caramel drizzle.
Recipes:
- Stir Fried Rice with Vegetables and Cashews
- Thai Vegetable Fried Rice with Cashews
- Cashew Vegetable Fried Rice

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Barilla Protein+ pasta: $2.52
- Filippo Berio arrabbiata sauce: $1.99
- Tomatoes on the vine: $1.49
- Filippo Berio extra virgin olive oil: $4.74
- Alesto raw cashews: $3.99
- Organic Vidalia onions: $3.99
- Chili starter: $0.99
- Baked beans: $0.99
- Corn, 4 pack: $1.99
- Mateo's gourmet salsa: $3.99
- Daisy sour cream (2 containers, used across multiple meals): $4.00
- Deli shredded cheese (1 bag): $2.50
- Long English cucumber: $0.79
- Hummus (2 containers): $4.00
- Brioche hamburger buns: $2.99
- Guacamole (2 cups): $4.00
- Raspberries: $1.99
- Smucker's drizzle caramel: $3.99

Pantry staples needed:
- White or jasmine rice (for Friday fried rice)
- Eggs (used as binder in Thursday fritters and Friday fried rice)
- All-purpose flour (for Thursday fritters)
- Soy sauce or tamari (for Friday fried rice)
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic (for Monday pasta and Tuesday chili)
- Red pepper flakes (optional, for Monday pasta)
- Lime juice (optional, for Thursday and Friday)

ESTIMATED TOTAL

Review the "Buy on sale" items in the shopping list above and calculate the total cost. Output only this single line:

Total: $51.93 for 4 people | $12.98 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.