Lidl Vegetarian Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Butcher's Specialty fresh grass-fed beef strip steak: $7.49 for 10 oz.
- Smithfield fresh pork spareribs: $1.99
- Butcher's Specialty fresh whole chicken wings, family pack: $2.29
- Premio fresh bratwurst: $2.49 for 16 oz.
- Fish Market fresh Chilean Atlantic salmon whole fillet, skin on: $7.69
- Lidl Preferred Selection frozen cooked shrimp ring tray with cocktail sauce: $9.99 for 16 oz.
- Frozen white shrimp, 9/14: $10.99 for 32 oz.
- Ocean Sea frozen octopus: $13.99 for 31 oz.
- Butcher's Specialty fresh grass-fed ground beef, 93% lean: $5.49 for 16 oz.
- Deli sliced Colby Jack cheese: $1.49 for 7.5 oz.
- Pulled chicken with barbecue sauce: $6.59 for 16 oz.

Vegetables on sale:
- Sweet cherries: $2.49
- Organic baby carrots: $1.95 for 16 oz.
- Gold kiwis: $3.89 for 1 lb.
- Red bell peppers: $2.49 for 2 ct.
- Vidalia onions: $2.49 for 3 lb.
- Large seedless watermelon: $3.99 for 1 ct.
- Blueberries: $3.29 for 18 oz.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Baked Bean and Bell Pepper Quesadillas with Sour Cream
Description: Warm, hearty quesadillas filled with smoky baked beans, sauteed red bell pepper strips, and melted deli sliced cheese, folded into flour tortillas and pan-toasted in butter. Served with a generous dollop of sour cream and a side of crisp kosher dill spears for a satisfying, protein-rich vegetarian dinner for one.
Sale items used: Baked beans ($0.99), red bell peppers ($2.49 for 2 ct.), deli sliced cheese ($1.29 for 7-8 oz.), La Banderita flour tortillas family pack ($2.97 for 20 ct.), Daisy sour cream ($4.00 for 2 for 14-16 oz.), sweet cream butter ($1.99 for 16 oz.), Vidalia onions ($2.49 for 3 lb.), kosher dill spears ($1.99)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: 1 can baked beans (about half used this meal, save rest), 1 red bell pepper (sliced into strips), 2 oz. deli cheese, 2 large flour tortillas, 2 tablespoons sour cream, 1 teaspoon butter, 1/4 onion (diced)
Recipes:
- Baked Black Bean and Cheese Quesadillas
- Bell Pepper and Black Bean Quesadillas Recipe
- Spinach, Bell Pepper, Refried Bean and Cheddar Quesadillas Recipe

Tuesday
Meal: Egg and Veggie Scramble Burritos with Pesto
Description: Fluffy scrambled eggs cooked with diced Vidalia onion and baby carrots, tossed with a spoonful of vibrant basil pesto and wrapped snugly in a warm flour tortilla. This one-person burrito is a quick, filling, and nutrient-packed vegetarian meal ready in under 20 minutes.
Sale items used: Hillandale Farms large grade A white eggs ($2.99 for 30 ct.), Vidalia onions ($2.49 for 3 lb.), organic baby carrots ($1.95 for 16 oz.), Baresa pesto family size ($2.99 for 19.4 oz.), La Banderita flour tortillas family pack ($2.97 for 20 ct.), sweet cream butter ($1.99 for 16 oz.)
Prep time: 18 minutes
Serving note: 3 eggs, 1/4 onion (diced small), 1/2 cup baby carrots (chopped small), 1 tablespoon pesto, 1 large flour tortilla, 1 teaspoon butter
Recipes:
- Pesto Vegetarian Breakfast Burritos
- Egg, Pesto, and Sweet Potato Breakfast Burritos
- Veggie Breakfast Burritos

Wednesday
Meal: Chili-Spiced Bean Tacos with Guacamole and Crispy Fried Onions
Description: Corn tortilla tacos filled with chili-starter-seasoned beans, topped with creamy guacamole and a crunchy crown of crispy fried onions for satisfying texture contrast. Diced Vidalia onion and a squeeze of any citrus from your pantry bring the whole taco together in a bright, bold vegetarian bite.
Sale items used: Chili starter ($0.99 for 15 oz.), La Banderita white corn tortillas ($3.79 for 66.3 oz.), guacamole ($4.00 for 2 for 8 oz.), Kania crispy fried onions family size ($2.99 for 17.6 oz.), Vidalia onions ($2.49 for 3 lb.), baked beans ($0.99 for 28 oz. - using remaining half from Monday)
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: 3 corn tortillas, half can of chili starter mixed with leftover baked beans (about 1 cup total), 3 tablespoons guacamole (one 8 oz. package provides several servings), 2 tablespoons crispy fried onions, 2 tablespoons diced Vidalia onion
Recipes:
- Spicy Black Bean Tacos Recipe
- Crispy Black Bean Tacos
- Easy Black Bean Tacos Recipe

Thursday
Meal: Pesto Pasta with Roasted Carrots and Fried Eggs
Description: Tender pasta tossed in rich, herby pesto sauce is topped with sweet oven-roasted baby carrots and two perfectly fried eggs with golden yolks that act as a creamy, protein-rich sauce. A drizzle of olive oil and a handful of crispy fried onions on top adds depth and crunch to this simple but elegant vegetarian plate for one.
Sale items used: Baresa pesto family size (already purchased), organic baby carrots (already purchased), Hillandale Farms large grade A white eggs (already purchased), Primadonna extra virgin olive oil family size ($12.99 for 50.7 fl. oz.), Kania crispy fried onions family size (already purchased), sweet cream butter (already purchased)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: 2 oz. dry pasta (pantry staple), 2 tablespoons pesto, 1 cup baby carrots (halved lengthwise for roasting), 2 eggs (fried in butter), 1 teaspoon olive oil drizzle, 1 tablespoon crispy fried onions
Recipes:
- Pesto Fried Eggs Recipe
- Pasta Pesto with Roasted Carrots and Pesto of Carrot Greens
- Carrot Top Pesto with Roast Carrots

Friday
Meal: Shakshuka with Crusty NY Bagels
Description: A single-skillet shakshuka made with a savory, spiced tomato and bell pepper base into which eggs are gently poached until just set with runny yolks ready for dipping. Served with a toasted NY bagel slathered in butter, this hearty vegetarian Friday dinner feels special without requiring any complex technique.
Sale items used: Hillandale Farms large grade A white eggs (already purchased), red bell peppers (1 remaining from 2 ct. pack purchased Monday), Vidalia onions (already purchased), plain NY bagel ($0.79 each), sweet cream butter (already purchased), Primadonna extra virgin olive oil (already purchased), granulated garlic ($3.99 for 11.5 oz.)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 3 eggs (poached in sauce), 1 red bell pepper (diced), 1/4 Vidalia onion (diced), 1 NY bagel (toasted and buttered), 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic, canned crushed tomatoes from pantry (about 1 cup)
Recipes:
- Shakshuka Recipe
- Everything Bagel Shakshuka
- New York-Style Bagel Recipe

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Hillandale Farms large grade A white eggs, 30 ct. (x1 pack): $2.99
- Red bell peppers, 2 ct. (x1 pack): $2.49
- Vidalia onions, 3 lb. (x1 bag): $2.49
- Organic baby carrots, 16 oz. (x1 bag): $1.95
- Baked beans, 28 oz. (x2 cans - one per Monday and to supplement Wednesday): $1.98
- Chili starter, 15 oz. (x1 can): $0.99
- La Banderita flour tortillas, 20 ct. family pack (x1 pack): $2.97
- La Banderita white corn tortillas, 66.3 oz. (x1 pack): $3.79
- Baresa pesto, 19.4 oz. family size (x1 jar): $2.99
- Deli sliced cheese, 7-8 oz. (x1 pack): $1.29
- Daisy sour cream (2 for $4.00 - minimum purchase is 2 units): $4.00
- Guacamole (2 for $4.00 - minimum purchase is 2 units, use both over the week): $4.00
- Kania crispy fried onions, 17.6 oz. family size (x1 bag): $2.99
- Sweet cream butter, 16 oz. 4 ct. (x1 pack): $1.99
- Primadonna extra virgin olive oil, 50.7 fl. oz. (x1 bottle): $12.99
- Plain NY bagel (x1 each): $0.79
- Granulated garlic, 11.5 oz. family size (x1 jar): $3.99
- Kosher dill spears, 24 fl. oz. (x1 jar): $1.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Dry pasta (spaghetti or penne - about 2 oz. needed for Thursday)
- Canned crushed tomatoes (about 14 oz. for Friday shakshuka base)
- Salt and black pepper
- Red pepper flakes or paprika (for shakshuka and taco seasoning)
- Cumin (for chili tacos and shakshuka)