Lidl Vegetarian Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Butcher's Specialty fresh grass-fed ribeye steak: $7.99 each
- Butcher's Specialty fresh boneless/skinless chicken tenderloins: $3.49/lb
- Smithfield fresh twin pack pork tenderloin: $5.99 each
- Butcher's Specialty fresh ground beef patties, 80% lean: $2.49 for 4 ct.
- Fish Market fresh wild caught sockeye salmon skin on fillet: $11.99/lb
- Butcher's Specialty fresh bone-in pork loin assorted thin chops: $2.49/lb

Vegetables on sale:
- Raspberries: $1.99 for 6 oz.
- Sweetpops tomatoes: $3.99 for 1.5 lb.
- Zucchini: $0.99 each
- Peak Harvest red potatoes: $2.99 for 5 lb.
- Organic whole baby bella mushrooms: $1.99 for 6 oz.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Vegetable and Herb Pasta with Baby Bella Mushrooms and Pecorino Romano
Description: Two 6 oz. packs of baby bella mushrooms are sauteed in olive oil with the Duc de Coeur vegetable and herb pasta sauce and tossed with Barilla pasta for a rich, earthy weeknight dinner for two. Finished with generous shavings of Pecorino Romano, this meal is deeply savory and comes together in under 30 minutes.
Sale items used: Organic whole baby bella mushrooms (x2 packs), Barilla pasta (1 box from 2 for $3 deal), Duc de Coeur pasta sauce vegetable and herb, Lidl Preferred Selection DOP Pecorino Romano cheese, Duc de Coeur spraying oil
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Cook 8 oz. of pasta for two generous portions; use both 6 oz. mushroom packs for a hearty sauce, and shave or grate approximately 2 oz. of Pecorino Romano over the finished plates

Tuesday
Meal: Spiced Black Bean and Zucchini Tacos with Queso Fresco and Salsa
Description: One zucchini is diced and pan-fried alongside seasoned black beans from the 2 for $3 tortillas/salsa/beans deal, then spooned into flour tortillas and topped with crumbled queso fresco and salsa for a bright, satisfying taco night for two. The Duc de Coeur French-style seasoning adds a warm, aromatic depth to the filling.
Sale items used: Zucchini (x1), Tortillas/salsa/beans (2 items from the 2 for $3 deal - 1 pack tortillas, 1 can beans), Queso fresco, Duc de Coeur French-style seasoning
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Plan on 3 tacos per person (6 total); use half the can of black beans per person and dice the single zucchini into small cubes so it distributes evenly across all 6 tacos; crumble roughly 4 oz. of queso fresco over the finished tacos
Recipes:
- Blackened Zucchini Tacos

Wednesday
Meal: Cheesy Zucchini and Tomato Pasta Bake with Mozzarella
Description: A second zucchini is sliced and layered into a baked pasta dish with Sweetpops tomatoes and Barilla pasta, all brought together with the remaining Duc de Coeur pasta sauce and topped with sliced fresh mozzarella that melts into golden, bubbly pools. This oven-baked dinner is satisfying and filling for two people with just a handful of sale ingredients.
Sale items used: Zucchini (x1), Sweetpops tomatoes (x1 pack, using about half), Barilla pasta sauce (second item from 2 for $3 deal), Barilla pasta (second box from Monday's 2 for $3 deal), Sliced fresh mozzarella cheese
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Use 8 oz. of pasta and slice the entire zucchini into rounds; scatter half the Sweetpops tomatoes throughout the bake and layer all 8 oz. of mozzarella on top before baking at 375 degrees F for 20 minutes
Recipes:
- Pasta bake with zucchini, tomato, and Mozzarella cheese
- Zucchini Tomato + Mozzarella Bake

Thursday
Meal: Roasted Red Potato and Baby Bella Mushroom Gratin with Shredded Cheese
Description: Thinly sliced red potatoes and baby bella mushrooms are layered in a small baking dish with sour cream, shredded cheese, and a pinch of Duc de Coeur French-style seasoning, then baked until golden and bubbling for a rich, comforting gratin for two. The remaining Sweetpops tomatoes serve as a simple fresh side salad dressed with the cherry wine vinegar.
Sale items used: Peak Harvest red potatoes (using about 1.5 lb. from the 5 lb. bag), Organic whole baby bella mushrooms (x1 additional pack if needed - mushrooms from Monday can be reserved, or use a fresh pack), Shredded cheese family size, Daisy Pure and Natural sour cream, Duc de Coeur wine vinegar with concentrated grape must cherry, Duc de Coeur French-style seasoning
Prep time: 50 minutes
Serving note: Slice approximately 1.5 lb. of red potatoes thinly for two deep gratin servings; use about 1 cup of sour cream and 6 oz. of shredded cheese layered throughout; dress the Sweetpops tomato side with 1 tablespoon of cherry wine vinegar and a drizzle of olive oil
Recipes:
- Potato and Mushroom Gratin Recipe

Friday
Meal: Fresh Mozzarella and Sweetpops Tomato Flatbread with Honey Mustard Drizzle
Description: Hamburger buns or a simple homemade flatbread base are topped with olive oil, halved Sweetpops tomatoes, and rounds of fresh mozzarella, then toasted until the cheese is melted and slightly golden, finished with a drizzle of Duc de Coeur honey mustard for a sweet and tangy contrast. This quick Friday meal is elegant, fresh-tasting, and uses the last of the week's produce and mozzarella beautifully.
Sale items used: Sweetpops tomatoes (remaining from the pack), Sliced fresh mozzarella cheese (remaining), Duc de Coeur honey mustard, Hamburger buns (as flatbread bases), Olive oil
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 hamburger buns split open as 4 flatbread halves (2 per person); divide the remaining mozzarella and tomatoes evenly across all 4 halves; drizzle each with roughly 1 teaspoon of honey mustard after toasting at 400 degrees F for 8 to 10 minutes
Recipes:
- Caprese Flatbread

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Organic whole baby bella mushrooms x3 packs (for Monday and Thursday): $5.97
- Zucchini x2 (for Tuesday and Wednesday): $1.98
- Sweetpops tomatoes x1 pack (shared across Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday): $3.99
- Peak Harvest red potatoes x1 bag 5 lb. (used across Thursday with leftovers): $2.99
- Barilla pasta and pasta sauce 2 for $3 deal (1 pasta box plus 1 pasta sauce jar): $3.00
- Duc de Coeur pasta sauce vegetable and herb x1 jar (for Monday): $1.79
- Duc de Coeur French-style seasoning x1 (for Tuesday and Thursday): $1.99
- Duc de Coeur honey mustard x1 (for Friday): $2.49
- Duc de Coeur wine vinegar cherry x1 (for Thursday side salad): $2.49
- Lidl Preferred Selection DOP Pecorino Romano cheese x1 pack: $6.49
- Sliced fresh mozzarella cheese x2 packs (for Wednesday bake and Friday flatbread): $4.98
- Queso fresco x1 pack: $1.99
- Tortillas and beans 2 for $3 deal (1 pack tortillas and 1 can black beans): $3.00
- Shredded cheese family size x1 bag: $4.99
- Daisy Pure and Natural sour cream x1 tub: $3.29
- Hamburger buns x1 pack: $1.19
- Olive oil x1 bottle: $3.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic (fresh or powder)
- Dried oregano or Italian seasoning
- Cumin and chili powder (for taco filling)
- Butter or cooking spray (for gratin dish)
- Crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for pasta)