Lidl Vegetarian Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Pesto Bronze Cut Pasta with Cottage Cheese and Avocado
Description: A bright and satisfying weeknight dinner where bronze cut pasta is tossed with fragrant pesto Genovese and dolloped with creamy cottage cheese for a protein boost. Sliced fresh avocado is fanned on top to add richness and healthy fats, making this a complete vegetarian meal for two.
Sale items used: Lidl Preferred Selection bronze cut pasta (16 oz.), Lidl Preferred Selection pesto Genovese sauce (6.7 oz.), Daisy cottage cheese (24 oz.), Avocados (4 ct. pack)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Cook 8 oz. of pasta for two generous portions. Use the full 6.7 oz. jar of pesto, dividing it between the two servings. Top each bowl with about 1/2 cup cottage cheese and half an avocado, sliced. The remaining cottage cheese and avocados carry forward to Thursday and Friday meals.
Recipes:
- Creamy Pesto Pasta (With Cottage Cheese)
- Cottage Cheese Pasta Sauce (with Pesto)

Tuesday
Meal: Baked Cauliflower and Swiss Cheese Gratin with Tuttorosso Tomato Sauce
Description: Tender roasted cauliflower florets are nestled in a baking dish with a layer of hand-crushed Tuttorosso tomatoes and blanketed with melted Lidl Swiss cheese for a hearty gratin. This oven-baked dish is deeply savory and filling enough to serve as a complete vegetarian main for two people.
Sale items used: Cauliflower (1 ct.), Lidl Preferred Selection Swiss cheese (6-7 oz.), Tuttorosso Hand Crushed tomatoes (28 oz.)
Prep time: 50 minutes
Serving note: Use the whole head of cauliflower, cut into florets, for two full servings. Spread about half the can of Tuttorosso tomatoes (roughly 14 oz.) in the baking dish and reserve the rest for Thursday. Use the full package of Swiss cheese as the topping. Roast at 400 degrees F for 30-35 minutes after a 10-minute prep. Make-ahead note: florets can be cut and refrigerated the night before to save time.
Recipes:
- Tomato and Cauliflower Gratin

Wednesday
Meal: Combino Autumn Pasta with Lidl Preferred Selection Pasta Sauce and Sharp White Cheddar
Description: Festive autumn-shaped vegetable pasta is simmered and tossed with a rich Lidl Preferred Selection pasta sauce, then finished with freshly grated sharp white cheddar for a cozy, satisfying dinner. The vegetable pasta adds color and fun to the plate while the cheddar melts into the sauce for extra depth.
Sale items used: Combino autumn shaped vegetable pasta (17.6 oz.), Lidl Preferred Selection pasta sauce (24.7 oz.), Milbona sharp white cheddar cheese (8 oz.)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Cook about 8-9 oz. of the Combino pasta for two people, saving the remainder for a future meal or lunch. Use roughly half the jar of pasta sauce (about 12 oz.) per serving preference and adjust to taste. Grate about 2 oz. of sharp white cheddar over each bowl. The remaining cheddar can be used as a snack with pita crackers.

Thursday
Meal: Cottage Cheese Egg Bake with Tuttorosso Tomato Base and Pita Crackers
Description: A protein-packed egg bake where cottage cheese and eggs are whisked together and baked over the remaining Tuttorosso tomato base for a shakshuka-inspired vegetarian dish. Served alongside crunchy everything pita crackers for dipping and scooping, this makes a satisfying and budget-friendly dinner or brunch-for-dinner for two.
Sale items used: Daisy cottage cheese (remainder from Monday), Tuttorosso Hand Crushed tomatoes (remainder from Tuesday, about 14 oz.), Snack Day everything pita crackers (5 oz.)
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use 4 eggs total (2 per person) plus about 1 cup of cottage cheese whisked in for protein and creaminess. Pour the remaining roughly 14 oz. of Tuttorosso tomatoes into a small oven-safe skillet, warm on the stovetop, then nestle the egg-cottage cheese mixture in and bake at 375 degrees F for 18-20 minutes until set. Serve with the full bag of pita crackers split between two people.
Recipes:
- Cottage Cheese Egg Bake (Frittata)

Friday
Meal: Dry Roasted Peanut and Avocado Rice Bowl with Blackberries
Description: A nourishing grain bowl built on a base of fluffy white rice, topped with sliced avocado, a generous handful of dry roasted peanuts for plant-based protein and crunch, and fresh blackberries for a sweet-tart contrast. A drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of salt tie everything together into a simple, colorful, and satisfying end-of-week meal for two.
Sale items used: Alesto dry roasted peanuts (16 oz.), Avocados (remainder from Monday pack), Blackberries (6 oz.)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Cook 1 cup dry rice to yield about 2 cups cooked, split evenly between two bowls. Top each bowl with half an avocado sliced, about 1/4 cup dry roasted peanuts, and half the 6 oz. package of blackberries. The remaining peanuts keep well in the pantry for snacking. Rice is a pantry staple assumed on hand.
Recipes:
- Black Rice Buddha Bowls with Peanut Sauce
- Black Rice, Vegetable, and Egg Bowls with Peanut Sauce
- Spicy Mango & Avocado Rice Bowl Recipe

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Lidl Preferred Selection bronze cut pasta (x1 pack, 16 oz.): $1.49
- Lidl Preferred Selection pesto Genovese sauce (x1 jar, 6.7 oz.): $1.49
- Daisy cottage cheese (x1 tub, 24 oz.): $3.49
- Avocados (x1 pack, 4 ct.): $3.49
- Cauliflower (x1 head): $2.49
- Lidl Preferred Selection Swiss cheese (x1 pack, 6-7 oz.): $4.99
- Tuttorosso Hand Crushed tomatoes (x1 can, 28 oz.): $1.96
- Combino autumn shaped vegetable pasta (x1 pack, 17.6 oz.): $2.29
- Lidl Preferred Selection pasta sauce (x1 jar, 24.7 oz.): $2.99
- Milbona sharp white cheddar cheese (x1 pack, 8 oz.): $1.87
- Snack Day everything pita crackers (x1 bag, 5 oz.): $1.59
- Alesto dry roasted peanuts (x1 bag, 16 oz.): $1.79
- Blackberries (x1 pack, 6 oz.): $1.45

Pantry staples needed:
- White rice (about 1 cup dry)
- Eggs (4 large)
- Olive oil
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic powder or fresh garlic
- Red pepper flakes (optional, for egg bake)