Lidl Vegetarian Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Why these meals: This week's flyer is genuinely vegetarian-friendly, with eggs at just $2.99 for 30, cheese blocks at 2 for $3.00, and feta at $3.99 anchoring five solid dinners without ever touching meat. The 30-count egg carton is the standout deal of the week - at under $3.00 it covers two egg-forward meals with eggs left over for the week. Baked beans from the 3 for $5.00 mix-and-match deal pull double duty as a hearty protein and a pantry staple, making Monday's meal one of the cheapest of the five nights. The Barilla Protein+ pasta at $2.49 earns its spot on Wednesday because it delivers more protein per serving than standard pasta, making it a smarter buy for a meatless week. Feta at $3.99 is the week's most indulgent dairy protein and anchors the Greek-style Thursday meal as the one slightly splurge-ier night - still well under what a premium meat or seafood item would cost. The broccoli crowns at $1.49/lb and small corn tortillas at $1.49 each keep the produce and carb costs low across the week, and the Milbona cheese blocks at 2 for $3.00 add melty richness to two different meals without repeating the same format.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Smoky Baked Bean and Egg Skillet with Corn Tortillas
Description: Canned baked beans are warmed in a skillet with a splash of barbecue sauce, then eggs are cracked directly into the mixture and cooked until the whites are just set, creating a hearty shakshuka-style one-pan dinner. Warm corn tortillas are served alongside for scooping, and a dollop of sour cream finishes each plate.
Sale items used: Baked beans / salsa / pickles (baked beans variety, 24-28 oz.), Hillandale Farms large grade A white eggs 30 ct., Sweet Baby Ray's honey barbecue sauce 18 oz., Small corn tortillas 25 oz., Sour cream light or regular 16 oz.
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 can (24-28 oz.) baked beans, 8 eggs (2 per person), 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce stirred into the beans, 8 corn tortillas (2 per person) warmed in a dry pan, and 4 generous spoonfuls of sour cream. The 30-count egg carton and 16 oz. sour cream will have plenty left for later in the week.

Check the label: some baked beans are cooked with bacon or pork fat.

Recipes:
- Huevos Rancheros Recipe

Tuesday
Meal: Broccoli and Cheese Frittata with Side Salad
Description: Steamed broccoli crowns are folded into a beaten egg mixture with shredded Milbona cheese block, then the whole thing is cooked stovetop until the edges set and finished under the broiler until golden and puffed. A pre-dressed side salad rounds out the plate for a complete, protein-rich dinner.
Sale items used: Hillandale Farms large grade A white eggs 30 ct., Broccoli crowns (per lb.), Milbona cheese block assorted varieties 8 oz. (2 for $3.00), Side salad assorted varieties 15-16 oz.
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use 1.5 lbs broccoli crowns (cut into small florets and steamed), 8 eggs beaten, 1 block (8 oz.) Milbona cheese shredded, and 1 bag (15-16 oz.) side salad split among 4 plates. Buy 2 Milbona cheese blocks to meet the 2 for $3.00 deal; the second block carries forward to Thursday.
Recipes:
- Broccoli Cheese Frittata Recipe
- Broccoli Cheese Frittata: Easy & Delicious Breakfast or Dinner

Wednesday
Meal: Barilla Protein+ Pasta with Carbone Sauce and Feta Crumbles
Description: Barilla Protein+ pasta is boiled until al dente, tossed with Carbone sauce warmed in the same pot, and finished with generous crumbles of Lidl Preferred Selection PDO feta cheese in brine for a salty, creamy contrast. A squeeze of lemon from the 2 lb. pack brightens the whole dish just before serving.
Sale items used: Barilla Protein+ pasta assorted varieties 14.5 oz., Carbone sauce assorted varieties 24 oz., Lidl Preferred Selection PDO feta cheese in brine 7 oz., Lemons 2 lb. pk.
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 box (14.5 oz.) Barilla Protein+ pasta, 1 jar (24 oz.) Carbone sauce, 1 package (7 oz.) feta crumbled over the top, and juice of half a lemon squeezed over each bowl. The lemon pack will have plenty remaining for the rest of the week.

Thursday
Meal: Greek-Style Egg and Feta Scramble with Hummus and Warm Corn Tortillas
Description: Eggs are scrambled softly with crumbled Milbona cheese block and finished with a handful of feta, creating a rich, savory scramble with a Mediterranean flavor profile. Warm corn tortillas are served on the side with a scoop of hummus for dipping, making this a satisfying and protein-packed dinner that comes together in under 20 minutes.
Sale items used: Hillandale Farms large grade A white eggs 30 ct., Milbona cheese block assorted varieties 8 oz. (second block from Tuesday's 2 for $3.00 deal), Hummus assorted varieties 10 oz. (2 for $4.00), Small corn tortillas 25 oz.
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 8 eggs scrambled, 1 block (8 oz.) Milbona cheese crumbled in, 1 container (10 oz.) hummus split among 4 people, and 8 corn tortillas (2 per person) warmed in a dry pan. Buy 2 hummus containers to meet the 2 for $4.00 deal; the second container can serve as a snack or appetizer later in the week.

Friday
Meal: Bean and Cheese Loaded Corn Tortilla Tostadas with Salsa and Sour Cream
Description: Corn tortillas are crisped directly on a stovetop burner or under the broiler, then topped with warmed baked beans, a layer of shredded Milbona cheese block melted under the broiler, and finished with salsa and sour cream for a festive, hands-on Friday dinner. Each person gets two loaded tostadas with toppings, making this a colorful and satisfying end to the week.
Sale items used: Small corn tortillas 25 oz., Baked beans / salsa / pickles (baked beans variety and salsa variety, 24-28 oz., 3 for $5.00 mix & match), Milbona cheese block assorted varieties 8 oz. (2 for $3.00), Sour cream light or regular 16 oz.
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 8 corn tortillas crisped under the broiler (2 per person), 1 can (24-28 oz.) baked beans warmed, 1 jar (24-28 oz.) salsa spooned over the top, 1 block (8 oz.) Milbona cheese shredded and melted, and the remaining sour cream from Monday's container. Buy 2 additional Milbona cheese blocks (2 for $3.00) and 3 items from the mix-and-match deal (2 baked beans + 1 salsa) to cover Monday and Friday. The sour cream from Monday carries through to Friday with plenty remaining.

Check the label: some baked beans are cooked with bacon or pork fat.

Recipes:
- Easy Bean and Cheese Tostada Recipe
- Roasted Corn & Bean Tostadas

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Hillandale Farms large grade A white eggs, 30 ct. (x1 carton): $2.99
- Baked beans / salsa / pickles, assorted varieties, 24-28 oz. (3 for $5.00 mix & match - 2 baked beans + 1 salsa): $5.00
Check the label: some baked beans are cooked with bacon or pork fat.
- Sweet Baby Ray's honey barbecue sauce, 18 oz. (x1): $1.79
- Small corn tortillas, 25 oz. (x1): $1.49
- Sour cream, light or regular, 16 oz. (x1): $1.29
- Broccoli crowns (1.5 lbs at $1.49/lb): $2.24
- Milbona cheese block, assorted varieties, 8 oz. (2 for $3.00, x2 sets = 4 blocks total): $6.00
- Side salad, assorted varieties, 15-16 oz. (x1): $2.29
- Barilla Protein+ pasta, assorted varieties, 14.5 oz. (x1): $2.49
- Carbone sauce, assorted varieties, 24 oz. (x1): $6.99
- Lidl Preferred Selection PDO feta cheese in brine, 7 oz. (x1): $3.99
- Lemons, 2 lb. pk. (x1): $2.29
- Hummus, assorted varieties, 10 oz. (2 for $4.00, x1 set of 2): $4.00

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil (for cooking the frittata and scramble)
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic powder or fresh garlic (for seasoning eggs and beans)
- Dried oregano (for the Greek-style scramble)
- Red pepper flakes (optional, for the baked bean skillet)