Lidl Vegetarian Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Protein Rotini with Vegetable & Herb Sauce and Melted Mozzarella
Description: Barilla Protein+ rotini is tossed with Duc De Coeur vegetable & herb pasta sauce and topped with melted mozzarella string cheese for a quick, protein-packed dinner. Simple, filling, and ready in about 20 minutes for two people.
Sale items used: Barilla Protein+ rotini, Duc De Coeur pasta sauce (vegetable & herb), Mozzarella string cheese
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use half the rotini box (about 6 oz dry) per 2 people, 1 jar of sauce, and 2 mozzarella string cheeses sliced/melted on top.
Recipes:
- One Pot Veggie Pasta
- Cheesy Rotini Pasta with Roasted Vegetables
- Vegetable Pasta with Mozzarella

Tuesday
Meal: Twice-Baked Yellow Potatoes with Melted Mozzarella and Roasted Carrots
Description: Yellow potatoes are baked, scooped, mixed with melted mozzarella, then baked again for a crispy, cheesy shell alongside roasted organic baby carrots. A comforting, vegetarian dinner scaled perfectly for two.
Sale items used: Yellow potatoes, Mozzarella string cheese, Organic baby carrots
Prep time: 55 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 medium potatoes (about 1 lb from the 5 lb pack), 1.5 mozzarella string cheeses melted in, and half a container of baby carrots roasted. Bake potatoes ahead in the morning if short on time in the evening.
Recipes:
- Veggie Loaded Twice Baked Potatoes
- Veggie Loaded Twice Baked Potato Recipe
- Twice Baked Potatoes - A Vegetarian Recipe

Wednesday
Meal: Crispy French Fry Poutine-Style Bowls with Melted Cheese and Avocado Crema
Description: Crispy frozen shoestring fries are topped with melted mozzarella and drizzled with a smooth avocado crema for a fun, satisfying vegetarian twist on poutine. Ready quickly and perfect for sharing between two.
Sale items used: Frozen shoe string French fried potatoes, Mozzarella string cheese, Jumbo avocado
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 bag of fries, 2 mozzarella string cheeses melted over top, and 1 avocado blended into crema with a splash of pantry lime/vinegar and seasoning.
Recipes:
- Quick & Easy Homemade Poutine Recipe
- Homemade Vegetarian Poutine Recipe - The Veggie YaYa
- Vegetarian Poutine

Thursday
Meal: Open-Face Brioche Caprese Sandwiches with Avocado and Tomato
Description: Toasted brioche slices are layered with fresh mozzarella, sliced tomato, and creamy avocado for an easy open-face caprese-style sandwich. Light, fresh, and ready in about 15 minutes for two people.
Sale items used: Lidl Preferred Selection brioche loaf, Mozzarella string cheese, Sweetpops tomatoes, Jumbo avocado
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Use 4 slices of brioche, 2 mozzarella string cheeses sliced, half a pack of tomatoes, and 1 avocado sliced between 2 people.
Recipes:
- Grilled Open-Faced Avocado Caprese Sandwich
- Toasted Open Face Caprese Sandwiches with Avocado
- Avocado Caprese Sandwich Recipe

Friday
Meal: Marinated Tomato and Avocado Salad with Mozzarella and Vinegar Dressing
Description: Fresh tomatoes and avocado are marinated in a tangy vinegar dressing and topped with torn mozzarella for a refreshing, no-cook vegetarian salad. Light and quick, perfect to close out the week for two people.
Sale items used: Sweetpops tomatoes, Jumbo avocado, Mozzarella string cheese, White distilled vinegar
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Use remaining half pack of tomatoes, 1 avocado, 2 mozzarella string cheeses torn, and 2-3 tbsp vinegar whisked with pantry oil and seasoning.
Recipes:
- Avocado Tomato Mozzarella Salad Recipe
- Easy Avocado Tomato & Mozzarella Salad
- Roma Tomato Mozzarella Salad with Avocado

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Barilla Protein+ rotini (x1 box): $2.49
- Duc De Coeur pasta sauce, vegetable & herb (x1 jar): $1.49
- Mozzarella string cheese (x8 pieces, purchased as needed across week): $19.92
- Yellow potatoes, 5 lb (x1 pack, ~1 lb used): $2.99
- Organic baby carrots (x1): $1.75
- Frozen shoe string French fried potatoes (x1): $1.99
- Jumbo avocado, 3 ct (x1 pack, 3 avocados used across week): $3.49
- Lidl Preferred Selection brioche loaf (x1): $2.99
- Sweetpops tomatoes (x1 pack): $3.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- White distilled vinegar (small amount for dressing, already covered by sale item if purchased)
- Salt, pepper, garlic powder, and basic seasonings
- Lime or lemon juice (optional for avocado crema)