Lidl Vegetarian Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Kidney Bean and Corn Burrito Skillet with Queso Fresco
Description: Kidney beans, corn and diced tomatoes simmer together in one skillet with spices until thick and hearty. It is stuffed into or served alongside warm burrito tortillas and topped with crumbled queso fresco.
Sale items used: Goya red kidney beans, corn (4 pack), diced tomatoes, queso fresco, large burrito flour tortillas
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 can kidney beans (drained), 2 ears corn (kernels cut off), 1 can diced tomatoes, 1/2 package queso fresco (about 3 oz) and 2 large burrito tortillas. Keep the other 2 ears of corn for Wednesday. Save the remaining queso fresco and tortillas for Thursday.

Tuesday
Meal: Cannelloni Stuffed with Ricotta and Baked in Cherry Tomato Sauce
Description: Cannelloni tubes are filled with a creamy ricotta mixture and baked in cherry tomato sauce until bubbly. Serve 4 tubes per person with a little melted mozzarella on top.
Sale items used: Italiamo cannelloni pasta, ricotta cheese, Italiamo cherry tomato sauce, sliced fresh mozzarella cheese
Prep time: 50 minutes
Serving note: Fill 8 cannelloni tubes with 1 container ricotta (about 15 oz) mixed with 1 egg, salt, pepper and dried basil. Pour 1 jar cherry tomato sauce over the tubes and top with 4 slices mozzarella. Bake covered at 375F for 30 minutes. Do not pre-boil the tubes: add 1/4 cup water to the sauce. Assemble up to a day ahead. The remaining cannelloni can be saved for another use.
Recipes:
- Cannelloni with Ricotta and Cherry Tomato Sauce

Wednesday
Meal: Pan-Roasted Yellow Potatoes with Corn, Gorgonzola and Mozzarella
Description: Cubed yellow potatoes are pan-roasted until crisp and golden, then tossed with sweet corn kernels. Crumbled Gorgonzola and mozzarella melt over the top for a rich, savory finish.
Sale items used: Yellow potatoes, corn (4 pack), dolce Gorgonzola cheese, sliced fresh mozzarella cheese
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Use about 1.5 lb potatoes (roughly one third of the 5 lb bag), 2 ears corn (kernels cut off), 2 oz Gorgonzola (about half the wedge) and 3 slices mozzarella left from Tuesday. Parboil the potatoes for 8 minutes to speed up the pan-roasting. Save the remaining potatoes for sides or breakfast hash.

Thursday
Meal: Pesto and Queso Fresco Fajita-Style Quesadillas with Hummus
Description: Small fajita tortillas are filled with Sicilian pesto, queso fresco and sauteed peppers and onion, then griddled until crisp. Serve with a generous scoop of hummus for dipping.
Sale items used: Small fajita flour tortillas, Italiamo Sicilian pesto sauce, queso fresco, hummus
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 4 small fajita tortillas, 2 tbsp pesto, the remaining queso fresco (about 3 oz), 1 sliced bell pepper and 1/2 onion. Serve with about 1/3 of the hummus tub. Save the remaining hummus for snacking or Friday.
Recipes:
- Queso Fresco Quesadillas with Pesto

Friday
Meal: Truffle Burrata Fusilli with Artichokes and Parmesan
Description: Fusilli is tossed with chopped marinated artichokes and a little pasta water, then topped with a creamy truffle burrata. Parmesan is sprinkled over the top for a nutty finish.
Sale items used: Italiamo fusilli pasta, BelGioioso burrata with black truffles, Italiamo whole artichokes in sunflower oil, shredded Parmesan cheese
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Cook 8 oz fusilli (half of a 16 oz package, or use the full package for leftovers). Use 1 jar artichokes (drained and quartered), 1 burrata ball torn over the pasta and 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan. Add a splash of pasta water and a little of the artichoke oil to make a light sauce.

Check the label: many hard cheeses are set with animal rennet.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Goya red kidney beans (x1): $1.00
- Corn, 4 pack (x1 pack): $1.99
- Diced tomatoes (x1): $1.00
- Queso fresco (x1): $1.99
- Large burrito flour tortillas (x1): $1.49
- Italiamo cannelloni pasta (x1): $1.99
- Ricotta cheese (x1): $1.99
- Italiamo cherry tomato sauce (x1): $1.49
- Sliced fresh mozzarella cheese (x1): $1.99
- Yellow potatoes, 5 lb (x1 pack): $2.99
- Dolce Gorgonzola cheese (x1): $3.99
- Small fajita flour tortillas (x1): $1.49
- Italiamo Sicilian pesto sauce (x1): $1.99
- Hummus, family size (x1): $2.99
- Italiamo fusilli pasta (x1): $2.99
- BelGioioso burrata with black truffles (x1): $5.92
- Italiamo whole artichokes in sunflower oil (x1): $2.49
- Shredded Parmesan cheese (x1): $1.99
Check the label: many hard cheeses are set with animal rennet.

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- Chili powder and cumin
- Dried basil
- Eggs (1)
- Bell pepper and onion
- Garlic