Lidl Vegetarian Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Spanish-Style Potato and Egg Skillet with Red Bell Peppers
Description: Crispy frozen potato wedges are tossed in a skillet with sweet sauteed red bell pepper and onion, then topped with four eggs cooked until just set. It is a hearty, smoky-spiced dinner for two with plenty of leftover peppers for Wednesday.
Sale items used: Harvest Basket frozen potato wedges, red bell peppers, Hillandale Farms eggs
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use about 12 oz (roughly 1/3 of the bag) potato wedges, 1 red bell pepper, 4 eggs, 1/2 onion, and 1 tsp smoked paprika. Bake or pan-fry the wedges first until crisp, then add the peppers and eggs and cover until set. Freeze the rest of the wedges.
Recipes:
- Spanish-Style Eggs with Roasted Potatoes
- Crispy Potato and Eggs Breakfast Skillet
- Spanish potato omelet with baby spinach and red pepper

Tuesday
Meal: Creamy Alfredo Linguine with Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Description: Linguine is tossed in a warmed Alfredo sauce and served with caramelized roasted Brussels sprouts. A squeeze of lemon and black pepper brighten the rich sauce for two.
Sale items used: Lidl bronze cut linguine (BOGO), creamy Alfredo sauce, Brussels sprouts, lemons, grated cheese
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Cook 8 oz linguine (the second BOGO box is used Friday). Use 1 lb Brussels sprouts (assumed 1 lb total weight), halved, roasted at 425F for 20-25 minutes with olive oil and salt. Use about 1 cup (half the jar) of Alfredo sauce and 2 tbsp grated cheese; save the remaining sauce for another use.
Recipes:
- Brussels Sprout Pasta
- Low-Carb Roasted Brussels Sprouts in Creamy Alfredo Sauce
- Vegan Creamy Alfredo Pasta & Roasted Brussel Sprouts

Wednesday
Meal: Crispy Cheddar and Pepper Quesadillas with Cucumber Salad
Description: Flour tortillas are filled with sharp cheddar and strips of red bell pepper, then griddled until crisp and golden. A cool cucumber salad with lemon and a pinch of salt balances the melty quesadillas.
Sale items used: La Banderita flour tortillas, Milbona sliced sharp cheddar, red bell pepper, mini cucumbers, lemons, grated cheese
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Make 4 quesadillas using 8 tortillas... no: use 4 tortillas folded in half (or 2 full quesadillas of 2 tortillas each), 6 slices cheddar, and 1 sliced red bell pepper. For the salad, slice about 6 mini cucumbers (half the pack) with juice of 1/2 lemon, salt, and pepper.
Recipes:
- Easy Cheesy Vegetarian Quesadilla Recipe
- Easy Vegetarian Quesadilla Recipe
- 10-Minute Quesadillas

Thursday
Meal: Cashew and Vegetable Fried Rice-Style Hash Brown Skillet with Egg
Description: Shredded frozen hash brown patties are crisped in a skillet and tossed with toasted cashews, leftover cucumber-free veggies like peppers and sprouts, and soy sauce. Two fried eggs go on top for a satisfying dinner for two.
Sale items used: Frozen hash brown patties, Alesto raw cashews, Hillandale Farms eggs, red bell pepper (leftover), grape tomatoes
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 4 hash brown patties, crumbled and pan-crisped, with 1/3 cup (about 1.5 oz) cashews toasted in the pan, 1/2 red bell pepper diced, 2 cloves garlic, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and 2 eggs fried on top. Freeze the remaining patties and cashews.
Recipes:
- Easy Vegetable Fried Rice Recipe (With Cashews)
- Cashew Fried Rice
- Homemade Cashew Fried Rice with Veggies

Friday
Meal: Lemon Garlic Olive Oil Linguine with Green Olives and Tomatoes
Description: Linguine is tossed with garlic-infused olive oil, lemon zest and juice, halved grape tomatoes, and briny green olives. A shower of grated cheese finishes this bright pasta for two.
Sale items used: Lidl bronze cut linguine (BOGO), Baresa green olives, organic grape tomatoes, lemons, grated cheese
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Cook 8 oz linguine, use 1 pint grape tomatoes, about 1/3 cup sliced olives, 3 cloves garlic, 3 tbsp olive oil, zest and juice of 1 lemon, and 1/4 cup grated cheese.
Recipes:
- Linguine With Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Olives
- Linguine with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Olives and Lemon
- Easy Green Olive Pasta

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Harvest Basket frozen potato wedges (x1 bag): $1.99
- Red bell peppers (x1 pack): $1.99
- Hillandale Farms large eggs (x1 pack of 30): $2.99
- Lidl bronze cut linguine, BOGO (x1 pair): $1.20
- Creamy Alfredo sauce (x1 jar): $1.49
- Brussels sprouts (1 lb): $1.99
- Lemons (x1 bag): $1.99
- Grated cheese (x1 bag): $2.19
- La Banderita flour tortillas (x1 pack): $3.37
- Milbona sliced sharp cheddar (x1 pack): $3.78
- Mini cucumbers (x1 pack): $1.49
- Frozen hash brown patties (x1 bag): $3.49
- Alesto raw cashews (x1 bag): $5.99
- Organic grape tomatoes (x1 pint): $2.95
- Baresa giant green olives (x1 jar): $3.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Salt and black pepper
- Smoked paprika
- Garlic
- Onion
- Soy sauce