Market Basket Vegetarian Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Shoulder Steak London Broil: $3.99/lb
- Fresh Chicken Thighs or Drumsticks: $1.49/lb
- Fresh Pork Tenderloin: $2.69/lb
- Beef Roast: $9.99/lb
- Genoa Salami: $9.99/lb
- Farm Raised Salmon Steaks: $9.99/lb
- Ocean Fresh Wild Sockeye Salmon Fillets: $9.99/lb
- Fresh Ground Beef: $4.99/lb
- Fresh Meatloaf Mix: $4.99/lb
- Fresh Whole Chickens: $1.59/lb
- Fresh Organic Chicken Tenders: $8.99/lb
- Chicken Breast Cutlets: $4.49/lb
- Polish Kielbasa Sliced: $4.99/lb
- Polish Kielbasa Smoked: $3.49/lb
- Hardwood Smoked Ham Grillsteak: $3.49 for 10 oz
- Ham Steak Anytime: $2.50 for 8 oz
- Boneless Honey Roasted Ham: $11.49 for 44 oz
- Gaspar's Linguica or Chourico: $6.49 for 16 oz
- Andouille Sausage: $3.99 for 12 oz
- Boneless Simple Carve Ham: $3.99/lb
- Ground Turkey: $4.49/lb
- Chicken Breast: $5.99/lb
- Santa Fe Turkey Breast: $6.99/lb
- Ocean Fresh Wild Sea Scallops: $23.99/lb
- Ocean Fresh Wild Red Perch Fillets: $6.99/lb
- Ocean Fresh Wild Mussels: $4.99/lb
- Red Shrimp: $5.99/lb

Vegetables on sale:
- Baby Potatoes: $3.99 for 3-lb bag
- Fresh Calif. Strawberries: $4.99 for 2-lb pkg
- Vidalia Onions: $0.99/lb
- Bagged Green Peppers: $1.29/lb
- Organic Veggie Broccoli Slaw: $2.50 for 10 oz
- Mini Marzano Tomatoes: $4.99 for 24 oz
- Northeast Salads: $2.29 for 5 oz
- Caesar Kits: $2.50 for 9.8-10.75 oz
- Grillabella Caps: $4.49 for 16 oz

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Baked Egg and Mini Marzano Tomato Shakshuka with Crusty Parisian Bread
Description: Two eggs are nestled and baked in a spiced, garlicky sauce built from sweet Mini Marzano tomatoes and a diced Vidalia onion, creating a rich and satisfying one-pan meal. Slices of toasted Parisian bread are served alongside for scooping up every last bit of the sauce.
Sale items used: Mini Marzano Tomatoes ($4.99 for 24 oz), Vidalia Onions ($0.99/lb), Nellie's Large Brown Free Range Eggs ($3.99 for 24), Parisian Bread ($1.99 for 17 oz)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 eggs, roughly 8 oz of Mini Marzano tomatoes (about a third of the bag), half a Vidalia onion (about 0.25 lb), and 2 slices of Parisian bread. The remaining tomatoes and bread carry forward to other meals this week.
Recipes:
- Shakshuka Recipe
- Best Shakshuka Recipe
- Shakshuka | Baked Eggs in Spiced Tomato Sauce

Tuesday
Meal: Portobello Mushroom Cap and Green Pepper Tacos with Refried Beans
Description: Two large Grillabella portobello caps are sliced and pan-seared with strips of green pepper and onion, then piled into warmed tortillas with a smear of Old El Paso refried beans. The filling is bold and hearty, and a squeeze of lime juice brightens the whole taco.
Sale items used: Grillabella Caps ($4.49 for 16 oz), Bagged Green Peppers ($1.29/lb), Vidalia Onions ($0.99/lb), Old El Paso Refried Beans ($2.00 for 16 oz can), Old El Paso Dinner Kit ($2.99 for 5 oz, which includes tortillas and seasoning)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 portobello caps (roughly half the 16 oz package), 0.5 lb of green peppers, a quarter of a Vidalia onion, half the can of refried beans, and 2 tortillas from the kit. Remaining mushroom caps, refried beans, and green peppers carry forward.
Recipes:
- Portobello Mushroom Tacos

Wednesday
Meal: Greek Yogurt Egg Frittata with Baby Potatoes and Broccoli Slaw
Description: A small two-egg frittata is whisked together with a spoonful of Fage Greek yogurt for extra richness, then baked until just set and served alongside golden roasted baby potatoes. The Organic Veggie Broccoli Slaw is lightly dressed with olive oil and lemon juice as a crisp, refreshing side.
Sale items used: Nellie's Large Brown Free Range Eggs ($3.99 for 24), Fage Total Greek Yogurt ($2.50 for 16 oz), Baby Potatoes ($3.99 for 3-lb bag), Organic Veggie Broccoli Slaw ($2.50 for 10 oz)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 eggs, 2 tablespoons of Fage yogurt, about 0.5 lb of baby potatoes (roughly a third of the bag), and half the bag of broccoli slaw. Remaining potatoes and yogurt carry forward or serve as snacks.
Recipes:
- Broccoli Potato Frittata
- Greek Yogurt Frittata (5 Ways!)

Thursday
Meal: Pasta with Russo Tomato and Baked Bean Ragu over Tri Color Pasta
Description: A hearty plant-based ragu is simmered from Russo Italian crushed tomatoes and B&M baked beans, seasoned with garlic and Italian herbs, then ladled over a generous portion of Pastene tri color pasta. A finishing sprinkle of shredded Parmesan pulls the dish together into a satisfying weeknight bowl.
Sale items used: Russo Italian Tomatoes ($2.50 for 28 oz can), B&M Baked Beans ($2.00 for 16 oz can), Tri Color Pastene Pasta ($2.00 for 16 oz), Shredded Parmesan ($2.99 for 14-26 oz)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Cook about 3 oz of dry pasta (roughly one-fifth of the bag), use half the can of Russo tomatoes, and half the can of baked beans. The remaining pasta, tomatoes, and beans keep well for later in the week or future meals.
Recipes:
- Pasta with Beans and Greens

Friday
Meal: Cheese and Refried Bean Enchiladas with Goya Tomato Sauce and Caesar Salad
Description: Two corn tortillas are filled with the remaining refried beans and a generous amount of shredded Pepper Jack cheese, rolled up snugly, and smothered in Goya tomato sauce before baking until bubbly. The Caesar kit is tossed at the table and served alongside for a complete, colorful plate.
Sale items used: Old El Paso Refried Beans (remaining from Tuesday), Goya Tomato Sauce ($2.00 for 8 oz), Pepper Jack or Colby Jack ($4.99/lb), Caesar Kits ($2.50 for 9.8-10.75 oz), Old El Paso Dinner Kit (remaining tortillas from Tuesday)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 tortillas, the remaining half-can of refried beans, 0.25 lb of Pepper Jack cheese, one full 8 oz can of Goya tomato sauce, and the full Caesar kit.
Recipes:
- Easy Vegetarian Bean and Cheese Enchiladas

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Mini Marzano Tomatoes, 24 oz pkg: $4.99
- Parisian Bread, 17 oz loaf: $1.99
- Vidalia Onions (approx. 1 lb): $0.99
- Nellie's Large Brown Free Range Eggs, 24 count: $3.99
- Grillabella Caps, 16 oz pkg: $4.49
- Bagged Green Peppers (approx. 0.75 lb): $0.97
- Old El Paso Refried Beans, 16 oz can: $2.00
- Old El Paso Dinner Kit, 5 oz: $2.99
- Fage Total Greek Yogurt, 16 oz: $2.50
- Baby Potatoes, 3-lb bag: $3.99
- Organic Veggie Broccoli Slaw, 10 oz: $2.50
- Russo Italian Tomatoes, 28 oz can: $2.50
- B&M Baked Beans, 16 oz can: $2.00
- Tri Color Pastene Pasta, 16 oz: $2.00
- Shredded Parmesan, 14-26 oz: $2.99
- Goya Tomato Sauce, 8 oz can: $2.00
- Pepper Jack or Colby Jack (approx. 0.25 lb): $1.25
- Caesar Kits, 9.8-10.75 oz: $2.50

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Garlic
- Salt and black pepper
- Cumin and paprika (for shakshuka and tacos)
- Dried Italian herbs or oregano (for ragu)
- Red pepper flakes (optional, for shakshuka)
- Lime juice or fresh lime (for tacos)
- Cooking spray or butter (for frittata pan)