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
- Niji Sushi Crunchy Rice Shrimp Roll: $6.99 each
- Niji Sushi Spicy Salmon Poke Bowl: $6.99 each
- 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
- Breaded Fresh Thin Sliced Chicken Air Fry: $7.99 for 12 oz
- Polish Kielbasa Sliced: $4.99/lb
- Sliced Bacon: $6.39 for 6 oz
- Polish Kielbasa Smoked: $3.49/lb
- Baby Back Ribs: $7.99 for 20.8-21 oz
- 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
- Fully Cooked Bacon: $3.99 for 2.52 oz
- Hardwood Smoked Premium Bacon: $5.99 for 16 oz
- Scrambles: $2.99 for 5.35 oz
- Sliced Pepperoni: $2.99 for 7 oz
- Braunschweiger Liver: $2.49 for 8 oz
- Beef Burgers: $13.99 for 2-LB. BOX
- Turkey Burgers: $8.99 for 2-LB. BOX
- Hometown Sausage: $4.49 for 19.5-20 oz
- Breakfast Sandwiches: $10.99 for 28.8-36 oz
- Ground Turkey: $4.49/lb
- Ground Turkey: $9.99 for 48 oz
- Fresh Beef Patties: $10.99 for 1lb
- Chicken Breast: $5.99/lb
- German Vienna Bologna: $3.29/lb
- Uncured Hams: $3.99 each
- Muenster Cheese: $4.99/lb
- Pepper Jack or Colby Jack: $4.99/lb
- Santa Fe Turkey Breast: $6.99/lb
- The Flying Meatball: $6.99 for 16 oz
- Giant Beef & Pork: $8.99 for 22 oz
- Ocean Fresh Wild Sea Scallops: $23.99/lb
- Tail off Shrimp Peeled & Deveined 16/20 Ct.: $19.89 for 2-LB. BAG
- E-Z Peel Shrimp 16/20 Ct.: $15.89 for 2-LB. BAG
- Cooked Shrimp 16/20 Ct.: $21.89 for 2-LB. BAG
- Smoked Salmon: $7.99 for 4 oz
- Smoked Salmon: $10.99 for 4 oz
- Ocean Fresh Wild Red Perch Fillets: $6.99/lb
- Mama Bear Salmon Cubes: $9.99 for 16 oz
- Legacy Breaded Shrimp: $3.99 for 38 oz
- Margaritaville Bowls: $9.99 each
- True Tides Haddock Fillets: $15.99 for 16 oz
- Ocean Fresh Wild Mussels: $4.99/lb
- Frozen Salmon Fillets: $8.99 for 2-LB. BAG
- Snow Crab Legs & Claws: $28.99 for 1.5 lb. Bag
- 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
- Marzetti Veggie Dips: $3.50 for 12 oz
- Gourmet Garden Squeeze or Lightly Dried Herbs: $3.99 for .35-4 oz
- Mighty Blues Jumbo Blueberries: $4.99 for 9.8 oz
- Pineapple Spears or Watermelon: $3.99 for 16 oz
- Caesar Kits: $2.50 for 9.8-10.75 oz
- Mini Marzano Tomatoes: $4.99 for 24 oz
- Northeast Salads: $2.29 for 5 oz
- Grillabella Caps: $4.49 for 16 oz

BUDGET RATIONALE

Protein ranking (most economical to most expensive per serving for 4 people):

Note: This is a vegetarian meal plan. All animal proteins below are listed for reference and ranking purposes. All meat and seafood items are excluded from the actual meal plan. Vegetarian proteins used this week come from eggs, beans, cheese, and similar sources.

• Nellie's Large Brown Free Range Eggs (24 count): $3.99 - roughly $0.99 for 4 people (using 6 eggs)
• B&M Baked Beans: $2.00 for 16 oz - roughly $4.00 for 4 people (using 2 cans)
• Old El Paso Refried Beans: $2.00 for 16 oz - roughly $4.00 for 4 people (using 2 cans)
• Garelick Cottage Cheese: $2.00 for 16 oz - roughly $4.00 for 4 people (using 2 containers)
• Fage Total Greek Yogurt: $2.50 for 16 oz - roughly $5.00 for 4 people
• Muenster Cheese: $4.99/lb - roughly $5.00 for 4 people (using 1 lb)
• Pepper Jack or Colby Jack: $4.99/lb - roughly $5.00 for 4 people (using 1 lb)
• Grillabella Caps (portobello mushrooms as hearty protein-supporting ingredient): $4.49 for 16 oz - roughly $4.49 per pack
• Fresh Chicken Thighs or Drumsticks: $1.49/lb - roughly $3.00 for 4 people (2 lbs) [meat - not used]
• Fresh Whole Chickens: $1.59/lb - roughly $6.36 for 4 lbs [meat - not used]
• Polish Kielbasa Smoked: $3.49/lb - roughly $3.49 for 1 lb [meat - not used]
• Hardwood Smoked Ham Grillsteak: $3.49 for 10 oz [meat - not used]
• Shoulder Steak London Broil: $3.99/lb - roughly $8.00 for 2 lbs [meat - not used]
• Fresh Pork Tenderloin: $2.69/lb - roughly $5.38 for 2 lbs [meat - not used]
• German Vienna Bologna: $3.29/lb [meat - not used]
• Ground Turkey: $4.49/lb - roughly $9.00 for 2 lbs [meat - not used]
• Fresh Ground Beef: $4.99/lb - roughly $9.98 for 2 lbs [meat - not used]
• Chicken Breast Cutlets: $4.49/lb - roughly $8.98 for 2 lbs [meat - not used]
• Chicken Breast: $5.99/lb - roughly $11.98 for 2 lbs [meat - not used]
• Red Shrimp: $5.99/lb - roughly $11.98 for 2 lbs [seafood - not used]
• Ocean Fresh Wild Red Perch Fillets: $6.99/lb - roughly $13.98 for 2 lbs [seafood - not used]
• Farm Raised Salmon Steaks: $9.99/lb - roughly $9.99 for 1 lb [seafood - premium, not used]
• Ocean Fresh Wild Sockeye Salmon Fillets: $9.99/lb - roughly $19.98 for 2 lbs [seafood - premium, not used]
• Frozen Salmon Fillets: $8.99 for 2-LB. BAG - roughly $8.99 flat [seafood - premium, not used]
• E-Z Peel Shrimp 16/20 Ct.: $15.89 for 2-LB. BAG [seafood - premium, not used]
• Tail off Shrimp Peeled & Deveined: $19.89 for 2-LB. BAG [seafood - premium, not used]
• Cooked Shrimp 16/20 Ct.: $21.89 for 2-LB. BAG [seafood - premium, not used]
• Ocean Fresh Wild Sea Scallops: $23.99/lb [seafood - premium, not used]
• Snow Crab Legs & Claws: $28.99 for 1.5 lb. Bag [seafood - premium, not used]

Why these meals: This is a vegetarian week, so the protein ranking above confirms what's obvious once you look at the flyer closely - eggs at $3.99 for two dozen are the single best protein deal in the store this week, and beans at $2.00 a can are a close second, which is why those two anchor three of the five dinners. The Grillabella portobello mushroom caps at $4.49 a pack bring real heartiness to a fourth night without adding much cost, and the sale on Pepper Jack cheese plus refried beans makes the Friday enchilada night feel genuinely satisfying for very little money. The flyer is dominated by meat and seafood - including quite a few premium cuts and shellfish at high per-serving prices - none of which fit a vegetarian table regardless of any sale pricing, so skipping all of it was a simple call that keeps the week's total well within a comfortable range for four people.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Baked Egg and Mini Marzano Tomato Shakshuka with Crusty Parisian Bread
Description: Plump Mini Marzano tomatoes and sauteed Vidalia onions form a rich, slightly sweet sauce that poaches six eggs right in the pan for a satisfying skillet dinner. Thick slices of Parisian bread are perfect for scooping up every bit of the sauce.
Sale items used: Mini Marzano Tomatoes, Vidalia Onions, Nellie's Large Brown Free Range Eggs, Parisian Bread, Bertolli Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Gourmet Garden Squeeze or Lightly Dried Herbs
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: 1 x 24 oz container Mini Marzano Tomatoes, 1 lb Vidalia Onions (roughly 2 medium onions), 6 large eggs (feeds 4 with 1-2 eggs per lighter appetite and bread), 1 loaf Parisian Bread sliced for 4
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: Grillabella portobello caps are sliced thick and sauteed with green peppers and Vidalia onion until tender and deeply savory, then loaded into warm taco shells from the Old El Paso kit alongside refried beans and melted Pepper Jack cheese. It is a filling, colorful weeknight dinner that comes together in under 30 minutes.
Sale items used: Grillabella Caps, Bagged Green Peppers, Vidalia Onions, Old El Paso Dinner Kit, Old El Paso Refried Beans, Pepper Jack or Colby Jack Cheese
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 1 x 16 oz pack Grillabella Caps, 1 lb green peppers (roughly 2-3 peppers), 1 Vidalia onion, 1 Old El Paso Dinner Kit (shells plus seasoning), 1 x 16 oz can refried beans, 0.5 lb Pepper Jack cheese shredded
Recipes:
- Portobello Mushroom Tacos

Wednesday
Meal: Greek Yogurt Egg Frittata with Baby Potatoes and Broccoli Slaw
Description: Eight eggs whisked with Fage Greek yogurt create an exceptionally creamy, protein-packed frittata that bakes over a base of roasted baby potatoes and Vidalia onion. The Organic Veggie Broccoli Slaw is tossed with a little olive oil and lemon juice and served alongside as a bright, crunchy salad.
Sale items used: Nellie's Large Brown Free Range Eggs, Fage Total Greek Yogurt, Baby Potatoes, Vidalia Onions, Organic Veggie Broccoli Slaw, Bertolli Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Lemon Lime Juice
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: 8 eggs, 1 x 16 oz container Fage Greek Yogurt (half used in frittata, remainder served on the side), 1 x 3-LB. bag baby potatoes (use half, roughly 1.5 lbs), 1 Vidalia onion, 1 x 10 oz bag broccoli slaw
Recipes:
- Broccoli Potato Frittata
- Greek Yogurt Frittata (5 Ways!)

Thursday
Meal: Pasta with Russo Tomato and Baked Bean Ragu over Tri Color Pasta
Description: B&M Baked Beans get stirred into a simmered Russo Italian tomato sauce with Vidalia onion and green pepper to create a thick, hearty ragu with real body and a hint of sweetness. Served over tri color pasta and finished with shredded Parmesan, this is a deeply comforting dinner that costs almost nothing per serving.
Sale items used: Tri Color Pastene Pasta, Russo Italian Tomatoes, B&M Baked Beans, Vidalia Onions, Bagged Green Peppers, Shredded Parmesan, Bertolli Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Gourmet Garden Squeeze or Lightly Dried Herbs
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: 2 x 16 oz bags pasta (cooked, feeds 4 generously), 1 x 28 oz can Russo Italian Tomatoes, 2 x 16 oz cans B&M Baked Beans, 1 Vidalia onion, 1 green pepper, 1 x 14-26 oz bag shredded Parmesan (use about a quarter of the bag at the table)
Recipes:
- Pasta with Beans and Greens

Friday
Meal: Cheese and Refried Bean Enchiladas with Goya Tomato Sauce and Caesar Salad
Description: Corn tortillas from the Old El Paso kit are filled with refried beans and melted Colby Jack cheese, rolled up, covered in Old El Paso enchilada sauce and Goya tomato sauce, and baked until bubbly and golden. A Caesar kit salad rounds out the meal with minimal extra work on a Friday night.
Sale items used: Old El Paso Refried Beans, Old El