Market Basket Vegetarian Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- No meat items are being used this week (vegetarian meal plan)

Vegetables on sale:
- Stem Cluster Tomatoes: $0.99/lb
- WPom Tonderful Peas: $3.00 for 12 oz.
- Cucumbers: $1.00 for 2
- Hydroponic Crisp Butter Lettuce: $2.50 for 2
- Romaine Lettuce: $1.00 for 2
- Red Salad Onions: $0.99/lb

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Pan-Sauteed Firm Tofu with Stem Cluster Tomatoes and Tresca Pasta Sauce over Maruchan Ramen Noodles
Description: Firm tofu is pressed, cubed, and pan-sauteed until golden, then simmered with fresh stem cluster tomatoes and a ladleful of Tresca pasta sauce for a hearty, protein-rich topping. The savory mixture is served over a single block of ramen noodles (discard the seasoning packet) for a satisfying weeknight bowl.
Sale items used: Nasoya Remedy Plant Based Organic Tofu Firm ($2.00 for 14-16 oz.), Stem Cluster Tomatoes ($0.99/lb), Tresca Pasta Sauce ($2.50 for 24 oz.), Maruchan Ramen Noodles ($0.25 for 3 oz.)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use half the tofu block (about 7-8 oz.), roughly 0.33 lb of tomatoes (about 1 medium tomato, estimated cost $0.33), about 1/2 cup of pasta sauce from the jar (the rest keeps in the fridge for Wednesday and Friday), and 1 ramen block. Save the remaining tofu for Thursday.
Recipes:
- Easy Vegetarian Ramen with Tofu
- Homemade Spicy Ramen with Tofu

Tuesday
Meal: Greek Feta and Cucumber Salad with Romaine Lettuce, Red Salad Onions, and Stem Cluster Tomatoes
Description: Crisp romaine lettuce is torn and tossed with sliced cucumber, thin rings of red salad onion, and juicy stem cluster tomatoes, then topped with crumbled domestic feta cheese and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar and olive oil. This bright, refreshing salad comes together in minutes and makes a complete light meal with plenty of protein from the feta.
Sale items used: Romaine Lettuce ($1.00 for 2), Cucumbers ($1.00 for 2), Red Salad Onions ($0.99/lb), Stem Cluster Tomatoes ($0.99/lb), Domestic Feta Cheese ($3.99/lb), Tessera Balsamic Vinegar ($1.99 for 16.9 oz.)
Prep time: 10 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 romaine head (save the second for later in the week), 1 cucumber (save the second for snacking), about 0.25 lb of red salad onion (estimated cost $0.25), about 0.33 lb of tomatoes (estimated cost $0.33), and about 0.25 lb of feta (estimated cost $1.00). The balsamic vinegar bottle will last the whole week and beyond.
Recipes:
- Easy Greek Side Salad
- Greek Cucumber Salad

Wednesday
Meal: Pede's Round Ravioli with Tresca Pasta Sauce and Butter Lettuce Side Salad
Description: A single-serving portion of Pede's round ravioli is boiled until tender and topped with the remaining Tresca pasta sauce, warmed in a small saucepan with a pinch of dried herbs. A few leaves of hydroponic crisp butter lettuce dressed lightly with balsamic vinegar round out the plate with a fresh, cooling contrast.
Sale items used: Pede's Round Ravioli ($2.99 for 13 oz.), Tresca Pasta Sauce (already purchased Monday, no additional cost), Hydroponic Crisp Butter Lettuce ($2.50 for 2)
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Use the full 13 oz. ravioli package as a single generous serving for 1 person. Use about 1/2 cup of the remaining pasta sauce from Monday's jar. Use 1 butter lettuce head for the side salad (save the second for Friday). The pasta sauce jar should still have enough left for Friday's meal.
Recipes:
- Basil Tomato Ravioli
- Summer Ravioli Salad Recipe

Thursday
Meal: Sesame Ginger Baked Tofu Bowl with WPom Tonderful Peas and Chobani Greek Yogurt Sauce
Description: The remaining half of the Nasoya Sesame Ginger Baked Tofu is warmed in a skillet and served over a bed of steamed WPom Tonderful Peas, which add a sweet, fresh pop of color and plant-based protein. A simple sauce of Chobani plain Greek yogurt thinned with a splash of water and a dash of soy sauce ties the bowl together with a creamy, tangy finish.
Sale items used: Nasoya Baked Tofu Sesame Ginger ($2.00 for 7 oz.), WPom Tonderful Peas ($3.00 for 12 oz.), Chobani Greek Yogurt Quart ($4.99 for 32 oz.)
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Use the full 7 oz. baked tofu package (this is its own separate purchase from Monday's firm tofu), the full 12 oz. bag of peas, and about 1/3 cup of Greek yogurt from the 32 oz. container. The remaining Greek yogurt can be used for breakfasts throughout the week.
Recipes:
- Baked Sesame Ginger Tofu
- Sesame Ginger Baked Tofu
- Sesame Tofu Bowl with Greek Yogurt

Friday
Meal: Cheese Ravioli and Tomato Balsamic Skillet with Red Salad Onions and Butter Lettuce
Description: A second portion of Pede's round ravioli is boiled and then tossed in a quick skillet with sliced red salad onion, fresh stem cluster tomatoes, the last of the Tresca pasta sauce, and a splash of balsamic vinegar for a slightly sweet, tangy finish. The warm pasta skillet is plated alongside the remaining butter lettuce head, simply dressed, for a light and elegant end to the week.
Sale items used: Pede's Round Ravioli ($2.99 for 13 oz.), Stem Cluster Tomatoes (already purchased, no additional cost), Red Salad Onions (already purchased, no additional cost), Tresca Pasta Sauce (already purchased, no additional cost), Tessera Balsamic Vinegar (already purchased, no additional cost), Hydroponic Crisp Butter Lettuce (already purchased Wednesday, no additional cost)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use the full 13 oz. ravioli package as a single serving. Use about 0.25 lb of the remaining tomatoes and a few thin slices of red salad onion. Use the last of the pasta sauce from the jar (roughly 1/4 cup) plus a small splash of balsamic vinegar. Plate with the second butter lettuce head from Wednesday's purchase.
Recipes:
- Cheese Ravioli with Tomato Sauce Recipe

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Nasoya Remedy Plant Based Organic Tofu Firm (x1 pack, 14-16 oz.): $2.00
- Nasoya Baked Tofu Sesame Ginger (x1 pack, 7 oz.): $2.00
- Stem Cluster Tomatoes (approx. 1 lb total across the week): $0.99
- WPom Tonderful Peas (x1 bag, 12 oz.): $3.00
- Cucumbers (x1 pack of 2): $1.00
- Hydroponic Crisp Butter Lettuce (x1 pack of 2): $2.50
- Romaine Lettuce (x1 pack of 2): $1.00
- Red Salad Onions (approx. 0.5 lb): $0.50
- Domestic Feta Cheese (approx. 0.25 lb): $1.00
- Tresca Pasta Sauce (x1 jar, 24 oz.): $2.50
- Maruchan Ramen Noodles (x1 pack, 3 oz.): $0.25
- Pede's Round Ravioli (x2 packs, 13 oz. each): $5.98
- Chobani Greek Yogurt Quart (x1, 32 oz.): $4.99
- Tessera Balsamic Vinegar (x1 bottle, 16.9 oz.): $1.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil (for sauteing tofu and dressing salads)
- Soy sauce or tamari (for Thursday yogurt sauce)
- Dried Italian herbs or oregano (for pasta sauce seasoning)
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic (fresh or powder, for tofu saute and skillet)
- Red pepper flakes (optional, for Monday and Friday)