Meijer Vegetarian Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- 80% Lean Ground Beef: $3.99/lb
- Family Pack Chicken Drumsticks: $2.49/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Marinated Pork Tenderloin or Filet: $7.99/lb
- Johnsonville Fresh Brats: $6.99/lb
- Certified Angus Beef Boneless Ribeye Steak: $10.99/lb
- Sea Cuisine Seasoned Salmon Fillets or Shrimp Skewers: $8.99/lb
- Dietz & Watson Ham, Chicken, Turkey or Italian Meat: $6.99/lb
- Dietz & Watson Cheese: $6.99/lb
- Pork Loin Back Ribs: $3.99/lb
- Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh Lunch Meat: $1.99 each
- Eckrich 2 Pc. Sausage Rope, Smok-Y Links, Sausage Links or Li'l Smokies: $2.49 each, Buy 5 for $1.49 each
- Oscar Mayer Bacon: $4.99 each, Buy 5 for $3.99 each
- Wright Smoked Sausage: $5.29 each, Buy 5 for $4.29 each
- Whole Pork Shoulder Butt Roast Bone in: $2.99/lb
- Pork Country Style Ribs: $3.49/lb
- Pork Belly Half: $4.99/lb
- Certified Angus Beef Brisket Whole: $5.49/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Assorted Chops Bone in: $3.49/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Center Cut Chops Bone in: $2.99/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Boneless Wings: $3.69/lb
- Schweid & Sons Certified Angus Beef Patties: $5.99 for 4 ct./21.2 oz. pkg.
- Holten's Party Pack Burgers: $7.99 for 6 lb. box
- Holten's Smashed Burgers or Sliders: $8.99 for 24-32 oz.
- Butterball Boneless Turkey Breast: $5.99 for 48 oz.
- Bob Evans Side: $2.99 each
- Johnsonville Smoked Sausage Ropes or Brats: $4.99 each
- Ball Park Beef Franks: $4.99 each
- Black Pearl Atlantic Salmon Burger or Fresh from Meijer Atlantic Salmon Skewers: BOGO

Vegetables on sale:
- California Black Plums: $1.99/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Red, White and Blue Fruit Flag Trays: $3.99 for 42 oz.
- Gold Kiwi: $2.99 for 2 lb. pkg.
- Dole Salad Blends or Premium Classics: $2.49 for 5-12 oz.
- Earthbound Farm Organic Vegetable Trays: $4.99 for 36 oz.
- The Little Potato Company Creamer Potatoes: BOGO for $2.99 each (1.5 lb. bag), Buy 5 for $1.99 each
- Flavor Bombs Tomatoes: $2.99 for 1.5 lbs.
- Locally Grown Green or Red Leaf Lettuce: $1.99/lb
- Bulk Vidalia or Sweet Onions: $0.99/lb
- Bulk Sweet Corn: $1.99 each
- Greenhouse Grown Tomatoes on the Vine: $2.49/lb
- Seedless Mini Cucumbers: $2.99 for 2 lb. bag
- Extra Large Avocados: $1.99 each
- Dole Chopped or Premium Salad Kit: $4.49 each, Buy 5 for $3.49 each
- Angel Sweet Tomatoes: $4.99 each, Buy 5 for $3.99 each
- Wild Wonders Tomatoes: $4.99 each, Buy 5 for $3.99 each
- The Little Potato Company Creamer Potatoes: $4.99 each, Buy 5 for $3.99 each (3 lb. bag)

PLANNING NOTES (protein selection reasoning)

Dietary check: This is a fully vegetarian meal plan. All meat and seafood sale items above are excluded from use. Protein sources will come from eggs, cheese, beans, and other vegetarian pantry staples, supported by the strong produce and dairy sale items on this week's flyer.

Sale item vegetarian proteins and value items ranked:
- Kraft Shredded or Chunk Cheese: $1.99 each - excellent value
- Bulk Vidalia or Sweet Onions: $0.99/lb - outstanding value
- Bulk Sweet Corn: $1.99 each - great value
- The Little Potato Company Creamer Potatoes (1.5 lb. BOGO): effectively $1.50/bag - great value
- Greenhouse Grown Tomatoes on the Vine: $2.49/lb - solid
- Flavor Bombs Tomatoes: $2.99 for 1.5 lbs. - solid
- Seedless Mini Cucumbers: $2.99 for 2 lb. bag - solid
- Daisy Sour Cream: $2.49 each - good supporting dairy
- Dole Salad Blends: $2.49 each - good base
- Extra Large Avocados: $1.99 each - great value for guac or topping
- Mission Tortilla Wraps: $2.99 each, Buy 5 for $1.99 each - budget staple
- Kraft Singles or Shredded Cheese: strong dairy protein support
- Meijer Hamburger or Hot Dog Buns: $1.99 for 8 ct. - budget bread
- Aunt Millie's Stadium Buns: $2.99 for 6-8 ct. - good value

Since this is a vegetarian plan, the "premium protein" limitation does not apply to seafood or steak. Instead, all five nights will be built around economical vegetarian proteins: eggs, beans, cheese, and lentils from the pantry, boosted by the excellent produce sales this week.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Black Bean and Corn Tacos with Avocado Crema
Description: Hearty black bean and sweet corn tacos seasoned with cumin and chili powder, topped with a cool avocado crema made from sale avocados and Daisy sour cream. Served in warm Mission tortilla wraps with fresh tomato-on-the-vine pico de gallo and shredded Kraft cheese.
Sale items used: Mission Tortilla Wraps, Bulk Sweet Corn (2 ears), Greenhouse Grown Tomatoes on the Vine, Extra Large Avocados (2), Daisy Sour Cream, Kraft Shredded or Chunk Cheese, Bulk Vidalia or Sweet Onions
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Makes 12 loaded tacos total, 3 tacos per person. Use 2 ears of corn (shucked and cut off the cob), 2 cans black beans from pantry, 2 avocados for crema, 1 lb. tomatoes on the vine for pico, 1 medium onion, 1/2 cup sour cream, 1 cup shredded cheese across all tacos, 12 tortillas total.
Recipes:
- Baked Crispy Corn Tacos with Black Beans & Avocado Crema
- Crispy Black Bean Tacos
- 25 Minute Sheet Pan Crispy Black Bean Tacos

Tuesday
Meal: Creamer Potato and Vegetable Frittata
Description: A golden oven-baked frittata packed with sliced Little Potato Company creamer potatoes, sweet onions, and Flavor Bombs tomatoes, all bound together with 8 eggs and melted Kraft shredded cheese. This is a satisfying one-pan dinner that comes together quickly and slices beautifully for family-style serving.
Sale items used: The Little Potato Company Creamer Potatoes (BOGO 1.5 lb. bags), Bulk Vidalia or Sweet Onions, Flavor Bombs Tomatoes, Kraft Shredded or Chunk Cheese, Land O'Lakes Butter Sticks
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: Use 1.5 lbs. creamer potatoes (halved), 1 medium onion (sliced), 1 cup halved Flavor Bombs tomatoes, 8 large eggs from pantry, 1 cup shredded cheese, 1 tablespoon butter. Slice frittata into 8 wedges and serve 2 wedges per person with a simple green salad.
Recipes:
- Vegetable Frittata (Potato & Spinach!)
- Oven Baked Potato Frittata Recipe
- Potato & Vegetable Frittata

Wednesday
Meal: Summer Corn and Tomato Pasta with Ricotta and Fresh Herbs
Description: A bright, summery pasta dish featuring fresh sweet corn shaved off the cob, charred tomatoes on the vine, and a creamy ricotta base tossed with pasta and finished with Kraft shredded Parmesan-style cheese. The sweet corn and tomatoes caramelize slightly in a hot skillet, creating a naturally sweet and savory sauce with very little effort.
Sale items used: Bulk Sweet Corn (3 ears), Greenhouse Grown Tomatoes on the Vine, Kraft Shredded or Chunk Cheese, Bulk Vidalia or Sweet Onions, Land O'Lakes Butter Sticks
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use 3 ears corn (kernels removed), 1 lb. vine tomatoes (quartered), 12 oz. pasta from pantry, 1 cup ricotta from pantry, 1 cup shredded cheese, 1 small onion, 1 tablespoon butter, fresh basil from pantry if available. Serves 4 with about 3 oz. dry pasta per person.
Recipes:
- Summer Tomato & Corn Pasta
- One Pot Lemon Basil, Corn, and Ricotta Pasta
- Gemelli Pasta with Herbed Ricotta & Cherry Tomatoes

Thursday
Meal: Lentil and Vidalia Onion Soup with Crusty Rolls
Description: A deeply savory red lentil soup slowly simmered with sweet Vidalia onions, vine tomatoes, garlic, and warming spices like cumin and smoked paprika from the pantry, finished with a squeeze of lemon. Served with King's Hawaiian Rolls on the side for dipping and soaking up every last drop of the rich, golden broth.
Sale items used: Bulk Vidalia or Sweet Onions, Greenhouse Grown Tomatoes on the Vine, King's Hawaiian Rolls, Land O'Lakes Butter Sticks
Prep time: 50 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 large Vidalia onions (diced), 1 lb. vine tomatoes (chopped), 1.5 cups dry red lentils from pantry, 6 cups vegetable broth from pantry, 2 tablespoons olive oil from pantry, 1 tablespoon butter for rolls. Serves 4 with about 1.5 cups soup per person and 2 Hawaiian rolls per person.
Recipes:
- French Lentil Soup
- Lentil Soup
- French Onion Soup with Vidalia Onions

Friday
Meal: Garden Salad Bar Night with Loaded Baked Creamer Potatoes
Description: A festive end-of-week dinner built around tender oven-roasted Little Potato Company creamer potatoes loaded with Daisy sour cream, Kraft shredded cheese, and diced sweet onion, served alongside a fresh chopped salad using the Dole Salad Blend with mini cucumbers, Flavor Bombs tomatoes, and avocado. This meal feels like a celebration while staying completely on budget.
Sale items used: The Little Potato Company Creamer Potatoes (second BOGO bag from Monday purchase), Daisy Sour Cream, Kraft Shredded or Chunk Cheese, Bulk Vidalia or Sweet Onions, Dole Salad Blends or Premium Classics, Seedless Mini Cucumbers, Flavor Bombs Tomatoes, Extra Large Avocados (2), Land O'Lakes Butter Sticks
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Use 1.5 lbs. creamer potatoes (roasted halved at 425F for 30 minutes), 1 cup sour cream divided across 4 servings, 1 cup shredded cheese, 1 small onion diced, 1 bag Dole salad blend, 1 lb. mini cucumbers (sliced), 1 cup Flavor Bombs tomatoes, 2 avocados (sliced or cubed). Each person gets a generous potato bowl and a full side salad.
Recipes:
- Vegan Rainbow Potato Salad
- Loaded Baked Potato Salad
- Loaded Baked Potato Salad

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Mission Tortilla Wraps - Buy 5 deal (1 pack needed, but note: buying 1 at $1.99 each under Buy 5 deal requires 5 packs; buy 1 pack at regular $2.99): $2.99
- Bulk Sweet Corn (5 ears at $1.99 each): $9.95
- Greenhouse Grown Tomatoes on the Vine (3 lbs. at $2.49/lb): $7.47
- Extra Large Avocados (4 avocados at $1.99 each): $7.96
- Daisy Sour Cream (1 container at $2.49): $2.49
- Kraft Shredded or Chunk Cheese (3 bags at $1.99 each): $5.97
- Bulk Vidalia or Sweet Onions (2 lbs. at $0.99/lb): $1.98
- The Little Potato Company Creamer Potatoes 1.5 lb. bags - BOGO deal (buy 1 get 1 free, 2 bags for price of 1): $2.99
- Flavor Bombs Tomatoes (2 packs at $2.99 each for 1.5 lbs.): $5.98
- Land O'Lakes Butter Sticks (1 box at $2.99): $2.99
- King's Hawaiian Rolls or Buns (1 pack at $3.99): $3.99
- Dole Salad Blends or Premium Classics (1 bag at $2.49): $2.49
- Seedless Mini Cucumbers (1 bag at $2.99 for 2 lb. bag): $2.99

Pantry staples needed:
- 2 cans black beans
- 12 oz. pasta (penne or rigatoni recommended)
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1.5 cups dry red lentils
- 6 cups vegetable broth (carton or bouillon)
- 8 large eggs
- Olive oil
- Garlic
- Cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, pepper
- Fresh basil or dried Italian herbs
- Lemon juice