Meijer Vegetarian Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs: $3.19/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Boneless Chicken Tenderloins: $3.99/lb
- Meijer Ground Beef or Ground Beef and Pork Blend: BOGO 40% off, $1.99/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Whole Boneless Pork Loin: $3.99/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Chops Boneless: BOGO 40% off
- Johnsonville Fresh or Fully Cooked Breakfast Sausage: BOGO 40% off
- Fresh from Meijer Certified Angus Beef Flavored or Seasoned Ground Beef Patties: BOGO 50% off
- Bell's Beer or Fresh from Meijer Brats: BOGO 40% off
- Certified Angus Beef Top Sirloin Steak: $11.99/lb
- Certified Angus Beef 90% Lean Ground Sirloin: $8.29/lb
- Frederik's by Meijer Ham, Chicken or Turkey: $9.99/lb
- Frederik's by Meijer Cheese: $6.99/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Small Pack Ground Beef or Chicken: BOGO 50% off
- Certified Angus Beef Chuck Steak or Roast: $7.99/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Spareribs: $2.99/lb
- Fresh from Meijer St. Louis Style Spareribs: $3.29/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Boneless Pork Tenderloins: $2.99/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Boneless Half Cut Pork Loins: $2.79/lb
- Meijer Meatballs: $5.99 for 20-32 oz.
- Latitude 45 Smoked Salmon: BOGO 40% off
- Jennie-O 93% Lean Ground Turkey: $4.99 for 16 oz.
- Jennie-O Ground Turkey Patties: $5.99 for 16 oz.

Vegetables on sale:
- Southern Peaches: BOGO $1 off, 2 lb. pouch
- Blueberries: BOGO $1 off, Pint
- Red Seedless Grapes: $2.29/lb
- Minis Avocados: $2.99 for 6 ct. bag
- Broccoli Crowns: $1.69 each
- Flavor Bombs or Sugar Bombs Tomatoes: BOGO $1 off, 12 oz.
- California Yellow or White Nectarines: $1.99/lb
- Multicolor Peppers: $5.99 for 6 ct. pkg.
- The Little Potato Company Microwave or Oven/Grill Ready Potatoes: BOGO 50% off
- Vidalia Onions: $4.99 for 5 lb. bag
- True Goodness Organic Whole or Sliced White Mushrooms: BOGO 50% off
- Large Dragon Fruit: $3.99 each
- Bulk Large Sweet Cherries: $3.99/lb
- Naked Juice: BOGO Free

BUDGET RATIONALE

Protein ranking (most economical to most expensive per serving for 4 people):
- Meijer Ingredient Beans: $0.89 per 15-16 oz. can - roughly $1.78 for two cans to feed 4 (most economical)
- Meijer Shredded/Sliced/Chunk Cheese (as a protein source paired with eggs): $4.99 per 6-8 oz. pack - about $5 to $6 for 4 people
- Meijer Cottage Cheese: $5 for 2 x 24 oz. - about $5 for 4 people as a protein component
- Daisy Sour Cream or Cottage Cheese Singles: $3 for 3 x 8 oz. - flexible supporting protein
- Meijer Ground Beef or Ground Beef and Pork Blend: BOGO 40% off at $1.99/lb - about $3.18 effective per lb, roughly $6.36 for 2 lbs for 4 people (skipped, not vegetarian)
- Jennie-O 93% Lean Ground Turkey: $4.99 for 16 oz. - about $10 for 2 packs for 4 people (skipped, not vegetarian)
- Fresh from Meijer Boneless Pork Tenderloins: $2.99/lb - about $5.98 for 2 lbs for 4 people (skipped, not vegetarian)
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs: $3.19/lb - about $6.38 for 2 lbs for 4 people (skipped, not vegetarian)
- Frederik's by Meijer Ham/Chicken/Turkey deli: $9.99/lb - about $9.99 to $14.99 for 4 people (skipped, not vegetarian)
- Certified Angus Beef Chuck Steak or Roast: $7.99/lb - about $15.98 for 2 lbs for 4 people (skipped, not vegetarian)
- Certified Angus Beef 90% Lean Ground Sirloin: $8.29/lb - about $16.58 for 2 lbs for 4 people (skipped, not vegetarian)
- Certified Angus Beef Top Sirloin Steak: $11.99/lb - about $23.98 for 2 lbs for 4 people (premium, skipped)
- Latitude 45 Smoked Salmon: BOGO 40% off - salmon is a premium seafood even on sale (skipped, not vegetarian)

Note: Because this is a vegetarian meal plan, the vegetarian protein ranking for practical planning purposes runs: beans ($0.89/can) > eggs (pantry staple) > cottage cheese ($2.50/24 oz. with deal) > Meijer shredded cheese ($4.99/pack) > tofu/tempeh (pantry/not on sale). All five nights use vegetarian proteins only; no meat or seafood appears in any meal.

Why these meals: This week's flyer is loaded with meat and seafood deals that simply don't apply to a vegetarian household, so the real wins are in the produce and pantry aisles. Beans at $0.89 a can are the unbeatable anchor this week, showing up in a hearty black bean taco night and a lentil-based dish, keeping those two nights well under $4 total for protein. The Meijer Ingredient Beans deal and the Old El Paso sale working together on taco night is one of the best value combinations on the entire flyer. Mushrooms at BOGO 50% off are a standout, giving you meaty texture and savory depth for almost nothing, and multicolor peppers at $5.99 for six and broccoli at $1.69 a head keep produce costs low across the week. Meijer pasta is on sale with $1 off and Prego sauces are $5 for three jars, making a stuffed pepper and pasta night essentially pantry-priced. The Screamin' Sicilian frozen pizza at $5.99 gives Friday a relaxed, crowd-pleasing finish without any prep, and at under $1.50 per person it is one of the most economical single items on the whole flyer.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Black Bean and Pepper Tacos with Avocado and Tomato Salsa
Description: Seasoned black beans are sauteed with colorful bell peppers and Vidalia onions, then piled into warm tortillas and topped with fresh avocado slices and cherry tomatoes. It is a vibrant, filling weeknight taco night that comes together in under 30 minutes.
Sale items used: Meijer Ingredient Beans (black beans, x2 cans), Multicolor Peppers (6 ct. pkg.), Vidalia Onions (5 lb. bag), Minis Avocados (6 ct. bag), Flavor Bombs or Sugar Bombs Tomatoes (x1 pkg.), Old El Paso Shells Beans or Rice/Enchilada Sauces or Green Chilies ($5 for 3, using taco shells), McCormick Taco Seasoning Mix
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 2 cans black beans (about 3 cups cooked), 3 large bell peppers sliced, 1 medium onion diced, 3 avocados sliced, 1 pkg. cherry tomatoes halved, 8 to 12 taco shells for 4 people
Recipes:
- Black Bean Tacos with Avocado Cilantro Lime Crema
- Vegetarian Black Bean Tacos

Tuesday
Meal: Mushroom and Broccoli Stir-Fry over Minute Rice with Soy-Ginger Sauce
Description: Sliced white mushrooms and fresh broccoli crowns are stir-fried until tender-crisp, tossed in a savory soy-ginger sauce, and served over fluffy ready-to-serve rice. The BOGO 50% off mushrooms make this a genuinely impressive plate for almost nothing.
Sale items used: True Goodness Organic Whole or Sliced White Mushrooms (x2 packs, BOGO 50% off), Broccoli Crowns (x2 heads), Vidalia Onions (from bag already purchased), Minute Rice Ready to Serve ($5 for 3, using x2 cups), Meijer Asian Products (BOGO 50% off, soy sauce or stir-fry sauce)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 2 packs mushrooms (roughly 16 oz. total), 2 broccoli crowns cut into florets, 1 small onion sliced, 2 cups cooked rice per person (about 4 to 5 servings of Minute Rice), stir-fry sauce to taste
Recipes:
- Broccoli and Mushroom Stir-Fry
- Broccoli and Mushroom Stir Fry

Wednesday
Meal: Cheese and Vegetable Stuffed Bell Peppers with Tomato Sauce
Description: Halved multicolor bell peppers are filled with a savory mixture of sauteed onion, beans, and Meijer shredded cheese, then baked in Prego pasta sauce until bubbling and golden. This is a hands-off oven meal that looks impressive but uses the most affordable items on the flyer.
Sale items used: Multicolor Peppers (from 6 ct. pkg., second use), Meijer Ingredient Beans (x1 can, white or kidney), Meijer Shredded Cheese (x1 pack, $4.99), Prego Pasta Sauce ($5 for 3, x1 jar), Vidalia Onions (from bag), Meijer Broth ($1.59 for 32 oz.)
Prep time: 55 minutes (15 prep, 40 bake)
Serving note: 2 large bell peppers halved to make 4 servings, 1 can beans drained, 1.5 cups shredded cheese divided across 4 halves, 1 jar pasta sauce poured over and around peppers in baking dish
Recipes:
- Veggie-Loaded Stuffed Bells Peppers
- Stuffed Peppers with Tomato Sauce Recipe

Thursday
Meal: Pasta with Prego Tomato Sauce, Sauteed Mushrooms, and Parmesan
Description: Meijer pasta cooked al dente is tossed with warm Prego pasta sauce and the remaining sauteed mushrooms, then finished with a generous handful of shredded cheese melted over the top. A Pepperidge Farm bread slice on the side rounds out this classic, comforting Italian-style dinner.
Sale items used: Meijer Pasta ($1 off, x1 pkg.), Prego Pasta Sauce (from $5 for 3 deal, x1 jar), True Goodness Organic Mushrooms (any remaining from BOGO purchase), Meijer Shredded Cheese (any remaining from pack), Pepperidge Farm Swirl or Rye Bread or Whole Grain Bread (BOGO 50% off, x1 loaf), Vidalia Onions (from bag)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: 12 oz. pasta for 4 people (about 3 oz. dry per person), 1 full jar pasta sauce, 8 oz. mushrooms sliced and sauteed, 1 cup shredded cheese for topping, 1 to 2 bread slices per person
Recipes:
- Tomato Mushroom Pasta Sauce Recipe (Vegetarian)
- Roasted Tomato & Mushroom Pasta

Friday
Meal: Screamin' Sicilian Cheese Pizza with Fresh Tomato and Avocado Topper
Description: A Screamin' Sicilian frozen pizza is baked until crisp and bubbly, then topped right out of the oven with fresh halved Flavor Bombs tomatoes and sliced avocado for a bright, fresh contrast to the rich cheese. It is an effortless Friday night meal that still feels a little special.
Sale items used: Screamin' Sicilian Pizza (x2 pizzas at $5.99 each to feed 4 generously), Flavor Bombs or Sugar Bombs Tomatoes (second pkg., BOGO $1 off), Minis Avocados (remaining from bag)
Prep time: 20 minutes (oven bake per package instructions)
Serving note: 2 pizzas split between 4 people (roughly half a pizza per person depending on size, 16 to 25 oz. each), 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes scattered on top, 2 avocados sliced for topping
Recipes:
- Screamin' Sicilian: Premium Frozen Craft Pizza and Stromboli
- Avocado Pizza
- Cheese Pizza | Stuffed Crust

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Meijer Ingredient Beans (x3 cans): $2.67
- Multicolor Peppers (x1 pkg., 6 ct.): $5.99
- Minis Avocados (x1 bag, 6 ct.): $2.99
- Flavor Bombs or Sugar Bombs Tomatoes (x2 pkgs., BOGO $1 off): $7.98 minus $1.00 = $6.98
- Broccoli Crowns (x2): $3.38
- Vidalia Onions (x1 bag, 5 lb.): $4.99
- True Goodness Organic Sliced White Mushrooms (x2 packs, BOGO 50% off - pay for 1 full + 1 half): estimated $3.99 full + $2.00 half = $5.99
- Meijer Shredded Cheese (x1 pack): $4.99
- Prego Pasta Sauce ($5 for 3, buying x2 jars used - pay for 3 to get deal): $5.00
- Minute Rice Ready to Serve ($5 for 3, buying x2 cups - pay for 3 to get deal): $5.00
- Old El Paso Taco Shells ($5 for 3, buying x1 box - pay for 3 to get deal): $5.00
- McCormick Taco Seasoning Mix (x1): $0.79
- Meijer Asian Products stir-fry sauce (x1, BOGO 50% off - pay for 1): $2.99
- Meijer Pasta (x1 pkg., $1 off): estimated $1.49
- Meijer Broth (x1 carton): $1.59
- Pepperidge Farm Whole Grain Bread (x1 loaf, BOGO 50% off - pay for 1 full): $3.99
- Screamin' Sicilian Pizza (x2 at $5.99 each): $11.98

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil or vegetable oil (for sauteing)
- Garlic (fresh or jarred)
- Salt and black pepper
- Soy sauce (if not using Meijer Asian stir-fry sauce)
- Ground ginger or fresh ginger
- Cumin, chili powder, oregano (for taco and stuffed pepper seasoning)
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
- Sugar (optional, for balancing tomato sauce)