Meijer Vegetarian Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Blueberries: $2.99 each (listed under Meats section in flyer)
- Dietz & Watson Ham, Chicken, Turkey or Italian Meat: $10.49/lb
- Dietz & Watson Cheese: $7.49/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Whole Pork Shoulder Butt Roast: $1.79/lb
- Pork Shoulder Boneless Country Style Ribs: $3.49/lb
- Certified Angus Beef T-Bone Steak: $12.99/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Drumsticks: $0.99/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Breasts: $2.29/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Assorted Chops: $1.99/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Center Cut Chops: $2.99/lb
- Smithfield Bacon: BOGO
- Eckrich 2 Pc. Sausage Rope, Smok-Y Links, Sausage Links or Li'l Smokies: 2/$6
- Fresh from Meijer Atlantic Salmon Portions: $8.99 for 12 oz.
- Certified Angus Beef Ground Chuck: $6.29/lb for 2.5 lb. pkg. or larger
- Fresh from Meijer Certified Angus Beef Flavored or Seasoned Ground Beef Patties: $10.99 for 4 ct./21.28 oz.
- True Goodness Pork Chops or Ground Pork: $2.79/lb
- True Goodness Back Ribs, Tenderloins, Filets or Pork Butts: BOGO
- Tyson Trimmed & Ready Fresh Chicken or All Natural Frozen Raw Chicken Breasts, Wings or Tenders: BOGO
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Wings: $13.99
- Jennie-O Ground Turkey: $2.99/lb for 3 lbs. 93% lean
- Johnsonville Smoked Brats or Smoked Sausage Rope: 2/$7
- Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh Lunch Meat: 2/$8, final 2/$7
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Back Ribs: $2.99/lb
- Seasoned St. Louis Style Spareribs: $3.99/lb
- Wright Bacon: $8.99 for 24 oz.
- Wright Bacon: $14.99 for 40 oz.
- Meijer Flounder, Ocean Perch, Pollock, or Swai: 2/$10 for 16-24 oz.

Vegetables on sale:
- Mini Seedless Watermelons, Large Cantaloupe Melons or Nectarines: BOGO
- Extra Large Avocados: 2/$3
- Sweet Corn Tray Pack: $6.99 for 8 ct.
- California Green Seedless Grapes: $2.29/lb
- Plantain Bananas: 2/$1
- Mandarin Oranges: $4.49 for 3 lb. bag
- Fresh from Meijer Diced or Sliced Vegetables: BOGO
- Cherubs Tomatoes: 2/$5 for 10 oz.
- Greenhouse Grown Tomatoes on the Vine: $2.29/lb
- Multicolor Peppers: $3.49 for 3 ct.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Black Bean and Multicolor Pepper Skillet Tacos with Salsa
Description: Sauteed multicolor peppers and seasoned black beans are piled into warm tortillas and topped with a spoonful of zesty salsa for a fast, satisfying weeknight taco night. One can of Meijer ingredient beans and a third of the pepper pack give you two to three generous tacos perfectly sized for one person.
Sale items used: Meijer Ingredient Beans ($0.89), Multicolor Peppers ($3.49 for 3 ct.), Pace Salsa ($2/$4 deal), McCormick Taco Seasoning Mix ($0.79)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 can (about 15 oz.) black beans, 1 multicolor pepper (sliced), 2-3 small tortillas from a pantry pack, and 2-3 tablespoons salsa. The pepper 3-pack costs $3.49 total; use one pepper tonight and save the other two for Thursday's frittata. Taco seasoning at $0.79 is a low-cost flavor essential counted toward the week's sauce/spice allowance.
Recipes:
- Vegetarian Black Bean Tacos
- Crispy Black Bean Tacos

Tuesday
Meal: Spaghetti with Prego Pasta Sauce and Cottage Cheese
Description: A single serving of Meijer spaghetti is tossed with warm Prego pasta sauce and finished with a generous dollop of creamy cottage cheese that melts slightly into the sauce for a protein-rich, comforting bowl. This is a quick 25-minute meal that stretches both the sauce jar and the cottage cheese container across multiple meals if desired.
Sale items used: Meijer Pasta ($1.00), Prego Pasta Sauce ($3/$5 deal, one jar), Meijer Cottage Cheese ($2/$5 deal, one 24 oz. tub)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Cook about 3 oz. (roughly 1/4 of a standard 12 oz. box) of spaghetti. Use approximately 1/2 cup of Prego sauce from one jar and top with 1/3 cup cottage cheese. One jar of Prego at the 3/$5 price works out to about $1.67 per jar; one tub of Meijer cottage cheese at the 2/$5 price is $2.50. Leftover pasta, sauce, and cottage cheese can be refrigerated for lunches.
Recipes:
- Cottage Cheese Pasta Sauce

Wednesday
Meal: Pinto Bean and Tomato Enchiladas with Enchilada Sauce and Shredded Cheese
Description: Two flour tortillas are filled with seasoned pinto beans and diced vine tomatoes, rolled up, smothered in Old El Paso enchilada sauce, and blanketed with melted Meijer shredded cheese for a hearty single-serving baked dinner. The whole dish comes together in about 35 minutes and uses pantry-friendly sale items that are easy to portion for one.
Sale items used: Meijer Ingredient Beans ($0.89), Greenhouse Grown Tomatoes on the Vine ($2.29/lb), Old El Paso Enchilada Sauce ($3/$5 deal), Meijer Shredded Cheese ($3/$6 deal, one 6-8 oz. bag)
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 can (about 15 oz.) pinto beans, roughly 0.5 lb of vine tomatoes (estimated cost $1.15 at $2.29/lb), 2 large flour tortillas from pantry, about 1/3 of one can of Old El Paso enchilada sauce (one can at the 3/$5 price is about $1.67), and 1/3 cup shredded cheese from one bag (one bag at the 3/$6 price is $2.00). Leftover cheese and sauce store well for the rest of the week.
Recipes:
- Pinto Bean Veggie Enchiladas

Thursday
Meal: Sargento Cheese and Egg Frittata with Sweet Corn and Multicolor Peppers
Description: Three eggs are whisked and poured over sauteed sweet corn kernels and sliced multicolor peppers in an oven-safe skillet, then topped with Sargento shredded cheese and baked until golden and set for a protein-packed single-serving frittata. The remaining two peppers from Monday's purchase and one ear of corn from the tray pack make this a zero-waste, budget-smart meal.
Sale items used: Sargento Shredded Cheese ($2/$6 deal, one 5-8 oz. bag), Multicolor Peppers (remaining 2 from the 3-ct. pack purchased Monday), Sweet Corn Tray Pack ($6.99 for 8 ct.)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 3 large eggs (pantry), 2 multicolor peppers (already purchased), 1 ear of sweet corn (kernels cut off; 1 ear from the 8-ct. tray pack), and about 1/4 cup Sargento shredded cheese from one bag at $3.00. The 8-ct. corn tray at $6.99 yields about $0.87 per ear; budget for 1 ear this meal. Remaining corn ears can be grilled or boiled as side dishes throughout the week.
Recipes:
- Summer Vegetable Frittata with Sweet Corn

Friday
Meal: Lentil and Tomato Soup with Meijer Broth and Avocado
Description: Green or brown lentils simmer in savory Meijer vegetable broth with diced vine tomatoes, garlic, and cumin until thick and hearty, then get ladled into a bowl and topped with cool sliced avocado for a creamy, filling finish. This single-serving pot of soup takes about 40 minutes but is almost entirely hands-off once the lentils are in the broth.
Sale items used: Meijer Broth ($1.59 per carton), Greenhouse Grown Tomatoes on the Vine ($2.29/lb), Extra Large Avocados ($2/$3 deal)
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Use about 1/3 cup dry lentils (pantry staple), 1 carton (32 oz.) Meijer broth at $1.59, roughly 0.5 lb vine tomatoes (estimated $1.15 at $2.29/lb), and 1 avocado from the 2/$3 deal ($1.50 each). Cumin, garlic, and salt are pantry staples. Make-ahead tip: lentil soup thickens as it sits, so make it 30 minutes before you plan to eat and add a splash of broth to loosen if needed.
Recipes:
- Mexican Lentil Soup
- The best lentil soup and avocado cream

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Meijer Ingredient Beans x2 cans (Monday tacos + Wednesday enchiladas): $1.78
- Multicolor Peppers, 3 ct. pack (Monday + Thursday): $3.49
- Pace Salsa, 1 jar at 2/$4 deal (Monday): $2.00
- McCormick Taco Seasoning Mix, 1 packet (Monday): $0.79
- Meijer Pasta, 1 box (Tuesday): $1.00
- Prego Pasta Sauce, 1 jar at 3/$5 deal (Tuesday): $1.67
- Meijer Cottage Cheese, 1 tub at 2/$5 deal (Tuesday): $2.50
- Greenhouse Grown Tomatoes on the Vine, approx. 1 lb total (Wednesday + Friday): $2.29
- Old El Paso Enchilada Sauce, 1 can at 3/$5 deal (Wednesday): $1.67
- Meijer Shredded Cheese, 1 bag at 3/$6 deal (Wednesday): $2.00
- Sargento Shredded Cheese, 1 bag at 2/$6 deal (Thursday): $3.00
- Sweet Corn Tray Pack, 8 ct. (Thursday + sides): $6.99
- Meijer Broth, 1 carton (Friday): $1.59
- Extra Large Avocados, 2 ct. at 2/$3 deal (Friday): $3.00

Pantry staples needed:
- Dry lentils (green or brown)
- Flour tortillas
- Eggs
- Olive oil or cooking oil
- Garlic (fresh or powder)
- Cumin
- Salt and black pepper
- Chili powder or smoked paprika