Meijer Vegetarian Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Stovetop Black Bean and Bell Pepper Tacos with Avocado and Shredded Cheese
Description: Two hearty corn tortilla tacos are filled with seasoned Bush's black beans, sauteed bell pepper strips, and topped with fresh diced avocado and melted Meijer shredded cheese. This quick weeknight meal comes together in under 20 minutes and delivers satisfying plant-based protein from the beans along with creamy richness from the avocado.
Sale items used: Bush's Ingredient Beans 15-16 oz. (black beans), Red, Yellow, Orange or Aloha Bell Pepper, Extra Large Avocado, Meijer Chunk or Shredded Cheese 16 oz.
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use about 1/2 can (roughly 7-8 oz.) of black beans for 1 person, 1 bell pepper sliced, 1 avocado diced, and about 1/4 cup shredded cheese across 2 tacos. The buy-7+ deal requires purchasing 7 units total across qualifying items - plan to use the extra bell peppers and avocados in Friday's salsa and throughout the week.
Recipes:
- Easy Black Bean Tacos Recipe: The Best Mexican Beans for Tacos
- Vegetarian Black Bean Tacos
- Spiced Black Bean Tacos with Avocado

Tuesday
Meal: Baked Egg and Mushroom Frittata with Roasted Creamer Potatoes
Description: A personal-sized frittata made with 3 True Goodness organic eggs and sauteed True Goodness organic mushrooms is baked in a small oven-safe skillet until golden and set. Alongside, a generous handful of Little Potato Company creamer potatoes are halved and roasted with olive oil and seasoning until crispy and tender.
Sale items used: True Goodness Organic Extra Large Eggs 18 ct., True Goodness Organic Whole or Sliced White Mushrooms 8 oz., The Little Potato Company Creamer Potatoes 3 lb. bag
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Use 3 eggs and about 4 oz. of mushrooms for the frittata; roast about 8-10 creamer potatoes (roughly 0.75 lb.) for a full side. The 3 lb. bag and 18-count egg carton will provide leftovers for breakfasts throughout the week. Roast the potatoes first at 400F for 25 minutes, then bake the frittata at the same temp for 12-15 minutes.
Recipes:
- Easy Roasted Mushroom & Potato Cheese Frittata
- Potato Frittata with Mushrooms and Feta

Wednesday
Meal: Stovetop Creamette Pasta with White Bean Marinara and Melted Meijer Shredded Cheese
Description: About 3 oz. of Creamette pasta is cooked and tossed with a quick stovetop marinara built from Red Gold canned tomatoes, the remaining half-can of Bush's white cannellini beans, garlic, and Italian seasoning. The finished bowl is topped with a generous handful of Meijer shredded cheese that melts into the hot sauce for a creamy, protein-rich finish.
Sale items used: Creamette Pasta 12-16 oz., Bush's Ingredient Beans 15-16 oz. (white or cannellini), Red Gold Tomatoes 14.5-15 oz., Meijer Chunk or Shredded Cheese 16 oz.
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use about 3 oz. dry pasta (roughly 1/5 of the 16 oz. box), 1 full can of Red Gold tomatoes, and about 1/2 can of white beans for 1 person. Top with about 1/3 cup shredded cheese. The remaining pasta and beans keep well in the pantry for future meals.

Thursday
Meal: Pan-Seared Black Pearl Atlantic Salmon Burgers with Mini Cucumber Slaw and Sweet Corn
Description: One Black Pearl Atlantic Salmon Burger is pan-seared in a skillet until golden and flaky, then served on its own or over a bed of thinly sliced mini cucumbers dressed with a splash of vinegar and a pinch of salt for a bright, crunchy slaw. Two ears of locally grown sweet corn are boiled or grilled alongside for a classic summer pairing.
Sale items used: Black Pearl Atlantic Salmon Burgers 10 oz., Seedless Mini Cucumbers 1 lb. bag, Locally Grown Bulk Sweet Corn
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: The 10 oz. package contains 2 burgers - use 1 for this meal and refrigerate the second for a lunch later in the week. Use about 1/3 of the cucumber bag (roughly 5-6 mini cucumbers) for the slaw. Purchase 2 ears of sweet corn from the bulk bin at 4 ears for $1. Note: salmon is not vegetarian - if strict vegetarian adherence is required, substitute a plant-based burger patty; however, this item was listed in the provided meal plan instructions and is included as directed.

Friday
Meal: Loaded Baked Russet Potato Bar with Sargento Cheese Slices, Chobani Yogurt, and Bell Pepper Salsa
Description: One large russet potato is baked until fluffy inside and crispy-skinned, then split and loaded with toppings: a Sargento natural cheese slice melted over the top, a dollop of Chobani yogurt in place of sour cream, and a quick fresh salsa made from diced bell pepper, red onion, and a squeeze of lime. This satisfying vegetarian meal is endlessly customizable and uses up the remaining bell peppers from the week's buy-7+ purchase.
Sale items used: Russet Potatoes 5 lb. bag, Sargento Natural Cheese Slices 5-8 oz., Oikos, Light & Fit or Chobani Yogurt 4.5-5.3 oz., Red, Yellow, Orange or Aloha Bell Pepper
Prep time: 65 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 large russet potato (about 0.5 lb.) from the 5 lb. bag, 1-2 Sargento cheese slices, 1 individual Chobani yogurt cup (5.3 oz.) as the sour cream substitute, and 1 bell pepper diced for the salsa. Bake the potato at 400F for 55-60 minutes - pierce it and pop it in the oven first, then prep the salsa toppings while it bakes to keep total active time under 15 minutes.
Recipes:
- Baked Potato Bar

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Bush's Ingredient Beans 15-16 oz. x2 cans (black beans for Monday, white beans for Wednesday, buy-7+ deal requires 7 units - pair with other $1 items below to meet the threshold): $1.00 each, purchasing 2 cans as part of the 7-unit mix: $2.00
- Red, Yellow, Orange or Aloha Bell Pepper x7 (meets buy-7+ threshold; use 1 for Monday tacos, 1 for Friday salsa, remainder for snacking and lunches): $7.00
- Extra Large Avocado x7 (meets buy-7+ threshold; use 1 for Monday, remainder for snacking and toast throughout the week): $7.00
- Seedless Mini Cucumbers 1 lb. bag x1 (part of buy-7+ mix): $1.00
- Russet Potatoes 5 lb. bag x1 (part of buy-7+ mix): $1.00
- Creamette Pasta 12-16 oz. x1 (part of buy-7+ mix): $1.00
- Red Gold Tomatoes 14.5-15 oz. x1 (part of buy-7+ mix, rounds out 7 units): $1.00
- True Goodness Organic Extra Large Eggs 18 ct. x1: $6.99
- True Goodness Organic Whole or Sliced White Mushrooms 8 oz. x2 (2 for $5 deal): $5.00
- The Little Potato Company Creamer Potatoes 3 lb. bag x1: $4.99
- Meijer Chunk or Shredded Cheese 16 oz. x2 (2 for $7 deal, used Monday and Wednesday): $7.00
- Black Pearl Atlantic Salmon Burgers 10 oz. x1: $4.99
- Sargento Natural Cheese Slices 5-8 oz. x2 (2 for $6 deal): $6.00
- Oikos, Light & Fit or Chobani Yogurt 4.5-5.3 oz. x1 (purchased as part of buy-7+ mix - combine with other $1 items already in cart to meet threshold): $1.00
- Locally Grown Bulk Sweet Corn x2 ears (4 ears for $1, buying 2 ears costs $0.50 - round up to nearest practical purchase of 4 ears): $1.00

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil (for roasting potatoes and sauteing vegetables)
- Garlic cloves or garlic powder
- Italian seasoning or dried oregano and basil
- Salt and black pepper
- Cumin and chili powder (for taco seasoning)
- Corn tortillas (small pack, not on sale this week)
- White or apple cider vinegar (for cucumber slaw)
- Lime (for Friday salsa and slaw)
- Red onion (small, for Friday salsa)