Meijer Vegetarian Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Russet Potato and Fried Egg Skillet Hash
Description: Diced russet potato is pan-fried until crisp and golden with sliced onion, then topped with two sunny fried eggs. It is a filling, budget-friendly one-skillet dinner.
Sale items used: Gutzy Classic or Protein Russet Potatoes, Vital Farms Large Pasture Raised Eggs
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 medium russet (about 8 oz), cut into 1/2-inch cubes, plus 1/4 small onion and 2 eggs. Cook the potatoes in 1 tbsp oil over medium heat for 15 to 18 minutes, covered for the first 5. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika. The rest of the potato bag and the eggs carry over to other meals.
Recipes:
- Ree's Potato Hash
- Breakfast Potato Hash with Eggs
- Egg and Potato Hash

Tuesday
Meal: Hummus and Greek Yogurt Mezze Plate with Naan and Apple Slices
Description: A no-cook plate with a scoop of hummus and a garlicky, herby Greek yogurt dip, served with warm naan and crisp apple slices. It is light, cool, and balanced for one.
Sale items used: Sabra Hummus, Chobani Greek Yogurt, Stonefire Naan Dippers or Rounds, Bulk Honeycrisp Apples
Prep time: 10 minutes
Serving note: Use about 1/3 cup hummus, 1/3 cup Greek yogurt stirred with a drizzle of olive oil, a pinch of garlic powder, dried oregano, and salt, 4 to 5 naan dippers (warmed in a dry skillet for 1 minute), and 1 small Honeycrisp apple sliced. Assumes 1 lb of Honeycrisp apples (about 2 small apples) for the week. The second apple goes to Friday.
Recipes:
- How to Make a Mezze Platter
- Greek Mezze Platter
- Greek Mezze Platter Recipe

Wednesday
Meal: Sartori Cheese Wedge Grilled Cheese with Roasted Creamer Potatoes
Description: A crisp, buttery grilled cheese is made with sliced Sartori cheese and served alongside golden roasted creamer potatoes. It is cozy comfort food that stays in proportion for one person.
Sale items used: Sartori Cheese Wedge, Meijer Half Loaf Bread, The Little Potato Company Creamer Potatoes
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 slices of bread, about 2 oz Sartori cheese (roughly 1/3 of the wedge), and about 3/4 lb creamer potatoes (about half of a standard bag), halved. Toss the potatoes with 1 tbsp oil, salt, and pepper, and roast at 425 F for 25 minutes. Grill the sandwich in 1 tsp butter for 3 to 4 minutes per side. Keep the leftover cheese and potatoes for snacking or a hash topping.

Check the label: many hard cheeses are set with animal rennet.

Recipes:
- Roasted Creamer Potatoes
- Easy Roasted Creamer Potato Recipe
- Roasted Parmesan Creamer Potatoes

Thursday
Meal: Stovetop Velveeta Shells & Cheese with Greek Yogurt
Description: Velveeta shells are simmered on the stovetop and tossed in the cheese sauce, with a spoonful of Greek yogurt stirred in for tang and extra protein. A dollop on top finishes this quick, creamy bowl.
Sale items used: Kraft Easy Mac or Velveeta Shells & Cheese, Chobani Greek Yogurt
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Use about half of a standard box of shells (about 2 servings' worth of pasta and cheese sauce), boiled 8 to 10 minutes and drained, with the matching portion of cheese sauce. Stir in 2 tbsp Greek yogurt off the heat and top with 1 more tbsp. Add black pepper and a pinch of garlic powder. Save the other half of the box for another meal.
Recipes:
- ULTIMATE Velveeta Shells and Cheese
- Velveeta Shells and Cheese
- Stovetop Velveeta Mac and Cheese

Friday
Meal: Cinnamon Apple French Toast with Pan-Fried Honeycrisp Apples
Description: Thick bread slices soaked in a cinnamon-egg custard are griddled until golden and topped with buttery pan-fried Honeycrisp apple slices. It is a sweet, cozy finish to the week.
Sale items used: Meijer Half Loaf Bread, Vital Farms Large Pasture Raised Eggs, Bulk Honeycrisp Apples
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 to 3 slices of bread, 1 egg, 2 tbsp milk or water, and 1/2 tsp cinnamon for the custard. Pan-fry 1 small Honeycrisp apple (the second apple from the 1 lb bag), sliced, in 1 tsp butter with a pinch of cinnamon and 1 tsp sugar for 4 to 5 minutes. Finish with maple syrup.
Recipes:
- Cinnamon Apple French Toast
- Apple Cinnamon French Toast
- Apple Cinnamon French Toast with Warm Topping

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Gutzy Classic or Protein Russet Potatoes (x1 bag): $3.99
- Vital Farms Large Pasture Raised Eggs (x1 dozen): $5.99
- Sabra Hummus (x1): $2.49
- Chobani Greek Yogurt (x1): $2.99
- Stonefire Naan Dippers or Rounds (x1 pack): $3.99
- Bulk Honeycrisp Apples (1 lb): $1.79
- The Little Potato Company Creamer Potatoes (x1 bag): $3.29
- Sartori Cheese Wedge (x1): $3.99
- Meijer Half Loaf Bread (x1): $1.59
- Velveeta Shells & Cheese (x1 box): $3.49

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil or cooking oil
- Butter or spread
- Salt and black pepper
- Paprika
- Cinnamon
- Garlic powder
- Dried oregano
- Sugar
- Maple syrup
- Milk (a splash)
- Onion