Meijer Vegetarian Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Why these meals: Since this is a vegetarian week built around Meijer's sale items, eggs and dairy do most of the protein work. Your carton of Vital Farms eggs ($5.99) covers Monday's potato skillet hash and Friday's cinnamon apple French toast. Chobani Greek Yogurt appears on exactly two nights too, as the garlicky dip for Tuesday's mezze plate and stirred into Thursday's Velveeta Shells & Cheese for a creamier sauce. The Honeycrisp apples ($4.48 for 2.5 lbs) are split between Tuesday and Friday, and the mandarin oranges are split between Monday and Thursday, so each bag gets used twice. Wednesday is the easy comfort night, with Sartori cheese grilled cheese and crisp roasted creamer potatoes.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Russet Potato and Fried Egg Skillet Hash
Description: Diced russet potatoes are pan-fried in olive oil with onion until crisp and golden. They are topped with fried Vital Farms eggs and served with Mandarin Oranges on the side.
Sale items used: Gutzy Classic or Protein Russet Potatoes, Vital Farms Large Pasture Raised Eggs, Mandarin Oranges
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 package Russet Potatoes, 4 eggs (1 per person) and half of the package of Mandarin Oranges (the other half is for Thursday). Cook the potatoes in a large skillet in two batches for the crispiest edges.
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 platter of Sabra Hummus, a garlicky Chobani Greek Yogurt dip with lemon and paprika, and warm Stonefire Naan Dippers or Rounds for scooping. Fresh Honeycrisp apple slices add a crisp, sweet contrast.
Sale items used: Sabra Hummus, Chobani Greek Yogurt, La Terra Fina Dip or Stonefire Naan Dippers or Rounds, Bulk Honeycrisp Apples
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 containers Sabra Hummus, 1 container Chobani Greek Yogurt (seasoned with garlic powder, salt and paprika), 1 package Stonefire Naan Dippers or Rounds (warmed in the oven for 5 minutes) and 1 lb Honeycrisp Apples (about 4 apples, sliced). The other 1.5 lb of apples is for 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: Thin slices of Sartori Cheese Wedge are melted between toasted slices of Oroweat Fiber or Protein Bread, pan-griddled in butter until golden. Creamer potatoes are halved and roasted in a hot oven with olive oil and paprika until crisp-skinned.
Sale items used: Sartori Cheese Wedge, Oroweat Fiber or Protein Bread, The Little Potato Company Creamer Potatoes
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 Sartori Cheese Wedge (sliced across 4 sandwiches), 8 slices Oroweat Fiber or Protein Bread (1 loaf) and 1 package Creamer Potatoes. Roast the potatoes at 425 F for about 30 minutes, then griddle the sandwiches while the potatoes finish.

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 & Cheese is cooked on the stovetop. A scoop of Chobani Greek Yogurt is stirred in off the heat for a tangy, creamier sauce with extra protein. Mandarin Oranges on the side keep the plate fresh.
Sale items used: Kraft Easy Mac or Velveeta Shells & Cheese, Chobani Greek Yogurt, Mandarin Oranges
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 box Velveeta Shells & Cheese, 1 container Chobani Greek Yogurt (stirred in after cooking) and the remaining half of the Mandarin Oranges package. Finish with black pepper for a savory bite.
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 slices of Izzio Bread are soaked in an egg and Lactaid Lactose Free Milk custard with cinnamon, then pan-fried until golden. They are topped with sauteed Honeycrisp apples cooked in butter and cinnamon.
Sale items used: Izzio Bread, Vital Farms Large Pasture Raised Eggs, Lactaid Lactose Free Milk, Bulk Honeycrisp Apples
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 loaf Izzio Bread (about 8 slices), 4 eggs, about 1 cup Lactaid Lactose Free Milk from 1 carton and 1.5 lb Honeycrisp Apples (about 5 apples, sliced). Cook the French toast in batches and keep it warm in a 200 F oven.
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 package): $3.99
- The Little Potato Company Creamer Potatoes (x1 package): $3.29
- Vital Farms Large Pasture Raised Eggs (x1 carton): $5.99
- Bulk Honeycrisp Apples (2.5 lbs): $4.48
- Mandarin Oranges (x1 package): $3.99
- Sabra Hummus (x2 containers): $4.98
- Chobani Greek Yogurt (x2 containers): $5.98
- La Terra Fina Dip or Stonefire Naan Dippers or Rounds (x1 package): $3.99
- Sartori Cheese Wedge (x1 wedge): $3.99
- Oroweat Fiber or Protein Bread (x1 loaf): $4.79
- Kraft Easy Mac or Velveeta Shells & Cheese (x1 box): $3.49
- Izzio Bread (x1 loaf): $3.99
- Lactaid Lactose Free Milk (x1 carton): $3.49

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Butter
- Onion
- Garlic powder
- Paprika
- Cinnamon
- Lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper