Piggly Wiggly Vegetarian Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Pork Baby Back Ribs: $10.99/lb
- Smithfield Marinated Fresh Pork Tenderloins, Picnics or Loin Fillets: $3.79/lb
- Country Style Pork Ribs: $2.79/lb
- Pork Medium Size Spare Ribs: $2.39/lb
- Fresh Fryer Leg Quarters: $0.69/lb
- Pork Sliced Bologna: $2.39/lb
- USDA Choice Black Canyon Angus Boneless Beef Ribeye Steaks: $17.99/lb
- Fresh Whole Boston Butt Pork Roast: $1.99/lb
- Tyson Individually Frozen Original or Flavored Chicken Wings: $4.99 for 40 oz
- Johnsonville Fresh Brats or Italian Sausage Links: $4.99 for 40 oz
- Family Pack Fresh Ground Beef Patties: $5.29 for 3 lb
- USDA Choice Black Canyon Angus Boneless Beef Bottom Round Roast: $5.99/lb
- Fresh Pork Steaks: $2.99/lb
- Kentucky Legend Sliced Bacon: $3.99 for 16 oz
- Eckrich Fully Cooked Smoked Rope Sausage, Links or Lil Smokies: $2.99 for 8.3-14 oz
- Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh Lunch Meats: $2.99 for 6-9 oz
- Oscar Mayer Meat Hot Dogs: $2.99 for 14-16 oz
- Oscar Mayer Bacon: $4.99/lb
- Kentucky Legend Sliced Quartered Boneless Smoked Hams: $4.99/lb
- Tennessee Pride Pork Sausage Rolls: $4.59 for 40 oz
- Tennessee Pride Pork Sausage Patties: $10.99 for 6 oz
- Mowis Single Serve Salmon Fillets: $5.00 each
- Butterball Fresh 85% Lean Ground Turkey: $10.99 for 3 lb
- Kretschmar Virginia Ham: $6.99/lb
- Kretschmar Turkey Breast: $7.99/lb
- Kretschmar Cheese: $5.99/lb
- Kretschmar Deli Loaves or Bologna: $5.99/lb
- Family Pack Fresh Ground Beef: $3.79/lb
- Tyson Fully Cooked Chicken Strips, Fillets, Nuggets, Wings or Restaurant Style Entrees: $7.77 for 18-26.05 oz

Vegetables on sale:
- Sweet Red Seedless Watermelons: $3.49 each
- Sweet Bi-Color Corn: $0.69 each
- Northwest Cherries: $3.49/lb
- Southern Peaches: $1.39/lb
- Sweet Vidalia Onions: $2.99 for 3 lb bag
- Green Cabbage: $2.99 for 5 lb bag
- Best Choice Russet Potatoes: $2.79 for 5 lb bag
- Dole Coleslaw: $1.99/lb
- Tomatoes On The Vine: $1.99/lb
- Taylor Farms Large Veggie Tray: $8.99 for 36 oz
- Healthy Harvest Kabob Kit: $2.99 for 22 oz
- Healthy Harvest Burger Kit: $2.99 for 15 oz

Meal Planning Notes - Protein Assessment:

Since the dietary requirement is fully vegetarian, all meat and seafood items are excluded entirely. Protein will come exclusively from vegetarian sources available in the sale items: eggs, cheese, beans, and dairy. This actually simplifies the budget significantly and eliminates any premium protein concern. The focus will be on produce, dairy, eggs, and pantry items that are genuinely on sale.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Cheesy Baked Potato Bar with Bush's Baked Beans
Description: Fluffy russet potatoes are baked until tender and loaded with shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, and a hearty scoop of smoky baked beans for a filling, protein-packed vegetarian dinner. This classic comfort meal is endlessly customizable and satisfying for the whole family.
Sale items used: Best Choice Russet Potatoes ($2.79 for 5 lb bag), Kraft Chunk or Shredded Cheese ($2.00 for 5-8 oz), Daisy Sour Cream ($2.00 for 14-16 oz), Bush's Best Baked Beans ($2.00 for 21.7-28 oz), Sweet Vidalia Onions ($2.99 for 3 lb bag)
Prep time: 65 minutes (mostly baking time, 10 minutes active)
Serving note: 4 large russet potatoes (one per person, about 2 lb total from the bag), one 28 oz can of baked beans split 4 ways, 5-8 oz shredded cheese divided among 4 potatoes, 14-16 oz sour cream for topping, 1 small Vidalia onion diced and served as a raw topping option
Recipes:
- Loaded Baked Potato
- Cheesy Beans Baked Potato
- The Best Canned Baked Beans Recipe

Tuesday
Meal: Vegetable Kabobs with Corn on the Cob and Ranch Dip
Description: The Healthy Harvest Kabob Kit vegetables are threaded onto skewers and grilled or broiled until caramelized and tender, served alongside sweet bi-color corn on the cob brushed with butter. A side of Hidden Valley Ranch dressing keeps things cool and creamy, making this a bright summer cookout-style dinner.
Sale items used: Healthy Harvest Kabob Kit ($2.99 for 22 oz), Sweet Bi-Color Corn ($0.69 each x4 ears), Hidden Valley Ranch Salad Dressing ($2.00 for 12-16 oz), Eggland's Best Large Eggs ($2.99 per dozen), Kraft Chunk or Shredded Cheese ($2.00 for 5-8 oz), Tomatoes On The Vine ($1.99/lb)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: 2 kabob kits (44 oz total) to ensure generous portions for 4 people, 4 ears of corn (one per person), 0.5 lb vine tomatoes added to skewers, 4 hard-boiled eggs (one per person) as a simple protein side, ranch dressing served family-style for dipping
Recipes:
- Portable Veggie Kabobs with Tangy Veggie Dip
- Veggie Kabobs (Marinated & Grilled)
- Vegetable Kabobs

Wednesday
Meal: Egg and Cheese Frittata with Roasted Cabbage Wedges
Description: A thick, oven-finished frittata loaded with Vidalia onions, shredded cheddar, and diced tomatoes makes a hearty, protein-rich centerpiece that is simple to prepare and deeply satisfying. Alongside it, green cabbage is sliced into wedges, seasoned, and roasted until the edges are crispy and caramelized for a surprisingly delicious low-cost side.
Sale items used: Eggland's Best Large Eggs ($2.99 per dozen), Kraft Chunk or Shredded Cheese ($2.00 for 5-8 oz), Sweet Vidalia Onions ($2.99 for 3 lb bag), Green Cabbage ($2.99 for 5 lb bag), Tomatoes On The Vine ($1.99/lb), Daisy Sour Cream ($2.00 for 14-16 oz)
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: 8 large eggs total (2 per person) for a full frittata, 5-8 oz shredded cheese folded in and melted on top, 1 medium Vidalia onion sauteed as the base, 0.5 lb diced vine tomatoes mixed in, 4 cabbage wedges (roughly 2 lb of the cabbage head) roasted separately, sour cream served on the side as a cool contrast
Recipes:
- Cabbage and Cheese Frittata
- The Ultimate Crispy Roasted Cabbage Wedges Recipe
- Roasted Cabbage Wedges

Thursday
Meal: Velveeta Shells and Cheese with Southern Peach and Tomato Salad
Description: Creamy Velveeta Shells and Cheese is elevated with diced Vidalia onion and a handful of shredded cheddar stirred in for extra richness, making it a genuinely comforting and filling vegetarian dinner. A fresh side salad of sliced ripe peaches and vine tomatoes with a drizzle of Hidden Valley Ranch adds a bright, summery contrast to the richness of the mac.
Sale items used: Kraft Deluxe Mac and Cheese or Velveeta Shells and Cheese ($2.00 for 9.4-14 oz), Kraft Chunk or Shredded Cheese ($2.00 for 5-8 oz), Sweet Vidalia Onions ($2.99 for 3 lb bag), Southern Peaches ($1.39/lb), Tomatoes On The Vine ($1.99/lb), Hidden Valley Ranch Salad Dressing ($2.00 for 12-16 oz), Bush's Best Baked Beans ($2.00 for 21.7-28 oz)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: 2 boxes of Velveeta Shells and Cheese to feed 4 adults generously, 1 additional 5-8 oz pack of shredded cheddar stirred in for protein and richness, 1 small Vidalia onion diced and stirred into the finished mac, 1 lb peaches sliced and 0.5 lb vine tomatoes chopped for the side salad, one 28 oz can of baked beans served on the side for additional protein, ranch dressing for the salad
Recipes:
- Cheesy Velveeta and Shells
- Velveeta Shells and Cheese
- Shells and Cheese

Friday
Meal: Cabbage and Potato Hash with Fried Eggs and Texas Toast
Description: Shredded green cabbage and diced russet potatoes are pan-fried together with Vidalia onion until golden and crispy, seasoned simply and topped with sunny-side-up or over-easy fried eggs for a hearty, budget-champion vegetarian dinner. Slices of Ozark Hearth Texas Toast are toasted and served alongside for scooping and soaking up the yolks, making this a satisfying end to the week.
Sale items used: Green Cabbage ($2.99 for 5 lb bag), Best Choice Russet Potatoes ($2.79 for 5 lb bag), Sweet Vidalia Onions ($2.99 for 3 lb bag), Eggland's Best Large Eggs ($2.99 per dozen), Ozark Hearth Texas Toast ($3.49 for 6 ct), Kraft Chunk or Shredded Cheese ($2.00 for 5-8 oz), Daisy Sour Cream ($2.00 for 14-16 oz)
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Roughly 1.5 lb shredded cabbage and 1.5 lb diced potatoes cooked together in a large skillet, 1 medium Vidalia onion diced into the hash, 8 eggs total (2 per person) fried on top or alongside, 4-6 slices of Texas toast (one to two per person), shredded cheese melted over the hash, sour cream served on the side
Recipes:
- Cabbage and Potato Hash
- Cowboy Hash and Eggs, Texas Toast and Salsa
- Skillet Fried Potato Hash with Bacon and Eggs

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Eggland's Best Large Eggs (1 dozen): $2.99
- Best Choice Russet Potatoes (1 bag, 5 lb): $2.79
- Green Cabbage (1 bag, 5 lb): $2.99
- Sweet Vidalia Onions (1 bag, 3 lb): $2.99
- Kraft Chunk or Shredded Cheese (x5 packs, 5-8 oz each): $10.00
- Daisy Sour Cream (x2 containers, 14-16 oz each): $4.00
- Bush's Best Baked Beans (x2 cans, 21.7-28 oz each): $4.00
- Tomatoes On The Vine (1.5 lb): $2.99
- Southern Peaches (1 lb): $1.39
- Sweet Bi-Color Corn (x4 ears): $2.76
- Healthy Harvest Kabob Kit (x2 kits, 22 oz each): $5.98
- Kraft Deluxe Mac and Cheese or Velveeta Shells and Cheese (x2 boxes): $4.00
- Hidden Valley Ranch Salad Dressing (x2 bottles, 12-16 oz each): $4.00
- Ozark Hearth Texas Toast (1 pack, 6 ct): $3.49

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil or vegetable oil (for roasting and pan-frying)
- Butter (for corn and toast)
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic powder
- Paprika or smoked paprika (for the hash and kabobs)
- Skewers if grilling kabobs (metal or soaked wooden)