Piggly Wiggly Vegetarian Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Fresh Ground Chuck Family Pack: $5.49/lb
- Springer Mountain Farms Fresh Whole Chicken: $1.69/lb
- Tyson Individually Fresh Frozen Chicken Wings: $4.99/lb
- Tyson Fully Cooked Chicken Strips, Fillets, Nuggets, Wings or Restaurant Style Entrees: $1.99/lb
- Fresh Whole Boneless Pork Loins: $3.99/lb
- St. Louis Style Pork Spare Ribs: $3.49/lb
- Kentucky Legend Sliced Bacon: 2/$13 for 12 Pk./12 Oz. Cans
- Fresh Boneless Country Style Pork Ribs: $5.99/lb
- Tenderized Boneless Pork Chops: $2.49/lb
- Family Pack Fresh Breakfast Thin Boneless Pork Chops: $2.69/lb
- Tyson Individually Fresh Frozen Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast or Tenderloins: $1.79/lb
- Cook's Butt Portion Smoked Ham: $1.99/lb
- Cook's Shank Portion Smoked Ham: $1.79/lb
- USDA Select Black Canyon Angus Beef Boneless Beef Chuck Roast: $4.49/lb
- USDA Select Black Canyon Angus Beef Boneless Beef New York Strip Steaks: $6.79/lb
- Eck Rich Fully Cooked Smoked Rope Sausage, Links or Lil Smokies: $2.99 for 16 Oz.
- Jimmy Dean Fresh Pork Roll Sausage: $3.99 for 5.3 Oz.
- Jimmy Dean Simple Scrambles: $2.49 for 8-20 Ct., 34-36 Oz.
- Jimmy Dean Meal Size Breakfast Sandwiches: $4.99 for 16 Oz.
- Field or Fischer's Hot Dogs, Franks or Sliced Bologna: 4/$5 for 10.3 Oz.
- Hebrew National Beef Hot Dogs: $4.49 for 32 Oz.
- Wright Brand Sliced Bacon: 2/$5 for 24 Oz.
- Sea Best Fresh Frozen Boneless Tilapia Fillets: $9.99 for 8 Oz.
- Louis Kemp Imitation Crab or Lobster: 2/$5
- Oscar Mayer Stack Pack Bologna or Salami: $3.79 each (with $1.00 coupon = $2.79 each)
- Oscar Mayer Fun Pack Lunchables or Snackables: $2.99 each (with $1.00 coupon = $1.99 each)

Vegetables on sale:
- Beefsteak Tomatoes: $0.99/lb
- Sweet Vidalia Onions / Extra Large Red, Yellow or Orange Bell Peppers: 4/$5
- Black or Red Plums: $0.99/lb
- Red or Green Seedless Grapes: $2.29/lb
- Sweet Bi-Color Corn: 4/$2
- Baby Peeled Carrots: $1.99/lb
- Dole Garden Salad: 2/$3 for 12 Oz.
- Tasteful Selections Potatoes: 2/$4 for 28 Oz.
- Cherries: $3.99/lb

BUDGET RATIONALE

Protein ranking (most economical to most expensive per serving for 4 people):

Note: This plan is fully vegetarian, so all animal meat proteins below are listed for ranking reference only to confirm they are excluded. The vegetarian proteins available from the sale (beans, eggs, cheese, lentils) are what anchor this week's plan.

• Old El Paso Refried Beans (with coupon $0.99/can): roughly $1.98 for 2 cans to feed 4 - most economical protein source on the flyer
• Old El Paso Beans or Shells (with coupon $1.49/can): roughly $1.49-$2.98 for 4 servings
• Kraft Chunks or Shredded Cheese (with coupon $2.29 each): flat cost, scales well as a protein supplement
• Daisy Cottage Cheese: $4.99 for 16 oz, a solid protein source for 4 at about $1.25/person
• Morning Star Farms Entrees: $7.49 for 10-12.5 oz - vegetarian protein, but pricey per serving, would need 2 packages for 4 people at $14.98
• Eggs (pantry staple, assumed on hand)
• Springer Mountain Farms Whole Chicken: $1.69/lb - most economical meat, excluded (not vegetarian)
• Cook's Shank Portion Smoked Ham: $1.79/lb - excluded
• Tyson Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast: $1.79/lb - excluded
• Cook's Butt Portion Smoked Ham: $1.99/lb - excluded
• Tenderized Boneless Pork Chops: $2.49/lb - excluded
• Family Pack Thin Boneless Pork Chops: $2.69/lb - excluded
• Eck Rich Smoked Rope Sausage: $2.99 for 16 oz - excluded
• St. Louis Style Pork Spare Ribs: $3.49/lb - excluded
• Fresh Whole Boneless Pork Loin: $3.99/lb - excluded
• Chuck Roast: $4.49/lb - excluded
• Chicken Wings (Tyson frozen): $4.99/lb - excluded
• Fresh Boneless Country Style Pork Ribs: $5.99/lb - excluded
• Ground Chuck: $5.49/lb - excluded
• New York Strip Steak: $6.79/lb - premium, excluded
• Sea Best Tilapia: $9.99 for 8 oz - premium per serving, excluded

Why these meals: This is a strong week for vegetarian eating at Piggly Wiggly because the produce section delivers terrific everyday value: corn at 4 ears for $2.00, beefsteak tomatoes at $0.99/lb, and bell peppers at 4 for $5 give you a colorful foundation for five completely different dinners. Old El Paso beans with the coupon drop to just $0.99-$1.49 per can, making them the clear anchor for two of the most satisfying meals of the week, and Kraft shredded cheese at $2.29 with coupon layers in protein and richness without breaking the budget. Daisy Cottage Cheese at $4.99 earns its spot on a lighter night as a creamy, high-protein base that keeps the week varied. The Pillsbury Pizza Crust at $2.99 with coupon is an outstanding deal that turns a handful of sale produce and cheese into a full homemade pizza night the whole table will look forward to. Because this flyer is heavily weighted toward meat and the vegetarian pantry items are so affordable, the five dinners come together at a genuinely low per-person cost for the week.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Black Bean and Bell Pepper Tacos with Shredded Cheese
Description: Smoky seasoned black beans are piled into warm taco shells with sauteed bell peppers and onions, then finished with a generous layer of shredded cheddar. It is a vibrant, filling taco night that comes together in under 30 minutes using some of the best produce deals of the week.
Sale items used: Old El Paso Beans or Shells (taco shells), Old El Paso Refried Beans (with coupon), Sweet Vidalia Onions / Bell Peppers (4/$5), Beefsteak Tomatoes, Kraft Chunks or Shredded Cheese (with coupon), Old El Paso Taco Seasoning
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 2 cans of black beans (drained), 4 bell peppers, 1 large onion, 2 beefsteak tomatoes (about 1 lb), 1 bag Kraft shredded cheese, 1 box Old El Paso taco shells - yields 3 tacos per person
Recipes:
- Black Bean + Sweet Bell Pepper Tacos
- Vegetarian Tacos (with Roasted Veggies & Black Beans!)
- Black Bean Tacos with Roasted Peppers and Onions Recipe

Tuesday
Meal: Roasted Potato and Carrot Hash with Cottage Cheese
Description: Bite-sized Tasteful Selections potatoes and baby carrots are roasted until golden and crispy, seasoned with herbs, and served alongside creamy Daisy Cottage Cheese as a cool, protein-rich accompaniment. This warm-and-cool combination is both hearty and unexpectedly satisfying as a weeknight dinner.
Sale items used: Tasteful Selections Potatoes (2/$4), Baby Peeled Carrots, Daisy Cottage Cheese, Beefsteak Tomatoes, Dole Garden Salad
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: 2 bags (56 oz total) Tasteful Selections potatoes, 1 lb baby carrots, 1 container (16 oz) Daisy Cottage Cheese, 1 lb beefsteak tomatoes sliced on the side, 1 bag Dole Garden Salad - serves 4 generously
Recipes:
- Honey Roasted Carrots with Whipped Cottage Cheese
- Roasted Carrots with Whipped Cottage Cheese Recipe

Wednesday
Meal: Homemade Cheese and Bell Pepper Pizza on Pillsbury Crust
Description: A Pillsbury pizza crust is stretched and topped with Hunt's tomato sauce, roasted bell peppers and tomatoes, and a full layer of Kraft shredded cheese for a satisfying homemade pizza that beats any frozen option on the flyer. Each person gets a generous portion straight from the oven with crisp edges and bubbly cheese.
Sale items used: Pillsbury Pizza Crust (with coupon $2.99), Hunt's Tomato Sauce (2/$3), Sweet Vidalia Onions / Bell Peppers (4/$5), Beefsteak Tomatoes, Kraft Chunks or Shredded Cheese (with coupon)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: 1 Pillsbury pizza crust, 1 can Hunt's tomato sauce, 3 bell peppers sliced, 1 lb beefsteak tomatoes, 1 bag Kraft shredded cheese - cut into 8 slices, 2 per person
Recipes:
- Veggie Pizza Recipe
- Pillsbury Crescent Roll Veggie Pizza

Thursday
Meal: Refried Bean and Cheese Enchiladas with Enchilada Sauce
Description: Warm flour tortillas are filled with Old El Paso refried beans and shredded cheese, rolled up, covered in Old El Paso enchilada sauce, and baked until melted and bubbling. Served with sweet bi-color corn on the cob on the side, this is a crowd-pleasing Tex-Mex bake that uses the coupon deals to full advantage.
Sale items used: Old El Paso Refried Beans (with coupon $0.99 each), Old El Paso Enchilada Sauce (with coupon $0.99 each), Kraft Chunks or Shredded Cheese (with coupon), Sweet Bi-Color Corn (4/$2), Dole Garden Salad
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: 2 cans refried beans, 2 cans enchilada sauce, 1 bag Kraft shredded cheese, 8 flour tortillas (pantry), 4 ears of corn, 1 bag Dole Garden Salad - 2 enchiladas per person

Friday
Meal: Corn, Tomato, and Bell Pepper Garden Salad with Cottage Cheese and Bagel
Description: A bright, fresh Friday dinner built around charred sweet bi-color corn cut off the cob, diced beefsteak tomatoes, and sliced bell peppers tossed in a simple vinaigrette and served with a scoop of Daisy Cottage Cheese and toasted Toufayan bagel halves on the side. It is a lighter, no-cook-intensive end to the week that lets the summer produce shine.
Sale items used: Sweet Bi-Color Corn (4/$2), Beefsteak Tomatoes, Sweet Vidalia Onions / Bell Peppers (4/$5), Daisy Cottage Cheese, Toufayan Bagels, Marzetti Salad Dressing
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: 4 ears of corn, 1.5 lbs beefsteak tomatoes, 2 bell peppers, 1 container (16 oz) Daisy Cottage Cheese, 1 bag Toufayan Bagels (8 bagels, 2 per person), 1 bottle Marzetti Salad Dressing - serves 4
Recipes:
- Summertime Cottage Cheese Salad Recipe
- Grandma's Cottage Cheese Salad

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Old El Paso Refried Beans with coupon (x3 cans): $2.97
- Old El Paso Beans/Taco Shells box with coupon (x1): $1.49
- Old El Paso Enchilada Sauce with coupon (x2 cans): $1.98
- Old El Paso Taco Seasoning (x1): $3.49
- Sweet Vidalia Onions / Bell Peppers (x8 peppers + 2 onions at 4/$5): $5.00
- Beefsteak Tomatoes (4.5 lbs at $0.99/lb): $4.46
- Sweet Bi-Color Corn (x8 ears at 4/$2): $4.00
- Baby Peeled Carrots (1 lb at $1.99/lb): $1.99
- Tasteful Selections Potatoes (x2 bags at 2/$4): $4.00
- Dole Garden Salad (x2 bags at 2/$3): $3.00
- Daisy Cottage Cheese (x2 containers at $4.99 each): $9.98
- Kraft Shredded Cheese with coupon (x3 bags at $2.29 each): $6.87
- Hunt's Tomato Sauce (x2 cans at 2/$3): $3.00
- Pillsbury Pizza Crust with coupon (x1 at $2.99): $2.99
- Toufayan Bagels (x1 bag at $2.89): $2.89
- Marzetti Salad Dressing (x1 bottle at $2.99): $2.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Flour tortillas (8 count, for enchiladas)
- Olive oil (for roasting potatoes and carrots)
- Garlic
- Salt, pepper, cumin, chili powder, oregano
- Red wine vinegar or white vinegar (for Friday salad dressing base)