Piggly Wiggly Vegetarian Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Why these meals: This is a genuinely vegetarian-friendly flyer with strong produce and dairy deals, and the five dinners lean hard on those strengths. Baked beans at $2.29 a can and Best Choice Cheese at 2/$4.00 are the real workhorses of the week, anchoring four of the five nights at well under a dollar per person in protein cost. The Rana Pasta at $3.99 earns the one slightly elevated night because it is a complete refrigerated pasta that needs almost no supporting ingredients and still comes in around a dollar per serving. The Prego and Creamette 10-for-$10 deal is a standout multi-buy value that makes a hearty pasta-and-bean dinner nearly free per person. Broccoli at $1.99/lb and zucchini at $1.49/lb keep the produce side of every plate affordable, and the Always Save Onions at 2/$3.00 show up as a flavor base across multiple nights without adding meaningful cost.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Baked Beans and Potato Hash with Sauteed Zucchini
Description: Diced gold potatoes are pan-fried until golden and crispy, then tossed with warmed baked beans and sauteed zucchini for a hearty, satisfying skillet dinner. A splash of Louisiana Hot Sauce and diced onion round out the smoky, savory flavors.
Sale items used: Best Choice Gold or Red Potatoes (5 lb bag), Yellowstone Baked Beans (15 oz), Zucchini or Yellow Squash, Always Save Onions (2 lb bag), Louisiana Hot Sauce (6 oz)
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 2 lbs of potatoes from the 5 lb bag, 1 can of Yellowstone Baked Beans, 1 lb of zucchini, and half of one 2 lb onion bag (about 1 lb of onions). The remaining potatoes and onions carry forward to other meals this week.

Check the label: some baked beans are cooked with bacon or pork fat.

Tuesday
Meal: Creamette Pasta with Prego Marinara and White Bean Toss
Description: Creamette pasta is boiled and tossed with Prego pasta sauce and a can of white beans (from pantry) for a filling, protein-rich Italian-style dinner. Broccoli crowns are steamed alongside and served as a simple green side.
Sale items used: Creamette Long & Short Pasta (12-16 oz), Prego Pasta Sauce (14.5-24 oz), Broccoli Crowns
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 box of Creamette pasta, 1 jar of Prego Pasta Sauce (buy 2 to meet the 2/$4.00 deal, use one jar now), and 1 lb of broccoli crowns. The second jar of Prego is a pantry bonus for later use and does not inflate the per-meal cost beyond the deal price.

Wednesday
Meal: Rana Pasta with Sauteed Zucchini and Best Choice Cheese
Description: Refrigerated Rana Pasta is cooked quickly and topped with sauteed zucchini, diced onion, and shredded Best Choice Cheese for a simple, satisfying skillet pasta dinner. The cheese melts slightly over the warm pasta, creating a creamy, cohesive dish without any added sauce.
Sale items used: Rana Pasta (8-15 oz), Zucchini or Yellow Squash, Always Save Onions (2 lb bag), Best Choice Cheese (6-8 oz)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 package of Rana Pasta, 1 lb of zucchini, remaining onions from the bag opened Monday, and 1 pack of Best Choice Cheese (buy 2 packs to meet the 2/$4.00 deal; use one pack tonight and reserve the second for Friday).

Thursday
Meal: Cottage Cheese and Broccoli Stuffed Baked Potatoes
Description: Large gold potatoes are baked until fluffy, then split and filled with a warm mixture of Daisy Cottage Cheese, steamed broccoli, and shredded Best Choice Cheese. The result is a creamy, protein-packed stuffed potato dinner with satisfying texture and mild flavor.
Sale items used: Best Choice Gold or Red Potatoes (5 lb bag), Daisy Cottage Cheese or Dips (16 oz), Broccoli Crowns, Best Choice Cheese (6-8 oz)
Prep time: 55 minutes
Serving note: Use 4 large potatoes from the remaining bag, 1 container of Daisy Cottage Cheese, 1 lb of broccoli crowns, and the second pack of Best Choice Cheese reserved from Wednesday. Bake potatoes at 400 degrees for 45-50 minutes; prep the filling while they bake so the total active time stays under 15 minutes.

Friday
Meal: Cream Cheese and Zucchini Stuffed Crescents with Dole Salad Kit
Description: Pilsbury Crescents are unrolled, filled with a mixture of softened Philadelphia Cream Cheese and sauteed zucchini, then rolled and baked until golden brown. The Dole Salad Kit is prepared according to package directions and served alongside as a fresh, crisp complement.
Sale items used: Pilsbury Grands, Crescents or Cinnamon Rolls (8-16.3 oz), Philadelphia Cream Cheese (16 oz), Zucchini or Yellow Squash, Dole Salad Kit (7.1-13.3 oz)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 can of Pilsbury Crescents (buy 2 to meet the 2/$5.00 deal; the second can can be used for weekend breakfasts), 1 package of Philadelphia Cream Cheese, 1 lb of zucchini, and 1 Dole Salad Kit. Bake crescents at the temperature listed on the package, typically 375 degrees, for 11-13 minutes.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Best Choice Gold or Red Potatoes (5 lb bag) (x1 bag): $3.49
- Yellowstone Baked Beans (15 oz) (x1 can): $2.29
Check the label: some baked beans are cooked with bacon or pork fat.
- Zucchini or Yellow Squash (3 lbs total across the week): $4.47
- Always Save Onions, Yellow, Red or White (2 lb bag) (x1 bag, part of 2/$3.00 deal - buy 2): $3.00
- Louisiana Hot Sauce (6 oz) (x1 bottle): $1.29
- Creamette Long & Short Pasta (12-16 oz) (x1 box, part of 10 for $10.00): $1.00
- Prego Pasta Sauce (14.5-24 oz) (x2 jars, 2/$4.00): $4.00
- Broccoli Crowns (2 lbs total across the week): $3.98
- Rana Pasta (8-15 oz) (x1 package): $3.99
- Best Choice Cheese (6-8 oz) (x2 packs, 2/$4.00): $4.00
- Daisy Cottage Cheese or Dips (16 oz) (x1 container): $2.99
- Philadelphia Cream Cheese (16 oz) (x1 package): $4.99
- Pilsbury Grands, Crescents or Cinnamon Rolls (8-16.3 oz) (x2 cans, 2/$5.00): $5.00
- Dole Salad Kit (7.1-13.3 oz) (x1 kit): $3.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Canned white beans (1 can, for Tuesday pasta)
- Olive oil or neutral cooking oil
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic (fresh or powder)
- Italian seasoning or dried herbs