Piggly Wiggly Vegetarian Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Why these meals: This week's vegetarian sale lineup is genuinely strong on budget-friendly plant proteins. Eggs at $5.99 a dozen are the priciest protein purchase this week but still feed four people for about $1.50 a serving, which makes them the "premium" night by default on a flyer with no meat or seafood that qualifies as a true everyday staple. Refried beans and canned chili with beans anchor two hearty nights for under a dollar a serving each, and ricotta at $1.99 a container makes a satisfying baked pasta filling for very little money. The Old El Paso sale (2 for $3.00 on refried beans and 2 for $4.00 on taco shells) and the $0.99 bell pepper deal make two completely different Mexican-inspired meals possible without repeating the same format. Green cabbage at $0.69/lb and the Dole Coleslaw at $1.29 add bulk and texture across the week without pushing the total up, and the Best Choice Red or Gold Potatoes at 2 for $7.00 give a filling, starchy base to the egg night that stretches the dozen eggs across four full plates.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Skillet-Fried Egg and Potato Hash with Bell Peppers and Sargento Shreds
Description: Diced red or gold potatoes are pan-fried in a skillet until golden and crispy, then tossed with sauteed bell peppers before eggs are cracked directly into the pan and cooked to set. Sargento Shreds are scattered over the top and the skillet goes under the broiler briefly to melt the cheese into a satisfying, hearty hash.
Sale items used: Best Choice Red or Gold Potatoes (5 lb bag), Red, Yellow or Orange Bell Peppers, Vital Farm Pasture Raised Large Eggs (dozen), Sargento Shreds (5-8 oz)
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 2 lbs of potatoes from the 5 lb bag, 2 bell peppers (1 pack of 2 for $3.00), 8 eggs from the dozen, and 1 bag of Sargento Shreds. Remaining potatoes carry forward to Thursday.

Tuesday
Meal: Baked Ricotta and Bell Pepper Stuffed Pasta with Rao's Pasta Sauce
Description: IrResistable Gut Health Pasta is cooked and layered in a baking dish with Galbani Ricotta, diced bell peppers, and Rao's Pasta Sauce, then baked until bubbling and lightly browned on top. This is a simple, oven-baked pasta casserole with a creamy ricotta filling and a rich tomato sauce that comes together in one dish.
Sale items used: IrResistable Gut Health Pasta (14.5 oz), Galbani Ricotta (16 oz), Red, Yellow or Orange Bell Peppers, Rao's Pasta Sauce (32 oz)
Prep time: 50 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 box of IrResistable Gut Health Pasta, 1 container of Galbani Ricotta, 2 bell peppers (1 pack of 2 for $3.00), and 1 jar of Rao's Pasta Sauce. The full jar covers the casserole generously for 4 people.

Wednesday
Meal: Sauteed Cabbage and Bean Tacos with Avocado and Sour Cream
Description: Shredded green cabbage is sauteed in a skillet with Old El Paso Taco Seasoning until softened and lightly caramelized, then combined with Old El Paso Refried Beans warmed in a separate pan and spooned into Old El Paso Taco Shells. Each taco is topped with sliced avocado and a dollop of Mayfield Sour Cream for a creamy, satisfying finish.
Sale items used: Green Cabbage, Old El Paso Taco Seasoning (.85-1 oz), Old El Paso Refried Beans (from Old El Paso Refried Beans, Green Chiles, or Enchilada Sauce 4-16 oz, 2 for $3.00), Old El Paso Taco Shells, Tostadas, Beans or Rice (10-12 ct, 2 for $4.00), Avocados (3 for $2.00), Mayfield Sour Cream (12-16 oz)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 1 lb of green cabbage, 1 can of Old El Paso Refried Beans, 1 pack of Old El Paso Taco Shells, 3 avocados (1 set of 3 for $2.00), and 1 container of Mayfield Sour Cream. One packet of taco seasoning seasons the cabbage for all 4 people.

Check the label: refried beans are often made with lard.

Thursday
Meal: Chili-Loaded Baked Potatoes with Sargento Slices and Best Choice Sour Cream
Description: Remaining red or gold potatoes are scrubbed and baked in the oven until tender all the way through, then split open and loaded with warmed Armour Chili With Beans straight from the can. Sargento Slices are laid over the hot chili to melt, and a spoonful of Best Choice Sour Cream finishes each potato for a filling, no-fuss dinner.
Sale items used: Best Choice Red or Gold Potatoes (5 lb bag, remainder from Monday), Armour Chili With Beans (14 oz), Sargento Slices (3.49-6.67 oz), Best Choice Sour Cream (8 oz)
Prep time: 55 minutes
Serving note: Use the remaining approximately 3 lbs of potatoes from the 5 lb bag (1 medium-to-large potato per person), 2 cans of Armour Chili With Beans, 1 pack of Sargento Slices, and 1 container of Best Choice Sour Cream. Bake potatoes at 400 degrees for 45-50 minutes; the chili heats on the stovetop in the last 10 minutes.

Friday
Meal: Braised Green Cabbage and Refried Bean Enchiladas with Enchilada Sauce and Sargento Shreds
Description: Shredded green cabbage is briefly braised in a skillet until tender, then mixed with Old El Paso Refried Beans and rolled into Old El Paso Premium Shells, which are arranged in a baking dish, covered with Old El Paso Enchilada Sauce, topped with Sargento Shreds, and baked until the cheese is melted and the sauce is bubbling. This is a completely different format from Wednesday's tacos - a sauced, oven-baked enchilada casserole rather than a handheld taco with fresh toppings.
Sale items used: Green Cabbage, Old El Paso Refried Beans (from Old El Paso Refried Beans, Green Chiles, or Enchilada Sauce 4-16 oz, 2 for $3.00), Old El Paso Premium Shells, Dinner Kit or Sauces (6.25-19 oz or 8-12 ct, 2 for $6.00), Old El Paso Refried Beans, Green Chiles, or Enchilada Sauce (enchilada sauce, 2 for $3.00), Sargento Shreds (5-8 oz)
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 1 lb of green cabbage, 1 can of Old El Paso Refried Beans, 1 pack of Old El Paso Premium Shells (flour tortillas or shells from the premium line), 1 can of Old El Paso Enchilada Sauce, and 1 bag of Sargento Shreds. The 2 for $3.00 deal on refried beans and enchilada sauce covers both items purchased together.

Check the label: refried beans are often made with lard.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Vital Farm Pasture Raised Large Eggs (dozen, x1): $5.99
- Best Choice Red or Gold Potatoes (5 lb bag, x1 - purchased as 2 for $7.00, one bag used across two nights): $3.50
- Red, Yellow or Orange Bell Peppers (2 for $3.00, x2 packs - 2 peppers for Monday, 2 for Tuesday): $6.00
- Sargento Shreds (5-8 oz, x2 bags - one for Monday, one for Friday): $5.98
- IrResistable Gut Health Pasta (14.5 oz, x1): $2.79
- Galbani Ricotta (16 oz, x1): $1.99
- Rao's Pasta Sauce (32 oz, x1): $7.99
- Green Cabbage (approximately 2 lbs total across Wednesday and Friday at $0.69/lb): $1.38
- Old El Paso Taco Seasoning (.85-1 oz, x1): $0.99
- Old El Paso Refried Beans, Green Chiles, or Enchilada Sauce (2 for $3.00, x2 sets - 1 set = 2 cans of refried beans for Wednesday and Friday, 1 set = 1 can enchilada sauce for Friday plus 1 extra): $6.00
Check the label: refried beans are often made with lard.
- Old El Paso Taco Shells, Tostadas, Beans or Rice (2 for $4.00, x1 set - 1 pack of taco shells for Wednesday): $2.00
- Avocados (3 for $2.00, x1 set): $2.00
- Mayfield Sour Cream (12-16 oz, x1): $1.99
- Armour Chili With Beans (14 oz, x2): $3.98
- Sargento Slices (3.49-6.67 oz, x1): $3.49
- Best Choice Sour Cream (8 oz, x1): $0.99
- Old El Paso Premium Shells, Dinner Kit or Sauces (2 for $6.00, x1 set - 1 pack of premium shells for Friday): $3.00

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil or vegetable oil (for sauteing and pan-frying)
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic powder and onion powder (for the hash and enchiladas)
- Cumin (for the chili topping and enchiladas)
- Cooking spray or butter (for the baking dish on Tuesday and Friday)