Piggly Wiggly Vegetarian Meal Plan
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BUDGET RATIONALE
Why these meals: Since this is a vegetarian week, I built it around beans, cheese and eggs, with beans in the Monday stuffed peppers, the Wednesday loaded baked potatoes and the Friday tostadas, so protein stays steady without any meat. The $2.99 bag of Green Giant Idaho potatoes covers both Tuesday's pan-fried wedges and Wednesday's bakers, and the $5.00 pair of Baby Portabella Mushrooms splits between Tuesday's skillet scramble and Thursday's rice skillet. You'll also use the two Ben's Ready Rice Pouches ($5.00 for the pair) on Monday and Thursday, and one Kraft Shreds or Chunks package ($6.99) is split between Monday and Wednesday, so nothing sits half-used in the fridge. Thursday's Planters Peanuts add crunch and extra protein to a quick 25-minute night, and Friday's tostadas are the fastest meal of the week at 20 minutes.
5-DAY MEAL PLAN
Monday
Meal: Bean and Cheese Stuffed Green Bell Peppers
Description: Extra large green bell peppers are filled with Ben's Ready Rice Pouch, Bush's Best Chili Beans or Magic Beans, and Del Primo Salsa, then baked until tender. Topped with Kraft Shreds or Chunks cheese for a melty finish.
Sale items used: Green Bell Peppers (Extra Large), Ben's Ready Rice Pouch, Bush's Best Chili Beans or Magic Beans, Del Primo Salsa, Kraft Shreds or Chunks
Prep time: 50 minutes
Serving note: 4 peppers, 1 Ben's Ready Rice Pouch (the 2 for $5.00 deal is used for 2 pouches across the week, see Thursday), 1 can chili beans, 1/2 jar salsa, 1/2 of the Kraft Shreds or Chunks package (the other half is used Wednesday).
Check the label: some baked beans are cooked with bacon or pork fat.
Recipes:
- Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers Recipe
- Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers
- Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers - My Mini Chefs
Tuesday
Meal: Skillet Zucchini and Portabella Mushroom Cheese Scramble with Potatoes
Description: Sauteed zucchini, Baby Portabella Mushrooms, and onion are cooked in butter, then eggs are scrambled in. Served with pan-fried potato wedges.
Sale items used: Zucchini or Yellow Squash, Baby Portabella Mushrooms, Peruvian Sweet Onions, Green Giant Idaho Potatoes (10 Lb Bag), Land O Lakes Butter
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: 1.5 lbs zucchini, 1 pack mushrooms (2 for $5.00 deal, second pack used Thursday), 1 lb onions total for the week, 2 lbs potatoes, 8 eggs from pantry, 2 tbsp butter.
Wednesday
Meal: Loaded Baked Potatoes with Cottage Cheese and Chili Beans
Description: Oven-baked Idaho potatoes are split and topped with warm Ranch Style Canned Beans, Daisy Cottage Cheese, and melted Kraft Shreds or Chunks cheese. Finished with chopped onion.
Sale items used: Green Giant Idaho Potatoes (10 Lb Bag), Ranch Style Canned Beans, Daisy Cottage Cheese, Kraft Shreds or Chunks, Peruvian Sweet Onions
Prep time: 60 minutes
Serving note: 4 large potatoes (about 3 lbs), 2 cans Ranch Style Canned Beans, 1 container cottage cheese, remaining half of the Kraft Shreds or Chunks. Bake potatoes about 50 minutes; start them first.
Check the label: some baked beans are cooked with bacon or pork fat.
Recipes:
- Cottage Cheese Loaded Baked Potatoes
- Loaded Baked Potatoes Recipe with Creamy Corn & Baked Beans
Thursday
Meal: Mushroom and Tomato Rice Skillet with Peanuts
Description: Baby Portabella Mushrooms, NatureSweet Cherubs Tomatoes, and onion are sauteed, then stirred into Ben's Ready Rice Pouch with Green Giant Vegetables. Topped with Planters Peanuts for crunch and protein.
Sale items used: Baby Portabella Mushrooms, NatureSweet Cherubs Tomatoes, Peruvian Sweet Onions, Ben's Ready Rice Pouch, Green Giant Vegetables, Planters Peanuts
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 1 pack mushrooms, 1 container tomatoes, 1 Ben's Ready Rice Pouch, 2 cans Green Giant Vegetables, 1/2 lb onion, 1 can peanuts.
Recipes:
- Tomato Rice
- Sticky Rice with Carrots, Shiitake Mushrooms, and Peanuts Recipe
- Peanut Rice
Friday
Meal: Refried Bean and Cheese Tostadas with Salsa
Description: Crisp Old El Paso Shells, Tostadas, Rice or Beans tostadas are spread with Old El Paso Refried Beans, topped with Kraft Natural Slices, and broiled until melted. Served with Del Primo Salsa and sliced peppers.
Sale items used: Old El Paso Shells, Tostadas, Rice or Beans, Old El Paso Refried Beans, Green Chiles or Enchilada Sauce, Kraft Natural Slices, Del Primo Salsa, Green Bell Peppers (Extra Large)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: 1 package tostadas, 2 cans refried beans, 1 package Kraft Natural Slices (the second package from the 2 for $5.00 deal is not needed), remaining 1/2 jar salsa, 1 sliced pepper.
Check the label: refried beans are often made with lard.
Recipes:
- Vegetarian Refried Bean Tostadas
- Refried Bean Tostadas Recipe: How to Make It
- Vegetarian Tostadas
🛒 Shopping List
SHOPPING LIST
Buy on sale:
- Green Bell Peppers (Extra Large) (5): $4.95
- Ben's Ready Rice Pouch (2): $5.00
- Bush's Best Chili Beans or Magic Beans (1): $1.33
Check the label: some baked beans are cooked with bacon or pork fat.
- Del Primo Salsa (1): $1.99
- Kraft Shreds or Chunks (1): $6.99
- Zucchini or Yellow Squash (1.5 lbs): $2.09
- Baby Portabella Mushrooms (2): $5.00
- Peruvian Sweet Onions (2 lbs): $1.98
- Green Giant Idaho Potatoes (10 Lb Bag) (1): $2.99
- Land O Lakes Butter (1): $2.99
- Ranch Style Canned Beans (2): $3.00
- Daisy Cottage Cheese (1): $2.99
- NatureSweet Cherubs Tomatoes (1): $3.99
- Green Giant Vegetables (2): $1.98
- Planters Peanuts (1): $2.99
- Old El Paso Shells, Tostadas, Rice or Beans (1): $1.49
- Old El Paso Refried Beans, Green Chiles or Enchilada Sauce (2): $1.98
Check the label: refried beans are often made with lard.
- Kraft Natural Slices (1): $2.50
Pantry staples needed:
- Eggs (8)
- Salt, pepper, cooking oil
🏷️ All sale items this week
SALE ITEMS FOUND
Produce on sale:
- Washington Honeycrisp Apples: $1.49/lb
- Green Giant Idaho Potatoes (10 Lb Bag): $2.99 each
- Peruvian Sweet Onions: $0.99/lb
- Blackberries: 2 for $5.00
- Zucchini or Yellow Squash: $1.39/lb
- Baby Portabella Mushrooms: 2 for $5.00
- NatureSweet Cherubs Tomatoes: $3.99 each
- Green Bell Peppers (Extra Large): $0.99 each
- Pomegranates: 2 for $4.00
- Jonathan or McIntosh Apples (3 lb bag): $3.49 each
Dairy and eggs on sale:
- Kraft Natural Slices: 2 for $5.00
- Philadelphia Cream Cheese Brick, Frosting or Whipped: $3.99 each
- Philadelphia Soft Cream Cheese: $3.49 each
- Kraft Singles or Deli Deluxe Slices: $4.49 each
- Philadelphia To-Go Dips: $1.49 each
- Parkay Spray or Squeeze Margarine: $3.29 each
- Just Crack An Egg or Oscar Mayer Scramblers: $1.99 each
- Kraft Shreds or Chunks: $6.99 each
- Land O Lakes Butter: $2.99 each
- Kraft Protein Cheese Sticks: $3.59 each
- Daisy Cottage Cheese: $2.99 each
- Chobani Yogurt: 10 for $10.00
- Best Choice Coffee Creamer: $3.49 each
- Better Butter Gourmet Butter: 2 for $5.00
- Heluva Good Dip: $3.99 each
Bakery and bread on sale:
- Clyde's Glazed Yeast Donuts: $2.99 each
- Café Valley Large Croissants: $5.49 each
- Kimberley's Cupcakes: $3.99 each
- The Father's Table Cheesecake: $5.99 each
- Gonnella Round Pumpernickel Bread: $4.99 each
- Rich's Variety Cake: $17.99 each
Pantry on sale:
- Old El Paso Premium Shells, Dinner Kit or Sauces: $2.99 each
- Old El Paso Shells, Tostadas, Rice or Beans: $1.49 each
- Old El Paso Refried Beans, Green Chiles or Enchilada Sauce: $0.99 each
- Betty Crocker or Mott's Fruit Snacks, Gushers, or Fruit By the Foot: $1.49 each
- Betty Crocker Premium Dessert or Baking Mixes: $1.99 each
- Betty Crocker Potatoes: $0.99 each
- Annie's Macaroni & Cheese Box or Cups: $0.99 each
- Annie's Deluxe Macaroni and Cheese: $2.49 each
- Maruchan Ramen Noodles (6 ct): 2 for $6.00
- Nature Valley, Fiber One, Mott's or General Mills Cereal Bars: $1.49 each
- Old El Paso or Totino's Ramen Cups: $0.99 each
- Old El Paso Taco Seasoning Mix: $0.99 each
- Ben's Ready Rice Pouch: 2 for $5.00
- Stubb's Baked Beans: 2 for $5.00
- Chick-fil-A Sauce: $3.49 each
- Hunt's Tomatoes or Sauce: 2 for $3.00
- Juicy Juice: 2 for $7.00
- Hunt's Ketchup: $1.49 each
- Olive Garden Salad Dressing: $5.69 each
- Maxwell House Wake Up Roast: $10.99 each
- Heinz Mustard: $2.49 each
- Country Bob's Hog and Heat BBQ Sauce: $3.49 each
- Moore's Sauces: $2.99 each
- Country Bob's All Purpose Sauce: 2 for $7.00
- Slap Ya Mama Cajun Seasoning: $2.19 each
- Slap Ya Mama Sauces: $2.29 each
- Ricos Cheese Sauce: $2.79 each
- Bush's Best Chili Beans or Magic Beans: 3 for $4.00
- Wolf Chili No Beans: 2 for $7.00
- Van Camp's Baked Beans: 4 for $5.00
- Ranch Style Canned Beans: 2 for $3.00
- Wolf Chili Premium With Beans: 2 for $6.00
- Irresistible Pro Gut Pasta: 2 for $6.00
- Splash Flavored Water: 2 for $5.00
- Pure Life Water: 2 for $3.00
- Act II Popcorn: 2 for $4.00
- McCormick Chili Seasoning: 4 for $5.00
- Snack Pack Pudding or Gelatin: $3.49 each
- Khloud Popcorn: $3.99 each
- CapriSun Multi Serve Drink: 2 for $5.00
- Quaker Popped Chips: $3.99 each
- Log Cabin Pancake Syrup: $3.99 each
- Birch Benders Pancake Mix: $3.49 each
- Maruchan Ramen Noodles (3.3 oz): $0.59 each
- Bigelow Tea: $2.99 each
- Best Choice BBQ Sauce: $1.89 each
- Best Choice Signature Selections Skillet Meals: $4.99 each
- Pop-Tarts Pastries: $2.99 each
- Nabisco Family Size Oreos: $4.99 each
- Orville Redenbacher's Popcorn: $3.99 each
- Zesta Crackers: $2.99 each
- Kellogg's Cereal: 2 for $7.00
- Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix: $0.69 each
- Pringles Cannister Chips: 2 for $5.00
- Planters Peanuts: $2.99 each
- Deer Park Spring Water: $2.99 each
- Carroll Shelby's or Wick Fowler's Chili Kits: $3.49 each
- Crisco Spray: $2.99 each
- Sun-Maid Raisins: $2.99 each
- Crystal Granulated Sugar: $3.49 each
- Goo Goo Clusters or Lil' Goos: $4.99 each
- Tropicana Single Serve Juice: 2 for $3.00
- Nabisco Ritz or Snack Crackers: 2 for $8.00
- Frito-Lay's or Kettle Cooked Chips: 2 for $5.00
- General Mills Cereal: $1.49 each
- Progresso Soups: $1.49 each
- Green Giant Vegetables: $0.99 each
- Pillsbury Grands Biscuits, Crescents or Cinnamon Rolls: $1.99 each
- Chex Mix, Gardetto's or Bugles Snacks: $1.49 each
- Post Honey Bunches of Oats or Raisin Bran: $2.99 each
- Pepsi Products: 4 for $14.00
- Coca Cola Products: 3 for $14.00
- Gatorade Thirst Quencher: 2 for $6.00
- Best Choice Water: 2 for $7.00
- Juanita's Menudo: $5.25 each
- Zumbapica Tirolo Vitro: $24.99 each
- Del Primo Salsa: $1.99 each
- Nestlé Abuelita Cocoa: $5.99 each
- Zumbapica Forritos Tiritas: $4.59 each
Frozen on sale:
- Mrs. Paul's or Van de Kamp's Breaded Fish Fillets or Sticks: $4.99 each
- Red Baron Pizza: $3.99 each
- DiGiorno Stuffed Crust Pizza: $7.99 each
- Rana Lasagna, Enchilada Bake or Pasta Kit: $12.99 each
- Marie Callender's Family Size Entrées: $8.99 each
- Boston Market Frozen Entrées: 2 for $6.00
- Healthy Choice Café Steamers: $2.99 each
- Lily's Toaster Grills: $2.99 each
- Birds Eye Cob Corn: $2.99 each
- Birds Eye/McKenzie's Corn: 2 for $5.00
- Ore Ida Fries or Tater Tots: 2 for $5.00
- Bibigo or Pagoda Frozen Snacks or Appetizers: 2 for $6.00
- Authentic Asia Frozen Entrées: 2 for $7.00
- Savannah Classics Hushpuppies: $2.99 each
- Eggo Frozen Waffles: 2 for $6.00
- Marie Callender's Single Serve Cream Pies: $2.99 each
🛒 Estimated Shopping Cost
Based on sale prices for items in this plan
Some sale prices require the store's loyalty card or a clipped digital coupon. Check the flyer before you shop.
$56.23
for 4 people · $14.06 per person
📍 Disclaimer: Prices and availability are based on the Piggly Wiggly weekly sales flyer for the week of October 07, 2026. Flyers are sourced from store websites and weekly flyer aggregator sites. Actual prices may vary by location. Always verify prices at your local store. We are not affiliated with Piggly Wiggly.