Publix Vegetarian Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Publix Oven-Roasted Turkey Breast: $4.50/lb
- Publix USDA Choice Beef: $11.49/lb
- Publix Marinated Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs (Chimichuri): $7.99 each
- Publix Snapper Fillets: $12.99/lb
- Smithfield Anytime Favorites Ham Steak: $5.99 for 8.2 oz pkg
- Publix Lean Pork Loin Boneless Chops: $6.49/lb
- Publix White Shrimp: $7.99 for 24-oz pkg
- Perdue Thin Sliced Chicken: $4.99/lb
- Publix Whole Pork Picnic: $3.99/lb
- Publix Mussels: $11.99 for 16-oz pkg
- GreenWise Sockeye Salmon Fillets: $10.99/lb
- GreenWise Lamb Loin Chops: $10.99/lb
- Publix Ground Round: $8.99/lb
- DiLuigi Diner Style Smashables: $9.99 for 18-oz tray
- Ball Franks: 2 for $9.99
- Smithfield Bacon: 2 for $9.99
- Perdue Ground Chicken: 2 for $8.99
- Publix Boneless Pork Loin Florentine: $7.99 each
- GreenWise Angus Top Sirloin Steak: $9.99/lb
- GreenWise Ground Chuck: $9.99/lb
- Perdue Short Cuts Chicken Strips: $5.99 for 12-oz pkg
- Publix Brisket, Chuck, & Sirloin Beef Craft Burgers: 2 for $24.99
- Publix 73% Lean Ground Beef Roll: $1.69/lb

Vegetables on sale:
- Organic Cotton Candy Grapes: 2 for $5.00
- Green Avocados: 2 for $4.99
- Publix Kiwi: $4.99/lb
- Red or White Seedless Grapes: $2.99/lb
- Pineapple Fruit: $2.99 each
- Tree Ripened Peaches or Nectarines: $2.99/lb
- Publix Seedless Grapes: $2.99/lb
- Blueberries: 3 for $10.00
- Red or Black Plums: $2.49/lb
- Strawberries: $2.99 for 16-oz pkg
- Cherries: $3.79/lb
- Rainier Cherries: $6.99/lb
- Organic Cherries: $5.99/lb
- Publix Idaho Russet Potatoes: $3.99 for 5-lb bag
- Bulk Sweet Corn: 5 for $3.00
- Publix Broccoli: $2.99 each
- Publix Yellow Onions: $3.49 for 3-lb bag
- Celery: 2 for $5.99
- Publix Green Beans: 2 for $5.99
- Red, Yellow, or Orange Bell Peppers: $2.99/lb
- Beefsteak Tomatoes: $1.99/lb
- Hass Avocados: 5 for $5.00
- Cosmic Crisp Apples: $2.47 each
- Red Raspberries: $3.99 for 6-oz pkg

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Sweet Corn, Black Bean, and Bell Pepper Tacos with Sour Cream and Shredded Cheese
Description: Fresh sweet corn cut off the cob is pan-sauteed with diced bell pepper and canned black beans, seasoned with cumin and chili powder, and loaded into warm flour tortillas for two. Each person gets three hearty tacos topped with a dollop of sour cream and a generous sprinkle of Tillamook shredded cheese.
Sale items used: Bulk Sweet Corn (2 ears), Red, Yellow, or Orange Bell Peppers (about 0.5 lb), Mission Soft Taco Flour Tortillas, Tillamook Shredded Cheese, Breakstone's Sour Cream
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 6 tacos total (3 per person), 2 ears of corn, half a bell pepper each, half a can of black beans per person
Recipes:
- Southwestern Black Bean Tacos
- Black Bean Taco Recipe: The Best Mexican Beans for Tacos

Tuesday
Meal: Roasted Broccoli and Potato Frittata with Beefsteak Tomato Salad
Description: Tender roasted russet potato cubes and broccoli florets are folded into a six-egg frittata finished in the oven, making a satisfying protein-rich dinner for two. A simple side salad of sliced beefsteak tomatoes dressed with olive oil, salt, and fresh basil rounds out the plate beautifully.
Sale items used: Publix Idaho Russet Potatoes (about 0.75 lb from the 5-lb bag), Publix Broccoli (1 head), Beefsteak Tomatoes (about 0.75 lb)
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: 6 eggs total for the frittata, one quarter of the potato bag, half the broccoli head, one large or two medium tomatoes sliced for the salad
Recipes:
- Potato, pepper & broccoli frittata
- Broccoli Potato Frittata

Wednesday
Meal: Pasta with Tomato Basil Marinara, Broccoli, and Green Beans
Description: A jar of Gia Russa marinara is simmered with fresh broccoli florets and trimmed green beans until the vegetables are tender, then tossed with al dente pasta for a satisfying meatless dinner for two. The dish is finished with a sprinkle of Tillamook shredded cheese to add a creamy, savory note on top.
Sale items used: Gia Russa Select Pasta Sauce (1 jar), Publix Broccoli (1 head, second from Monday's plan), Publix Green Beans (1 pkg from the 2 for $5.99 deal), Tillamook Shredded Cheese
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: About 6 oz dry pasta per person, half a head of broccoli each, one cup of green beans per person, half a jar of sauce per person
Recipes:
- Pasta with Green Beans and Mushrooms Recipe

Thursday
Meal: Smoky Potato, Green Bean, and Onion Sheet Pan Dinner with Fried Eggs
Description: Cubed russet potatoes, trimmed green beans, and sliced yellow onion are tossed in olive oil with smoked paprika and garlic, then roasted on one sheet pan until golden and caramelized. Two sunny-side up fried eggs per person are placed right on top of the vegetables at the table, turning this into a complete and protein-packed vegetarian dinner.
Sale items used: Publix Idaho Russet Potatoes (about 1 lb from the bag), Publix Green Beans (second pkg from the 2 for $5.99 deal), Publix Yellow Onions (about 0.5 lb from the 3-lb bag), McCormick Grill Mates Seasonings (BOGO)
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: 4 eggs total (2 per person), about 2 cups of cubed potato per person, one cup of green beans each, half an onion each
Recipes:
- Roasted Green Beans And Potatoes
- Lemon Garlic Sheet Pan Potatoes and Green Beans
- Oven-Baked Sheet Pan Eggs & Potato Veggie Hash

Friday
Meal: Tex-Mex Black Bean and Corn Burrito Bowls with Avocado, Salsa, and Sour Cream
Description: Seasoned black beans and sweet corn kernels are served over fluffy rice in wide bowls, then layered with sliced fresh Hass avocado, a generous spoonful of Pace salsa, and cool sour cream for two. This is a vibrant, filling no-cook-protein meal that uses up the remaining corn, avocado, and pantry staples from the week.
Sale items used: Bulk Sweet Corn (2 ears), Hass Avocados (2 avocados from the 5 for $5 deal), Pace Chunky Salsa (1 jar), Breakstone's Sour Cream (remaining from Monday)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: One avocado per person, one cup of black beans per person, one ear of corn per person cut off the cob, half a cup of salsa between the two bowls
Recipes:
- Healthy Black Bean Burrito Bowls
- Vegan Burrito Bowl (Chipotle-Inspired)
- 20-Minute Vegetarian Burrito Bowls

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Bulk Sweet Corn (4 ears): $2.40
- Red, Yellow, or Orange Bell Peppers (0.5 lb): $1.50
- Mission Soft Taco Flour Tortillas (1 pack, 20-ct): $2.99
- Tillamook Shredded Cheese (1 bag from the 2 for $7.99 deal): $4.00
- Breakstone's Sour Cream (1 tub from the 2 for $5.00 deal): $2.50
- Publix Idaho Russet Potatoes (1 bag, 5 lb): $3.99
- Publix Broccoli (2 heads): $5.98
- Beefsteak Tomatoes (0.75 lb): $1.49
- Gia Russa Select Pasta Sauce (1 jar): $1.99
- Publix Green Beans (2 pkgs, 2 for $5.99): $5.99
- Publix Yellow Onions (1 bag, 3 lb): $3.49
- Hass Avocados (2 avocados from the 5 for $5.00 deal): $2.00
- Pace Chunky Salsa (1 jar): $1.99
- McCormick Grill Mates Seasonings (1 bottle, BOGO - pay for 1): $3.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Dry pasta (spaghetti or penne, about 12 oz)
- Long-grain white rice (about 1 cup dry)
- Canned black beans (2 cans, 15 oz each)
- Olive oil
- Garlic (fresh or powder)
- Cumin
- Chili powder
- Smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper
- Eggs (1 dozen, covers Tuesday and Thursday)
- Dried basil or fresh basil