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
- Florida's Natural 100% Premium Orange Juice: $1.99 for 59-oz cont
- Hass Avocados: $5 for $5.00
- Cosmic Crisp Apples: $2.47 each
- Red Raspberries: $3.99 for 6-oz pkg

BUDGET RATIONALE

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

Note: Because the meal plan is vegetarian, no meat or seafood will be used. The ranking below fulfills the required analysis and confirms that none of these items will appear in the plan. Vegetarian proteins (eggs, beans, cheese, tofu, lentils) are not sold as meat items on this flyer and are pantry staples. The ranking is provided for transparency.

• Publix 73% Lean Ground Beef Roll: $1.69/lb - about $3.38 for 2 lbs to feed 4 (cheapest item, non-vegetarian, skipped)
• Publix Whole Pork Picnic: $3.99/lb - about $7.98 for 2 lbs (non-vegetarian, skipped)
• Publix Oven-Roasted Turkey Breast: $4.50/lb - about $9.00 for 2 lbs (non-vegetarian, skipped)
• Perdue Thin Sliced Chicken: $4.99/lb - about $9.98 for 2 lbs (non-vegetarian, skipped)
• Smithfield Ham Steak: $5.99 for 8.2-oz pkg - about $11.98 for 2 pkgs for 4 people (non-vegetarian, skipped)
• Perdue Short Cuts Chicken Strips: $5.99 for 12-oz pkg - about $11.98 for 2 pkgs (non-vegetarian, skipped)
• Publix Lean Pork Loin Boneless Chops: $6.49/lb - about $12.98 for 2 lbs (non-vegetarian, skipped)
• Publix Marinated Chicken Thighs (Chimichuri): $7.99 each - about $15.98 for 2 packages (non-vegetarian, skipped)
• Publix White Shrimp: $7.99 for 24-oz pkg - about $7.99 for one bag (premium seafood, non-vegetarian, skipped)
• Publix Boneless Pork Loin Florentine: $7.99 each (non-vegetarian, skipped)
• Perdue Ground Chicken: $2 for $8.99 - $8.99 for two packages (non-vegetarian, skipped)
• Publix Ground Round: $8.99/lb - about $17.98 for 2 lbs (non-vegetarian, skipped)
• GreenWise Angus Top Sirloin Steak: $9.99/lb - premium steak, about $19.98 for 2 lbs (non-vegetarian, skipped)
• GreenWise Ground Chuck: $9.99/lb - about $19.98 for 2 lbs (non-vegetarian, skipped)
• DiLuigi Diner Style Smashables: $9.99 for 18-oz tray (non-vegetarian, skipped)
• Ball Franks: $2 for $9.99 (non-vegetarian, skipped)
• Smithfield Bacon: $2 for $9.99 (non-vegetarian, skipped)
• GreenWise Sockeye Salmon Fillets: $10.99/lb - premium seafood, about $21.98 for 2 lbs (non-vegetarian, skipped)
• GreenWise Lamb Loin Chops: $10.99/lb - premium, about $21.98 for 2 lbs (non-vegetarian, skipped)
• Publix Mussels: $11.99 for 16-oz pkg - premium seafood (non-vegetarian, skipped)
• Publix USDA Choice Beef: $11.49/lb - premium, about $22.98 for 2 lbs (non-vegetarian, skipped)
• Publix Snapper Fillets: $12.99/lb - premium seafood, about $25.98 for 2 lbs (non-vegetarian, skipped)
• Publix Brisket, Chuck, & Sirloin Beef Craft Burgers: $2 for $24.99 (non-vegetarian, skipped)

Why these meals: This is a fully vegetarian week, so the protein budget stays very low by leaning on pantry staples like eggs, canned beans, and lentils rather than any of the meat or seafood on this flyer. The sale produce is genuinely excellent this week: sweet corn at 5 ears for $3, broccoli at $2.99 a head, Idaho potatoes at $3.99 for 5 lbs, beefsteak tomatoes at $1.99/lb, green beans at 2 for $5.99, and onions at $3.49 for 3 lbs are all strong values that anchor every dinner. The Gia Russa pasta sauce at $1.99 a jar and Mission flour tortillas at $2.99 for 20 tortillas are two pantry-aisle deals worth picking up because they each do real heavy lifting across multiple meals this week. Tillamook shredded cheese at 2 for $7.99 and Breakstone's sour cream at 2 for $5.00 add richness and protein at a very fair price. The total for the week stays comfortably inside a reasonable range precisely because produce and pantry sale items, not premium proteins, are driving every plate.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Sweet Corn, Black Bean, and Bell Pepper Tacos with Sour Cream and Shredded Cheese
Description: These weeknight tacos are loaded with charred sweet corn cut fresh from the cob, seasoned black beans, and sauteed colorful bell peppers tucked into warm flour tortillas. A dollop of sour cream and a generous handful of Tillamook shredded cheese finish each taco for a satisfying, hearty meatless dinner.
Sale items used: Bulk Sweet Corn (5 ears for $3.00), Red/Yellow/Orange Bell Peppers, Mission Soft Taco Flour Tortillas ($2.99 for 20-ct), Tillamook Shredded Cheese (2 for $7.99), Breakstone's Sour Cream (2 for $5.00), Publix Yellow Onions ($3.49 for 3-lb bag), Beefsteak Tomatoes ($1.99/lb), Hass Avocados (5 for $5.00)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 4 ears of corn (cut kernels off cob), 1 lb bell peppers, 2 cans black beans (pantry), 12 tortillas divided among 4 people (3 each), top with 1 cup shredded cheese and 1 cup sour cream shared across the table, 2 avocados sliced, and 1 lb diced tomatoes
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: This oven-finished frittata uses cubed Idaho russet potatoes and roasted broccoli florets set in a rich egg base seasoned with onion and shredded cheese, making it a filling and protein-rich dinner. A simple side salad of thick-sliced beefsteak tomatoes with olive oil and herbs rounds out the plate with fresh summer flavor.
Sale items used: Publix Idaho Russet Potatoes ($3.99 for 5-lb bag), Publix Broccoli ($2.99 each), Beefsteak Tomatoes ($1.99/lb), Tillamook Shredded Cheese (2 for $7.99), Publix Yellow Onions ($3.49 for 3-lb bag), Bertolli Olive Oil (BOGO)
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: Use 4 medium potatoes (about 1.5 lbs) cubed and pan-roasted, 1 large head of broccoli cut into florets, 8 large eggs whisked together, 1 cup shredded cheese stirred in, and about 1.5 lbs of tomatoes sliced for the side salad for 4 people
Recipes:
- Potato, pepper & broccoli frittata
- Broccoli Potato Frittata

Wednesday
Meal: Pasta with Tomato Basil Marinara, Broccoli, and Green Beans
Description: A comforting midweek pasta dinner built around Gia Russa marinara sauce brightened with fresh beefsteak tomatoes, blanched green beans, and broccoli florets tossed together with spaghetti. A finish of Tillamook shredded cheese on top adds a melty, savory richness that makes this simple dish feel like a restaurant meal.
Sale items used: Gia Russa Select Pasta Sauce ($1.99 for jar), Beefsteak Tomatoes ($1.99/lb), Publix Broccoli ($2.99 each), Publix Green Beans (2 for $5.99), Tillamook Shredded Cheese (2 for $7.99), Publix Yellow Onions ($3.49 for 3-lb bag), Bertolli Olive Oil (BOGO)
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Cook 1 lb of pasta (pantry), use 1 full jar of Gia Russa sauce plus 1 lb of diced fresh tomatoes, 1 head of broccoli, 1 bag of green beans (about 1 lb), and serve with 1 cup of shredded cheese across 4 bowls
Recipes:
- Pasta with Green Beans and Mushrooms Recipe

Thursday
Meal: Smoky Potato, Green Bean, and Onion Sheet Pan Dinner with Fried Eggs
Description: Sheet pan dinners are weeknight gold, and this one layers cubed russet potatoes, whole green beans, and sliced onions roasted at high heat with olive oil and McCormick seasonings until everything is caramelized and tender. Each plate is crowned with two fried eggs per person, turning humble roasted vegetables into a deeply satisfying, protein-rich dinner.
Sale items used: Publix Idaho Russet Potatoes ($3.99 for 5-lb bag), Publix Green Beans (2 for $5.99), Publix Yellow Onions ($3.49 for 3-lb bag), McCormick Grill Mates Seasonings (BOGO), Bertolli Olive Oil (BOGO)
Prep time: 50 minutes
Serving note: Use about 2 lbs of cubed potatoes, 1 lb of green beans, and 2 medium onions sliced for 4 people, roast together at 425 degrees, then fry 8 eggs total (2 per person) in a skillet and plate on top of the vegetables
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: Friday calls for a festive, build-your-own burrito bowl situation with seasoned black beans, sweet corn, and sauteed bell peppers over fluffy white rice, topped with Pace chunky salsa, fresh avocado, sour cream, and Tillamook shredded cheese. This is a crowd-pleasing, colorful end to the week that comes together in under 30 minutes and uses up the remaining sale produce beautifully.
Sale items used: Bulk Sweet Corn (remaining ears), Hass Avocados (5 for $5.00), Red/Yellow/Orange Bell Peppers, Pace Chunky Salsa ($1.99 each), Breakstone's Sour Cream (2 for $5.00), Tillamook Shredded Cheese (2 for $7.99), Publix Yellow Onions ($3.49 for 3-lb bag), Mission Soft Taco Flour Tortillas ($2.99 for 20-ct)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Serve over 2 cups dry rice (pantry) cooked to yield 4 generous portions, use 2 cans black beans (pantry), 1 remaining ear of corn, 1 lb bell peppers, 3 avocados sliced, 1 jar of salsa, and remaining sour cream and cheese divided across 4 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 (5 ears): $3.00
- Hass Avocados (5 avocados, 1 bundle at $5 for $5.00): $5.00
- Red/Yellow/Orange Bell Peppers (2 lbs total across the week): $5.98
- Beefsteak Tomatoes (3.5 lbs total