Publix Vegetarian Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Chickpea and Cauliflower Simmered Soup with French Bread
Description: A hearty, warming soup built from tender cauliflower florets and protein-rich chickpeas simmered in vegetable broth with garlic, cumin, and a squeeze of lemon. One thick slice of French bread on the side is perfect for dipping and rounds out this satisfying single-serving meal.
Sale items used: Broccoli or Cauliflower (2 for $6.00), Publix Chickpeas (or Black Beans) ($0.89), Swanson Broth (2 for $4.00), French Bread ($2.49)
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use roughly 2 cups of cauliflower florets (about half of one head - save the rest for snacking or another use), one 15 oz can of chickpeas (use half the can and refrigerate the rest for Wednesday's tacos), and 1.5 cups of broth from one carton. Slice off 1-2 pieces of French bread and wrap the remainder tightly for later in the week. Make-ahead note: the soup keeps well refrigerated for 3-4 days, so feel free to make a slightly larger batch and reheat portions.
Recipes:
- Vegan Chickpea and Cauliflower Soup
- Moroccan-Style Chickpea & Cauliflower Soup

Tuesday
Meal: Pasta with Rao's Homemade Sauce, Sauteed Mushrooms, and Publix Grated Cheese
Description: A simple but elevated weeknight pasta featuring earthy sauteed mushrooms folded into a generous ladle of Rao's Homemade Sauce over your favorite pasta shape, finished with a sprinkle of Publix Grated Cheese. This single-serving bowl comes together in under 30 minutes and feels like a restaurant-quality meal at home.
Sale items used: Rao's Homemade Sauce ($6.49), Publix White Mushrooms (2 for $6.00), Publix Grated Cheese (2 for $5.00)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Cook about 2 oz (roughly 1 cup dry) of pasta from your pantry. Use about one-third of the Rao's jar (roughly half a cup of sauce) and refrigerate the rest for future use. Slice about 4-5 mushrooms from one package and saute in olive oil with garlic. Top with 1-2 tablespoons of grated cheese. The remaining mushrooms will be used again on Friday.
Recipes:
- Tomato Mushroom Pasta Sauce Recipe (Vegetarian)
- Creamy Mushroom Pasta
- Pasta with Mushroom Sauce

Wednesday
Meal: Black Bean and Sweet Corn Skillet Tacos with Avocado and Sargento Cheese Slices
Description: A vibrant, filling taco skillet using seasoned black beans and fresh sweet corn cut right off the cob, piled into warm tortillas and topped with creamy avocado slices and melted Sargento cheese. This quick one-pan meal is colorful, protein-packed, and perfectly scaled for one hungry person.
Sale items used: Publix Chickpeas (or Black Beans) ($0.89), Bulk Sweet Corn (5 for $3.00), Florida Tropical Avocados or Dragonfruit (2 for $5.00), Sargento Cheese Slices (2 for $8.00)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use the remaining half can of black beans from Monday. Buy 2 ears of sweet corn (2 of the 5-for-$3.00 ears, approximately $1.20 worth) and cut the kernels from 1 ear for this meal - save the second ear for a side dish later. Use half of one avocado (one avocado from the 2-for-$5.00 deal) and slice it fresh. Use 1-2 slices of Sargento cheese torn over the warm tacos. Plan on 2-3 small tortillas from your pantry.
Recipes:
- Skillet Black Bean Tacos
- Vegetarian Black Bean Tacos
- Black Bean Corn Vegetarian Tacos for 4 Servings

Thursday
Meal: Baked Potato Bar with Bush's Best Baked Beans, Tillamook Cream Cheese Spread, and Publix Grated Cheese
Description: A loaded baked potato bar for one, featuring a fluffy Russet potato piled high with warm Bush's Best Baked Beans, a dollop of tangy Tillamook Cream Cheese Spread, and a generous shower of Publix Grated Cheese. It is a cozy, filling, completely hands-off dinner once the potato goes in the oven.
Sale items used: Publix Idaho Russet Potatoes ($3.99), Bush's Best Baked Beans (2 for $3.00), Tillamook Cream Cheese Spread (2 for $5.00), Publix Grated Cheese (2 for $5.00)
Prep time: 60 minutes (mostly oven time)
Serving note: Select one large Russet potato from the bag and bake at 400 degrees F for 45-50 minutes. Open one can of Bush's Baked Beans and warm about half the can on the stovetop - refrigerate the rest for a quick side later in the week. Use 2 tablespoons of Tillamook Cream Cheese Spread and 2 tablespoons of grated cheese as toppings. Make-ahead note: you can microwave the potato in about 10 minutes if you are short on time - pierce it several times and microwave on high for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Recipes:
- Baked Potato Bar

Friday
Meal: Knorr Rice Pilaf with Sauteed Zucchini, Mushrooms, and Publix Classic Salad Blend
Description: A light and flavorful end-of-week dinner featuring a single serving of Knorr Rice Pilaf cooked up fluffy and golden, topped with a quick saute of zucchini coins and the remaining mushrooms from Tuesday, served alongside a fresh Publix Classic Salad Blend with your favorite dressing. It is an easy, satisfying meal that uses up the week's remaining produce beautifully.
Sale items used: Knorr Sides (4 for $4.00), Zucchini or Yellow Squash ($3.49), Publix White Mushrooms (2 for $6.00), Publix Classic Salad Blend (2 for $4.00)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Prepare one Knorr Rice Pilaf packet according to package directions - one packet makes about 2 servings, so save half for lunch the next day. Slice about half of one zucchini (roughly 1 cup of coins) and saute with the remaining mushrooms from Tuesday in a little olive oil and garlic. Dress the salad blend lightly with olive oil and vinegar or a dressing from your pantry.
Recipes:
- Mushroom and Zucchini Rice Pilaf
- Mushroom Rice Pilaf

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Broccoli or Cauliflower (x1, buying the 2-for-$6.00 deal - use one head this week): $6.00
- Publix Chickpeas or Black Beans (x2 cans at $0.89 each - one for Monday soup, one for Wednesday tacos): $1.78
- Swanson Broth (x1 pack, 2-for-$4.00 deal): $4.00
- French Bread (x1 loaf): $2.49
- Rao's Homemade Sauce (x1 jar): $6.49
- Publix White Mushrooms (x1 pack, 2-for-$6.00 deal - use across Tuesday and Friday): $6.00
- Publix Grated Cheese (x1 pack, 2-for-$5.00 deal - use across Tuesday and Thursday): $5.00
- Bulk Sweet Corn (x2 ears at 5-for-$3.00, approximately): $1.20
- Florida Tropical Avocados or Dragonfruit (x1 pair, 2-for-$5.00 deal): $5.00
- Sargento Cheese Slices (x1 pack, 2-for-$8.00 deal): $8.00
- Publix Idaho Russet Potatoes (x1 bag): $3.99
- Bush's Best Baked Beans (x1 pack, 2-for-$3.00 deal): $3.00
- Tillamook Cream Cheese Spread (x1 pack, 2-for-$5.00 deal): $5.00
- Knorr Sides (x1 packet, 4-for-$4.00 deal): $1.00
- Zucchini or Yellow Squash (x1): $3.49
- Publix Classic Salad Blend (x1 bag, 2-for-$4.00 deal): $4.00

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Garlic (fresh or jarred)
- Salt and black pepper
- Cumin and smoked paprika (for Monday soup and Wednesday tacos)
- Lemon juice or a fresh lemon
- Small flour or corn tortillas (for Wednesday tacos)
- Pasta (any short shape such as penne or rotini, for Tuesday)
- Salad dressing of choice (for Friday salad)