Publix Vegetarian Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Chickpea and Cauliflower Simmered Soup with French Bread
Description: A hearty, warming soup for two built on tender cauliflower florets and protein-rich chickpeas simmered in seasoned vegetable broth with garlic, cumin, and a squeeze of lemon. Serve alongside sliced French bread for dipping and soaking up every last drop of the flavorful broth.
Sale items used: Broccoli or Cauliflower (1 head cauliflower from the 2 for $6.00 deal), Publix Chickpeas ($0.89), Swanson Broth (1 carton from the 2 for $4.00 deal), French Bread ($2.49)
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use half a head of cauliflower (roughly 2 cups of florets) and one 15 oz can of chickpeas for two generous bowls. The second cauliflower head can be roasted later in the week or stored. Slice half the French bread loaf for this meal and save the rest for snacking.
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 satisfying Italian-inspired pasta dinner for two featuring al dente pasta tossed in rich Rao's Homemade Sauce and topped with golden sauteed mushrooms for a meaty, umami-packed bite. Finish each bowl with a generous shower of Publix Grated Cheese for a simple but restaurant-quality weeknight meal.
Sale items used: Rao's Homemade Sauce ($6.49), Publix White Mushrooms (1 pack from the 2 for $6.00 deal), Publix Grated Cheese (1 pack from the 2 for $5.00 deal)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Cook about 6 oz of dry pasta (roughly half a standard box) for two people. Use one 8 oz package of mushrooms, sliced and sauteed in olive oil with garlic. Use about one-third of the Rao's jar for two servings and refrigerate the rest for future use. Top each bowl with 1 to 2 tablespoons of grated cheese.
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, colorful skillet taco filling for two made with seasoned black beans and fresh sweet corn kernels cut straight from the cob, all cooked together with onion, cumin, and chili powder. Serve in warm tortillas topped with creamy sliced avocado and melted Sargento cheese for a satisfying meatless taco night.
Sale items used: Publix Chickpeas or Black Beans - Black Beans ($0.89), Bulk Sweet Corn (2 ears from the 5 for $3.00 deal), Florida Tropical Avocados or Dragonfruit - Avocado (1 from the 2 for $5.00 deal), Sargento Cheese Slices (1 pack from the 2 for $8.00 deal)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: One 15 oz can of black beans and 2 ears of corn (yielding about 1.5 cups of kernels) is the right amount for 6 to 8 tacos for two people. Use 3 to 4 Sargento slices total, torn and melted over the hot filling. Slice one avocado and divide evenly between servings. Tortillas are a pantry staple for this meal.
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 fun and filling baked potato bar for two using fluffy Idaho russet potatoes loaded with smoky Bush's Best Baked Beans, cool and tangy Tillamook Cream Cheese Spread, and a sprinkle of Publix Grated Cheese. Each person builds their own loaded potato with their preferred toppings for a cozy, customizable dinner.
Sale items used: Publix Idaho Russet Potatoes ($3.99 per bag), Bush's Best Baked Beans (1 can from the 2 for $3.00 deal), Tillamook Cream Cheese Spread (1 tub from the 2 for $5.00 deal), Publix Grated Cheese (already purchased Tuesday, use remaining portion)
Prep time: 60 minutes (mostly oven time)
Serving note: Bake 2 large russet potatoes at 400 degrees F for 50 to 55 minutes. Open one can of baked beans and warm on the stovetop. Each person gets one potato topped with a generous spoonful of beans, 2 tablespoons of cream cheese spread, and a sprinkle of grated cheese. Make-ahead tip: potatoes can be scrubbed and pricked earlier in the day and held at room temperature until ready to bake.
Recipes:
- Baked Potato Bar

Friday
Meal: Knorr Rice Pilaf with Sauteed Zucchini, Mushrooms, and Publix Classic Salad Blend
Description: A quick and satisfying Friday dinner for two built on a savory Knorr Rice Pilaf base tossed with tender sauteed zucchini and golden mushrooms for added vegetables and substance. Serve alongside a crisp Publix Classic Salad Blend dressed simply with olive oil and lemon for a light, well-rounded meal.
Sale items used: Knorr Sides (1 packet from the 4 for $4.00 deal), Zucchini or Yellow Squash ($3.49), Publix White Mushrooms (use second pack from the 2 for $6.00 deal purchased Tuesday), Publix Classic Salad Blend (1 bag from the 2 for $4.00 deal)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: One Knorr Rice Pilaf packet makes about 2 to 3 servings, which is perfect for two people. Use one medium zucchini (roughly 6 to 8 oz), sliced into half-moons, and half the second mushroom pack (about 4 oz), sauteed together in olive oil. Toss the cooked vegetables into the finished rice pilaf. Dress the salad blend with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
Recipes:
- Mushroom and Zucchini Rice Pilaf
- Mushroom Rice Pilaf

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Broccoli or Cauliflower, 2 heads (2 for $6.00 deal - buying both to meet deal minimum): $6.00
- Publix Chickpeas, Black Beans x2 cans (2 cans at $0.89 each - one for Monday soup, one for Wednesday tacos): $1.78
- Swanson Broth x2 cartons (2 for $4.00 deal - buying both to meet deal minimum): $4.00
- French Bread x1 loaf: $2.49
- Rao's Homemade Sauce x1 jar: $6.49
- Publix White Mushrooms x2 packs (2 for $6.00 deal - one for Tuesday pasta, one for Friday pilaf): $6.00
- Publix Grated Cheese x2 packs (2 for $5.00 deal - used Tuesday and Thursday): $5.00
- Bulk Sweet Corn x2 ears (2 ears from the 5 for $3.00 deal, priced at $0.60 per ear): $1.20
- Florida Tropical Avocados x2 (2 for $5.00 deal - buying both to meet deal minimum): $5.00
- Sargento Cheese Slices x2 packs (2 for $8.00 deal - buying both to meet deal minimum): $8.00
- Publix Idaho Russet Potatoes x1 bag: $3.99
- Bush's Best Baked Beans x2 cans (2 for $3.00 deal - buying both to meet deal minimum): $3.00
- Tillamook Cream Cheese Spread x2 tubs (2 for $5.00 deal - buying both to meet deal minimum): $5.00
- Knorr Sides x4 packets (4 for $4.00 deal - buying all four to meet deal minimum): $4.00
- Zucchini or Yellow Squash x1: $3.49
- Publix Classic Salad Blend x2 bags (2 for $4.00 deal - buying both to meet deal minimum): $4.00

Pantry staples needed:
- Dry pasta (about 6 oz, any shape such as penne or rigatoni)
- Small flour or corn tortillas (6 to 8 count for taco night)
- Olive oil
- Garlic (fresh cloves)
- Yellow onion
- Cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper
- Lemon (1 to 2 fresh lemons for soup and salad dressing)