Publix Vegetarian Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Chickpea and Cauliflower Simmered Soup with French Bread
Description: Chickpeas and cauliflower florets are simmered together in Swanson broth with garlic, cumin, and smoked paprika until the cauliflower is tender and the broth is richly flavored. The soup is ladled into bowls and served alongside sliced French bread for dipping, making a hearty and warming vegetarian dinner.
Sale items used: Publix Chickpeas (or Black Beans) (used as chickpeas), Broccoli or Cauliflower (used as cauliflower), Swanson Broth, French Bread
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 cans of Publix Chickpeas, 1 head of cauliflower (from the 2-for-$6.00 deal, buying 2 heads), 2 cartons of Swanson Broth, and 1 loaf of French Bread. Serves 4 with generous 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: Sliced Publix White Mushrooms are sauteed in olive oil until golden and meaty, then combined with Rao's Homemade Sauce and tossed with cooked pasta for a rich, satisfying vegetarian main. The dish is finished with a generous sprinkle of Publix Grated Cheese and served with slices of GreenWise Sourdough Bread on the side.
Sale items used: Publix White Mushrooms, Rao's Homemade Sauce, Publix Grated Cheese, GreenWise Sourdough Breads
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 pack of Publix White Mushrooms, 1 jar of Rao's Homemade Sauce, 1 pack of Publix Grated Cheese, and 1 loaf of GreenWise Sourdough Breads. Cook 12 oz of pasta from pantry. Serves 4.
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: Canned black beans and fresh-cut Bulk Sweet Corn kernels are cooked together in a skillet with chili powder, cumin, and lime juice, then spooned into warm tortillas with sliced Florida Tropical Avocados and Sargento Cheese Slices. The filling is savory and slightly smoky, and the cool avocado and melty cheese make every bite satisfying.
Sale items used: Publix Chickpeas (or Black Beans) (used as black beans), Bulk Sweet Corn, Florida Tropical Avocados or Dragonfruit (used as avocados), Sargento Cheese Slices
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 cans of Publix Chickpeas (or Black Beans) as black beans, 4 ears of Bulk Sweet Corn (cut kernels off cob), 2 Florida Tropical Avocados (from the 2-for-$5.00 deal), and 1 pack of Sargento Cheese Slices. Use 8 to 12 flour tortillas from pantry. Serves 4.
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: Publix Idaho Russet Potatoes are scrubbed and baked in the oven until the skins are crisp and the insides are fluffy, then split open and loaded with warmed Bush's Best Baked Beans, a dollop of Tillamook Cream Cheese Spread, and a sprinkle of Publix Grated Cheese. A simple Publix Classic Salad Blend tossed with pantry dressing rounds out the plate for a filling, hands-off weeknight dinner.
Sale items used: Publix Idaho Russet Potatoes, Bush's Best Baked Beans, Tillamook Cream Cheese Spread, Publix Grated Cheese, Publix Classic Salad Blend
Prep time: 60 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 bag of Publix Idaho Russet Potatoes (select 4 large potatoes), 2 cans of Bush's Best Baked Beans, 1 tub of Tillamook Cream Cheese Spread, 1 pack of Publix Grated Cheese, and 1 bag of Publix Classic Salad Blend. Bake potatoes at 400 degrees F for 55 to 60 minutes; start them first and prep toppings while they bake.
Recipes:
- Baked Potato Bar

Friday
Meal: Knorr Rice Pilaf with Sauteed Zucchini, Mushrooms, and Publix Classic Salad Blend
Description: Two packs of Knorr Sides are prepared according to package directions using Swanson Broth in place of water for extra depth, then topped with Zucchini or Yellow Squash and Publix White Mushrooms sauteed together in olive oil until lightly caramelized. A fresh Publix Classic Salad Blend dressed with pantry vinaigrette is served alongside for a light, well-rounded vegetarian Friday dinner.
Sale items used: Knorr Sides, Swanson Broth, Zucchini or Yellow Squash, Publix White Mushrooms, Publix Classic Salad Blend
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 packs of Knorr Sides, 1 carton of Swanson Broth (used in place of water for the rice), 1 package of Zucchini or Yellow Squash, 1 pack of Publix White Mushrooms, and 1 bag of Publix Classic Salad Blend. Serves 4 with two generous scoops of pilaf per person.
Recipes:
- Mushroom and Zucchini Rice Pilaf
- Mushroom Rice Pilaf

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Publix Chickpeas (or Black Beans) (x4 cans - 2 for Monday soup, 2 for Wednesday tacos): $3.56
- Broccoli or Cauliflower (x2 heads - 2-for-$6.00 deal, 1 cauliflower used Monday, 1 broccoli head available for the week): $6.00
- Swanson Broth (x2 cartons - 1 used Monday, 1 used Friday, 2-for-$4.00 deal): $4.00
- French Bread (x1 loaf): $2.49
- Publix White Mushrooms (x2 packs - 1 for Tuesday, 1 for Friday, 2-for-$6.00 deal): $6.00
- Rao's Homemade Sauce (x1 jar): $6.49
- Publix Grated Cheese (x2 packs - 1 for Tuesday, 1 for Thursday, 2-for-$5.00 deal): $5.00
- GreenWise Sourdough Breads (x1 loaf): $4.99
- Bulk Sweet Corn (x4 ears): $2.40
- Florida Tropical Avocados or Dragonfruit (x2 avocados - 2-for-$5.00 deal): $5.00
- Sargento Cheese Slices (x1 pack - 2-for-$8.00 deal, buying 2 to meet deal price): $8.00
- Publix Idaho Russet Potatoes (x1 bag): $3.99
- Bush's Best Baked Beans (x2 cans - 2-for-$3.00 deal): $3.00
- Tillamook Cream Cheese Spread (x1 tub - 2-for-$5.00 deal, buying 2 to meet deal price): $5.00
- Publix Classic Salad Blend (x2 bags - 1 for Thursday, 1 for Friday, 2-for-$4.00 deal): $4.00
- Zucchini or Yellow Squash (x1 package): $3.49
- Knorr Sides (x2 packs - 4-for-$4.00 deal, buying 4 to meet deal price): $4.00

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Garlic
- Cumin
- Smoked paprika
- Chili powder
- Salt and black pepper
- Lime juice or lime
- Flour tortillas (8 to 12 count)
- Pasta (12 oz, any shape)
- Vinaigrette or salad dressing