Publix Vegetarian Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Why these meals: This is a genuinely vegetarian-friendly flyer with strong produce deals anchoring the whole week. The 2-for-$6 cauliflower and 2-for-$4 mushrooms are the real workhorses here - you get two heads of cauliflower and two packs of mushrooms for a combined $10, and they show up in different meals so nothing feels repetitive. The frozen quinoa at 2 for $8 is a complete protein that makes a satisfying grain bowl night without any meat needed. The puff pastry at 2 for $10 earns its spot as the one slightly indulgent night - a savory vegetable tart feels special on a Friday, and one box of two sheets is plenty for four people. The Italian Pizza Dough at $2.99 is one of the best per-serving values on the entire flyer and anchors a quick weeknight pizza. Skipping the olive oil (too large a format for one week's cooking) and leaning on pantry oil keeps the total honest.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Roasted Cauliflower and Quinoa Bowl with Honey-Dijon Drizzle
Description: Cauliflower florets are tossed in olive oil, roasted until golden and caramelized, then served over fluffy quinoa with a bright honey-Dijon drizzle and shaved Parmesan on top. It is a filling, protein-rich bowl that comes together in about 45 minutes with minimal hands-on effort.
Sale items used: Cauliflower (2 for $6.00, 1 head used), GreenWise Frozen Quinoa (2 for $8.00, 1 bag used), Publix Grated Parmesan Cheese ($2.99), Gefen Clover Honey ($3.99), GreenWise Organic Dijon Mustard (2 for $7.00, 1 bottle used)
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 head of cauliflower cut into florets for 4 people, 1 bag (10 oz) of GreenWise Frozen Quinoa cooked per package directions, 2 tablespoons honey, 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard whisked together as the drizzle, and 2 oz Parmesan shaved over the top.

Check the label: many hard cheeses are set with animal rennet.

Recipes:
- Roasted Vegetable Quinoa Bowls Recipe (Easy & Healthy)
- Roasted Cauliflower Quinoa Bowls with Green Tahini

Tuesday
Meal: Sauteed Baby Bella Mushroom and Bell Pepper Hoagie Sandwiches with Parmesan
Description: Sliced Baby Bella mushrooms and strips of red or yellow bell pepper are sauteed together until tender and deeply savory, then piled into toasted hoagie rolls and finished with grated Parmesan. The combination of meaty mushrooms and sweet roasted peppers makes a satisfying handheld dinner that is ready in under 30 minutes.
Sale items used: Publix Baby Bella Mushrooms (2 for $4.00, 2 pkgs. used), Red, Yellow, or Orange Bell Peppers ($2.99/lb), Hoagie Rolls (4-ct. 11-oz pkg., $3.99), Publix Grated Parmesan Cheese ($2.99)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use both 8-oz pkgs. of mushrooms and approximately 1 lb of bell peppers for 4 people; 1 pkg. of 4 hoagie rolls provides one roll per person; use remaining Parmesan from Monday's pkg. to top each sandwich.

Check the label: many hard cheeses are set with animal rennet.

Wednesday
Meal: Sweet Potato and Green Bean Quinoa Bowl with Sweet Chili Sauce
Description: Cubed sweet potatoes are pan-roasted until tender and lightly crisped, then combined with steamed green beans and warm quinoa and drizzled with Mae Ploy Sweet Chili Sauce for a tangy, slightly sweet finish. This bowl is naturally hearty and colorful, with the quinoa providing complete protein alongside the nutrient-dense vegetables.
Sale items used: Sweet Potatoes ($1.29/lb), Publix Green Beans (1-lb bag, $2.99), GreenWise Frozen Quinoa (2 for $8.00, 1 bag used), Mae Ploy Sauce (Sweet Chili, 2 for $5.00, 1 bottle used)
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 2 lbs of sweet potatoes (about 0.5 lb per person) at $2.58, 1 bag of green beans, and 1 bag (10 oz) of GreenWise Frozen Quinoa; drizzle 3 to 4 tablespoons of Mae Ploy Sweet Chili Sauce over the finished bowls.

Thursday
Meal: Homemade Vegetable Pizza on Italian Pizza Dough with Rao's Sauce, Broccoli, and Parmesan
Description: The Publix Italian Pizza Dough is stretched into a large round, spread with Rao's Homemade Sauce, topped with broccoli florets and a generous layer of grated Parmesan, then baked until the crust is golden and crisp. This is a crowd-pleasing pizza night that uses pantry-friendly ingredients and bakes in about 20 minutes once the oven is hot.
Sale items used: Italian Pizza Dough (16-oz pkg., $2.99), Rao's Homemade Sauce (32-oz jar, $6.99), Broccoli (2 for $6.00, 1 bunch used), Publix Grated Parmesan Cheese ($2.99, second pkg.)
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: 1 pkg. of pizza dough makes one large pizza serving 4 people; use approximately 1 cup of Rao's Homemade Sauce (the jar will have plenty left for other uses), 1 bunch of broccoli cut into small florets, and 1 full 6-oz pkg. of Parmesan distributed across the pizza.

Check the label: many hard cheeses are set with animal rennet.

Recipes:
- Broccoli Pizza Recipe
- broccoli pizza
- Broccoli Pizza

Friday
Meal: Savory Mushroom and Cauliflower Puff Pastry Tart with Campari Tomatoes
Description: A sheet of GreenWise Puff Pastry is topped with a layer of sauteed Baby Bella mushrooms, roasted cauliflower florets, and halved Campari tomatoes, then baked until the pastry is puffed and golden and the vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized. It is an elegant but straightforward tart that makes Friday dinner feel special without any complicated technique.
Sale items used: GreenWise Puff Pastry Sheets (2 for $10.00, 1 box used), Campari Tomatoes (1-lb pkg., 2 for $7.00, 1 pkg. used), Cauliflower (2 for $6.00, 1 head used - second head from Monday's 2-for-$6 purchase), Publix Baby Bella Mushrooms - note: mushrooms used Tuesday; supplement with pantry onion or use remaining broccoli bunch from Thursday's 2-for-$6 purchase
Sale items used: GreenWise Puff Pastry Sheets (2 for $10.00, 1 box used), Campari Tomatoes (2 for $7.00, 1 pkg. used), Cauliflower (second head from 2-for-$6 purchase), Broccoli (second bunch from 2-for-$6 purchase)
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 sheet of puff pastry from the box (the box contains 2 sheets; the second sheet can be frozen or used for a weekend treat), 1 lb of Campari tomatoes halved, the second head of cauliflower cut into small florets, and the second bunch of broccoli broken into small pieces; score a 1-inch border around the pastry edge before topping so it puffs into a frame.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Cauliflower (2 heads, 2 for $6.00): $6.00
- GreenWise Frozen Quinoa (x2 bags, 2 for $8.00): $8.00
- Publix Baby Bella Mushrooms (x2 pkgs., 2 for $4.00): $4.00
- Publix Grated Parmesan Cheese (x2 pkgs. at $2.99 each): $5.98
Check the label: many hard cheeses are set with animal rennet.
- Red, Yellow, or Orange Bell Peppers (approx. 1 lb at $2.99/lb): $2.99
- Hoagie Rolls (1 pkg., 4-ct.): $3.99
- Sweet Potatoes (approx. 2 lbs at $1.29/lb): $2.58
- Publix Green Beans (1-lb bag): $2.99
- Mae Ploy Sauce (Sweet Chili, 2 for $5.00, 1 bottle): $2.50
- Italian Pizza Dough (1 pkg.): $2.99
- Rao's Homemade Sauce (32-oz jar): $6.99
- Broccoli (2 bunches, 2 for $6.00): $6.00
- GreenWise Puff Pastry Sheets (2 for $10.00, 1 box): $5.00
- Campari Tomatoes (2 for $7.00, 1 pkg.): $3.50
- Gefen Clover Honey (12-oz bot.): $3.99
- GreenWise Organic Dijon Mustard (2 for $7.00, 1 bottle): $3.50

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil (for roasting and sauteing)
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic (minced or powder)
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
- Italian seasoning or dried oregano