Publix Vegetarian Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Loaded Baked Potatoes with Baked Beans and Chunk Cheese
Description: A hearty russet potato is baked until fluffy, then topped with warm baked beans and melted chunk cheese for a satisfying vegetarian dinner. Simple and filling, this dish comes together with minimal prep.
Sale items used: Publix Russet Potatoes, Bush's Best Baked Beans, Publix Chunk Cheese
Prep time: 55 minutes
Serving note: 1 medium russet potato (about 8 oz), 1/2 cup baked beans, 1/4 cup shredded chunk cheese.

Check the label: some baked beans are cooked with bacon or pork fat.

Recipes:
- Loaded Baked Potatoes Recipe with Creamy Corn & Baked Beans - The Global Vegetarian
- Baked Potato with Beans & Cheese
- Loaded Baked Potato With Black Beans

Tuesday
Meal: Cheese Tortelloni with Sauteed Broccoli and Mushrooms
Description: Tender cheese tortelloni is tossed with sauteed broccoli and mushrooms for a quick, satisfying pasta dinner. A drizzle of olive oil and garlic rounds out the flavors.
Sale items used: Rana Tortelloni, Broccoli, Publix White Mushrooms
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: 1/2 package (about 4.5 oz) tortelloni, 1 cup chopped broccoli florets, 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms; reserve remaining mushrooms for Thursday's meal.
Recipes:
- One Pot Tortellini with Mushrooms - Happy Veggie Kitchen
- Cheese Tortellini with Broccoli & Tomatoes
- Marry Me Tortellini with Broccoli

Wednesday
Meal: Roasted Fall Squash and Almond Skillet with Cracker Cut Cheese
Description: Cubed fall squash is roasted until caramelized, then tossed with toasted almonds and finished with slices of cracker cut cheese for a cozy autumn skillet meal. It's a warm, nutty, protein-rich dinner.
Sale items used: Fall Hard Squash, GreenWise Organic Almonds, Publix Cracker Cut Cheese
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: 1 lb fall squash, 2 tablespoons almonds, 2 slices cracker cut cheese; reserve remaining cheese and almonds for future use.
Recipes:
- Roasted Spaghetti Squash with Garlic & Almonds • The Good Hearted Woman
- Roasted Spaghetti Squash with Mushrooms, Garlic & Sage
- Vegetarian Spaghetti Squash Skillet Recipe

Thursday
Meal: Mushroom and Cheese Quesadillas with Coleslaw Crunch
Description: Sauteed mushrooms and melted cheese singles are folded into a warm tortilla for a crispy quesadilla, served alongside a crunchy coleslaw mix side. Fast and easy for a weeknight meal.
Sale items used: Publix White Mushrooms (reserved), Kraft Cheese Singles, Publix Coleslaw Mix
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms (reserved from Tuesday), 2 cheese singles, 2/3 cup coleslaw mix, 1 flour tortilla.
Recipes:
- Best Cheese and Mushroom Quesadilla - Beaming Baker
- Mushroom and Cheese Quesadillas | Christopher Kimball's Milk Street
- Mushroom Quesadilla

Friday
Meal: Grilled Cheese Sandwiches with Romaine and Cotton Candy Grape Salad
Description: A classic grilled cheese sandwich made with melty cheese singles and buttery white bread pairs with a fresh romaine and cotton candy grape salad. Sweet and savory come together for a light, satisfying finish to the week.
Sale items used: White Mountain Bread, Kraft Cheese Singles (reserved), Garden Life Romaine Leaves, Cotton Candy Grapes
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: 2 slices bread, 2 cheese singles (reserved from Thursday), 1 cup romaine leaves, 0.5 lb cotton candy grapes halved.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Publix Russet Potatoes (1 bag): $3.99
- Bush's Best Baked Beans (1 can, part of 2-pack): $2.50
Check the label: some baked beans are cooked with bacon or pork fat.
- Publix Chunk Cheese (1 pack): $2.50
- Rana Tortelloni (1 package): $5.00
- Broccoli (1 head): $3.00
- Publix White Mushrooms (1 pack): $3.00
- Fall Hard Squash (1 lb): $1.29
- GreenWise Organic Almonds (1 bag): $6.99
- Publix Cracker Cut Cheese (1 pack): $4.00
- Kraft Cheese Singles (1 pack): $3.50
- Publix Coleslaw Mix (1 bag): $1.49
- White Mountain Bread (1 loaf): $2.99
- Garden Life Romaine Leaves (1 pack): $3.99
- Cotton Candy Grapes (0.5 lb): $2.50

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Garlic
- Butter
- Salt and pepper
- Flour tortillas (not on sale this week)