Publix Vegetarian Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Loaded Baked Potatoes with Baked Beans and Chunk Cheese
Description: Fluffy baked russet potatoes are split and topped with warm baked beans and melted chunk cheese for a hearty, protein-rich vegetarian dinner. A simple side salad or extra veggies can round out the plate.
Sale items used: Publix Russet Potatoes, Bush's Best Baked Beans, Publix Chunk Cheese
Prep time: 55 minutes
Serving note: 2 large russet potatoes (about 1.5 lbs total), 1 can baked beans, 4 oz chunk cheese shredded, divided between 2 servings.

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: Cheese-filled tortelloni is tossed with garlicky sauteed broccoli and mushrooms for a quick, satisfying pasta dinner. A drizzle of olive oil and parmesan finishes the dish nicely.
Sale items used: Rana Tortelloni, Broccoli, Publix White Mushrooms
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 1 package (9 oz) tortelloni, 1 head broccoli, 1 package mushrooms, split evenly for 2 servings.

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

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: Roasted fall squash is tossed with toasted almonds and served alongside melted cracker cut cheese for a warm, nutty vegetarian skillet meal. It's a cozy, fiber-rich dish perfect for cooler evenings.
Sale items used: Fall Hard Squash, GreenWise Organic Almonds, Publix Cracker Cut Cheese
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: 1.5 lbs fall hard squash, 1/3 cup almonds, 4 slices cracker cut cheese, divided between 2 servings.
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 are folded into crisped tortillas, served with a tangy coleslaw crunch on the side. It's a fast, satisfying weeknight dinner with good textural contrast.
Sale items used: Publix White Mushrooms, Publix Chunk Cheese, Publix Coleslaw Mix
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 1 package mushrooms, 4 oz chunk cheese shredded, 1 cup coleslaw mix, 4 tortillas (pantry staple), split for 2 servings.
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: Classic grilled cheese sandwiches are paired with a crisp romaine salad topped with sweet cotton candy grapes. It's a light, comforting end to the week with a fresh fruity contrast.
Sale items used: Publix Cracker Cut Cheese, White Mountain Bread, Garden Life Romaine Leaves, Cotton Candy Grapes
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: 4 slices bread, 4 slices cracker cut cheese, half the romaine package, 0.5 lb cotton candy grapes, divided for 2 servings.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Publix Russet Potatoes (1 unit, about 1.5 lbs): $3.99
- Bush's Best Baked Beans (1 can, part of 2 for $5.00 pack): $2.50
Check the label: some baked beans are cooked with bacon or pork fat.
- Publix Chunk Cheese (1 pack, part of 2 for $5.00): $2.50
- Rana Tortelloni (1 pack, part of 2 for $10.00): $5.00
- Broccoli (1, part of 2 for $6.00): $3.00
- Publix White Mushrooms (2 packs, 2 for $6.00): $6.00
- Fall Hard Squash (1.5 lbs): $1.94
- GreenWise Organic Almonds (1 bag, used partially): $6.99
- Publix Cracker Cut Cheese (1 pack, part of 2 for $8.00): $4.00
- 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, salt, pepper, butter, tortillas