Publix Vegetarian Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Coconut Curry with Fall Hard Squash, Spinach and Beans
Description: Cubes of tender fall squash simmer in a creamy coconut curry with wilted spinach and beans. One can of coconut milk makes a generous bowl with leftovers for lunch.
Sale items used: Fall Hard Squash, Bush's Best Beans, Thai Kitchen Coconut Milk, Publix Spinach
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 lb squash (assumed total weight, about 2 cups cubed after peeling), 1 can beans (drained), 1 can coconut milk, and a few handfuls of spinach. Curry powder, garlic, and oil come from your pantry. Serve with a slice of baguette if you like.

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

Recipes:
- Butternut Squash, Butter Bean and Spinach Curry
- Easy Butternut Squash Curry with Spinach
- Butternut Squash & Chickpea Coconut Curry

Tuesday
Meal: Baked Mac and Cheese with Roasted Broccoli
Description: A creamy baked macaroni dinner is topped with a little extra cheese until bubbly and golden. Roasted broccoli florets on the side add crisp, charred contrast.
Sale items used: Publix Cheesy Deluxe Macaroni Dinner, Broccoli, Sargento Cheese Slices
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Prepare 1 box macaroni dinner (about 2 servings, save half for lunch), stir in 2 Sargento slices, and bake at 375F for 15 minutes. Roast 1 head broccoli (about 0.5 lb) at 425F for 20 minutes with oil and salt. The second broccoli head is used in other meals or as a snack.
Recipes:
- Baked Broccoli Mac and Cheese
- Roasted Broccoli Macaroni and Cheese Recipe
- Broccoli Mac and Cheese

Wednesday
Meal: Creamy Coconut Mushroom and Potato Soup
Description: Sliced mushrooms and diced potato simmer in broth and coconut milk for a velvety, earthy soup. The recipe makes a single large bowl plus a small extra portion.
Sale items used: Publix White Mushrooms, Publix Russet Potatoes, Thai Kitchen Coconut Milk, Swanson Broth, Sweet Onions
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 package mushrooms (about 8 oz), 1 medium russet potato, 1/2 cup sweet onion, 1 cup broth, and the second can of coconut milk (use about 1 cup, save the rest). Season with thyme, salt, and pepper from your pantry.

Check the label: broth is often made from chicken or beef. Vegetable broth is the safe choice.

Recipes:
- Creamy Mushroom Potato Soup Recipe (Dairy-Free)
- Potato Mushroom Soup Recipe (Vegan)
- Easy Creamy Potato and Mushroom Soup Recipe

Thursday
Meal: Burrata and Roasted Pepper Toasts with Spring Mix Salad
Description: Toasted baguette slices are topped with creamy burrata and sweet roasted pepper strips. A light spring mix salad with a simple vinaigrette rounds out the plate.
Sale items used: Belgioioso Burrata Cheese, Red, Yellow, or Orange Bell Peppers, GreenWise Crusty White Baguette, Fresh Attitude Spring Mix
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 bell pepper (assumed 0.5 lb), roasted at 450F for 20 minutes then sliced. Use 1/3 baguette, 1 burrata ball, and 2 big handfuls of spring mix. Olive oil, vinegar, and salt come from your pantry.
Recipes:
- Roasted Pepper and Burrata Salad
- Roasted Peppers and Burrata Salad
- Burrata Salad Recipe

Friday
Meal: Black Bean Stuffed Baked Potatoes with Pico de Gallo and Sour Cream
Description: A fluffy baked russet is loaded with warm seasoned black beans, fresh pico de gallo, and a dollop of sour cream. It is a hearty, filling finish to the week.
Sale items used: Publix Russet Potatoes, Bush's Best Beans, Incrediblefresh Pico de Gallo, Fage Sour Cream
Prep time: 65 minutes
Serving note: Bake 1 large russet at 425F for about 50 minutes (start it early, or microwave 8 minutes first to speed things up). Warm 1/2 can beans with cumin and top with 1/4 cup pico and 2 tablespoons sour cream. Save the remaining beans for another use.

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

Recipes:
- Mexican Black Bean Stuffed Potatoes
- Mexican Style Stuffed Sweet Potatoes (Vegetarian)
- Enchilada Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fall Hard Squash (1 lb): $1.29
- Bush's Best Beans (x2 cans): $2.00
Check the label: some baked beans are cooked with bacon or pork fat.
- Thai Kitchen Coconut Milk (x2 cans): $7.00
- Publix Spinach (x1): $1.49
- Publix Cheesy Deluxe Macaroni Dinner (x1 box, priced 2 for $4.00): $2.00
- Broccoli (x1, priced 2 for $6.00): $3.00
- Sargento Cheese Slices (x1, priced 2 for $7.00): $3.50
- Publix White Mushrooms (x1, priced 2 for $4.00): $2.00
- Publix Russet Potatoes (x1 bag): $3.99
- Belgioioso Burrata Cheese (x1): $4.99
- Bell Peppers (0.5 lb): $1.50
- GreenWise Crusty White Baguette (x1): $2.00
- Fresh Attitude Spring Mix (x1, priced 3 for $10.00): $3.34
- Incrediblefresh Pico de Gallo (x1, priced 2 for $7.00): $3.50
- Fage Sour Cream (x1, priced 2 for $5.00): $2.50

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil, curry powder, garlic, cumin, thyme, salt, pepper, vinegar, onion (or use a sweet onion if on hand)