Publix Vegetarian Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

No premium proteins are on this vegetarian flyer, so every night relies on everyday eggs, cheese, and dairy.

Why these meals: This week's plan lets a few vegetarian staples do double duty, so you buy once and use them twice. One carton of Pete & Gerry's Organic Brown Eggs at $4.99 covers both Tuesday's Veggie Frittata and Friday's Egg and Carrot Fried Rice, and the GreenWise Organic Rice (2 bags for $7.00) becomes Monday's Cheesy Stuffed Acorn Squash and that same Friday fried rice. A single bag of Publix Gold Potatoes goes into Tuesday's frittata and Wednesday's Broccoli and Cheese Stuffed Baked Potatoes, and the Fage Greek Strained Yogurt (4 for $5.00) turns up on Wednesday and again in Thursday's coleslaw dressing. Thursday's bagel melts are the fastest dinner at 20 minutes, which is a welcome breather after the oven-heavy start to the week.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Cheesy Stuffed Acorn Squash with Rice
Description: Acorn Squash halves are roasted until tender, then filled with cooked GreenWise Organic Rice, sauteed Sweet Onions, and melted Publix Shredded Cheese. Served with a quick cucumber side.
Sale items used: Acorn Squash, GreenWise Organic Rice, Sweet Onions, Publix Shredded Cheese, Hot House Cucumbers
Prep time: 55 minutes
Serving note: 3 lbs Acorn Squash (about 2 large squash, halved), 1 bag GreenWise Organic Rice (the 2 for $7.00 deal means buying 2 bags; use 1 cup dry from one), 1 Sweet Onions bag (use 1 onion), about 1 cup Publix Shredded Cheese (half of 1 bag), 1 Hot House Cucumbers sliced.
Recipes:
- Cheesy Stuffed Acorn Squash
- Stuffed Acorn Squash Recipe
- The Best Vegetarian Stuffed Acorn Squash

Tuesday
Meal: Veggie Frittata with Potatoes and Tomatoes
Description: Pete & Gerry's Organic Brown Eggs are whisked and baked in a skillet with sliced Publix Gold Potatoes, Sweet Onions, and Tomatoes on the Vine. Finished with Kraft Chunk Cheese, grated.
Sale items used: Pete & Gerry's Organic Brown Eggs, Publix Gold Potatoes, Sweet Onions, Tomatoes on the Vine, Kraft Chunk Cheese
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: 1 carton Pete & Gerry's Organic Brown Eggs (use 8), 1 bag Publix Gold Potatoes (use about 1.5 lbs), 1 Sweet Onions (shared with Monday), 1 lb Tomatoes on the Vine, 1 package Kraft Chunk Cheese (about 1 cup grated).
Recipes:
- Vegetable Frittata
- Vegetable Frittata
- Potato Spinach Vegetable Frittata

Wednesday
Meal: Broccoli and Cheese Stuffed Baked Potatoes
Description: Baked Publix Gold Potatoes are split and topped with steamed Broccoli and melted Publix Shredded Cheese. Served with a dollop of Fage Greek Strained Yogurt.
Sale items used: Publix Gold Potatoes, Broccoli, Publix Shredded Cheese, Fage Greek Strained Yogurt
Prep time: 55 minutes
Serving note: Remaining Publix Gold Potatoes from the same bag (about 2 lbs), 2 Broccoli (the 2 for $6.00 deal), 1 cup Publix Shredded Cheese (the rest of the bag), 4 cups Fage Greek Strained Yogurt are bought as 4 for $5.00; use 1 cup here.
Recipes:
- Broccoli and Cheese-Stuffed Baked Potatoes
- Baked Potatoes Stuffed with Broccoli and Cheddar Cheese
- Broccoli Cheddar Stuffed Potatoes

Thursday
Meal: Cheese and Avocado Quesadilla-Style Bagel Melts with Coleslaw
Description: Open-faced GreenWise Bagels are topped with mashed Hass Avocados and Publix Cheese Slices, then broiled until bubbly. Served with Publix Coleslaw Mix dressed with Fage Greek Strained Yogurt.
Sale items used: GreenWise Bagels, Hass Avocados, Publix Cheese Slices, Publix Coleslaw Mix, Fage Greek Strained Yogurt
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: 1 package GreenWise Bagels (use 4 bagels, halved), 4 Hass Avocados, 1 package Publix Cheese Slices (use 8 slices; 2 for $5.00 means buying 2 packages, use 1), 1 Publix Coleslaw Mix bag, 1 cup Fage Greek Strained Yogurt for the dressing.

Friday
Meal: Egg and Carrot Fried Rice
Description: Cooked GreenWise Organic Rice is stir-fried with scrambled Pete & Gerry's Organic Brown Eggs, Publix Baby Cut Carrots, and Sweet Onions, then seasoned with GreenWise Organic Coconut Aminos. Served with a Hot House Cucumbers salad.
Sale items used: GreenWise Organic Rice, Pete & Gerry's Organic Brown Eggs, Publix Baby Cut Carrots, Sweet Onions, GreenWise Organic Coconut Aminos, Hot House Cucumbers
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 1 cup dry GreenWise Organic Rice (second bag from the 2 for $7.00 deal), 4 Pete & Gerry's Organic Brown Eggs (second carton not needed; the Tuesday carton of 12 covers 8 + 4), 1 bag Publix Baby Cut Carrots (about 1 cup chopped), 1 Sweet Onions (shared), 2 tbsp GreenWise Organic Coconut Aminos, 1 Hot House Cucumbers sliced.
Recipes:
- Vegetable Egg Fried Rice Recipe
- The Best Veg Fried Rice (Vegetarian Fried Rice!)
- 20-Minute Egg Fried Rice

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Acorn Squash (3 lbs): $2.97
- GreenWise Organic Rice (x2 bags): $7.00
- Sweet Onions (x1 bag): $4.99
- Publix Shredded Cheese (x2 bags): $5.00
- Hot House Cucumbers (x2): $4.00
- Pete & Gerry's Organic Brown Eggs (x1 carton): $4.99
- Publix Gold Potatoes (x1 bag): $4.99
- Tomatoes on the Vine (1 lb): $1.99
- Kraft Chunk Cheese (x2 packages): $6.00
- Broccoli (x2): $6.00
- Fage Greek Strained Yogurt (x4): $5.00
- GreenWise Bagels (x1 package): $1.99
- Hass Avocados (x4): $3.96
- Publix Cheese Slices (x2 packages): $5.00
- Publix Coleslaw Mix (x1): $1.49
- Publix Baby Cut Carrots (x2): $3.00
- GreenWise Organic Coconut Aminos (x1): $4.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil or cooking oil
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic powder
- Lemon juice or vinegar