Publix Vegetarian Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Roasted Fall Hard Squash and Green Bean Plate with Greek Yogurt Sauce
Description: Cubed hard squash and green beans are roasted until caramelized and served warm on two plates. A cool Greek yogurt sauce with lemon and garlic adds creaminess and protein.
Sale items used: Fall Hard Squash, Publix Green Beans, Chobani Greek Yogurt
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: Use 3 lbs of squash total for the week (about 1.5 lbs tonight, 1.5 lbs on Friday; roast both batches together tonight to save time). Use half the green beans pack (about 6 oz) and 2 Chobani cups for the sauce. Both cups can be stirred with lemon, garlic, and salt. Total time is under 60 minutes, and the Friday portion can be refrigerated.
Recipes:
- Autumn Roasted Vegetables with Garlic Yogurt Sauce
- Roasted Squash with Yogurt, Walnuts, and Spiced Green Sauce
- Roasted Squash with Yogurt, Walnuts and Spiced Green Sauce

Tuesday
Meal: Baked Pizza Dough Flatbread with Pizza Sauce and Zucchini
Description: Stretched pizza dough is topped with pizza sauce, thin zucchini ribbons, and cheese, then baked until crisp. Cut into strips, it makes a simple, filling dinner for two.
Sale items used: Italian Pizza Dough, Publix Pizza Sauce, Yellow Squash or Zucchini
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 dough ball, 1/2 cup pizza sauce (half a can, save the rest for Thursday), and 1 zucchini (the sale item is sold per piece, so buy 2 for the week, 1 tonight and 1 Thursday). Add 1 cup shredded mozzarella from home if you keep it, or skip it and use a little cream cheese dolloped on top.
Recipes:
- Zucchini Flatbread Pizza
- Zucchini with Cheese Flatbread
- Zucchini, Mushroom & Tomato Herbed Ricotta Flatbread Pizza

Wednesday
Meal: Skillet Potato and Egg Hash with Coleslaw Mix Salad
Description: Diced russet potatoes are crisped in a skillet and topped with fried eggs. A tangy slaw made from coleslaw mix with Greek yogurt dressing rounds out the plate.
Sale items used: Publix Russet Potatoes, Pete & Gerry's Organic Brown Eggs, Publix Coleslaw Mix, Chobani Greek Yogurt
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 large russets from the bag (the other potatoes are used Thursday), 4 eggs (from a dozen-style carton, leftovers can be used elsewhere), half the coleslaw bag, and 1 Chobani cup mixed with a splash of vinegar for dressing.
Recipes:
- Vegetable Hash Breakfast Skillet
- Root Vegetable Hash with Eggs
- Egg and Potato Hash

Thursday
Meal: Baked Potato Bar-Style Stuffed Zucchini Boats with Pizza Sauce
Description: Zucchini halves are roasted, filled with a mashed potato and cream cheese mixture, and topped with warm pizza sauce. It takes the baked potato bar idea into a lighter, vegetable-forward dinner.
Sale items used: Yellow Squash or Zucchini, Publix Russet Potatoes, Publix Pizza Sauce, Publix Cream Cheese, Chobani Greek Yogurt
Prep time: 55 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 large zucchini halved, 1 russet potato, about 2 tbsp cream cheese, 1/2 cup remaining pizza sauce, and 1 Chobani cup as a topping. Bake the potato first for 40 minutes, so start it early and scoop the filling while the zucchini roasts.
Recipes:
- Stuffed Vegetarian Zucchini Pizza Boats
- Vegetarian Stuffed Zucchini Boats
- Vegetarian Zucchini Boats Recipe

Friday
Meal: Creamy Cranberry Apple Greek Yogurt Bowls with Roasted Squash
Description: Greek yogurt is layered with a quick simmered cranberry and apple compote and warm roasted squash cubes. It is a cozy, slightly sweet supper for two.
Sale items used: Cranberries, Granny Smith Apples, Chobani Greek Yogurt, Fall Hard Squash
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 bag of cranberries (about 6 oz, from the 2 for $4.00 deal, so buy 2), 1 lb Granny Smith apples (about 2 medium), 4 Chobani cups, and the reserved 1.5 lbs roasted squash from Monday, reheated. Simmer cranberries and diced apple with honey or sugar for about 12 minutes.
Recipes:
- Acorn Squash Breakfast Bowls with Yogurt
- Cranberry Coconut Granola Yogurt Bowls
- Fall Yogurt Bowls You'll Love!

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fall Hard Squash (3 lbs): $2.97
- Publix Green Beans (x1 pack, sold 2 for $5.00, buy the pair): $5.00
- Chobani Greek Yogurt (x10 cups): $10.00
- Italian Pizza Dough (x1): $2.99
- Publix Pizza Sauce (x2 cans): $3.00
- Yellow Squash or Zucchini (x2): $7.98
- Publix Russet Potatoes (x1 bag): $3.99
- Pete & Gerry's Organic Brown Eggs (x1): $4.99
- Publix Coleslaw Mix (x1): $1.49
- Cranberries (x2 bags): $4.00
- Granny Smith Apples (1 lb): $1.99
- Publix Cream Cheese (x1 pack, sold 3 for $5.00, buy the three): $5.00

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic, lemon, vinegar, honey or sugar, mozzarella (optional), cinnamon