Publix Vegetarian Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

No meat or seafood is on this flyer, so no premium protein night is needed this week.

Why these meals: This week's vegetarian dinners lean on beans and eggs for protein, so you can shop in a few simple groups. Publix Black Beans show up on Monday in the stuffed baked potatoes and again on Thursday in the cheesy skillet over cornbread, and the two cans cost $5.98 together. Pete & Gerry's Eggs cover Tuesday's mushroom and onion omelets and Friday's fried egg English muffin sandwiches, so one carton at $4.99 handles both nights. Wednesday is the lighter, produce-heavy night, with roasted Fall Hard Squash (3 lbs for $2.97) and Brussels Sprouts alongside cream cheese toasts. Two Beefsteak Tomato pounds are split between Monday and Thursday, so check that you bring home the full 2 lbs.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Black Bean and Avocado Stuffed Baked Potatoes
Description: Oven-baked Publix Russet Potatoes are split and loaded with warm Publix Black Beans, sliced Sargento Cheese Slices and fresh Hass Avocados. Finished with chopped Beefsteak Tomato for a fresh topping.
Sale items used: Publix Russet Potatoes, Publix Black Beans, Hass Avocados, Sargento Cheese Slices, Beefsteak Tomato
Prep time: 55 minutes
Serving note: 4 russet potatoes (about 2 lbs from the bag), 1 can Publix Black Beans, 2 Hass Avocados, 4 Sargento Cheese Slices, 1 lb Beefsteak Tomato (assumed 1 lb total, half used Monday).
Recipes:
- Black Bean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
- Healthy Stuffed Baked Sweet Potato with Black Beans
- Easy Vegan Black Bean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes (Done in 30 Minutes!)

Tuesday
Meal: Mushroom and Onion Cheese Omelets with Salad
Description: Pete & Gerry's Eggs are folded around skillet-sauteed Publix White Mushrooms, Publix Yellow Onions and Publix Chunk Cheese. Served with a Publix Salad Kit.
Sale items used: Pete & Gerry's Eggs, Publix White Mushrooms, Publix Yellow Onions, Publix Chunk Cheese, Publix Salad Kits
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 8 eggs from 1 carton, 1 package Publix White Mushrooms, 1 Publix Yellow Onions bag (used across week), about 4 oz Publix Chunk Cheese, 1 Publix Salad Kit.
Recipes:
- The Best Cheesy Mushroom Omelet with Caramelized Onions
- Onion Mushroom Cheese Omelette
- Spinach, Mushroom and Onion Omelette

Wednesday
Meal: Roasted Fall Hard Squash and Brussels Sprouts with Cream Cheese Toasts
Description: Cubed Fall Hard Squash and halved Brussels Sprouts are roasted on a sheet pan until browned and tender. Served with toasted Chicago Italian Bread spread with Philadelphia Cream Cheese Spread.
Sale items used: Fall Hard Squash, Brussels Sprouts, Chicago Italian Bread, Philadelphia Cream Cheese Spread
Prep time: 50 minutes
Serving note: 3 lbs Fall Hard Squash (assumed total weight), 2 packs Brussels Sprouts, 1 loaf Chicago Italian Bread, 1 Philadelphia Cream Cheese Spread tub.

Thursday
Meal: Cheesy Black Bean and Green Bean Skillet over Homestyle Cornbread
Description: Publix Black Beans, Publix Green Beans, onion and Beefsteak Tomato simmer in a skillet, topped with melted Publix Chunk Cheese. Served over warmed Homestyle Cornbread.
Sale items used: Publix Black Beans, Publix Green Beans, Publix Yellow Onions, Beefsteak Tomato, Publix Chunk Cheese, Homestyle Cornbread
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: 1 can Publix Black Beans, 1 package Publix Green Beans, remaining 1 lb Beefsteak Tomato (second pound), about 4 oz Publix Chunk Cheese, 1 Homestyle Cornbread.

Friday
Meal: Fried Egg and Cheese English Muffin Sandwiches with Carrots and Pear
Description: Pan-fried Pete & Gerry's Eggs and Sargento Cheese Slices are stacked on toasted GreenWise English Muffins. Served with Publix Microwaveable Carrots and sliced Bartlett, Red, or Bosc Pears.
Sale items used: Pete & Gerry's Eggs, Sargento Cheese Slices, GreenWise English Muffins, Publix Microwaveable Carrots, Bartlett, Red, or Bosc Pears
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: 4 eggs (from the Tuesday carton, 12 total used), 4 Sargento Cheese Slices, 1 GreenWise English Muffins package, 1 Publix Microwaveable Carrots package, 1.5 lbs Bartlett, Red, or Bosc Pears.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Publix Russet Potatoes (x1 bag): $3.99
- Publix Black Beans (x2 cans): $5.98
- Hass Avocados (x2): $1.98
- Sargento Cheese Slices (x2 packs): $7.00
- Beefsteak Tomato (2 lbs): $3.98
- Pete & Gerry's Eggs (x1 carton): $4.99
- Publix White Mushrooms (x2 packs): $6.00
- Publix Yellow Onions (x1 bag): $3.99
- Publix Chunk Cheese (x2 packs): $9.00
- Publix Salad Kits (x2 kits): $6.00
- Fall Hard Squash (3 lbs): $2.97
- Brussels Sprouts (x2 packs): $5.00
- Chicago Italian Bread (x1 loaf): $2.99
- Philadelphia Cream Cheese Spread (x2 tubs): $8.00
- Publix Green Beans (x1 package): $2.99
- Homestyle Cornbread (x1): $4.99
- GreenWise English Muffins (x1 package): $1.99
- Publix Microwaveable Carrots (x2 packages): $5.00
- Bartlett, Red, or Bosc Pears (1.5 lbs): $2.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil or cooking oil
- Butter
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic powder
- Cumin
- Chili powder