Publix Vegetarian Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Why these meals: This week you'll pick up a short list of Publix sale items and use each one on two nights, so nothing sits forgotten in the fridge. The Bush's Best Chili Beans (4 cans for $5.00) go into Monday's stovetop chili and again into Thursday's bean and cheese quesadillas, and the Hass Avocados (4 for $3.96) top both of those dinners. Beefsteak Tomatoes cover Monday and Tuesday, Publix White Mushrooms go into Tuesday's tortelloni and Friday's frittata, and Broccoli shows up in Wednesday's curried red lentil stew and Friday's frittata. Pantry rice and dried red lentils round out Monday and Wednesday, so those nights stay hearty without extra shopping.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Stovetop Bush's Chili Bean and Beefsteak Tomato Chili with Avocado over Rice
Description: Bush's Best Chili Beans simmer with fresh chopped Beefsteak Tomatoes, onion, and chili spices into a thick, smoky vegetarian chili. It is served over rice and topped with sliced Hass Avocados.
Sale items used: Bush's Best Chili Beans, Beefsteak Tomatoes, Hass Avocados
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: For 4 people use 2 cans Bush's Best Chili Beans, 1.5 lb Beefsteak Tomatoes (assumed total weight), and 2 Hass Avocados, served over about 1.5 cups dry rice from the pantry.

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

Recipes:
- Vegetarian Chili
- Black Bean and Corn Chili with Avocado Salsa
- Spicy Red Lentil Curry

Tuesday
Meal: Cheese Tortelloni with Sauteed White Mushrooms and Beefsteak Tomatoes
Description: Boiled Rana Tortelloni (choose the cheese-filled variety) is tossed in a quick garlic skillet sauce of sauteed Publix White Mushrooms and chopped Beefsteak Tomatoes. A drizzle of olive oil and black pepper finish the dish.
Sale items used: Rana Tortelloni, Publix White Mushrooms, Beefsteak Tomatoes
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: For 4 people use 2 packs Rana Tortelloni (cheese-filled variety), 1 pack Publix White Mushrooms, and 1 lb Beefsteak Tomatoes (assumed total weight).
Recipes:
- Cheese Tortellini with Spinach, Tomatoes, and Mushrooms
- Mushroom & Tomato Tortelloni
- Tortellini with Mushroom Sauce

Wednesday
Meal: Curried Red Lentil Stew with Broccoli and Carrots over Rice
Description: Dried red lentils from the pantry simmer with curry powder, Publix Baby Cut Carrots, and Broccoli florets until thick and creamy. It is served over steamed rice for a hearty, plant-based dinner.
Sale items used: Broccoli, Publix Baby Cut Carrots
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: For 4 people use 1 pack Broccoli (cut into florets), 1 pack Publix Baby Cut Carrots, about 1.5 cups dry red lentils, and about 1.5 cups dry rice, both from the pantry.
Recipes:
- Red Lentil Curry with Broccoli & Rice
- Carrot and Red Lentil Curry with Broccoli Rice
- Spiced Carrot Red Lentil Stew

Thursday
Meal: Skillet Bean and Cheese Quesadillas with Avocado and Honeycrisp Apple Slices
Description: Flour tortillas are filled with mashed Bush's Best Chili Beans and melted Kraft Cheese Singles, then pan-crisped in a skillet until golden. They are served with sliced Hass Avocados and crisp Honeycrisp Apple slices on the side.
Sale items used: Bush's Best Chili Beans, Kraft Cheese Singles, Hass Avocados, Honeycrisp Apples
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: For 4 people use 2 cans Bush's Best Chili Beans, 1 pack Kraft Cheese Singles, 2 Hass Avocados, and 1.5 lb Honeycrisp Apples (assumed total weight), with about 8 small flour tortillas from the pantry.

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

Recipes:
- Avocado Black Bean Quesadillas
- Bean and Cheddar Cheese Quesadillas Recipe
- Avocado, Bean & Cheese Quesadilla with Avocado Crema

Friday
Meal: Oven-Finished White Mushroom and Broccoli Egg Frittata
Description: Publix White Mushrooms and small Broccoli florets are sauteed in an oven-safe skillet, then covered with beaten eggs and finished in the oven until set and lightly golden. It is cut into wedges for a simple, protein-rich dinner.
Sale items used: Publix White Mushrooms, Broccoli
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: For 4 people use 1 pack Publix White Mushrooms and 1 pack Broccoli (cut into small florets), with 8 eggs from the pantry. Bake at 375 F for about 15 minutes.
Recipes:
- Cheesy Broccoli and Mushroom Frittata
- Broccoli Mushroom Frittata
- Roasted Broccoli Mushroom Mozza Frittata

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Bush's Best Chili Beans (4 cans): $5.00
Check the label: some baked beans are cooked with bacon or pork fat.
- Beefsteak Tomatoes (2.5 lbs): $4.98
- Hass Avocados (4 each): $3.96
- Rana Tortelloni (2 packs, cheese-filled variety): $10.00
- Publix White Mushrooms (2 packs): $6.00
- Broccoli (2 packs): $6.00
- Publix Baby Cut Carrots (1 pack): $1.25
- Kraft Cheese Singles (1 pack): $3.50
- Honeycrisp Apples (1.5 lbs): $3.74

Pantry staples needed:
- Eggs (8)
- Long-grain rice
- Dried red lentils
- Small flour tortillas (8)
- Olive oil
- Onion and garlic
- Chili powder, cumin, and curry powder
- Salt and black pepper