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Costco can help you eat well, even if meat isn’t part of your diet.
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There are different reasons why people opt to follow a vegetarian diet. For some, the goal is to boost their savings account balance by spending less on groceries. For others, it’s to promote good health.
But finding pre-made vegetarian food can be tricky. A lot of products end up containing meat in the form of a stock, base, or filling, thereby limiting your options.
The good news is that Costco carries a variety of items that can lend nicely to a delicious vegetarian meal. And best of all, you won’t rack up a huge credit card tab in the course of bringing them home. If you’re a vegetarian, here are some tasty meals worth checking out.
1. Souper Boost plant-based soups
Soup can be an easy, quick, and hearty meal you crave, especially during the winter months. But if you don’t have time to cook up a batch from scratch, worry not. Costco sells a variety pack of plant-based soups so you won’t have to get bored of eating the same meal over and over again. Your choices include butternut squash, red lentil, and vegetarian chili.
2. Kirkland mac and cheese
Nothing says comfort food like macaroni and cheese, and if you’re vegetarian, this meal might be a staple item in your household. The same might hold true if you have young kids — only the benefit of buying Kirkland’s version is that your meal will contain actual cheese, as opposed to some sort of questionable neon orange cheese powder.
3. La Terra Fina quiche two-pack
Quiche is a great meal for vegetarians because it tends to be loaded with protein. Costco sells a two-pack by La Terra Fina that features one spinach and artichoke quiche and one cheddar and broccoli quiche. Simply stick a quiche in the oven when you’re too busy to cook, and voila — dinner is served.
4. Morningstar Farms Chipotle Black Bean Burgers
Being vegetarian doesn’t have to mean missing out on the chance to sink your teeth into a juicy burger. Costco sells a 12-count of these Morningstar Farms patties, and they’re large enough to constitute a full meal if you throw one on an oversized bun or over some greens. They’re also loaded with protein and can be heated easily in the microwave. Plus, they’re easy to grill.
5. Kirkland Signature Cheese Pizza
If you’re looking for fresh pizza that’s meat-free, Costco’s food court has you covered. But if you need a pizza to stick in your freezer and bust out in a pinch, this Kirkland Signature item is a solid bet. You’ll get four frozen pizzas, which is enough to feed hungry mouths several times over.
Just because you’re a vegetarian doesn’t mean you always have time to cook from scratch. And while you could turn to takeout in a pinch, that might introduce its own challenges, not to mention the expense. If you have a Costco membership, it pays to roam the aisles and see what vegetarian options you stumble across, as these are only some of the offerings you might find.
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