ALDI Dairy-Free Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Perdue Fresh Chicken Drumsticks Family Pack: $0.89/lb
- Ahi Tuna Steaks: $8.99
- Morton's of Omaha Beef Tenderloin: $2.99/lb
- Fresh Pork: $3.99/lb
- Kirkwood Fresh Chicken Tenderloins: $3.99/lb
- MSC Certified Sockeye: $13.99
- Fremont Fish Tilapia Fillets: $8.85
- Fremont Tilapia: $3.99
- Fremont Argentine Red Shrimp 16 oz. Frozen: $9.99

Vegetables on sale:
- Baby Bella Mushrooms: $1.29 per 8-oz. pkg
- Mushrooms: $1.69 per 16-oz. pkg
- Cucumbers: $2.99 per 11.15-12 oz. pkg
- Season's Steamable Medley: $1.79 each
- Coleslaw: $3.99

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Steamable Vegetable Medley
Description: Two to three chicken drumsticks are seasoned with garlic, paprika, and olive oil, then oven-baked at 400 degrees until golden and cooked through. A single bag of Season's Steamable Medley is microwaved alongside for a quick, colorful, completely dairy-free plate.
Sale items used: Perdue Fresh Chicken Drumsticks Family Pack ($0.89/lb), Season's Steamable Medley ($1.79 each)
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 0.75 lb of drumsticks (roughly 2-3 pieces) for one person, totaling about $0.67 worth of chicken. One steamable medley bag is a perfect single serving. Leftover drumsticks from the family pack can be portioned and frozen for later use.
Recipes:
- Easy Baked Chicken Drumsticks - Bites of Wellness
- Baked Chicken Drumsticks - Slender Kitchen

Tuesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Tilapia with Sauteed Baby Bella Mushrooms
Description: One tilapia fillet is seasoned with lemon, garlic, and herbs, then seared in olive oil until flaky and golden. An 8-oz. package of Baby Bella mushrooms is sauteed in the same pan with garlic and a splash of vegetable broth for a rich, dairy-free accompaniment.
Sale items used: Fremont Tilapia ($3.99), Baby Bella Mushrooms ($1.29 per 8-oz. pkg)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: The Fremont Tilapia flat-price package provides one or two fillets, which is ideal for a single serving. The full 8-oz. mushroom package works perfectly as a generous side for one person.
Recipes:
- Pan-Seared Tilapia - Low Carb Africa
- Lemon Tilapia with Spinach and Mushrooms - Angela's Kitchen
- Tilapia with Lemony Spinach and Mushrooms - Once A Month Meals

Wednesday
Meal: Stir-Fried Chicken Tenderloins with Mushrooms and Steamable Medley
Description: About 0.5 lb of Kirkwood chicken tenderloins are sliced and stir-fried in a hot pan with soy sauce, garlic, and ginger alongside sliced mushrooms. A bag of Season's Steamable Medley is microwaved and folded in at the end for a fast, satisfying, dairy-free stir-fry bowl.
Sale items used: Kirkwood Fresh Chicken Tenderloins ($3.99/lb), Mushrooms 16-oz. pkg ($1.69), Season's Steamable Medley ($1.79 each)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 0.5 lb of chicken tenderloins for one person, costing about $2.00. Use roughly half the 16-oz. mushroom package for this meal and reserve the rest for another use. One steamable medley bag is a single serving.

Thursday
Meal: Garlic Shrimp with Cucumber and Coleslaw Salad
Description: About half the bag of Fremont Argentine Red Shrimp is thawed and sauteed with plenty of garlic, olive oil, red pepper flakes, and a squeeze of lemon for a bright, bold main. A simple side salad is assembled from sliced cucumber and a scoop of coleslaw, dressed with a drizzle of olive oil and apple cider vinegar for a dairy-free crunch.
Sale items used: Fremont Argentine Red Shrimp 16 oz. Frozen ($9.99), Cucumbers ($2.99 per pkg), Coleslaw ($3.99)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 8 oz. (half the 16-oz. bag) of shrimp for one serving; freeze the remaining half for another week. Use about one-quarter of the cucumber package and one-quarter of the coleslaw container for this meal, saving the rest for Friday.
Recipes:
- Cucumber Shrimp Salad - Downshiftology
- Shrimp Salad - Simply Whisked

Friday
Meal: Oven-Baked Chicken Tenderloins with Peach Salsa and Cucumber Slices
Description: About 0.5 lb of Kirkwood chicken tenderloins are seasoned and oven-baked until juicy, then topped with a fresh peach salsa made from diced peaches, red onion, cilantro, and lime juice. Cool cucumber slices from the remaining cucumber package are served on the side for a refreshing, completely dairy-free finish to the week.
Sale items used: Kirkwood Fresh Chicken Tenderloins ($3.99/lb), Peaches ($1.69), Cucumbers ($2.99 per pkg - already purchased Thursday)
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 0.5 lb of chicken tenderloins for one person, costing about $2.00. Use 1-2 fresh peaches for the salsa, which is plenty for a single serving. Use the remaining cucumber slices from the package purchased on Thursday - no additional purchase needed.
Recipes:
- Baked Peach Salsa Chicken Tacos Recipe - Fresh Water Peaches
- Dairy-Free Salsa Chicken Recipe

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Perdue Fresh Chicken Drumsticks Family Pack (0.75 lb): $0.67
- Season's Steamable Medley (x2 bags): $3.58
- Fremont Tilapia (x1 package): $3.99
- Baby Bella Mushrooms (x1 8-oz. pkg): $1.29
- Kirkwood Fresh Chicken Tenderloins (1 lb total, used across Wednesday and Friday): $3.99
- Mushrooms 16-oz. pkg (x1): $1.69
- Fremont Argentine Red Shrimp 16 oz. Frozen (x1 bag): $9.99
- Cucumbers (x1 pkg): $2.99
- Coleslaw (x1 container): $3.99
- Peaches (x1 lb, roughly 2-3 peaches): $1.69

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Garlic (fresh or minced)
- Soy sauce
- Ground paprika
- Red pepper flakes
- Lemon (fresh)
- Lime (fresh)
- Fresh ginger or ground ginger
- Vegetable broth (small amount)
- Apple cider vinegar
- Fresh cilantro
- Red onion
- Salt and black pepper