ALDI Dairy-Free Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Baked Chicken Wings with Roasted Zucchini and Carrots
Description: A generous portion of antibiotic-free chicken wings is seasoned with garlic, paprika, and olive oil then baked until golden and crispy. Alongside, sliced zucchini and baby carrots are roasted in the same oven until tender and lightly caramelized for a simple, satisfying dairy-free dinner.
Sale items used: Farmer Focus Fresh Antibiotic Free Family Pack Whole Chicken Wings, Zucchini, Organic Baby Peeled Carrots
Prep time: 15 minutes active, 45 minutes bake time
Serving note: Use approximately 0.75 lb of chicken wings (about 4 to 5 whole wings) for 1 person, costing roughly $1.27. Use about 0.5 lb zucchini and a generous handful of carrots from the 16-oz bag. Make-ahead tip: season the wings the night before and refrigerate so they go straight into the oven after work.

Tuesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Pork Belly Slab with Caramelized Brussels Sprouts
Description: A single thick slice of pork belly is scored, seasoned with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika, then pan-seared skin-side down until the fat renders and the exterior turns deeply crispy. Halved Brussels sprouts are cooked in the rendered pork fat until caramelized and tender, making this a rich and completely dairy-free one-pan meal.
Sale items used: Fresh Pork Belly Slab, Brussels Sprouts
Prep time: 10 minutes active, 35 minutes cook time
Serving note: Purchase approximately 0.5 lb of pork belly slab for 1 person, costing roughly $1.50. Use half of the 1-lb Brussels sprouts bag (about 8 oz) for one serving, saving the rest for another use. Make-ahead tip: the pork belly can be scored and seasoned up to 24 hours ahead and kept uncovered in the fridge to help the skin dry out for better crisping.

Wednesday
Meal: Beef Shawarma Bowl with Hummus and Shredded Carrots
Description: Thinly sliced beef shawarma is marinated in cumin, coriander, turmeric, garlic, and lemon juice then quickly seared in a hot skillet until fragrant and cooked through. It is served over a bed of shredded carrots with a generous scoop of hummus on the side for a bold, dairy-free Middle Eastern-inspired bowl.
Sale items used: Fresh Beef for Shawarma, Park Street Deli Hummus Mini Cups, Organic Baby Peeled Carrots
Prep time: 15 minutes active (plus 20 minutes marinating), 10 minutes cook time
Serving note: Use approximately 0.5 lb of beef shawarma for 1 person, costing roughly $3.75. One 12-oz hummus mini cup provides multiple servings - use about one-quarter of the cup for this meal and reserve the rest for snacking or another use. Shred a handful of carrots from the 16-oz bag already purchased Monday.
Recipes:
- Baba's Hummus Beef Shawarma Bowl

Thursday
Meal: Crispy Chicken Wings with Watermelon and Green Grape Salad
Description: Chicken wings are seasoned with chili flakes, garlic powder, and a touch of lime then air-fried or oven-baked until irresistibly crispy. They are paired with a refreshing summer salad of cubed watermelon and halved green grapes tossed with fresh mint and a squeeze of lime for a sweet and savory dairy-free plate.
Sale items used: Farmer Focus Fresh Antibiotic Free Family Pack Whole Chicken Wings, Whole Seedless Watermelon, California Green Grapes
Prep time: 10 minutes active, 40 minutes bake time
Serving note: Use approximately 0.75 lb of chicken wings for 1 person, costing roughly $1.27. Cut 2 to 3 thick slices from the watermelon (roughly 2 cups of cubed flesh) and use about 0.5 lb of green grapes for the salad. The remaining watermelon keeps well wrapped in the fridge for 3 to 4 days.

Friday
Meal: Seared Ahi Tuna Steaks with Zucchini and Guacamole
Description: A single ahi tuna steak is patted dry, coated in sesame seeds and cracked black pepper, then seared in a very hot skillet for just 60 to 90 seconds per side to achieve a beautifully rare center. It is plated alongside quickly sauteed zucchini coins and a generous dollop of guacamole for a light, elegant, and fully dairy-free Friday dinner.
Sale items used: Ahi Tuna Steaks, Zucchini, Park Street Deli Guacamole Mini Cups
Prep time: 10 minutes active, 5 minutes cook time
Serving note: Purchase approximately 0.5 lb of ahi tuna (1 steak) for 1 person, costing roughly $4.50. Use about 0.5 lb of zucchini sliced into coins. Use roughly one-quarter of the 12-oz guacamole mini cup for this meal and reserve the rest for snacking through the weekend.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Farmer Focus Fresh Antibiotic Free Family Pack Whole Chicken Wings (1.5 lbs total, used across Monday and Thursday): $2.54
- Fresh Pork Belly Slab (0.5 lb): $1.50
- Fresh Beef for Shawarma (0.5 lb): $3.75
- Ahi Tuna Steaks (0.5 lb): $4.50
- Zucchini (1 lb total, used across Monday and Friday): $1.19
- Organic Baby Peeled Carrots, 16-oz bag (used Monday and Wednesday): $1.49
- Brussels Sprouts, 1-lb pkg: $2.39
- California Green Grapes (0.5 lb): $0.65
- Whole Seedless Watermelon (1 each): $4.49
- Park Street Deli Hummus Mini Cups, 12 oz (1 cup): $3.45
- Park Street Deli Guacamole Mini Cups, 12 oz (1 cup): $3.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Garlic (fresh or powder)
- Smoked paprika
- Cumin
- Coriander
- Turmeric
- Chili flakes
- Salt and black pepper
- Sesame seeds
- Lemon and lime (fresh)
- Fresh mint (optional garnish)