ALDI Dairy-Free Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Black Bean and Kielbasa Skillet with Ready-to-Eat Rice
Description: Sliced polska kielbasa is browned in a skillet with seasoned black beans, then served over a warm ready-to-eat rice cup for a hearty, satisfying one-pan dinner. This smoky, protein-packed skillet comes together quickly and is naturally dairy-free with bold, savory flavor.
Sale items used: Parkview Polska Kielbasa (13-14 oz, $2.89), Simply Nature Organic Black Beans ($0.99), Earthly Grains Ready-to-Eat Rice Cup ($1.65)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use roughly one-third of the kielbasa package (about 4-5 oz of sliced sausage), half the can of black beans (save the rest for Friday), and one rice cup. Refrigerate remaining kielbasa and black beans for use later in the week.
Recipes:
- Kielbasa Black Bean Skillet

Tuesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Honey Maple Salmon with Cucumber and Avocado Salad
Description: A single salmon fillet is pan-seared until golden and flaky, letting the natural honey maple flavor shine without any added dairy. It is served alongside a crisp, refreshing salad of sliced mini cucumbers and creamy avocado dressed with lemon juice and olive oil.
Sale items used: Fresh Honey Maple Salmon ($10.99/lb), Mini Cucumbers ($1.69 per 16-oz pkg), Avocados ($0.59 each)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 0.5 lb of salmon, estimated cost $5.50. Use about one-third of the cucumber package (roughly 5 oz of mini cucumbers, sliced) and one whole avocado. Remaining cucumbers can be used as snacks through the week.
Recipes:
- Pan-Seared Salmon with Cucumber-Tomato Salad

Wednesday
Meal: Sliced Marinated Pork Loin Filet with Sauteed Baby Bella Mushrooms and Rice
Description: A portion of marinated pork loin filet is roasted and sliced, then paired with golden-sauteed baby bella mushrooms for a simple but elegant weeknight plate. A warm ready-to-eat rice cup rounds out the meal and soaks up all the savory pan juices.
Sale items used: Fresh Marinated Pork Loin Filet ($2.99/lb), Baby Bella Mushrooms ($1.29 per 8-oz pkg), Earthly Grains Ready-to-Eat Rice Cup ($1.65)
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 0.5 lb of pork loin filet, estimated cost $1.50. Use the full 8-oz package of mushrooms and one rice cup. Make-ahead tip - the pork can be seasoned and refrigerated in the morning to cut down on evening prep time.

Thursday
Meal: Baked Sun-Dried Tomato and Basil Chicken Breast with Tomato Basil Pasta Sauce and Gnocchi
Description: A single seasoned sun-dried tomato and basil chicken breast is baked until juicy, then served over pillowy gnocchi tossed in a rich tomato basil pasta sauce. This Italian-inspired dinner is completely dairy-free and comes together with minimal effort using sale ingredients.
Sale items used: Fresh Seasoned Chicken Sun-Dried Tomato and Basil Boneless Chicken Breast ($4.99/lb), Reggano Tomato Basil and Garlic Pasta Sauce ($1.69), Priano Gnocchi ($1.89)
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 0.5 lb of the seasoned chicken breast, estimated cost $2.50. Use about half the jar of pasta sauce (save the rest for another use) and half the gnocchi package (about 8.8 oz). Remaining gnocchi and sauce can be refrigerated for up to 4 days. Make-ahead tip - preheat your oven early so the chicken goes in right when you get home.

Friday
Meal: Sliced Ham and Black Bean Flatbread Pizza with Salsa
Description: Pizza dough is stretched into a flatbread, topped with spicy pizza sauce, sliced ham, and the reserved black beans from Monday, then baked until crisp and golden. Fresh cantina salsa is served on the side for dipping, making this a fun, dairy-free Friday night meal.
Sale items used: Mama Cozzi's Pizza Kitchen Pizza Dough ($1.19), Appleton Farms Uncured Quarter-Sliced Ham ($4.49/lb), Reggano Spicy Pizza Sauce ($1.09), Simply Nature Organic Black Beans (leftover from Monday, already purchased), Park Street Deli Cantina Salsa ($2.49)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 0.25 lb of sliced ham, estimated cost $1.12. Use the full pizza dough package (16 oz) for one generous personal flatbread. Use about 3-4 tablespoons of pizza sauce and the reserved half-can of black beans from Monday. Use as much salsa as desired for dipping; remainder keeps well refrigerated.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Parkview Polska Kielbasa (x1 pack, 13-14 oz): $2.89
- Simply Nature Organic Black Beans (x1 can): $0.99
- Earthly Grains Ready-to-Eat Rice Cup (x2 cups): $3.30
- Fresh Honey Maple Salmon (0.5 lb): $5.50
- Mini Cucumbers (x1 pkg, 16 oz): $1.69
- Avocados (x1): $0.59
- Fresh Marinated Pork Loin Filet (0.5 lb): $1.50
- Baby Bella Mushrooms (x1 pkg, 8 oz): $1.29
- Fresh Seasoned Chicken Sun-Dried Tomato and Basil Boneless Chicken Breast (0.5 lb): $2.50
- Reggano Tomato Basil and Garlic Pasta Sauce (x1 jar): $1.69
- Priano Gnocchi (x1 pkg): $1.89
- Mama Cozzi's Pizza Kitchen Pizza Dough (x1 pkg): $1.19
- Appleton Farms Uncured Quarter-Sliced Ham (0.25 lb): $1.12
- Reggano Spicy Pizza Sauce (x1 jar): $1.09
- Park Street Deli Cantina Salsa (x1 container): $2.49

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil (for searing salmon and sauteing mushrooms)
- Garlic (for mushroom saute and black bean skillet)
- Salt and black pepper
- Lemon juice or a fresh lemon (for cucumber avocado salad)
- Paprika or cumin (optional, for seasoning black beans)
- Cooking spray or neutral oil (for baking pizza dough)