ALDI Dairy-Free Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Skillet Polska Kielbasa with Black Beans, Salsa, and Rice
Description: Sliced kielbasa is browned in a skillet until caramelized, then tossed with hearty black beans and zesty cantina salsa for a smoky, satisfying one-pan dinner. A ready-to-eat rice cup rounds out the meal in minutes with almost no extra cleanup.
Sale items used: Parkview Polska Kielbasa 13-14 oz, Simply Nature Organic Black Beans 15.5 oz, Park Street Deli Cantina Salsa 16 oz, Earthly Grains Ready-to-Eat Rice Cup 8.8 oz
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use roughly one-third of the kielbasa link (about 4-5 oz), half the can of black beans, a generous scoop of salsa (about 1/3 cup), and one full rice cup. Refrigerate remaining kielbasa and beans for later use.
Recipes:
- Black Beans, Sausage and Rice Skillet

Tuesday
Meal: Baked Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs with Avocado and Mini Cucumber Salad
Description: Two boneless skinless chicken thighs are seasoned and baked until juicy and golden, served alongside a crisp, refreshing salad of sliced mini cucumbers and creamy diced avocado. A squeeze of lime and a pinch of salt bring the salad together without any dairy needed.
Sale items used: Fresh Antibiotic Free Family Pack Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs, Avocados, Mini Cucumbers
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Assume 0.5 lb of chicken thighs (approximately 2 thighs) at $2.49/lb. Use 1 avocado and 2-3 mini cucumbers from the pack. Remaining cucumbers can be used as snacks throughout the week.
Recipes:
- Blackened Grilled Chicken Thighs with Avocado Cucumber Salad

Wednesday
Meal: Sliced Marinated Pork Loin Filet with Sauteed Baby Bella Mushrooms and Peaches
Description: A portion of marinated pork loin filet is pan-seared and sliced, then served with golden sauteed baby bella mushrooms and lightly caramelized fresh peach slices for a sweet and savory combination. The natural marinade on the pork adds depth of flavor with no extra prep required.
Sale items used: Fresh Marinated Pork Loin Filet, Baby Bella Mushrooms 8-oz. pkg., Peaches
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Assume 0.5 lb of pork loin filet at $2.99/lb. Use the full 8-oz package of mushrooms and 1-2 peaches (about 0.5 lb at $1.39/lb). Make-ahead tip: slice the pork after resting and store covered if prepping in advance.
Recipes:
- Marinated Pork Tenderloin with Peach Salsa

Thursday
Meal: Homemade Pizza Dough Flatbread with Ground Beef and Spicy Pizza Sauce
Description: A portion of pizza dough is stretched into a thin personal flatbread, topped with spicy pizza sauce and seasoned browned ground beef, then baked until the crust is crisp and golden. This dairy-free flatbread skips the cheese entirely and lets the bold sauce and savory beef shine.
Sale items used: Mama Cozzi's Pizza Kitchen Pizza Dough 16 oz, Simply Nature Fresh Organic 85/15 Grass-Fed Ground Beef 1 lb, Reggano Regular or Spicy Pizza Sauce 14 oz
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Use half the dough ball (8 oz) for one personal flatbread and refrigerate or freeze the rest. Use about 0.33 lb of ground beef and roughly one-third of the pizza sauce jar. Remaining sauce and dough can be stored for another meal.

Friday
Meal: Pan-Seared Lamb Steaks with Strawberry and Avocado Salsa
Description: A single lamb steak is seared in a hot pan to a beautiful crust, then rested and served with a bright fresh salsa made from diced strawberries and creamy avocado. The sweet-tart salsa complements the rich lamb perfectly and requires no cooking at all.
Sale items used: Fresh Lamb Steaks, Strawberries 1-lb. pkg., Avocados
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Assume 0.5 lb lamb steak (one steak) at $8.99/lb. Use about half the strawberry package (8 oz) and 1 avocado for the salsa. Remaining strawberries can be enjoyed as a snack or dessert.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Parkview Polska Kielbasa 13-14 oz (x1 pack): $2.89
- Simply Nature Organic Black Beans 15.5 oz (x1 can): $0.99
- Park Street Deli Cantina Salsa 16 oz (x1 jar): $2.49
- Earthly Grains Ready-to-Eat Rice Cup 8.8 oz (x1 cup): $1.65
- Fresh Antibiotic Free Family Pack Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs (0.5 lb): $1.25
- Avocados (x2): $1.18
- Mini Cucumbers 16-oz. pkg. (x1 pkg.): $1.69
- Fresh Marinated Pork Loin Filet (0.5 lb): $1.50
- Baby Bella Mushrooms 8-oz. pkg. (x1 pkg.): $1.29
- Peaches (0.5 lb): $0.70
- Mama Cozzi's Pizza Kitchen Pizza Dough 16 oz (x1): $1.19
- Simply Nature Fresh Organic 85/15 Grass-Fed Ground Beef 1 lb (x1): $5.99
- Reggano Spicy Pizza Sauce 14 oz (x1 jar): $1.09
- Fresh Lamb Steaks (0.5 lb): $4.50
- Strawberries 1-lb. pkg. (x1 pkg.): $1.89

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil or neutral cooking oil
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Salt and black pepper
- Smoked paprika
- Dried oregano
- Lime juice or fresh lime
- Red pepper flakes (optional)