ALDI Dairy-Free Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Oven-Baked BBQ Pork Ribs with Sweet Corn
Description: A single portion of pork ribs is oven-baked low and slow with a dairy-free BBQ sauce until tender, served alongside a sweet ear of corn. Simple and satisfying for one.
Sale items used: Smithfield Fresh St. Louis Pork Ribs, Sweet Corn
Prep time: 70 minutes
Serving note: Use about 0.75 lb pork ribs and 1 ear of corn (from the 4-pack). Since total time exceeds 60 minutes, season ribs the night before and refrigerate for deeper flavor.
Recipes:
- Rory's Fall Off The Bone Ribs (The Original Winning Recipe)

Tuesday
Meal: Chicken Tenderloin and Zucchini Stir-Fry with Avocado
Description: Tender chicken pieces are quickly stir-fried with fresh zucchini and topped with creamy avocado slices. A light, dairy-free weeknight dinner.
Sale items used: Fresh Family Pack Chicken Tenderloins, Organic Zucchini, Organic Avocados
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use about 0.4 lb chicken tenderloins, 0.5 lb zucchini, and half an avocado (from the 4-pack).
Recipes:
- Gluten Free Chicken Stir Fry

Wednesday
Meal: Ground Beef Tacos with Salsa and Guacamole
Description: Seasoned ground beef is piled into taco shells with fresh salsa and guacamole for a quick, flavorful dairy-free meal. Perfectly portioned for one.
Sale items used: Fresh Ground Beef Chub, Casa Mamita Medium Salsa, Park Street Deli Assorted Fresh Guacamole
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use about 0.4 lb ground beef, 2-3 tablespoons salsa, and 2 tablespoons guacamole; store remaining salsa and guacamole for later use.
Recipes:
- Ground Beef Tacos with Salsa and Guacamole
- Easy Ground Beef Tacos

Thursday
Meal: Grilled Beef Franks on Brioche Rolls with Zucchini
Description: Juicy grilled beef franks are served on soft brioche hot dog rolls alongside sauteed zucchini for a balanced dairy-free dinner. Quick and easy for a single serving.
Sale items used: Parkview Uncured Beef Franks, Specially Selected Brioche Hot Dog Rolls, Organic Zucchini
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 beef franks (from the 15 oz. pack), 1 brioche roll, and 0.5 lb zucchini; freeze remaining franks and rolls for future use.

Check the label: enriched breads such as brioche, challah and Hawaiian rolls are usually made with butter, milk or both.

Friday
Meal: Baked Chicken Wings with Kettle Chips and Watermelon
Description: Crispy oven-baked chicken wings are paired with crunchy kettle chips and a refreshing side of watermelon. A satisfying, dairy-free meal to end the week.
Sale items used: Fresh Family Pack Chicken Wings, Clancy's Original or Jalapeno Kettle Chips, Whole Seedless Watermelon
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: Use about 0.75 lb chicken wings, a small handful of kettle chips (about 1 oz.), and 2 cups cubed watermelon; store extra watermelon for future snacking.
Recipes:
- Crispy Baked Chicken Wings (Dairy Free)
- Crispy-Fried Kettle Chip Wings

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Smithfield Fresh St. Louis Pork Ribs (0.75 lb): $1.87
- Sweet Corn (1x 4-pack): $2.39
- Fresh Family Pack Chicken Tenderloins (0.4 lb): $0.92
- Organic Zucchini (1 lb): $2.39
- Organic Avocados (1x 4-pack): $3.69
- Fresh Ground Beef Chub (0.4 lb): $1.44
- Casa Mamita Medium Salsa (1x 24 oz.): $2.59
- Park Street Deli Assorted Fresh Guacamole (1x 10 oz.): $2.99
- Parkview Uncured Beef Franks (1x 15 oz.): $4.49
- Specially Selected Brioche Hot Dog Rolls (1x 9.52 oz.): $3.29
Check the label: enriched breads such as brioche, challah and Hawaiian rolls are usually made with butter, milk or both.
- Fresh Family Pack Chicken Wings (0.75 lb): $1.87
- Clancy's Original or Jalapeno Kettle Chips (1x 8 oz.): $1.89
- Whole Seedless Watermelon (1 each): $4.49

Pantry staples needed:
- BBQ sauce (dairy-free)
- Taco shells
- Cooking oil
- Salt, pepper, and general seasonings
- Garlic and onion (if desired for stir-fry)