ALDI Dairy-Free Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Oven-Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Roasted Yellow Potatoes and Tomato Salad
Description: Two seasoned chicken drumsticks are oven-roasted until crispy, served alongside golden roasted yellow potato wedges. A simple fresh Roma tomato salad with olive oil and herbs rounds out the plate.
Sale items used: Perdue Fresh Chicken Drumsticks, U.S. Grade #1 Organic Yellow Potatoes, Roma Tomatoes
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: Use about 0.75 lb chicken drumsticks (2 pieces), 8 oz potatoes (about 1/3 of the 24-oz bag), and 0.25 lb Roma tomatoes for the salad.
Recipes:
- Juicy Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Garlic Herb Potatoes and Fresh Garden Salad
- Herb Roasted Chicken Drumsticks & Potatoes Recipe
- Oven Baked Chicken Legs with Potatoes

Tuesday
Meal: Ground Beef Stir-Fry with Asian Medley Vegetables over Jasmine Rice
Description: Lean ground beef is stir-fried with a frozen Asian vegetable medley and a splash of stir-fry sauce, served over fluffy jasmine rice. A quick, warming one-pan dinner perfect for a single serving.
Sale items used: Fresh 73/27 Ground Beef, Season's Choice Asian Medley Frozen, Simply Nature Organic Jasmine Rice, Burman's Asian Stir Fry Sauce
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use about 0.33 lb ground beef, half of the 12-oz frozen vegetable bag, 1/2 cup dry jasmine rice (from the 32-oz bag), and about 2 tbsp stir-fry sauce.
Recipes:
- 30 Minute Ground Beef Stir Fry
- Ground Beef Stir Fry with Rice
- Ground Beef Stir Fry

Wednesday
Meal: Crispy Popcorn Shrimp with Cucumber Avocado Salad
Description: Oven-baked crispy popcorn shrimp pairs with a refreshing cucumber and avocado salad tossed in lime juice. Light, crunchy, and satisfying for one.
Sale items used: Fremont Fish Market Popcorn Shrimp, Mini Cucumbers, Avocados
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use about 6 oz popcorn shrimp (1/3 of the 18-oz bag), 1/2 pack mini cucumbers, and 1/2 avocado.
Recipes:
- Quick Cold Shrimp & Avocado Salad (No Mayo)
- Shrimp Avocado Cucumber Salad
- Cucumber Shrimp Salad

Thursday
Meal: Marinated Pork Strips with Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Squash
Description: Pre-marinated pork strips are pan-seared until juicy and paired with oven-roasted frozen sweet potatoes and squash. A balanced, flavorful dairy-free dinner.
Sale items used: Smithfield Fresh Marinated Pork Strips, Simply Nature Organic Squash or Sweet Potatoes Frozen
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use about 8 oz pork strips (half of the 16-oz package) and the full 10-oz bag of frozen squash/sweet potatoes.
Recipes:
- Herbed Pork Tenderloin, Squash and Sweet Potato Sheet Pan Dinner
- Sheet Pan Pork Chops with Sweet Potatoes and Apples
- Roasted Pork Tenderloin and Sweet Potatoes

Friday
Meal: Grilled Tuna Steaks with Avocado and Tomato Salad
Description: A fresh tuna steak is grilled to perfection and served with a bright avocado and tomato salad drizzled in olive oil and lime. A light, protein-rich finish to the week.
Sale items used: Specially Selected Frozen Tuna Steaks, Avocados, Roma Tomatoes
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 tuna steak (12 oz), 1/2 avocado, and 0.25 lb Roma tomatoes for the salad.
Recipes:
- Grilled Tuna with Marinated Tomato and Arugula Salad
- Tuna and Avocado Salad
- Grilled Tuna with Avocado and Tomato Salad

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Perdue Fresh Chicken Drumsticks (0.75 lb): $0.67
- U.S. Grade #1 Organic Yellow Potatoes (1 bag, 24 oz): $3.99
- Roma Tomatoes (0.5 lb total): $0.43
- Fresh 73/27 Ground Beef (0.33 lb): $1.42
- Season's Choice Asian Medley Frozen (1 pack, 12 oz): $1.59
- Simply Nature Organic Jasmine Rice (1 bag, 32 oz): $4.29
- Fremont Fish Market Popcorn Shrimp (1 pack, 18 oz): $5.99
- Mini Cucumbers (1 pack, 16 oz): $1.69
- Avocados (x2): $1.18
- Smithfield Fresh Marinated Pork Strips (1 pack, 16 oz): $4.99
- Simply Nature Organic Squash or Sweet Potatoes Frozen (1 pack, 10 oz): $2.49
- Specially Selected Frozen Tuna Steaks (1 each): $4.85

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- Dried herbs (such as thyme or oregano)
- Lime juice
- Garlic (optional)
- Cooking oil for stir-fry
- Burman's Asian Stir Fry Sauce (already counted above as flavor item)