ALDI Dairy-Free Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Oven-Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Roasted Yellow Potatoes and Tomato Salad
Description: Crispy oven-baked drumsticks are seasoned simply and roasted alongside cubed yellow potatoes until golden. A fresh roma tomato salad with olive oil and herbs rounds out the plate.
Sale items used: Perdue Fresh Antibiotic Free Family Pack Chicken Drumsticks, U.S. Grade #1 Organic Yellow Potatoes, Roma Tomatoes
Prep time: 55 minutes
Serving note: Assume 1.5 lb drumsticks total, half of the 24-oz potato bag, and 0.5 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: Ground beef is browned and tossed with stir-fry vegetables and a savory sauce, then served over fluffy jasmine rice. A quick weeknight meal that comes together in one pan.
Sale items used: Fresh 73/27 Ground Beef, Season's Choice Asian Medley Frozen, Simply Nature Organic Jasmine Rice
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Assume 0.75 lb ground beef, 1 bag (12 oz) frozen Asian medley, and about 1 cup dry rice (from the 32-oz bag) for 2 servings.
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 popcorn shrimp turns golden and crunchy while a refreshing cucumber and avocado salad is tossed with lime juice. Light, quick, and satisfying for two.
Sale items used: Fremont Fish Market Popcorn Shrimp Frozen, Mini Cucumbers, Avocados
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use half of the 18-oz popcorn shrimp bag, 1 pkg mini cucumbers, and 2 avocados for the salad.
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: Marinated pork strips are pan-seared until juicy and caramelized, served alongside oven-roasted sweet potatoes and squash. A comforting, well-balanced dairy-free dinner.
Sale items used: Smithfield Fresh Marinated Pork Strips, Simply Nature Organic Squash or Sweet Potatoes Frozen
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use the full 16-oz pork strips package and 2 bags (10 oz each) of frozen squash/sweet potatoes for 2 servings.
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: Tuna steaks are grilled quickly to a tender medium-rare and paired with a bright avocado and roma tomato salad dressed simply 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: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 tuna steaks (12 oz each), 2 avocados, and 0.5 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:
- Chicken Drumsticks (1.5 lb): $1.34
- Organic Yellow Potatoes (1 bag, 24 oz): $3.99
- Roma Tomatoes (1 lb total): $0.85
- Ground Beef 73/27 (0.75 lb): $3.22
- Asian Medley Frozen Vegetables (1 pkg): $1.59
- Simply Nature Organic Jasmine Rice (1, 32 oz): $4.29
- Popcorn Shrimp Frozen (1 pkg): $5.99
- Mini Cucumbers (1 pkg): $1.69
- Avocados (4 total): $2.36
- Marinated Pork Strips (1 pkg): $4.99
- Frozen Squash or Sweet Potatoes (2 pkg): $4.98
- Tuna Steaks (2 each): $9.70

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- Garlic
- Lime juice
- Dried herbs (such as oregano or thyme)