ALDI Dairy-Free Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Baked Chicken Wings with Roasted Grape Tomatoes
Description: Whole chicken wings are tossed in oil and spices, then baked until crispy alongside a pan of grape tomatoes that blister and caramelize in the oven. A simple, satisfying single-serving dinner with minimal cleanup.
Sale items used: Farmer Focus Fresh Whole Chicken Wings, Cherub Grape Tomatoes
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: Assume 0.75 lb chicken wings for 1 person; use half the 10-oz package of grape tomatoes (save rest for snacking).

Tuesday
Meal: Ground Beef and Zucchini Skillet
Description: Ground beef is browned and simmered with sliced zucchini and pantry seasonings for a quick one-pan skillet meal. Light, dairy-free, and ready in under 30 minutes.
Sale items used: Fresh 85/15 Ground Beef, Organic Zucchini
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Assume 0.5 lb ground beef and 0.5 lb zucchini for 1 person.
Recipes:
- Easy Zucchini and Ground Beef Skillet

Wednesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Braised Red Cabbage
Description: A boneless center cut pork chop is pan-seared to a golden crust and served alongside tangy braised red cabbage with apple. A hearty, comforting dairy-free dinner.
Sale items used: Fresh Boneless Center Cut Pork Chops, Deutsche Küche Red Cabbage with Apple
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Assume 0.5 lb pork chop for 1 person; use about half the red cabbage jar, refrigerate remainder for later use.
Recipes:
- Braised Pork Chops and Red Cabbage Recipe

Thursday
Meal: Crispy Pan-Fried Thin Pork Chops with Gala Apple Slices
Description: Thin-sliced boneless pork chops are dredged and pan-fried until crispy, then plated with lightly sauteed gala apple slices for a sweet-savory balance. Quick to prepare with minimal ingredients.
Sale items used: Fresh Thin-Sliced Boneless Center Cut Pork Chops, New York Gala Apples
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Assume 0.4 lb thin pork chop for 1 person; use 1 apple from the 3-lb bag, saving the rest for snacks.
Recipes:
- Apple Butter Pork Chops - Simply Whisked

Friday
Meal: Garlic Seared Beef Tender with Roasted Pears
Description: A petite beef tender steak is seared with garlic for a rich, savory crust, plated with roasted organic pear halves for a touch of sweetness. An elegant but simple dairy-free finish to the week.
Sale items used: Morton's of Omaha Fresh Garlic Beef Tender, Washington Organic Pears
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Assume 0.5 lb beef tender for 1 person; use 1 pear from the 2-lb package, save remaining pear for another meal.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Farmer Focus Fresh Whole Chicken Wings (0.75 lb): $1.27
- Cherub Grape Tomatoes (1 pkg): $1.99
- Fresh 85/15 Ground Beef (0.5 lb): $3.00
- Organic Zucchini (0.5 lb): $1.20
- Fresh Boneless Center Cut Pork Chops (0.5 lb): $2.00
- Deutsche Küche Red Cabbage with Apple (1 jar): $2.49
- Fresh Thin-Sliced Boneless Center Cut Pork Chops (0.4 lb): $1.72
- New York Gala Apples (1 bag): $1.99
- Morton's of Omaha Fresh Garlic Beef Tender (0.5 lb): $3.50
- Washington Organic Pears (1 pkg): $3.29

Pantry staples needed:
- Cooking oil
- Salt and pepper
- Garlic (fresh or powder)
- Basic seasonings/spices (paprika, onion powder, etc.)