ALDI Dairy-Free Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Pan-Seared Chicken Thighs in Burman's Indian Sauce with Instant White Rice
Description: Browned boneless chicken thighs simmer in Burman's Indian Sauce until tender and glossy. Served over fluffy instant rice, it makes a cozy dinner for two with leftovers of rice to spare.
Sale items used: Chicken Thighs, Burman's Indian Sauce, Instant White Rice
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 lb chicken thighs (assumed total weight), 1 jar Indian sauce, and about 1 cup dry instant rice (check the sauce label to confirm it is dairy-free, and if it contains cream, swap in a dairy-free curry paste with canned coconut milk). Cook in oil and finish the sauce in the skillet for 8 minutes.

Tuesday
Meal: Skillet Italian Sausage with Cavatappi and Zucchini in Seasonal Harvest Sauce
Description: Sliced mild Italian sausage and zucchini coins brown in one skillet, then simmer in Seasonal Harvest pasta sauce. Tossed with tender cavatappi, it is a hearty one-pan dinner for two.
Sale items used: Mild Italian Links, Organic Zucchini, Cavatappi, Seasonal Harvest Style Pasta Sauce
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 package sausage links, 0.75 lb zucchini (assumed total weight, about 2 small), half a box of cavatappi (about 4 oz dry), and 1 jar sauce, using about half the jar and saving the rest. Check the sauce label to confirm it contains no cheese or cream.
Recipes:
- Italian Rice Skillet with Zucchini, Sausage and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Wednesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Turkey and Black Bean Burrito Bowls with Guacamole and Salsa
Description: Seasoned ground turkey is seared until crisp at the edges, then layered over rice with warm black beans. Topped with guacamole and salsa, these bowls are fresh and filling for two.
Sale items used: Kirkwood 93% Lean Turkey, Pueblo Lindo Black Beans, Instant White Rice, Guacamole, Cantina Salsa
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 package turkey (about 1 lb), 1 can black beans drained and rinsed, about 1 cup dry instant rice left from Monday, 1 container guacamole, and 1 jar salsa. Season the turkey with cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, and salt.
Recipes:
- Healthy Burrito Bowls (Dairy Free + Gluten Free)

Thursday
Meal: Garlic Shrimp Naan Flatbreads with Mini Avocados
Description: Garlicky seared shrimp top warm naan with sliced mini avocados for a quick, light dinner. A squeeze of lime and a sprinkle of parsley finish each flatbread.
Sale items used: Patagonia Delight Shrimp, Garlic Naan, Bagged Mini Avocados
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 0.5 lb shrimp (assumed total weight), 2 garlic naan (1 per person), and 3 mini avocados from the 6-pack, saving the rest for snacking. Check the naan label, as some brands contain milk or yogurt, and if so use a dairy-free flatbread instead. Sear the shrimp with olive oil and garlic for 3 minutes per side.

Friday
Meal: Oven-Roasted Pork Belly Bites with Apple Slaw
Description: Cubed pork belly roasts until crisp outside and tender inside. A crunchy apple and cabbage-free slaw with an oil and vinegar dressing cuts the richness.
Sale items used: Pork Belly Slab, SnapDragon Apples
Prep time: 15 minutes active, 60 minutes total
Serving note: Use 1 lb pork belly (assumed total weight) cut into 1 inch cubes and 1 lb apples (about 3 medium) julienned for the slaw. Roast at 400 F for 40 to 45 minutes, tossing halfway. Make the slaw dressing ahead and toss with the apples just before serving.
Recipes:
- Wood-Fired Sticky Pork Belly Bites with Apple Slaw

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Chicken Thighs (1 lb): $2.49
- Burman's Indian Sauce (x1): $3.99
- Instant White Rice (x1): $2.95
- Mild Italian Links (x1): $2.95
- Organic Zucchini (0.75 lb): $1.79
- Cavatappi (x1): $1.29
- Seasonal Harvest Style Pasta Sauce (x1): $3.99
- Kirkwood 93% Lean Turkey (x1): $4.89
- Pueblo Lindo Black Beans (x1): $2.69
- Park Street Deli Guacamole (x1): $2.99
- Park Street Deli Cantina Salsa (x1): $2.49
- Patagonia Delight Shrimp (0.5 lb): $4.50
- Garlic Naan (x2): $9.98
- Bagged Mini Avocados (x1 6-pack): $2.89
- Pork Belly Slab (1 lb): $2.99
- SnapDragon Apples (1 lb): $0.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil, salt, pepper, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, fresh garlic, lime, parsley, apple cider vinegar, dairy-free mayo or extra oil for slaw, sugar or honey