ALDI Dairy-Free Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Slow-Roasted Pork Butt with Apple Pan Sauce
Description: A small pork butt roast is slow-roasted until tender, then served with a pan sauce of sauteed apple, broth, and pan juices. Leftover pork keeps well for lunches later in the week.
Sale items used: Smithfield Fresh Pork Butt Roast, New York Gala Apples, Simply Nature Organic Chicken Broth
Prep time: 15 minutes active, about 3 hours total
Serving note: Assumed 1.5 lb pork butt roast (smaller pieces are fine; ask for a cut piece or use the whole roast and save the extra). Use 1 apple, 1/4 cup broth, 1 tsp oil, salt, pepper, and 1/2 tsp thyme. Roast at 300F for about 2.5 hours. Make-ahead tip: roast the pork a day early and reheat slices in the pan sauce; eat about 5 oz tonight and refrigerate the rest.
Recipes:
- Slow Cooker Apple Butter Pulled Pork
- Slow Cooked Pork with Apple Sauce
- Slow-Cooker Apple Cider Pork

Tuesday
Meal: Skillet Garlic Chicken Thighs with Roasted Grapes
Description: Boneless chicken thighs are seared in a skillet with garlic until golden, then served over grapes roasted until jammy. The sweet and savory pairing is quick and uses only one pan plus a sheet.
Sale items used: Fresh Antibiotic Free Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs, California Red Grapes
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Assumed 0.5 lb chicken thighs (about 2 thighs) and 0.5 lb grapes (about 1 cup). Use 2 cloves garlic, 1 tsp olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast grapes at 425F for 15 minutes while the chicken cooks 6 to 7 minutes per side.
Recipes:
- Chicken Thighs Braised in Mustard Grape Sauce
- Pan Roasted Chicken Thighs with Grapes and Olives
- Roasted Grape Chicken Thighs

Wednesday
Meal: Garlic Shrimp Skillet with Sauteed Pears
Description: Shrimp are quickly sauteed with plenty of garlic, then paired with pear slices caramelized in the same skillet. It comes together in about 15 minutes.
Sale items used: Fremont Fish Market Toss 'n Serve Shrimp, Washington Bartlett Pears
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Use about 1/3 of the shrimp bag (roughly 5 to 6 oz) and 1 pear, sliced. Add 3 cloves garlic, 1 tsp olive oil, a squeeze of lemon, salt, and pepper. Freeze the remaining shrimp for later.

Thursday
Meal: Baked Chicken Breast with Apple Cider Glaze
Description: A chicken breast is baked and brushed with a reduced apple cider glaze until glossy. The glaze is simmered on the stovetop while the chicken bakes.
Sale items used: Fresh Family Pack Chicken Breasts, Nature's Nectar Apple Cider
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Assumed 0.5 lb chicken breast (one piece). Reduce 1/2 cup cider with 1 tsp Dijon-style mustard-free seasoning such as 1/4 tsp thyme, salt, and pepper until syrupy, about 8 minutes. Bake at 400F for 22 to 25 minutes, brushing with glaze twice. Add 1 tsp oil to the pan.
Recipes:
- Apple Cider Chicken
- Cider-Glazed Chicken Breasts with Fall Vegetables
- Apple Cider Glazed Chicken

Friday
Meal: Hearty Chili Mix Bowls with Turkey Tenderloin
Description: Turkey tenderloin is diced and simmered with the chili mix for a thick, filling bowl. One batch makes a generous portion for 1 plus leftovers.
Sale items used: Kirkwood Fresh Turkey Tenderloins, Chef's Cupboard Hearty Soup or Chili Mix, Simply Nature Organic Chicken Broth
Prep time: 15 minutes active, about 45 minutes total
Serving note: Use about 1/3 of the turkey tenderloin package (about 6 oz diced), plus the amount of chili mix and broth directed on the package scaled to about 1 serving (roughly 1/3 of the bag, 1 cup broth). Check the mix label to confirm it contains no dairy. Freeze the rest of the turkey and the extra chili in single portions.
Recipes:
- Classic Slow Cooker Turkey Chili
- Healthy Turkey Chili Recipe
- Healthy Gluten Free Turkey Chili Recipe (Dairy Free)

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Smithfield Fresh Pork Butt Roast (1.5 lbs): $2.99
- Fresh Antibiotic Free Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs (0.5 lb): $1.25
- California Red Grapes (0.5 lb): $0.70
- Fremont Fish Market Toss 'n Serve Shrimp (x1 pack): $6.99
- Washington Bartlett Pears (x1 3-lb bag): $2.99
- Fresh Family Pack Chicken Breasts (0.5 lb): $1.00
- Nature's Nectar Apple Cider (x1): $3.99
- Kirkwood Fresh Turkey Tenderloins (x1 pack): $7.99
- Chef's Cupboard Hearty Soup or Chili Mix (x1): $3.29
- New York Gala Apples (x1 3-lb bag): $1.99
- Simply Nature Organic Chicken Broth (x1): $1.89

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Garlic
- Salt and pepper
- Dried thyme
- Lemon or lemon juice