ALDI Dairy-Free Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Oven-Baked BBQ Chicken Drumsticks with Roasted Yellow Potatoes
Description: Three drumsticks are glazed with BBQ sauce and baked until sticky and browned. Halved yellow potatoes roast alongside on the same pan for an easy one-tray dinner.
Sale items used: Chicken Drumsticks, Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ Sauce, Bite-Size Yellow Potatoes
Prep time: 10 minutes (plus 45 minutes baking)
Serving note: Use about 1 lb of drumsticks (3 to 4 pieces, assumed 1 lb total) and about 8 oz of potatoes (1/3 of the bag), with 2 tbsp BBQ sauce. Bake at 400F for 45 minutes. Total time is under an hour, no advance prep needed. Save the rest of the potatoes for Friday.
Recipes:
- Oven Baked BBQ Chicken Drumsticks
- Easy Baked BBQ Chicken Drumsticks
- Baked Chicken Drumsticks With Potatoes

Tuesday
Meal: Guajillo Roast Tacos-Free Bowls with Avocado and Tomato
Description: Seared and sliced guajillo roast is served over a bowl of tomatoes and avocado with no tortillas needed. A squeeze of seasoning and a little olive oil keep it simple and dairy-free.
Sale items used: Fresh Guajillo Roast, Organic Avocados, Gourmet Medley Tomatoes
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Buy a roast of about 1 lb (assumed 1 lb total). Cook the whole roast, use about 6 oz (a bit under half) today with 1/2 avocado and about 4 oz (1/3 pack) of tomatoes, and keep the remaining cooked roast for Friday. If roasting takes longer than 60 minutes total, cook the roast the day before and reheat slices in a skillet.

Wednesday
Meal: Skillet Chicken Drumsticks with Carrots and Apple
Description: Drumsticks are browned and cooked through in a covered skillet with baby carrots and apple wedges. The apple softens into a lightly sweet pan sauce.
Sale items used: Chicken Drumsticks, Organic Baby Peeled Carrots, New York SweeTango Apples
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use about 1 lb of drumsticks (3 to 4 pieces, assumed 1 lb total), about 4 oz of carrots (1/4 bag), and 1 apple (about 0.4 lb). Cook in oil, covered, over medium heat for 30 minutes.
Recipes:
- Apple Cider Chicken

Thursday
Meal: Slow-Baked BBQ St. Louis Pork Ribs with Carrot Sticks
Description: A small portion of St. Louis ribs is slow-baked until tender, then brushed with BBQ sauce. Crunchy baby carrots on the side add freshness.
Sale items used: Smithfield St. Louis Pork Ribs, Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ Sauce, Organic Baby Peeled Carrots
Prep time: 15 minutes (plus 2 hours baking)
Serving note: Ask for about 1 lb of ribs (assumed 1 lb total), about 3 to 4 ribs cut from the rack, or cut a rack in half and freeze the rest. Wrap in foil and bake at 300F for 2 hours, then brush with 2 tbsp BBQ sauce and broil for 5 minutes. Make-ahead tip: bake the ribs the day before and reheat with sauce. Serve with about 4 oz of carrots (1/4 bag).
Recipes:
- Oven Baked BBQ St Louis Ribs
- St. Louis Ribs Slow-Roasted in the Oven
- Oven Baked Ribs (fall-off-the-bone!)

Friday
Meal: Pan-Fried Guajillo Roast Hash with Yellow Potatoes and Blackberries
Description: Leftover guajillo roast is diced and pan-fried with crisp yellow potatoes until browned. Fresh blackberries on the side add a bright, tart contrast.
Sale items used: Fresh Guajillo Roast, Bite-Size Yellow Potatoes, Blackberries
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use about 6 oz of the cooked roast saved from Tuesday (from the 1 lb assumed total), about 8 oz of potatoes (1/3 bag), and the 6-oz pack of blackberries. Parboil the potatoes 8 minutes, then fry in oil with the roast for about 10 minutes.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Chicken Drumsticks (2 lbs): $1.78
- Smithfield St. Louis Pork Ribs (1 lb): $2.49
- Fresh Guajillo Roast (1 lb): $6.49
- Bite-Size Yellow Potatoes (1 bag, 24 oz): $2.49
- Gourmet Medley Tomatoes (1 pkg, 12 oz): $2.79
- Organic Avocados (1 four-pack): $3.49
- Organic Baby Peeled Carrots (1 bag, 16 oz): $1.39
- New York SweeTango Apples (0.5 lb): $0.50
- Blackberries (1 pkg, 6 oz): $1.69
- Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ Sauce (1 bottle): $3.24

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil or cooking oil
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic powder
- Chili powder or cumin
- Lime juice or lemon juice (optional)