ALDI Dairy-Free Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Oven-Baked BBQ Chicken Drumsticks with Roasted Yellow Potatoes
Description: Six drumsticks are glazed with BBQ sauce and baked until sticky and browned, while half a bag of halved yellow potatoes roasts alongside on the same pan. Each person gets three drumsticks and a generous portion of crisp potatoes.
Sale items used: Perdue Chicken Drumsticks, Bite-Size Yellow Potatoes
Prep time: 50 minutes
Serving note: Use about 2 lb drumsticks (6 to 7 pieces) and 12 oz (half the bag) of potatoes tossed in 1 tbsp oil, salt and pepper. Brush the drumsticks with about 1/3 cup of BBQ sauce from your pantry. Bake at 425F for 40 to 45 minutes. Check that your BBQ sauce is dairy-free.
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: Guajillo roast is seared and simmered until tender, then shredded over rice and topped with sliced avocado and tomatoes. It is a hearty taco-style bowl with no tortillas and no dairy.
Sale items used: Fresh Guajillo Roast, Organic Avocados, Gourmet Medley Tomatoes
Prep time: 20 minutes active, 90 minutes simmering
Serving note: Use about 1.25 lb roast, cut into chunks, with cumin, chili powder, garlic and 1 cup of water or broth. Serve over 1 cup cooked rice (pantry) with 2 avocados and half the tomato pack (6 oz), plus lime juice. Make ahead: simmer the roast the night before and reheat. Total time is about 110 minutes. Save the leftover roast (about half) for Friday.

Wednesday
Meal: Skillet Chicken Drumsticks with Carrots and Apple
Description: Four drumsticks are browned in a skillet, then finished with sliced carrots and apple wedges until tender and lightly caramelized. The sweetness of the apple balances the savory chicken.
Sale items used: Perdue Chicken Drumsticks, Organic Baby Peeled Carrots, New York SweeTango Apples
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Use about 1.5 lb drumsticks (4 to 5 pieces), 8 oz carrots (half the bag) and 2 apples (about 1 lb). Cook in 1 tbsp oil with salt, pepper and thyme, covered, for 30 to 35 minutes over medium-low heat.
Recipes:
- Apple Cider Chicken

Thursday
Meal: Slow-Baked BBQ St. Louis Pork Ribs with Carrot Sticks
Description: A half rack of St. Louis ribs is baked low and slow, wrapped in foil, then glazed with BBQ sauce at the end. Raw carrot sticks on the side give a crunchy contrast.
Sale items used: Smithfield St. Louis Pork Ribs, Organic Baby Peeled Carrots, Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ Sauce
Prep time: 15 minutes active, 2.5 hours baking
Serving note: Assume about 2.5 lb ribs (a half rack, ask for a smaller rack or cut one in half). Rub with salt, pepper, paprika and garlic powder, then bake foil-wrapped at 300F for 2 hours. Glaze and broil for 10 minutes. Serve with the remaining 8 oz of carrots cut into sticks. Make ahead: season the ribs the night before. Total time is about 2.75 hours.
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 shredded roast is crisped in a skillet with diced yellow potatoes and onion until golden. Fresh blackberries on the side add a bright, tart finish.
Sale items used: Fresh Guajillo Roast, Bite-Size Yellow Potatoes, Blackberries
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use about 0.6 lb of the cooked roast saved from Tuesday, the remaining 12 oz of potatoes diced small, and 1 pantry onion. Fry in 1 tbsp oil for 15 to 20 minutes. Serve with one 6-oz pack of blackberries split between two people.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Perdue Chicken Drumsticks (3.5 lbs): $3.12
- Smithfield St. Louis Pork Ribs (2.5 lbs): $6.23
- Fresh Guajillo Roast (1.9 lbs): $12.33
- Bite-Size Yellow Potatoes (x1 bag): $2.49
- Organic Avocados (x1 pack): $3.49
- Gourmet Medley Tomatoes (x1 pack): $2.79
- Organic Baby Peeled Carrots (x1 bag): $1.39
- New York SweeTango Apples (1 lb): $0.99
- Blackberries (x1 pack): $1.69
- Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ Sauce (x1 bottle): $3.24

Pantry staples needed:
- Cooking oil, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, thyme, rice, onion, garlic, lime juice, water or broth