ALDI Dairy-Free Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Pan-Seared Chicken Breasts with Chutney Glaze and Roasted Potatoes
Description: Two golden pan-seared chicken breasts are brushed with a sweet and tangy chutney glaze. They are served with crisp olive oil roasted potatoes for a simple, dairy-free dinner for two.
Sale items used: Fresh Family Pack Chicken Breasts, Specially Selected Assorted Chutney
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 lb of chicken breasts (about 2 breasts, 0.5 lb per person) at $1.99/lb. Use about 3 tbsp chutney, 1 lb of potatoes cut in chunks, and 1 tbsp olive oil. Roast the potatoes at 425 F for about 30 minutes while you sear the chicken. Check that the chutney label has no dairy.

Tuesday
Meal: Ground Beef and French Green Bean Skillet Stir-Fry over Rice
Description: Browned ground beef and tender-crisp French green beans are tossed in a savory garlic-soy sauce. It is served over fluffy rice, and the recipe is sized for two hungry people.
Sale items used: Fresh Ground Beef Chub, French Green Beans
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 0.5 lb ground beef (part of the 1.25 lb total bought this week) and about 12 oz of the 1-lb bag of green beans. Use 1/2 cup dry rice (makes about 1.5 cups cooked), 2 cloves garlic, and 2 tbsp soy sauce (check that it is dairy-free). Add the leftover green beans to Friday's plate as a side if you like.
Recipes:
- Beef and Green Bean Stir Fry Recipe (Easy 30-Minute Dinner)
- The Best Ground Beef Stir Fry Recipe - The Real Food Dietitians
- Green Beans and Ground Beef

Wednesday
Meal: Oven-Baked Chicken Wings with Fruit Spread Glaze and Fresh Apple Slices
Description: Crispy oven-baked wings are tossed in a sticky glaze of fruit spread, a little soy sauce and garlic. They are served with crisp, fresh gala apple slices on the side to cool the sweetness.
Sale items used: Fresh Buffalo Party Pack Chicken Wings (40 oz), Specially Selected Fig or Sour Cherry Fruit Spread, New York Gala Apples
Prep time: 15 minutes prep, 50 minutes bake (65 minutes total)
Serving note: Use the full 40 oz pack (2.5 lb, about 20 wings, 10 per person). Rinse off any included sauce packet and use only plain seasoning, as it may contain dairy. Use 3 tbsp fruit spread for the glaze and 2 apples sliced for serving. Bake at 425 F, flipping halfway, then toss with the glaze for the last 5 minutes. Timing note: pat the wings dry and season them up to a day ahead to crisp them better.
Recipes:
- Apple Cider Chicken Wings Recipe - We are not Martha
- Sticky Maple Apple Chicken Wings
- Glazed Apple Chicken Wings Recipe

Thursday
Meal: Baked Ground Beef Meatballs with Pear and Onion Pan Sauce over Mashed Potatoes
Description: Tender baked beef meatballs are simmered in a savory pan sauce of caramelized onion and sweet Bartlett pear. They are served over creamy dairy-free mashed potatoes made with olive oil and broth.
Sale items used: Fresh Ground Beef Chub, Washington Bartlett Pears
Prep time: 55 minutes
Serving note: Use 0.75 lb ground beef (the rest of the 1.25 lb total), 1/4 cup dairy-free breadcrumbs, and 1 egg. Bake the meatballs at 400 F for about 18 minutes. Use 2 pears and 1 onion for the sauce with 1/2 cup broth. For the mash, use 1 lb potatoes, 2 tbsp olive oil, and a splash of broth in place of milk and butter. Timing note: roll the meatballs ahead and refrigerate them up to a day before baking. The leftover pears make a good snack.

Check the label: supermarket buns and rolls often contain milk or whey even when nothing on the front says so.

Friday
Meal: Pan-Seared Beef Tender with Sauteed Gala Apples and Onions over Rice
Description: Seared petite beef tender is sliced and served over rice with sweet-savory sauteed gala apples and onions. It is an easy, elegant finish to the week for two.
Sale items used: Morton's of Omaha Petite Beef Tender, New York Gala Apples
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 lb petite beef tender (0.5 lb per person) at $6.99/lb. Use 2 gala apples from the bag, 1 onion, and 1 tbsp olive oil. Cook 1/2 cup dry rice. Sear the beef 3 to 4 minutes per side, rest it 5 minutes, then saute the apples and onions in the same pan. Use a plain, dairy-free seasoning only, as a seasoned marinade may contain dairy.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh Family Pack Chicken Breasts (1 lb): $1.99
- Specially Selected Assorted Chutney (x1 jar): $2.99
- Fresh Ground Beef Chub (1.25 lbs): $3.74
- French Green Beans (x1 pkg): $2.89
- Fresh Buffalo Party Pack Chicken Wings, 40 oz (x1 pack): $4.99
- Specially Selected Fig or Sour Cherry Fruit Spread (x1 jar): $2.99
- New York Gala Apples, 3-lb bag (x1 bag): $1.99
- Washington Bartlett Pears, 3-lb bag (x1 bag): $2.99
- Morton's of Omaha Petite Beef Tender (1 lb): $6.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic
- Soy sauce (dairy-free)
- Chicken or beef broth (dairy-free)
- Dairy-free breadcrumbs and 1 egg
- Rice
- Potatoes (about 2 lbs total)
- Onions (2)