ALDI Dairy-Free Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Orange-Glazed Pan-Seared Chicken Breasts with Rice
Description: Two chicken breasts are seared until golden, then finished in a glaze of fresh orange juice, garlic, and a little honey. Serve over fluffy rice with the extra pan glaze spooned on top.
Sale items used: Fresh Chicken Breasts (Tyson), California Navel Oranges
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use about 1 lb chicken breasts (2 breasts, about 8 oz each) and the juice of 2 oranges plus 1 tsp zest. Add 1 clove garlic and 1 tbsp honey or brown sugar. Cook 1 cup uncooked rice (about 3 cups cooked) and save about half for Thursday. Dairy-free: sear in olive oil, not butter.
Recipes:
- Sweet and Spicy Orange Glazed Chicken Recipe
- Gluten Free Orange Chicken
- Easy Gluten-Free Orange Chicken (Dairy-Free)

Tuesday
Meal: Sheet-Pan Roasted Pork Chops with Honeycrisp Apples, Red Grapes, and Onion
Description: Thin-sliced pork chops roast on one pan with wedges of Honeycrisp apple, whole red grapes, and onion until the fruit is caramelized and jammy. Everything cooks together in one pan, so cleanup is easy.
Sale items used: Fresh Family Pack Thin-Sliced Boneless Pork Chops, New York Honeycrisp Apples, California Red Grapes
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Use about 1 lb thin-sliced pork chops (4 chops). Add 2 Honeycrisp apples cut in wedges, 1 cup (about 1/2 lb) red grapes, and 1 sliced onion. Toss with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, pepper, and thyme. Roast at 425F for 18-22 minutes, flipping the chops once. Buy 2 lbs of pork chops total and save the other pound for Thursday.
Recipes:
- Sheet Pan Pork Chops with Apples (15-Minute Prep!)
- Sheet Pan Pork Chops with Sweet Potatoes and Apples
- Sheet Pan Maple Pork Chops with Apples and Cabbage

Wednesday
Meal: Chicken and Pumpkin Stew with Grape Tomatoes
Description: Cubed chicken breast simmers with canned pumpkin, broth, onion, and warm spices into a thick, cozy stew. Grape tomatoes go in near the end so they burst and add a bright, sweet tang.
Sale items used: Fresh Chicken Breasts (Tyson), ALDI Canned Pumpkin, Cherub Grape Tomatoes
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: Use about 0.75 lb chicken breast cut in 1-inch cubes (from the 2 lbs bought; the remaining 1/4 lb can be frozen). Add one 15-oz can pumpkin, about 1 cup (5 oz) grape tomatoes, 1 diced onion, 2 cloves garlic, 3 cups dairy-free chicken broth, 1 tsp cumin, and 1/2 tsp cinnamon. Simmer 25 minutes. Serves 2 with leftovers for lunch. Save the other half of the tomatoes for Friday.
Recipes:
- The Best Pumpkin Chicken Curry Recipe
- Moroccan Chicken Pumpkin Stew

Thursday
Meal: Soy-Ginger Pork Chop Strip Skillet Stir-Fry with Avocado over Rice
Description: Thin pork chops are sliced into strips and seared in a hot skillet, then tossed in a savory soy-ginger sauce with garlic. Serve over rice topped with cool, creamy slices of avocado.
Sale items used: Fresh Family Pack Thin-Sliced Boneless Pork Chops, Organic Avocados
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use about 1 lb pork chops (the remaining pound from Tuesday's purchase) cut into thin strips. Add 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, 2 cloves garlic, 1 tsp cornstarch, and 1 sliced onion. Serve over the leftover cooked rice from Monday (about 1.5 cups), reheated, with 1 avocado sliced. Check that your soy sauce has no dairy additives.
Recipes:
- Ginger Pork Stir-Fry
- Pork Stir Fry Recipe (20 minutes, one pan!)
- Easy Ginger Pork Stir-Fry Recipe: How to Make It

Friday
Meal: Garlic Pan-Seared Shrimp Salad with Orange, Avocado, Pomegranate, and Grape Tomatoes
Description: Garlicky shrimp are seared until pink and served warm over a chopped salad of orange segments, avocado, and halved grape tomatoes. Pomegranate seeds add a juicy crunch, and a light orange-olive oil dressing ties it together.
Sale items used: Fresh Patagonia Delight Shrimp, California Navel Oranges, Organic Avocados, California Pomegranates, Cherub Grape Tomatoes
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use about 0.75 lb peeled shrimp (about 3/8 lb per person). Sear in 1 tbsp olive oil with 3 cloves minced garlic for 2-3 minutes per side. Add 2 oranges in segments, 1 avocado, the seeds of 1 pomegranate (about 1 cup), and the remaining grape tomatoes (about 5 oz). Dress with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp orange juice, salt, and pepper.
Recipes:
- Citrus Shrimp Salad with Avocado
- Citrus, Fennel, Avocado & Shrimp Salad
- Grilled Shrimp Avocado Salad

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh Chicken Breasts (Tyson) (2 lbs): $3.38
- Fresh Family Pack Thin-Sliced Boneless Pork Chops (2 lbs): $5.98
- Fresh Patagonia Delight Shrimp (0.75 lb): $6.74
- New York Honeycrisp Apples (x1 2-lb bag): $1.99
- California Red Grapes (1 lb): $1.39
- California Navel Oranges (x1 4-lb bag): $2.69
- Cherub Grape Tomatoes (x1 10-oz pkg): $1.99
- California Pomegranates (x1): $1.29
- Organic Avocados (x1 4-pack): $2.99
- ALDI Canned Pumpkin (x1 can): $1.59

Pantry staples needed:
- Long-grain rice
- Yellow onions (about 3)
- Garlic
- Fresh ginger
- Soy sauce (dairy-free)
- Dairy-free chicken broth
- Olive oil
- Honey or brown sugar
- Cornstarch
- Dried thyme, ground cumin, cinnamon
- Salt and black pepper