ALDI Dairy-Free Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Why these meals: This week's plan builds on two ALDI proteins you buy once and use twice: the Tyson chicken breasts ($6.76 for 4 lbs) cover Monday and Wednesday, and the thin-sliced pork chops ($10.47 for 3.5 lbs) cover Tuesday and Thursday. Friday's shrimp ($13.49) gives the week a lighter finish with a garlicky seared shrimp salad. The produce is shared across nights too, so nothing gets wasted. The $2.69 bag of navel oranges goes into Monday's glaze and Friday's salad, the $2.99 four-pack of avocados splits between Thursday and Friday, and the two $3.98 packs of grape tomatoes go into Wednesday's stew and Friday's salad. Because the flavor comes from citrus, soy sauce, ginger, pumpkin, and roasted fruit instead of cream or cheese, every dinner stays dairy-free without feeling like it is missing anything.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Orange-Glazed Pan-Seared Chicken Breasts with Rice
Description: Fresh Chicken Breasts (Tyson) are sliced into even cutlets, seared in a skillet, and finished with a sticky glaze of fresh orange juice, soy sauce, and garlic. Served over fluffy rice with fresh orange segments on the side for a bright, citrusy start to the week.
Sale items used: Fresh Chicken Breasts (Tyson), California Navel Oranges
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 lbs Fresh Chicken Breasts (Tyson) and 3 California Navel Oranges from the 4-lb bag (2 for juice and zest, 1 sectioned for serving). Cook 2 cups uncooked rice from the pantry for 4 people.
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 quickly at 425 F on sheet pans alongside wedges of Honeycrisp apple, red grapes, and sliced onion, tossed with olive oil, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. The fruit caramelizes into a sweet-savory pan sauce that spoons right over the chops.
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 2 lbs Fresh Family Pack Thin-Sliced Boneless Pork Chops, the whole 2-lb bag of New York Honeycrisp Apples (cored and cut into wedges), 1 lb California Red Grapes, and 1 large yellow onion from the pantry. Spread across two sheet pans so nothing steams, and roast about 18 to 22 minutes.
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 on the stovetop with ALDI Canned Pumpkin, Cherub Grape Tomatoes, onion, garlic, broth, chili powder, and cumin until thick and warming. The tomatoes burst into the pumpkin base for a savory, lightly spiced one-pot dinner with no dairy at all.
Sale items used: Fresh Chicken Breasts (Tyson), ALDI Canned Pumpkin, Cherub Grape Tomatoes
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 lbs Fresh Chicken Breasts (Tyson), 1 can ALDI Canned Pumpkin, 1 pkg (10 oz) Cherub Grape Tomatoes, 1 medium yellow onion, 3 cups dairy-free chicken broth, 2 tsp chili powder, and 1 tsp cumin from the pantry. Simmer about 25 minutes, just until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
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-sliced pork chops are cut into strips and stir-fried in a hot skillet in batches with garlic, fresh ginger, soy sauce, and a little sugar, then thickened with a cornstarch slurry. Spoon over rice and top with cool sliced avocado for a quick, savory-sweet bowl.
Sale items used: Fresh Family Pack Thin-Sliced Boneless Pork Chops, Organic Avocados
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1.5 lbs Fresh Family Pack Thin-Sliced Boneless Pork Chops and 2 Organic Avocados from the 4-pack (the other 2 are for Friday). Cook 2 cups uncooked rice from the pantry. Pantry: soy sauce, garlic, ginger, sugar, and cornstarch.
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: Fresh Patagonia Delight Shrimp are seared in a hot skillet with garlic, salt, and pepper, then piled over a chunky salad of orange segments, avocado, halved grape tomatoes, and pomegranate seeds. A dressing of orange juice, olive oil, and vinegar ties it together for a fresh, light finish to the week.
Sale items used: Fresh Patagonia Delight Shrimp, California Navel Oranges, Organic Avocados, Cherub Grape Tomatoes, California Pomegranates
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1.5 lbs Fresh Patagonia Delight Shrimp (peel and devein if needed), 2 California Navel Oranges from the 4-lb bag, the remaining 2 Organic Avocados, 1 pkg (10 oz) Cherub Grape Tomatoes, and 1 California Pomegranate (seeds only). Pantry: olive oil, vinegar, garlic, 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) (4 lbs): $6.76
- Fresh Family Pack Thin-Sliced Boneless Pork Chops (3.5 lbs): $10.47
- Fresh Patagonia Delight Shrimp (1.5 lbs): $13.49
- California Navel Oranges (1 bag, 4 lbs): $2.69
- New York Honeycrisp Apples (1 bag, 2 lbs): $1.99
- California Red Grapes (1 lb): $1.39
- Cherub Grape Tomatoes (x2 pkgs, 10 oz each): $3.98
- Organic Avocados (1 four-pack): $2.99
- California Pomegranates (1 each): $1.29
- ALDI Canned Pumpkin (1 can): $1.59

Pantry staples needed:
- Long-grain rice (4 cups uncooked total)
- Olive oil or other cooking oil
- Yellow onions (2)
- Garlic
- Fresh ginger
- Soy sauce (dairy-free)
- Dairy-free chicken broth
- Chili powder, cumin, and ground cinnamon
- Salt and black pepper
- Sugar and cornstarch
- Vinegar (apple cider or rice)