ALDI Gluten-Free Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Smithfield Fresh Spareribs: $1.99/lb
- Simply Nature Spinach or Italian Chicken Sausage: $4.95 per pack
- Fresh Chicken Thin-Sliced Bone Pork Chops: $2.99/lb
- Fresh Atlantic Salmon: $12.99/lb
- Fresh 85/15 Ground Beef: $7.99/lb
- Ground Beef Patties Fresh 85/15: $5.99/lb

Vegetables on sale:
- Organic Zucchini: $2.39/lb
- Avocados: $0.69 each

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Slow-Baked Pork Spareribs with Zucchini and Hot Honey Glaze
Description: A half rack of spareribs is slow-baked low and slow until the meat is fall-off-the-bone tender, then finished with a sticky hot honey glaze for two. Sliced zucchini is roasted alongside in the same pan, soaking up all the savory drippings and sweet heat.
Sale items used: Smithfield Fresh Spareribs, Organic Zucchini, Hot Honey
Prep time: 20 minutes active, 2.5 hours total
Serving note: About 2 lbs of spareribs (roughly half a rack) for 2 people, plus 0.5 lb zucchini sliced into rounds
Recipes:
- Sticky Pork Spare Ribs in the Oven (Made with Sugar-Free Rub)
- Baked Honey Glazed Pork Ribs

Tuesday
Meal: Chicken Sausage and Zucchini Skillet with Burrata
Description: Sliced chicken sausage links are pan-seared with zucchini half-moons, garlic, and a splash of olive oil until golden and caramelized. The skillet is finished tableside with a torn ball of creamy burrata melting over the top, served straight from the pan for two.
Sale items used: Simply Nature Spinach or Italian Chicken Sausage, Organic Zucchini, Burrata
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 3 to 4 sausage links from one pack split between 2 people, 0.5 lb zucchini, and 1 container of burrata shared between 2
Recipes:
- Paleo Chicken Sausage and Vegetable Skillet

Wednesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Avocado and Herb Salsa
Description: Two thin-sliced bone-in pork chops are seared in a hot skillet until golden and cooked through in under 10 minutes. They are served topped with a chunky fresh salsa made from diced avocado, lime juice, cilantro, and red onion.
Sale items used: Fresh Chicken Thin-Sliced Bone Pork Chops, Avocados, Athena Greek Herbs
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: 1 lb of thin-sliced pork chops (roughly 2 chops) for 2 people, 2 avocados diced for the salsa
Recipes:
- Easy Gluten-Free Pork Chops (Fried Thin Chops)
- Garlic & Herb Skillet Pork Chops

Thursday
Meal: Roasted Atlantic Salmon with Zucchini and Avocado Salad
Description: Two salmon fillets are roasted at high heat with olive oil, garlic, and herbs until just flaky and golden-edged. They are plated over a cool salad of ribboned zucchini and sliced avocado dressed with lemon juice and a pinch of salt.
Sale items used: Fresh Atlantic Salmon, Organic Zucchini, Avocados
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 1 lb of salmon (two 8 oz fillets) for 2 people, 0.5 lb zucchini ribboned with a peeler, 1 avocado sliced for the salad
Recipes:
- Crispy Skin Salmon with Zucchini, Cucumber and Dill Salad
- 5 minute Avocado Salmon Salad
- Pesto Zucchini Noodles with Salmon and Avocado

Friday
Meal: Ground Beef Taco Bowls with Baked Beans and Pico de Gallo
Description: Seasoned ground beef is browned with cumin, garlic, and chili powder and served over white rice with a scoop of smoky baked beans on the side. A simple fresh pico de gallo of diced tomato, onion, cilantro, and lime brightens the whole bowl for two.
Sale items used: Ground Beef Patties Fresh 85/15, Assorted Dakota's Baked Beans Varieties
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: 1 lb of ground beef for 2 people, 1 can of baked beans shared between 2, rice cooked from pantry

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Smithfield Fresh Spareribs (2 lbs): $3.98
- Hot Honey (x1): $1.59
- Simply Nature Chicken Sausage (x1 pack): $4.95
- Organic Zucchini (1.5 lbs total across the week): $3.59
- Burrata (x1): $4.65
- Fresh Chicken Thin-Sliced Bone Pork Chops (1 lb): $2.99
- Avocados (x4): $2.76
- Fresh Atlantic Salmon (1 lb): $12.99
- Ground Beef Patties Fresh 85/15 (1 lb): $5.99
- Assorted Dakota's Baked Beans Varieties (x1): $4.79

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Garlic
- White rice
- Lime juice or fresh limes
- Red onion
- Fresh tomatoes (for pico de gallo)
- Cilantro
- Cumin
- Chili powder
- Salt and black pepper
- Lemon (for salmon salad)