ALDI Gluten-Free Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Oven-Baked Pork Spareribs with Sweet Corn and Avocado Salad
Description: A generous rack of spareribs is rubbed with gluten-free spices and slow-baked until fall-off-the-bone tender, yielding about 2 lbs of bone-in ribs perfectly portioned for two. Fresh sweet corn is cut from the cob and tossed with diced avocado, lime juice, and cilantro for a bright, cooling side salad.
Sale items used: Smithfield Fresh Pork Spareribs $1.99/lb, Sweet Corn $2.39/4-pack, Avocados $0.69 each
Prep time: 20 minutes active, 2.5 hours total baking
Serving note: Purchase approximately 2 lbs of spareribs (about 1 lb per person) at $1.99/lb; use 2 ears of corn from the 4-pack and 1 avocado. Make-ahead tip: season the ribs the night before and refrigerate overnight for deeper flavor; bake low and slow at 300 degrees F for 2 to 2.5 hours, then finish under the broiler for 5 minutes.
Recipes:
- Grilled Corn Avocado Salad

Tuesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs with Sauteed Multicolored Peppers and Spinach
Description: Boneless skinless chicken thighs are seasoned with garlic, smoked paprika, and olive oil, then seared in a hot skillet until golden and cooked through, making a satisfying protein for two. The multicolored peppers and baby spinach are sauteed together in the same pan, picking up all the savory drippings for a vibrant, naturally gluten-free one-pan meal.
Sale items used: Fresh Antibiotic Free Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs $2.49/lb, Multicolored Peppers $2.29/3-pack, Organic Baby Spinach $2.49/5-oz pkg
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 1 lb of chicken thighs (about 0.5 lb per person, yielding 3 to 4 thighs total) at $2.49/lb; use all 3 peppers from the pack and the full 5-oz bag of spinach, which wilts down significantly.
Recipes:
- Healthy One Skillet Chicken Thighs Recipe With Creamy Spinach Sauce

Wednesday
Meal: Skillet Ground Beef and Carrot Hash with Pepper Jack Cheese
Description: Lean grass-fed ground beef is browned in a cast-iron skillet with diced carrots, onion, garlic, and gluten-free seasonings, creating a hearty and satisfying hash for two. Shredded pepper jack cheese is melted over the top just before serving, adding a creamy, mildly spicy finish to this quick weeknight dinner.
Sale items used: Fresh 85/15 Grass-Fed Beef Patties $5.99/lb, Organic Baby Peeled Carrots $1.49/16-oz bag, Happy Farms Deli-Sliced Pepper Jack Cheese $1.49/7.5 oz
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 1 lb of ground beef patties (0.5 lb per person) at $5.99/lb; use about half the 16-oz carrot bag (roughly 8 oz, diced) and 3 to 4 slices of pepper jack cheese. The remaining carrots and cheese can be used as snacks through the week.
Recipes:
- One-Pan Ground Beef and Potatoes Skillet in 30 Minutes

Thursday
Meal: Broiled Atlantic Salmon with Avocado and Blueberry Salsa
Description: Fresh Atlantic salmon fillets are brushed with olive oil, seasoned with salt, pepper, and lemon zest, then broiled until just flaky and golden for a restaurant-quality dinner at home. A fresh salsa of diced avocado, blueberries, red onion, lime juice, and cilantro is spooned over the top, creating a stunning sweet-savory combination that is entirely gluten-free.
Sale items used: Fresh Atlantic Salmon Side $8.29/lb, Avocados $0.69 each, Blueberries $1.99/pint
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 1 lb of salmon side (two 8-oz fillets, one per person) at $8.29/lb; use 1 avocado and about half the pint of blueberries for the salsa. Broil on a foil-lined pan at high heat for 8 to 10 minutes depending on thickness.
Recipes:
- Blueberry Glazed Salmon
- Seared Salmon with Avocado Salsa

Friday
Meal: Baked Seasoned Turkey Burgers over Rice with Greek Yogurt Herb Sauce
Description: Frozen seasoned turkey burger patties are baked in the oven until juicy and cooked through, then served over fluffy white rice instead of a bun to keep the meal completely gluten-free. A quick herb sauce made from nonfat Greek yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, and fresh or dried dill is drizzled over the top, tying the whole dish together with a cool, tangy finish.
Sale items used: Kirkwood Seasoned Turkey Burgers 32 oz Frozen $6.99, Friendly Farms Nonfat Greek Yogurt 32 oz $2.79
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 turkey burger patties from the 32-oz package (the remaining patties freeze well for future meals); serve each patty over approximately 1 cup cooked white rice per person. Bake patties at 375 degrees F for 20 to 25 minutes, flipping once halfway through. Use about 1/2 cup of Greek yogurt for the sauce; the rest of the container is great for breakfasts or smoothies.
Recipes:
- Juicy Greek Turkey Burgers Recipe (+ Tzatziki Sauce!)

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Smithfield Fresh Pork Spareribs (2 lbs): $3.98
- Fresh Antibiotic Free Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs (1 lb): $2.49
- Fresh 85/15 Grass-Fed Beef Patties (1 lb): $5.99
- Fresh Atlantic Salmon Side (1 lb): $8.29
- Kirkwood Seasoned Turkey Burgers 32 oz Frozen (x1 package): $6.99
- Sweet Corn (x1 4-pack): $2.39
- Avocados (x2): $1.38
- Organic Baby Spinach 5-oz pkg (x1): $2.49
- Blueberries (x1 pint): $1.99
- Multicolored Peppers (x1 3-pack): $2.29
- Organic Baby Peeled Carrots 16-oz bag (x1): $1.49
- Happy Farms Deli-Sliced Pepper Jack Cheese 7.5 oz (x1): $1.49
- Friendly Farms Nonfat Greek Yogurt 32 oz (x1): $2.79

Pantry staples needed:
- White rice (about 1 cup dry)
- Olive oil
- Garlic (fresh or minced)
- Salt and black pepper
- Smoked paprika
- Cumin
- Onion powder
- Dried dill or fresh herbs
- Lemon (x2, for zest and juice)
- Lime (x2, for salsa and corn salad)
- Fresh cilantro
- Red onion
- Gluten-free soy sauce or tamari (optional, for hash seasoning)
- Aluminum foil