ALDI Gluten-Free Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Baked Chicken Wings with Roasted Zucchini and Carrots
Description: A generous portion of crispy oven-baked chicken wings seasoned with garlic, paprika, and black pepper makes a satisfying gluten-free dinner for one. Alongside, sliced zucchini and baby carrots roast in the same oven until caramelized and tender.
Sale items used: Farmer Focus Fresh Antibiotic Free Family Pack Whole Chicken Wings ($1.69/lb), Zucchini ($1.19/lb), Organic Baby Peeled Carrots 16-oz bag ($1.49)
Prep time: 15 minutes active, 45 minutes bake time
Serving note: Purchase approximately 0.75 lb of chicken wings (about 3-4 wings) for one person, costing roughly $1.27; use about 0.5 lb zucchini (half a medium zucchini) and a handful of baby carrots from the bag. Make-ahead tip: pat wings dry and season them the night before for extra crispy skin.

Tuesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Pork Belly Slab with Sauteed Brussels Sprouts
Description: A single thick slab of fresh pork belly is scored, seasoned with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika, then seared skin-side down until crackling and golden before finishing in the oven. Halved Brussels sprouts are sauteed in the rendered pork fat with garlic for a rich, naturally gluten-free side.
Sale items used: Fresh Pork Belly Slab ($2.99/lb), Brussels Sprouts 1-lb pkg ($2.39)
Prep time: 10 minutes active, 50 minutes total cook time
Serving note: Purchase approximately 0.5 lb of pork belly slab for one person, costing roughly $1.50; use about half the Brussels sprouts package (approximately 8 oz) and store the rest for another use. Make-ahead tip: score and salt the pork belly up to 24 hours ahead and refrigerate uncovered for crispier skin.

Wednesday
Meal: Spiced Beef Shawarma Bowl with Hummus and Shredded Carrots
Description: Thinly sliced beef for shawarma is marinated in cumin, coriander, turmeric, and garlic, then quickly pan-seared and served over a bed of rice with a generous scoop of hummus and shredded raw carrots. This bowl is completely gluten-free and packed with bold Middle Eastern flavors.
Sale items used: Fresh Beef for Shawarma ($7.49/lb), Park Street Deli Hummus Mini Cups 12-oz ($3.45), Organic Baby Peeled Carrots 16-oz bag ($1.49, shared with Monday)
Prep time: 15 minutes active plus 20 minutes marinating, 10 minutes cook time
Serving note: Purchase approximately 0.5 lb of beef for shawarma for one person, costing roughly $3.75; use 2-3 tablespoons of hummus from the mini cups container and a small handful of shredded carrots from the bag already purchased. Serve over 0.5 cup dry rice cooked from pantry.
Recipes:
- Middle Eastern-Spiced Beef Shawarma Bowls Recipe

Thursday
Meal: Crispy Chicken Wings with Watermelon and Green Grape Salad
Description: A fresh batch of oven-crisped chicken wings seasoned with chili and lime makes a fun, light dinner for one, paired with a bright summer salad of cubed watermelon and halved green grapes. The sweet and juicy fruit salad balances the savory wings perfectly with no added dressing needed.
Sale items used: Farmer Focus Fresh Antibiotic Free Family Pack Whole Chicken Wings ($1.69/lb, shared purchase from Monday), Whole Seedless Watermelon ($4.49 each), California Green Grapes ($1.29/lb)
Prep time: 10 minutes active, 45 minutes bake time
Serving note: Use approximately 0.75 lb of wings from the family pack already purchased on Monday; cut a few wedges of watermelon from the whole melon (the rest keeps refrigerated all week for snacking) and use about 0.25 lb of green grapes for the salad, costing roughly $0.32.

Friday
Meal: Pan-Seared Ahi Tuna Steaks with Roasted Zucchini and Tzatziki
Description: A single ahi tuna steak is seasoned with salt, pepper, and sesame seeds, then seared in a hot pan for just 1-2 minutes per side to achieve a golden crust with a rare center. Roasted zucchini spears and a cool dollop of tzatziki complete this elegant, naturally gluten-free plate.
Sale items used: Ahi Tuna Steaks ($8.99/lb), Zucchini ($1.19/lb, shared purchase from Monday), Park Street Deli Hummus or Tzatziki Snackers 3.5-oz ($1.39)
Prep time: 10 minutes active, 20 minutes total
Serving note: Purchase approximately 0.5 lb of ahi tuna (one steak) for one person, costing roughly $4.50; use the remaining zucchini from the bag purchased Monday and serve with one tzatziki snacker pack as the dipping sauce and side condiment.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Farmer Focus Whole Chicken Wings (1.5 lbs total, used across Monday and Thursday): $2.54
- Fresh Pork Belly Slab (0.5 lb): $1.50
- Fresh Beef for Shawarma (0.5 lb): $3.75
- Ahi Tuna Steaks (0.5 lb): $4.50
- Zucchini (1 lb total, used across Monday and Friday): $1.19
- Organic Baby Peeled Carrots 16-oz bag (x1, used across Monday and Wednesday): $1.49
- Brussels Sprouts 1-lb pkg (x1): $2.39
- Park Street Deli Hummus Mini Cups 12-oz (x1): $3.45
- Park Street Deli Hummus or Tzatziki Snackers 3.5-oz (x1): $1.39
- Whole Seedless Watermelon (x1): $4.49
- California Green Grapes (0.25 lb): $0.32

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil or neutral cooking oil
- Garlic (fresh or powder)
- Salt and black pepper
- Smoked paprika
- Cumin
- Coriander
- Turmeric
- Chili powder
- Lime juice or fresh lime
- Sesame seeds
- White rice (gluten-free, for Wednesday shawarma bowl)