ALDI Gluten-Free Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Baked Chicken Wings with Roasted Zucchini
Description: Crispy oven-baked chicken wings seasoned simply and roasted alongside tender zucchini for a satisfying gluten-free dinner for one. The wings caramelize in the oven while the zucchini roasts until golden and tender.
Sale items used: Farmer Focus Fresh Whole Chicken Wings, Organic Zucchini
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Use about 0.75 lb chicken wings and 0.4 lb zucchini, sliced and tossed with oil, salt, and pepper before roasting.
Recipes:
- Gluten-Free Chicken Wings
- Roasted Zucchini (Easy Recipe)

Tuesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Sauteed Apples
Description: A juicy pan-seared pork chop is paired with sweet sauteed apples for a comforting, naturally gluten-free meal. The apples caramelize in the pan drippings for extra flavor.
Sale items used: Fresh Boneless Center Cut Pork Chops, New York Gala Apples
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 pork chop (about 0.5 lb) and 1 gala apple, sliced, sauteed in butter with a pinch of cinnamon.
Recipes:
- Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Caramelized Apples

Wednesday
Meal: Skillet Ground Beef and Tomato Rice
Description: A one-skillet dish of seasoned ground beef simmered with juicy grape tomatoes and gluten-free rice makes for an easy weeknight dinner. It's hearty, simple, and full of flavor.
Sale items used: Fresh 85/15 Ground Beef, Cherub Grape Tomatoes
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 0.5 lb ground beef, half of the 10-oz tomato package, and about 1/2 cup dry gluten-free rice (pantry staple).
Recipes:
- Mexican Ground Beef and Rice Skillet (Easy One-Pan Dinner)

Thursday
Meal: Mustard-Glazed Thin Pork Chops
Description: Thin-sliced pork chops are quickly pan-seared and finished with a tangy mustard glaze for a fast, flavorful gluten-free dinner. Perfect for a busy weeknight.
Sale items used: Fresh Thin-Sliced Boneless Center Cut Pork Chops, Inglehoffer Mustard
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use about 0.5 lb thin-sliced pork chops and 1 tablespoon mustard mixed with a touch of honey for the glaze.

Friday
Meal: Pan-Seared Petite Beef Tender with Roasted Zucchini
Description: A tender, seasoned beef tender is seared to a perfect crust and served with roasted zucchini for a satisfying, gluten-free finish to the week. Simple seasoning lets the quality beef shine.
Sale items used: Morton's of Omaha Petite Beef Tender, Organic Zucchini
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use about 0.5 lb beef tender and 0.4 lb zucchini, roasted with olive oil, salt, and pepper.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Farmer Focus Fresh Whole Chicken Wings (0.75 lb): $1.27
- Organic Zucchini (0.8 lb): $1.91
- Fresh Boneless Center Cut Pork Chops (0.5 lb): $2.00
- New York Gala Apples (3 lb bag): $1.99
- Fresh 85/15 Ground Beef (0.5 lb): $3.00
- Cherub Grape Tomatoes (1 pkg): $1.99
- Fresh Thin-Sliced Boneless Center Cut Pork Chops (0.5 lb): $2.15
- Inglehoffer Mustard (1 each): $2.84
- Morton's of Omaha Petite Beef Tender (0.5 lb): $3.50

Pantry staples needed:
- Cooking oil
- Butter
- Salt and pepper
- Cinnamon
- Honey
- Gluten-free rice