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 with salt, pepper, and paprika, served alongside roasted zucchini for a light, gluten-free dinner. A quick weeknight meal that highlights fresh, affordable ingredients.
Sale items used: Farmer Focus Fresh Whole Chicken Wings, Organic Zucchini
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: Use about 2 lbs chicken wings and 1 lb zucchini for 2 people.
Recipes:
- Gluten-Free Chicken Wings
- Roasted Zucchini (Easy Recipe)

Tuesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Sauteed Apples
Description: Juicy boneless center cut pork chops seared until golden, topped with cinnamon-kissed sauteed apples for a sweet and savory contrast. A comforting, naturally gluten-free autumn dish.
Sale items used: Fresh Boneless Center Cut Pork Chops, New York Gala Apples
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use about 1 lb pork chops (2 chops) and 2 medium apples from the 3-lb bag for 2 people.
Recipes:
- Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Caramelized Apples

Wednesday
Meal: Skillet Ground Beef and Tomato Rice
Description: A hearty one-pan meal of seasoned ground beef simmered with tomatoes and rice for a satisfying, gluten-free comfort dinner. Fresh grape tomatoes add brightness to the dish.
Sale items used: Fresh 85/15 Ground Beef, Cherub Grape Tomatoes
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use about 1 lb ground beef and half a 10-oz pkg of grape tomatoes with 1 cup uncooked rice for 2 people.
Recipes:
- Mexican Ground Beef and Rice Skillet (Easy One-Pan Dinner)

Thursday
Meal: Mustard-Glazed Thin Pork Chops
Description: Thin-sliced pork chops quickly pan-seared and coated in a tangy mustard glaze for a fast, flavorful weeknight dinner. Pairs well with a simple side of rice or roasted vegetables.
Sale items used: Fresh Thin-Sliced Boneless Center Cut Pork Chops, Inglehoffer Mustard
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use about 1 lb thin-sliced pork chops (4 pieces) and 2 tablespoons mustard for 2 people.

Friday
Meal: Pan-Seared Petite Beef Tender with Roasted Zucchini
Description: Tender petite beef tender seared to a perfect crust and served with roasted zucchini for an elegant, gluten-free finish to the week. Simple seasonings let the quality beef shine.
Sale items used: Morton's of Omaha Petite Beef Tender, Organic Zucchini
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use about 1 lb beef tender and 1 lb zucchini for 2 people.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Farmer Focus Fresh Whole Chicken Wings (2 lbs): $3.38
- Organic Zucchini (2 lbs): $4.78
- Fresh Boneless Center Cut Pork Chops (1 lb): $3.99
- New York Gala Apples (1 bag, 3 lbs): $1.99
- Fresh 85/15 Ground Beef (1 lb): $5.99
- Cherub Grape Tomatoes (1 pkg, 10 oz): $1.99
- Fresh Thin-Sliced Boneless Center Cut Pork Chops (1 lb): $4.29
- Inglehoffer Mustard (1 each): $2.84
- Morton's of Omaha Petite Beef Tender (1 lb): $6.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Rice
- Salt, pepper, paprika
- Cinnamon
- Cooking oil
- Butter (for sauteed apples)