ALDI Gluten-Free Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Oven-Baked BBQ Chicken Drumsticks with Roasted Yellow Potatoes
Description: Three drumsticks are baked until crisp and glazed with BBQ sauce. They are served with a handful of golden roasted yellow potatoes.
Sale items used: Chicken Drumsticks, Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ Sauce, Bite-Size Yellow Potatoes
Prep time: 50 minutes
Serving note: Use about 1 lb of drumsticks (about 3 pieces), 8 oz of potatoes (about 1/3 of the bag), and 2 tbsp BBQ sauce (check the label to confirm gluten-free). Toss potatoes in oil, salt, and pepper and roast at 425F for 40 minutes alongside the chicken, brushing on sauce for the last 10 minutes. Cook an extra drumstick or two for Thursday if you like.
Recipes:
- Roasted BBQ Chicken Drumsticks & Potatoes with Sautéed Broccoli
- Easy Baked BBQ Chicken Drumsticks
- Sticky Sweet Baked BBQ Chicken Drumsticks

Tuesday
Meal: Slow-Braised Guajillo Roast Tortilla Chip Bowls with Salsa and Avocado
Description: A small guajillo roast is braised until fork-tender, then shredded over a bowl of tortilla chips. It is topped with salsa and fresh sliced avocado.
Sale items used: Fresh Guajillo Roast, Simply Nature Tortilla Chips, Simply Nature Organic Assorted Salsa, Organic Avocados
Prep time: 15 minutes active (3 hours total)
Serving note: Buy a roast of about 1 lb (cost is calculated at 1 lb), braise it in a covered pot with 1/2 cup water or gluten-free broth, salt, cumin, and garlic at 300F for about 2.5 hours. Start it in the afternoon, or braise on Sunday and reheat. Use 1/2 the roast for this bowl, 2 oz of chips, 1/4 cup salsa, and 1/2 avocado. Save the remaining shredded beef for lunches.
Recipes:
- Guajillo Chile Pot Roast
- Guajillo Braised Chuck Roast

Wednesday
Meal: Sticky BBQ Baked Pork Ribs with Honey-Free Roasted Carrots
Description: A small portion of St. Louis ribs is baked low and slow, then glazed with sticky BBQ sauce. Roasted baby carrots with olive oil and spices make a sweet, honey-free side.
Sale items used: Smithfield St. Louis Pork Ribs, Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ Sauce, Organic Baby Peeled Carrots
Prep time: 20 minutes active (about 2 hours total)
Serving note: Ask for a half rack or cut about 1 lb of ribs from a rack (cost calculated at 1 lb). Season with salt, pepper, and paprika, wrap in foil, and bake at 300F for 1.5 hours, then glaze with 2 tbsp BBQ sauce and broil 5 minutes. Roast 1 cup (about 4 oz) of carrots at 425F for 25 minutes. Season and wrap the ribs the night before to save time.
Recipes:
- Gluten-free BBQ Pork Ribs in the Oven
- Oven Baked Pork Ribs

Thursday
Meal: Pan-Fried Chicken Drumsticks with Tomato-Avocado Salad
Description: Two drumsticks are pan-fried until golden and crisp-skinned. They are paired with a fresh salad of medley tomatoes and creamy avocado.
Sale items used: Chicken Drumsticks, Gourmet Medley Tomatoes, Organic Avocados
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use about 0.75 lb of drumsticks (2 pieces). Pan-fry in 1 tbsp oil over medium heat for 25 to 30 minutes, turning often. Toss 1 cup (about 6 oz) of tomatoes with 1/2 avocado, lime or vinegar, salt, and pepper.
Recipes:
- Spicy chicken drumsticks with avocado salad recipe
- Garlic Paprika Chicken Drumsticks with Avocado, Tomato & Greens Salad
- Grilled Chicken with Avocado Salsa

Friday
Meal: Baked Apple and Blackberry Crisp-Style Dessert Dinner Plate with Roasted Drumstick-Free Potato Hash
Description: A sliced apple and blackberries are baked with cinnamon until bubbly for a crisp-style plate. It is served with a savory hash of roasted yellow potatoes and carrots.
Sale items used: New York SweeTango Apples, Blackberries, Bite-Size Yellow Potatoes, Organic Baby Peeled Carrots
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 apple (about 0.5 lb, cost calculated at 0.5 lb), 1/2 of a 6-oz pack of blackberries (about 3 oz), the remaining 16 oz of potatoes (use about 8 oz, save the rest), and 1/4 cup of carrots, diced. Roast diced potatoes and carrots at 425F for 30 minutes, and bake the apple and berries with cinnamon and a spoon of sugar at 375F for 25 minutes. Top with gluten-free oats if you have them.
Recipes:
- Gluten-Free Blackberry-Apple Crisp
- Gluten Free Apple Blackberry Crisp
- Gluten-Free Apple Blackberry Crumble

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Chicken Drumsticks (1.75 lbs): $1.56
- Smithfield St. Louis Pork Ribs (1 lb): $2.49
- Fresh Guajillo Roast (1 lb): $6.49
- Blackberries (1 pack, 6 oz): $1.69
- New York SweeTango Apples (0.5 lb): $0.50
- Bite-Size Yellow Potatoes (1 bag, 24 oz): $2.49
- Gourmet Medley Tomatoes (1 pack, 12 oz): $2.79
- Organic Avocados (1 pack of 4): $3.49
- Organic Baby Peeled Carrots (1 bag, 16 oz): $1.39
- Simply Nature Tortilla Chips (1 bag): $2.49
- Simply Nature Organic Assorted Salsa (1 jar): $2.59

Pantry staples needed:
- Sweet Baby Ray's style gluten-free BBQ sauce (or a gluten-free BBQ sauce you already own)
- Olive oil or cooking oil
- Salt and black pepper
- Paprika, cumin, garlic powder, cinnamon
- Sugar
- Gluten-free broth (optional)
- Lime or vinegar
- Gluten-free oats (optional)