ALDI Gluten-Free Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Honeycrisp Apple Saute over Rice
Description: Two thin-sliced pork chops are seared until golden and served over fluffy rice. A quick saute of one Honeycrisp apple with a little cinnamon and butter makes a sweet-savory topping.
Sale items used: Thin-Sliced Boneless Pork Chops, Honeycrisp Apples
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use about 0.5 lb of pork chops (2 thin chops), 1 Honeycrisp apple sliced, and 1/3 cup dry rice (about 1 cup cooked). Season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of cinnamon. The rest of the apple bag is used as a snack or in later meals.
Recipes:
- Apple Pork Chops
- Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Sautéed Apples
- Cinnamon Apple Pork Chops (Gluten Free)

Tuesday
Meal: Sheet-Pan Orange-Roasted Chicken Breasts with Grape Tomatoes
Description: One chicken breast roasts on a single sheet pan with grape tomatoes and a juicy orange glaze. The tomatoes burst into a light pan sauce, so cleanup is minimal.
Sale items used: Chicken Breasts, Navel Oranges, Cherub Grape Tomatoes
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use one 8 oz chicken breast (half of the 1 lb purchased; save the other half for Friday), 1/2 cup (about 4 oz) grape tomatoes, and the juice of 1/2 orange plus 2 thin orange slices. Add 1 tsp olive oil, 1 minced garlic clove, salt, and pepper. Roast at 425 F for 20 to 25 minutes until the chicken reaches 165 F.
Recipes:
- Roasted Tomato and Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner over Spaghetti Squash

Wednesday
Meal: Orange-Garlic Skillet Shrimp with Avocado over Rice
Description: Shrimp are sauteed in a bright orange-garlic sauce that reduces to a glaze in minutes. It is served over rice with fresh sliced avocado.
Sale items used: Patagonia Delight Shrimp, Navel Oranges, Organic Avocados
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 0.5 lb peeled shrimp (assumed total weight), juice of 1/2 orange, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1/2 avocado sliced, and 1/3 cup dry rice (about 1 cup cooked). Save the other half avocado for a snack with lemon and salt. Pat the shrimp dry and cook only 2 to 3 minutes per side so they stay tender.
Recipes:
- Citrus Shrimp and Avocado Rice Bowl (30 Minutes)
- Orange Shrimp Stir Fry
- Garlic Shrimp + Avocado Bowl recipe (21g protein)

Thursday
Meal: Simmered Turkey, Pumpkin and Grape Tomato Stew
Description: Lean turkey simmers with canned pumpkin, grape tomatoes, and onion in a savory broth for a cozy, hearty bowl. It makes one generous serving, with a little extra if you want leftovers for lunch.
Sale items used: Frozen Turkey, Canned Pumpkin, Cherub Grape Tomatoes
Prep time: 50 minutes
Serving note: Use about 0.5 lb turkey (assumed total weight; choose a small frozen turkey portion such as a breast or thigh), cut into bite-size cubes. Add 1/2 cup canned pumpkin, 1/2 cup (about 4 oz) grape tomatoes, 1/4 diced onion, 1 minced garlic clove, and 1 cup gluten-free chicken broth. Thaw the turkey overnight in the fridge on Wednesday, then simmer 30 to 35 minutes. Check that the broth label says gluten-free.

Friday
Meal: Walnut-Crusted Pan-Fried Chicken Cutlets with Sauteed Pears
Description: Chicken cutlets get a crunchy, gluten-free coating of finely chopped walnuts and are pan-fried until golden. A quick saute of sliced pear with a pinch of cinnamon makes a sweet side.
Sale items used: Chicken Breasts, Chopped Walnuts, Organic Pears
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use the remaining 8 oz chicken breast, sliced in half horizontally into 2 thin cutlets. Coat with 1 tsp cornstarch, 1 beaten egg, then 1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts. Pan-fry in 1 tbsp oil for 3 to 4 minutes per side. Saute 1 sliced pear in 1 tsp butter with a pinch of cinnamon for 5 minutes. Do not use regular flour or breadcrumbs.
Recipes:
- Walnut Crusted Chicken with Fennel Slaw
- Crispy Chicken Cutlets with Shallot-Pear Sauce over Wilted Spinach
- Unbelievable Walnut-Crusted Chicken

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Thin-Sliced Boneless Pork Chops (0.5 lb): $1.50
- New York Honeycrisp Apples (1 bag, 2 lb): $1.99
- Fresh Chicken Breasts, Tyson (1 lb): $1.69
- Patagonia Delight Shrimp (0.5 lb): $4.50
- Farmer's Choice Turkey, Frozen (0.5 lb): $0.50
- California Navel Oranges (1 bag, 4 lb): $2.69
- Cherub Grape Tomatoes (1 pkg, 10 oz): $1.99
- Organic Avocados (1 pack of 4): $2.99
- ALDI Canned Pumpkin (1 can): $1.59
- Washington Organic Pears (1 pkg, 2 lb): $3.49
- Southern Grove Chopped Walnuts (1 bag): $2.79

Pantry staples needed:
- Long-grain rice
- Olive oil or cooking oil
- Butter
- Garlic
- Onion
- Salt and black pepper
- Cinnamon
- Cornstarch (check that it is labeled gluten-free)
- Eggs
- Gluten-free chicken broth