ALDI Gluten-Free Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Honeycrisp Apple Saute over Rice
Description: Thin-sliced pork chops are seared until golden, then topped with a sweet-savory saute of Honeycrisp apples and onion. Served over fluffy rice, this makes a quick, cozy dinner for two.
Sale items used: Thin-Sliced Boneless Pork Chops, Honeycrisp Apples
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 lb thin-sliced pork chops (about 4 chops, 2 per person) and 2 Honeycrisp apples, sliced, from the 2-lb bag. Cook 1 cup uncooked rice, which makes about 3 cups cooked, so you have leftovers. Season the chops with salt and pepper only, and dust with cornstarch if you want a crust instead of flour.
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: Two chicken breasts roast on one pan with orange juice, orange slices, garlic, and blistered grape tomatoes. The pan juices turn into a bright natural sauce, and cleanup is easy.
Sale items used: Fresh Chicken Breasts, Navel Oranges, Grape Tomatoes
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 lb chicken breasts (2 breasts, about 8 oz each), 1 orange juiced plus 1 orange sliced, and 5 oz grape tomatoes (half of the 10-oz pack; save the rest for Thursday). Roast at 425F for about 22 to 25 minutes until the chicken reaches 165F. Serve with leftover rice from Monday.
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 quick orange-garlic sauce and spooned over warm rice. Sliced fresh avocado on top adds creaminess for a light, fast dinner.
Sale items used: Patagonia Delight Shrimp, Navel Oranges, Organic Avocados
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 0.75 lb peeled shrimp (about 3/8 lb per person), 1 orange (juice and zest), 3 cloves garlic, and 2 avocados from the 4-pack. Reheat or cook 1 cup uncooked rice. Cook the shrimp only 2 to 3 minutes per side. Use the remaining 2 avocados within a few days.
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: Frozen turkey pieces simmer slowly with canned pumpkin, grape tomatoes, and onion into a hearty, warming stew. It makes a generous bowl for two, with enough left over for a lunch.
Sale items used: Frozen Turkey, Canned Pumpkin, Grape Tomatoes
Prep time: 80 minutes
Serving note: Use 1.5 lb bone-in frozen turkey pieces (drumsticks or thighs), 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin, the remaining 5 oz grape tomatoes, 1 onion, and 3 cups gluten-free broth. Thaw the turkey in the fridge from Tuesday night. Prep takes 15 minutes, and the simmer takes about 60 minutes, so start the stew by 5:00 pm for a 6:30 dinner. Shred the meat off the bones and return it to the pot before serving.

Friday
Meal: Walnut-Crusted Pan-Fried Chicken Cutlets with Sauteed Pears
Description: Chicken cutlets are coated in egg and finely chopped walnuts, then pan-fried until crisp and golden. Sauteed pears with a little butter and cinnamon make a sweet, tender side.
Sale items used: Fresh Chicken Breasts, Chopped Walnuts, Organic Pears
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 lb chicken breasts (2 breasts, sliced horizontally into 4 thin cutlets), 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (about half the bag, crushed finer), 1 egg, and 2 pears, sliced, from the 2-lb pack. Dust the cutlets with cornstarch before the egg so the nuts stick. Pan-fry about 4 minutes per side over medium heat so the walnuts do not burn.
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:
- Fresh Family Pack Thin-Sliced Boneless Pork Chops (1 lb): $2.99
- New York Honeycrisp Apples (1 bag, 2 lb): $1.99
- Fresh Chicken Breasts, Tyson (2 lbs): $3.38
- California Navel Oranges (1 bag, 4 lb): $2.69
- Cherub Grape Tomatoes (1 pkg, 10 oz): $1.99
- Fresh Patagonia Delight Shrimp (0.75 lb): $6.74
- Organic Avocados (1 pack of 4): $2.99
- Farmer's Choice Turkey, Frozen (1.5 lbs): $1.49
- 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 white rice (about 2 cups uncooked for the week)
- Olive oil or other cooking oil
- Butter
- Garlic (1 head)
- Yellow onions (2)
- Eggs (1)
- Cornstarch
- Gluten-free chicken or turkey broth (3 cups, check the label)
- Salt and black pepper
- Dried thyme or sage
- Ground cinnamon