ALDI Kid-Friendly Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Polska Kielbasa and Rice Skillet with Mini Cucumbers
Description: Sliced kielbasa is pan-seared until golden and tossed with a ready-to-eat rice cup for a quick, savory one-pan dinner kids will love. Fresh mini cucumber slices on the side add a cool, crunchy contrast that makes the plate feel complete.
Sale items used: Parkview Polska Kielbasa (Assorted Varieties, 13-14 oz), Earthly Grains Ready-to-Eat Rice Cup (8.8 oz), Mini Cucumbers (16-oz pkg)
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Use about one-third of the kielbasa package (roughly 4-5 oz of sliced sausage) for one serving, saving the rest for another meal. Use 1 rice cup and 2-3 mini cucumbers sliced on the side. Remaining kielbasa can be refrigerated for up to 4 days.

Tuesday
Meal: Baked Honey Maple Salmon with Peaches
Description: A single salmon fillet is baked in the oven and paired with sweet sliced peaches for a naturally kid-friendly combination of mild, flaky fish and fruity flavor. The honey maple glaze on the salmon keeps things simple and slightly sweet, which children tend to enjoy.
Sale items used: Fresh Honey Maple Salmon (per lb), Peaches (per lb)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 0.5 lb of salmon for one serving, costing about $5.50. Buy 1 lb of peaches (roughly 2-3 peaches) at $1.39; slice 1-2 peaches to serve alongside. Bake salmon at 400 degrees F for 12-15 minutes.
Recipes:
- Honey Glazed Salmon With Peaches
- Peach Honey Baked Salmon Recipe

Wednesday
Meal: Homemade Cheese Pizza with Mozzarella and Pizza Sauce
Description: Store-bought pizza dough is stretched into a personal-sized pizza, topped with pizza sauce and shredded mozzarella, and baked until bubbly and golden. Kids love helping press and top their own pizza, making this a fun and familiar weeknight dinner.
Sale items used: Mama Cozzi's Pizza Kitchen Pizza Dough (16 oz), Reggano Regular Pizza Sauce (14 oz), Happy Farms Shredded Mozzarella (16 oz)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use half the pizza dough ball (about 8 oz) for one personal pizza, wrapping and refrigerating the rest for later in the week. Use about 3-4 tablespoons of pizza sauce and roughly 1 cup (about 4 oz) of shredded mozzarella. Leftover sauce and cheese store well in the fridge.

Thursday
Meal: Stovetop Ground Beef and Black Bean Cheesy Skillet
Description: Lean ground beef is browned in a skillet with black beans and topped with melted cheddar cheese for a hearty, taco-flavored dinner that kids find irresistible. Serve it over a rice cup or scoop it up with crackers for a fun and filling meal.
Sale items used: Simply Nature Fresh Organic 85/15 Grass-Fed Ground Beef (1 lb), Simply Nature Organic Black Beans (15.5 oz), Happy Farms 2% Milk Sharp Cheddar (11 oz), Earthly Grains Ready-to-Eat Rice Cup (8.8 oz)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use about half the 1-lb package of ground beef (roughly 0.5 lb) for one serving, storing the cooked remainder in the fridge. Use about half the can of black beans (drained and rinsed) and top with 2-3 tablespoons of shredded cheddar. Serve over 1 rice cup. Leftover cooked beef and beans keep well for 3-4 days.
Recipes:
- Cheesy Black Bean and Beef Skillet Recipe
- Beef Taco Skillet

Friday
Meal: Oven-Baked Marinated Pork Loin Filet with Strawberries
Description: A portion of marinated pork loin filet is roasted in the oven until juicy and tender, served alongside fresh sweet strawberries for a simple and colorful plate. The pre-marinated pork requires no extra seasoning, making it an easy and stress-free end-of-week dinner.
Sale items used: Fresh Marinated Pork Loin Filet (per lb), Strawberries (1-lb pkg)
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 0.5 lb of marinated pork loin filet for one serving, costing about $1.50. Roast at 425 degrees F for 20-25 minutes until internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F. Serve with a handful of fresh strawberries (about 5-6 berries) from the 1-lb package; enjoy remaining strawberries as snacks through the week. Total active time is under 15 minutes; most time is hands-off roasting.
Recipes:
- roasted pork loin with honey and caramelized fruit
- Rosemary Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Strawberries

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Parkview Polska Kielbasa, 13-14 oz pack (x1): $2.89
- Fresh Honey Maple Salmon (0.5 lb): $5.50
- Peaches (1 lb): $1.39
- Mama Cozzi's Pizza Kitchen Pizza Dough, 16 oz (x1): $1.19
- Reggano Regular Pizza Sauce, 14 oz (x1): $1.09
- Happy Farms Shredded Mozzarella, 16 oz (x1): $3.29
- Simply Nature Fresh Organic 85/15 Ground Beef, 1 lb (x1): $5.99
- Simply Nature Organic Black Beans, 15.5 oz (x1): $0.99
- Happy Farms Sharp Cheddar, 11 oz (x1): $2.79
- Earthly Grains Ready-to-Eat Rice Cups (x2): $3.30
- Fresh Marinated Pork Loin Filet (0.5 lb): $1.50
- Strawberries, 1-lb pkg (x1): $1.89
- Mini Cucumbers, 16-oz pkg (x1): $1.69

Pantry staples needed:
- Cooking oil or nonstick spray (for skillet and roasting pan)
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic powder (optional, for skillet meals)
- Butter (optional, for pizza crust edges)