ALDI Kosher Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Why these meals: The chicken tenderloins at $2.29/lb are the standout value this week and anchor Monday's dinner at roughly $1.15 per person. The Seasoned Chicken Skewers pack and the Chicken Nuggets pack each come in well under $2 per person and fill two more economical nights without repeating the same format. The Simply Nature Organic Turkey at $4.79 per 6 oz unit is a step up in cost but still a reasonable everyday choice for a satisfying open-faced sandwich night. That leaves one premium night, and the Fresh Lamb Shoulder Chops at roughly $3.50 per person are actually the better premium value than the salmon (which would run about $5.50 per person), so lamb earns Friday. The Fresh Asian Cedar Plank Salmon and Fresh Seasoned Beef Skewers were both skipped this week because the salmon would push the per-person total well above the target and the beef skewers, at only 7 oz per pack, would require multiple packs to feed four people adequately and still cost more per serving than the lamb. The week's total lands comfortably for a five-dinner plan with real variety.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Pan-Seared Chicken Tenderloins with Sauteed Mushrooms and Avocado
Description: (Meat) Chicken tenderloins are seasoned with garlic, cumin, and paprika from the pantry, then pan-seared in olive oil until golden and cooked through, about 6 minutes per side. Sliced avocado and sauteed sliced white mushrooms are served alongside, making a fast, satisfying weeknight plate.
Sale items used: Fresh Family Pack Chicken Tenderloins, Sliced White Mushrooms 8 oz pkg, Avocados
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 lbs of chicken tenderloins for 4 people, 1 pkg (8 oz) sliced white mushrooms, and 2 avocados (halved and sliced). No dairy in this meal.

Tuesday
Meal: Seasoned Chicken Skewers with Cucumber Salad and Protein Bread
Description: (Meat) The ready-to-cook Seasoned Chicken Skewers are broiled in the oven on a foil-lined sheet until charred at the edges and cooked through, about 18 to 20 minutes. A crisp side salad of sliced mini cucumbers dressed with olive oil, lemon, and fresh dill from the pantry is served alongside slices of L'oven Fresh Protein Bread.
Sale items used: Seasoned Chicken Skewers 22.57 oz, Mini Cucumbers 16 oz pkg, L'oven Fresh Protein Bread 18 oz
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: 1 pack (22.57 oz) of Seasoned Chicken Skewers serves 4, paired with the full 16 oz pkg of mini cucumbers and 4 slices of protein bread. No dairy in this meal.

Wednesday
Meal: Chicken Nuggets with Grape Jelly Dipping Sauce and Cantaloupe
Description: (Meat) John Soules Foods "67" Chicken Nuggets are baked according to package directions until crispy, then served with a sweet-tangy dipping sauce made from Berryhill Grape Jelly thinned with a splash of apple cider vinegar and a pinch of chili flakes from the pantry. Fresh Athena Cantaloupe wedges round out the plate with a cool, sweet contrast.
Sale items used: John Soules Foods "67" Chicken Nuggets 24 oz, Berryhill Grape Jelly 30 oz, Athena Cantaloupe
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 1 pack (24 oz) of chicken nuggets serves 4, use about 3 tablespoons of grape jelly for the dipping sauce, and serve 1 cantaloupe cut into 8 wedges. No dairy in this meal.

Thursday
Meal: Open-Faced Turkey and Avocado Sandwiches with Cucumber Slices
Description: (Dairy) Slices of Simply Nature Organic Turkey are layered on toasted L'oven Fresh Protein Bread with sliced avocado, a smear of peanut butter is skipped here in favor of a light drizzle of olive oil and cracked pepper, and topped with Happy Farms Deli-Sliced Cheddar for a satisfying open-faced melt finished under the broiler for 2 to 3 minutes. Mini cucumbers sliced on the side add crunch to this quick no-cook-protein dinner.
Sale items used: Simply Nature Organic Turkey 6 oz, L'oven Fresh Protein Bread 18 oz, Avocados, Happy Farms Deli-Sliced Medium or Mild Cheddar 8 oz, Mini Cucumbers 16 oz pkg
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 units (6 oz each) of Simply Nature Organic Turkey divided across 4 open-faced sandwiches, 4 slices of protein bread, 2 avocados sliced, 1 pkg (8 oz) cheddar, and the remaining mini cucumbers from the 16 oz pkg. This is a dairy meal - no meat proteins are added.

Friday
Meal: Broiled Lamb Shoulder Chops with Mushrooms and Red Grapes
Description: (Meat) Lamb shoulder chops are rubbed with olive oil, garlic, rosemary, and black pepper from the pantry, then broiled on a rack for about 7 to 8 minutes per side until browned and cooked to medium. Sauteed sliced white mushrooms and a small bunch of California Red Grapes served fresh on the side bring earthy and sweet notes to this special end-of-week dinner.
Sale items used: Fresh Lamb Shoulder Chops, Sliced White Mushrooms 8 oz pkg, California Red Grapes
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 lbs of lamb shoulder chops (approximately 1 chop per person depending on chop size), 1 pkg (8 oz) sliced white mushrooms sauteed in olive oil, and about 1 lb of red grapes served fresh. No dairy in this meal.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh Family Pack Chicken Tenderloins (2 lbs): $4.58
- Seasoned Chicken Skewers 22.57 oz (x1 pack): $7.49
- John Soules Foods "67" Chicken Nuggets 24 oz (x1 pack): $6.70
- Berryhill Grape Jelly 30 oz (x1 jar): $2.59
- Athena Cantaloupe (x1): $1.99
- Simply Nature Organic Turkey 6 oz (x2 units): $9.58
- L'oven Fresh Protein Bread 18 oz (x1 loaf): $3.99
- Avocados (x4): $2.36
- Happy Farms Deli-Sliced Medium or Mild Cheddar 8 oz (x1 pkg): $1.49
- Mini Cucumbers 16 oz pkg (x1 pkg): $1.69
- Fresh Lamb Shoulder Chops (2 lbs): $13.98
- Sliced White Mushrooms 8 oz pkg (x2 pkgs): $2.58
- California Red Grapes (1 lb): $1.29

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Garlic (fresh or powder)
- Paprika
- Cumin
- Black pepper
- Salt
- Dried rosemary
- Dried dill
- Chili flakes
- Apple cider vinegar
- Lemon