ALDI Kosher Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Skillet-Seared Beef Shawarma with Roasted Zucchini and Hummus (Meat)
Description: Season about half a pound of fresh beef shawarma with cumin, paprika, garlic, and turmeric, then sear it in a hot skillet with olive oil until caramelized and cooked through. Serve over a bed of roasted zucchini slices and scoop alongside a generous portion of hummus for a complete, satisfying plate.
Sale items used: Fresh Beef for Shawarma, Zucchini, Park Street Deli Hummus Mini Cups
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 0.5 lb of beef shawarma (about $3.75 worth); slice one small zucchini (about 0.5 lb); serve with a portion of the 12-oz hummus cup, which will carry over for Thursday use as well.
Recipes:
- Homemade Beef Shawarma Recipe (2 Ways!)
- Easy Beef Shawarma: A Delicious Middle Eastern Delight

Tuesday
Meal: Baked Chicken Wings with Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Carrots (Meat)
Description: Toss about 1 lb of chicken wings with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and salt, then bake at 425 degrees F until golden and crispy. Roast halved Brussels sprouts and baby carrots alongside on the same sheet pan for an easy, hands-off one-pan meal.
Sale items used: Farmer Focus Fresh Antibiotic Free Family Pack Whole Chicken Wings, Brussels Sprouts, Organic Baby Peeled Carrots
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 1 lb of chicken wings (a practical single-serving portion from the family pack); use half the 1-lb Brussels sprouts bag and a generous handful of carrots from the 16-oz bag, saving the rest for Thursday. Total oven time is about 40 minutes, so preheat early and prep vegetables while the oven heats.
Recipes:
- Sheet Pan Chicken and Veggies - Healthful Blondie

Wednesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Ahi Tuna Steaks with Zucchini and Green Grapes (Pareve)
Description: Sear one ahi tuna steak in a very hot skillet with olive oil for about 90 seconds per side to achieve a golden crust with a rare center, then season simply with salt, pepper, and a squeeze of lemon. Serve alongside lightly sauteed zucchini coins and a small bunch of chilled green grapes for a refreshing contrast.
Sale items used: Ahi Tuna Steaks, Zucchini, California Green Grapes
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use one tuna steak at approximately 0.5 lb (about $4.50 worth); slice one small zucchini (about 0.5 lb); portion out about 0.5 lb of green grapes as a side. This meal is pareve - no meat or dairy is used.

Thursday
Meal: Skillet Beef Shawarma Bowl with Roasted Carrots and Guacamole (Meat)
Description: Cook another half-pound portion of beef shawarma in a skillet with olive oil and warm spices, then serve it bowl-style over roasted baby carrots tossed with cumin and olive oil. Top with a generous scoop of guacamole in place of any dairy-based sauce, keeping the meal fully meat-compliant.
Sale items used: Fresh Beef for Shawarma, Organic Baby Peeled Carrots, Park Street Deli Guacamole Mini Cups, Park Street Deli Hummus Mini Cups (leftover from Monday)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 0.5 lb of beef shawarma (about $3.75 worth); use the remaining carrots from the 16-oz bag purchased Tuesday; use a portion of the 12-oz guacamole cup; finish the remaining hummus from Monday as a side dip if desired.
Recipes:
- Beef Shawarma Bowls with Harissa-Glazed Carrots & Tzatziki Sauce
- Beef Shawarma Bowls with Vermicelli Rice Recipe

Friday
Meal: Crispy Baked Chicken Wings with Watermelon and Mandarin Salad (Meat)
Description: Bake another pound of chicken wings at 425 degrees F with olive oil, garlic, and a pinch of cayenne until the skin is deeply crispy and golden. Serve alongside a bright, refreshing salad of cubed watermelon and peeled mandarin segments for a sweet and savory Shabbat-friendly plate.
Sale items used: Farmer Focus Fresh Antibiotic Free Family Pack Whole Chicken Wings, Whole Seedless Watermelon, Mandarins
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 1 lb of chicken wings from the family pack; cut a generous wedge from the watermelon (roughly one-quarter to one-sixth of the whole melon) and cube it; peel 2 to 3 mandarins from the 3-lb bag. The remaining watermelon and mandarins can be enjoyed as snacks throughout the week. Total oven time is about 40 minutes, so prep the fruit salad while wings bake.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh Beef for Shawarma (1 lb total, used across Monday and Thursday): $7.49
- Farmer Focus Whole Chicken Wings (2 lbs total, used across Tuesday and Friday): $3.38
- Ahi Tuna Steaks (0.5 lb): $4.50
- Zucchini (1 lb total, used across Monday and Wednesday): $1.19
- Brussels Sprouts (1-lb pkg): $2.39
- Organic Baby Peeled Carrots (16-oz bag): $1.49
- California Green Grapes (0.5 lb): $0.65
- Park Street Deli Hummus Mini Cups (12-oz cup): $3.45
- Park Street Deli Guacamole Mini Cups (12-oz cup): $3.99
- Whole Seedless Watermelon (1 each): $4.49
- Mandarins (3-lb bag): $2.89

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Garlic powder and fresh garlic
- Ground cumin
- Smoked paprika
- Turmeric
- Cayenne pepper
- Salt and black pepper
- Lemon (for tuna)