ALDI Kosher Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Skillet-Seared Beef Shawarma with Roasted Zucchini and Hummus (Meat)
Description: Thinly sliced fresh beef shawarma is seasoned with cumin, paprika, garlic, and turmeric, then seared in a hot skillet until caramelized and served over a bed of roasted zucchini coins. A generous scoop of creamy hummus on the side ties the whole plate together for a satisfying Middle Eastern-inspired dinner for two.
Sale items used: Fresh Beef for Shawarma, Zucchini, Park Street Deli Hummus Mini Cups
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 1 lb of beef shawarma at $7.49/lb; use 1 medium zucchini (about 0.5 lb); serve with one 12-oz hummus cup shared between two people.
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: A generous portion of antibiotic-free chicken wings is tossed in olive oil, garlic, and smoked paprika, then baked at high heat until golden and crispy. Halved Brussels sprouts and baby carrots roast alongside on a sheet pan, making cleanup easy and the meal complete for two.
Sale items used: Farmer Focus Fresh Antibiotic Free Family Pack Whole Chicken Wings, Brussels Sprouts, Organic Baby Peeled Carrots
Prep time: 50 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 2 lbs of chicken wings at $1.69/lb; use one 1-lb bag of Brussels sprouts and half of the 16-oz bag of carrots; total cook time is about 50 minutes so preheat the oven right away when you start prep.
Recipes:
- Sheet Pan Chicken and Veggies - Healthful Blondie

Wednesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Ahi Tuna Steaks with Zucchini and Green Grapes (Pareve)
Description: Two ahi tuna steaks are seasoned with sesame seeds, salt, and pepper, then seared quickly in a hot pan to a beautiful medium-rare and served alongside lightly sauteed zucchini ribbons. A small bunch of chilled California green grapes on the side adds a refreshing, sweet contrast to the savory fish.
Sale items used: Ahi Tuna Steaks, Zucchini, California Green Grapes
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 1 lb of ahi tuna steaks at $8.99/lb, which typically yields two steaks; use one medium zucchini (about 0.5 lb); purchase about 0.5 lb of green grapes at $1.29/lb for a light side portion.

Thursday
Meal: Skillet Beef Shawarma Bowl with Roasted Carrots and Guacamole (Meat)
Description: Leftover or freshly cooked beef shawarma is sliced and served bowl-style over a base of roasted baby carrots seasoned with cumin and olive oil. A dollop of fresh guacamole adds richness and brightness to the bowl, making this a hearty and flavorful weeknight dinner for two.
Sale items used: Fresh Beef for Shawarma, Organic Baby Peeled Carrots, Park Street Deli Guacamole Mini Cups
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 1 lb of beef shawarma at $7.49/lb; use the remaining half of the 16-oz carrot bag from Tuesday; one 12-oz guacamole cup is plenty for two people; roast carrots at 400 degrees F for about 25 minutes while the beef cooks in the skillet.
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: Chicken wings are seasoned with garlic powder, onion powder, and a touch of cayenne, then baked until irresistibly crispy for a festive Friday night dinner. A bright, refreshing salad of cubed watermelon and peeled mandarin segments tossed with fresh mint and a squeeze of lime serves as the perfect sweet and cooling side for two.
Sale items used: Farmer Focus Fresh Antibiotic Free Family Pack Whole Chicken Wings, Whole Seedless Watermelon, Mandarins
Prep time: 50 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 2 lbs of chicken wings at $1.69/lb; one whole watermelon will yield far more than needed - use about one-quarter of it and refrigerate the rest for snacking; use about one-third of the 3-lb mandarin bag for the salad; total cook time is about 50 minutes so preheat the oven immediately.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh Beef for Shawarma (2 lbs total across Monday and Thursday): $14.98
- Farmer Focus Whole Chicken Wings (4 lbs total across Tuesday and Friday): $6.76
- Ahi Tuna Steaks (1 lb): $8.99
- Zucchini (1 lb total across Monday and Wednesday): $1.19
- Brussels Sprouts (1 lb bag): $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 (x1): $3.45
- Park Street Deli Guacamole Mini Cups (x1): $3.99
- Whole Seedless Watermelon (x1): $4.49
- Mandarins (3-lb bag): $2.89

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Garlic (fresh or powder)
- Ground cumin
- Smoked paprika
- Turmeric
- Onion powder
- Cayenne pepper
- Salt and black pepper
- Sesame seeds
- Fresh mint
- Lime