ALDI Kosher Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Braised Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs with Baby Bella Mushrooms and Rice
Description: (Meat) Two boneless skinless chicken thighs are braised low and slow in chicken broth with sliced Baby Bella mushrooms, garlic, and fresh thyme until deeply tender and flavorful. Served over a ready-to-eat rice cup for a satisfying, fuss-free weeknight dinner.
Sale items used: Fresh Antibiotic Free Family Pack Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs, Baby Bella Mushrooms, Earthly Grains Ready-to-Eat Rice Cup
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 0.5 lb (2 small thighs) of chicken; the family pack will leave leftovers - portion and freeze remaining thighs for future use. Use half the 8-oz mushroom package (about 4 oz). One rice cup serves one perfectly. Total time is about 50 minutes including braising; if short on time, start the braise first before prepping other ingredients.
Recipes:
- Braised Chicken and Mushrooms over Polenta
- Skillet Mushroom Chicken Thighs
- Instant Pot Chicken Thighs & Rice

Tuesday
Meal: Cheese and Tomato Basil Flatbread Pizza with Mozzarella
Description: (Dairy) A portion of pizza dough is stretched into a personal flatbread, spread with Reggano Tomato Basil & Garlic sauce, and topped generously with shredded mozzarella before baking until golden and bubbly. This is a quick, satisfying dairy meal that comes together in under 30 minutes.
Sale items used: Mama Cozzi's Pizza Kitchen Pizza Dough, Reggano Tomato Basil & Garlic Pasta Sauce, Happy Farms Shredded Mozzarella
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use half the 16-oz dough ball for one personal flatbread (wrap and refrigerate the other half for another use). Use about 3-4 tablespoons of pasta sauce and roughly 3/4 cup (about 3 oz) of shredded mozzarella. The remaining sauce and mozzarella will keep refrigerated for several days.
Recipes:
- Tomato Basil Mozzarella Flatbread Pizza

Wednesday
Meal: Pan-Sauteed Sun-Dried Tomato and Basil Chicken Breast with Mushrooms and Cucumber Salad
Description: (Meat) One pre-seasoned Sun-Dried Tomato & Basil boneless chicken breast is pan-sauteed in olive oil until golden and cooked through, then served alongside sauteed Baby Bella mushrooms. A crisp side salad of sliced mini cucumbers dressed with olive oil, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt rounds out the plate.
Sale items used: Fresh Seasoned Chicken Breast - Sun-Dried Tomato & Basil, Baby Bella Mushrooms, Mini Cucumbers
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use one chicken breast, approximately 0.5 lb. Use the remaining 4 oz of Baby Bella mushrooms from Monday's package. Use 2-3 mini cucumbers from the 16-oz package for the salad; the rest of the bag keeps well in the refrigerator through Friday.
Recipes:
- Creamy Mushroom and Sun Dried Tomato Chicken

Thursday
Meal: Ground Beef and Black Bean Skillet with Avocado and Rice
Description: (Meat) A quarter pound of organic grass-fed ground beef is browned in a skillet with half a can of black beans, cumin, garlic, and a spoonful of salsa for a hearty, protein-packed one-pan meal. Served over a ready-to-eat rice cup and topped with fresh sliced avocado for richness.
Sale items used: Simply Nature Fresh Organic 85/15 Grass-Fed Ground Beef (1 lb), Simply Nature Organic Black Beans, Earthly Grains Ready-to-Eat Rice Cup, Avocados
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 0.25 lb of ground beef from the 1-lb package; divide the package into four 0.25-lb portions and freeze the rest. Use half the can of black beans (about 3/4 cup); refrigerate the remainder. One avocado, sliced. One rice cup serves one perfectly.
Recipes:
- One-Pan Ground Beef and Rice

Friday
Meal: Pan-Seared Lamb Steaks with Avocado and Mini Cucumber Salad
Description: (Meat) One lamb steak, about 0.5 lb, is seasoned with salt, pepper, garlic, and rosemary then pan-seared in olive oil to a beautiful medium doneness. Served alongside a fresh salad of sliced mini cucumbers and diced avocado dressed simply with olive oil and lemon juice.
Sale items used: Fresh Lamb Steaks, Avocados, Mini Cucumbers
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 0.5 lb of lamb steak (one steak). Use 2-3 remaining mini cucumbers from the package purchased Wednesday. One avocado, diced. Lamb cooks quickly - about 3-4 minutes per side for medium - so have your salad prepped before the steak hits the pan.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh Antibiotic Free Family Pack Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs (0.5 lb): $1.25
- Baby Bella Mushrooms (x1 pack, 8 oz): $1.29
- Earthly Grains Ready-to-Eat Rice Cups (x2): $3.30
- Mama Cozzi's Pizza Kitchen Pizza Dough (x1): $1.19
- Reggano Tomato Basil & Garlic Pasta Sauce (x1): $1.69
- Happy Farms Shredded Mozzarella (x1): $3.29
- Fresh Seasoned Chicken Breast - Sun-Dried Tomato & Basil (0.5 lb): $2.50
- Mini Cucumbers (x1 pkg, 16 oz): $1.69
- Simply Nature Organic Black Beans (x1): $0.99
- Simply Nature Fresh Organic 85/15 Grass-Fed Ground Beef (x1, 1 lb): $5.99
- Avocados (x2): $1.18
- Fresh Lamb Steaks (0.5 lb): $4.50

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Chicken broth (for braising Monday's chicken)
- Garlic (fresh or minced)
- Cumin
- Rosemary (dried or fresh)
- Thyme (dried or fresh)
- Salt and black pepper
- Lemon juice or fresh lemon