ALDI Kosher Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Skillet Chicken Thighs with Zucchini and Instant White Rice
Description: Meat. Boneless chicken thighs are seared in olive oil until golden, then tossed with sliced zucchini and served over fluffy instant rice.
Sale items used: Chicken thighs, Organic Zucchini, Instant White Rice
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use about 0.5 lb chicken thighs (from a roughly 1 lb purchase, the rest is used Friday), 1 small zucchini (about 0.4 lb), and 1 cup cooked rice from the box. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
Recipes:
- Perfect Sauteed Zucchini
- Crispy One Skillet Chicken with Zucchini Rice Pilaf
- One Pot Cheesy Zucchini Chicken & Rice

Tuesday
Meal: Shawarma Beef Bites Naan Wraps with Guacamole
Description: Meat. Seasoned shawarma beef bites are seared in a hot skillet and tucked into warmed naan with guacamole. No dairy is used anywhere in this meal.
Sale items used: Shawarma Beef Bites, Naan, Park Street Deli Guacamole
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use about 0.4 lb beef bites, half a naan (save the other half for Friday, or use a whole naan if hungry), and about half the guacamole container. Check that the naan is certified dairy-free (pareve) or kosher-labeled before using it with meat.

Wednesday
Meal: Cavatappi with Parmesan and Sauteed Zucchini
Description: Dairy. Cavatappi is boiled until tender and tossed with olive oil-sauteed zucchini and a generous sprinkle of Parmesan. It is a quick, simple dairy meal.
Sale items used: Reggano Cavatappi, Organic Zucchini, Shredded Parmesan Cheese Cup
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use about 3 oz dry cavatappi (about 1/4 of the box, roughly 1 cup dry), 1 small zucchini (about 0.4 lb), and 1/4 cup Parmesan. Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Buy a kosher-certified Parmesan.

Thursday
Meal: Turkey and Black Bean Skillet Bowls with Salsa
Description: Meat. Lean ground turkey is browned with drained black beans and spices, then served over rice and topped with salsa. No dairy is included.
Sale items used: Kirkwood 93% Lean Turkey, Pueblo Lindo Black Beans, Cantina Salsa, Instant White Rice
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use about 1/3 of the turkey package (about 5 oz, assuming a 1 lb package), 1/2 can black beans, 1/3 cup salsa, and 1 cup cooked rice. Season with cumin, chili powder, and salt. Freeze or save the remaining turkey and beans for another meal.
Recipes:
- Taco Turkey & Black Bean Rice Bowl
- Ground Turkey and Vegetable Salsa Skillet
- Mexican Ground Turkey Rice Bowls

Friday
Meal: Indian-Style Simmered Chicken Thighs with Naan
Description: Meat. Chicken thighs are simmered in Indian sauce until tender and served with warmed naan for scooping. No dairy is used; check that the sauce is dairy-free.
Sale items used: Chicken thighs, Burman's Indian Sauce, Naan
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use about 0.5 lb chicken thighs (the rest of the 1 lb purchase), about 1/2 cup of sauce, and half a naan. Choose a dairy-free, kosher-certified sauce. Save leftover sauce for another meal.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs (1 lb): $2.49
- Shawarma Beef Bites (0.4 lb): $3.00
- Kirkwood 93% Lean Turkey (1 pkg): $4.89
- Organic Zucchini (0.8 lb): $1.91
- Shredded Parmesan Cheese Cup (1): $2.79
- Specially Selected Naan (1): $4.99
- Pueblo Lindo Black Beans (1): $2.69
- Reggano Cavatappi (1): $1.29
- Burman's Indian Sauce (1): $3.99
- Earthly Grains Instant White Rice (1): $2.95
- Park Street Deli Guacamole (1): $2.99
- Park Street Deli Cantina Salsa (1): $2.49

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder