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 garlic in the same skillet and served over fluffy instant rice for two.
Sale items used: Chicken thighs, Organic Zucchini, Instant White Rice
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 lb chicken thighs (half of a 2 lb purchase, the rest is for Friday), 1/2 lb zucchini (about 1 medium), and 1 cup instant rice (about half the box). Season with salt, pepper, garlic and paprika.
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 pan-seared in a hot skillet and tucked into warmed naan with guacamole for two hearty wraps. Serve with a quick side of sliced mini avocado if you like.
Sale items used: Shawarma Beef Bites, Naan, Guacamole
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 0.75 lb beef bites (assumed total weight), 1 naan package (2 pieces, half a naan per wrap section, use both), and 1 container guacamole. Cook beef 6-8 minutes in a dry or olive-oiled skillet, with no dairy toppings.

Wednesday
Meal: Cavatappi with Parmesan and Sauteed Zucchini
Description: Dairy. Cavatappi is tossed with zucchini sauteed in butter or olive oil and finished with a generous sprinkle of shredded Parmesan. It is a simple, bright vegetarian dinner for two.
Sale items used: Reggano Cavatappi, Organic Zucchini, Shredded Parmesan
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 1/2 box cavatappi (about 8 oz), 1/2 lb zucchini (about 1 medium), and 1/3 cup Parmesan from the cup. Leftover Parmesan can top other dairy meals. Make sure no meat or dairy utensils are shared with Tuesday's pan unless kosher-washed.

Thursday
Meal: Turkey and Black Bean Skillet Bowls with Salsa
Description: Meat. Lean ground turkey is browned with black beans, cumin and chili powder, then spooned over leftover rice and topped with salsa. It makes two filling bowls with no dairy.
Sale items used: Kirkwood 93% Lean Turkey, Black Beans, Instant White Rice, Cantina Salsa
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 package turkey (about 1 lb), 1 can black beans drained, 1 cup instant rice (remaining half box), and 1/2 jar salsa (use the rest as a snack). Top with sliced mini avocado from the 6-pack if desired.
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 saucy, then served with warm naan for scooping. This is a cozy meal for two with no dairy added.
Sale items used: Chicken thighs, Burman's Indian Sauce, Naan
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 lb chicken thighs (remaining half of the 2 lb purchase), 1 jar Indian sauce, and 1 naan package (2 pieces). Check that the sauce has no dairy and a kosher certification. Simmer about 20 minutes, with water or chicken broth to loosen the sauce.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Chicken thighs (2 lbs): $4.98
- Shawarma beef bites (0.75 lb): $5.62
- Kirkwood 93% Lean Turkey (x1): $4.89
- Organic Zucchini (1 lb): $2.39
- Instant White Rice (x1): $2.95
- Naan (x2): $9.98
- Reggano Cavatappi (x1): $1.29
- Shredded Parmesan Cheese Cup (x1): $2.79
- Black Beans (x1): $2.69
- Cantina Salsa (x1): $2.49
- Fresh Guacamole (x1): $2.99
- Burman's Indian Sauce (x1): $3.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic, paprika, cumin, chili powder, chicken broth