ALDI Kosher Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Sheet-Pan Roasted Chicken Breasts with Red Grapes
Description: Meat. Two chicken breasts roast on one sheet pan with a generous handful of red grapes until the skin is golden and the grapes are jammy. A drizzle of olive oil, garlic and thyme keeps it dairy-free and simple.
Sale items used: Fresh Chicken Breasts (Tyson), California Red Grapes
Prep time: 10 minutes
Serving note: Assumes 1 lb chicken breasts (2 breasts, about 0.5 lb each) and 0.75 lb red grapes (about 2 cups), with the leftover grapes for snacking. Toss with 1 tbsp olive oil, 2 cloves garlic, 1 tsp thyme, salt and pepper. Roast at 425F for 25 to 30 minutes until the chicken reaches 165F.
Recipes:
- Rosemary Chicken Breast Sheet Pan Dinner with Roasted Grapes & Garlic
- Sheet Pan Chicken with Rosemary and Grapes
- Easy Chicken with Grapes and Rosemary (One-Pan!)

Tuesday
Meal: Turkey and Honeycrisp Apple Stew
Description: Meat. Tender chunks of turkey simmer with two diced Honeycrisp apples, carrots, onion and chicken broth for a lightly sweet, cozy stew for two. Warm spices and a little olive oil build flavor without any dairy.
Sale items used: Farmer's Choice Turkey, Frozen, New York Honeycrisp Apples
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Assumes 1 lb of turkey (boneless pieces or cubed turkey meat) from the 2.5 lb total turkey purchase, which also covers Friday. Use 2 Honeycrisp apples (about 0.75 lb), 2 carrots, 1 onion, 2 cups chicken broth, 1 tbsp olive oil, and a pinch each of thyme and cinnamon. Total time is about 75 minutes, so thaw the turkey in the fridge 24 to 48 hours ahead and chop the vegetables the night before. Add the apples for only the last 15 minutes so they hold their shape. The stew reheats well.

Wednesday
Meal: Pomegranate-Braised Bone-In Beef Short Ribs
Description: Meat. A modest 1.5 lb of bone-in short ribs is seared, then braised low and slow in fresh pomegranate juice and chicken broth until fork-tender. The seeds go on top for a bright finish, and no dairy is used.
Sale items used: Fresh Beef Bone-In Short Ribs, California Pomegranates
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Assumes 1.5 lb short ribs (about 3 ribs), which is a practical amount for 2 people instead of a full rack. Juice and seed 1 pomegranate, saving about 1/4 cup of seeds for garnish. Braise with 1/2 cup chicken broth, 1 sliced onion, 3 cloves garlic and 1 tbsp olive oil for the sear. Total time is about 3 hours: braise covered at 325F for 2.5 hours. You can braise it a day ahead and reheat gently, which also lets you skim the fat easily.
Recipes:
- Pomegranate Braised Short Ribs
- Pomegranate Braised Short Ribs
- Sticky Pomegranate Short Ribs

Thursday
Meal: Skillet-Seared Chicken Breast Salad with Avocado, Grape Tomatoes and Orange
Description: Meat. Thinly sliced seared chicken breast tops a fresh salad of avocado, halved grape tomatoes and juicy orange segments. A dressing of orange juice, olive oil and lemon or vinegar keeps it dairy-free.
Sale items used: Fresh Chicken Breasts (Tyson), Organic Avocados, Cherub Grape Tomatoes, California Navel Oranges
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Assumes 0.75 lb chicken breast, part of the 1.75 lb total chicken purchase. Use 2 avocados, 1 cup (about 5 oz) grape tomatoes, 1 to 2 oranges (segment one and juice the other), and salad greens if you have them. Sear the chicken in 1 tbsp olive oil for 5 to 6 minutes per side. Rest it 5 minutes before slicing.
Recipes:
- Citrus Chicken Salad
- Chicken Avocado Club Mason Jar Salad
- Easy BBQ Chicken Salad

Friday
Meal: Orange and Pear Roasted Turkey
Description: Meat. Turkey pieces roast over sliced pears and orange wedges, basting in their own juices for a fragrant, lightly sweet dinner. Olive oil, garlic and herbs finish it with no dairy.
Sale items used: Farmer's Choice Turkey, Frozen, California Navel Oranges, Washington Organic Pears
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Assumes 1.5 lb of turkey (bone-in pieces or a small breast roast) from the 2.5 lb total turkey purchase. Use 2 pears (from the 2-lb pack), 1 orange sliced plus the juice of 1/2 orange, 1 tbsp olive oil, 2 cloves garlic and 1 tsp rosemary or thyme. Total time is about 75 minutes at 375F until the turkey reaches 165F. Thaw the turkey in the fridge 24 to 48 hours ahead, and slice the pears just before roasting so they do not brown.
Recipes:
- Pear Gravy And Herb Roast Turkey Breast
- Orange and Herb Roasted Turkey
- Roasted Turkey Breast

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh Chicken Breasts, Tyson (1.75 lbs): $2.96
- Farmer's Choice Turkey, Frozen (2.5 lbs): $2.48
- Fresh Beef Bone-In Short Ribs (1.5 lbs): $11.24
- California Red Grapes (1 lb): $1.39
- New York Honeycrisp Apples (x1 2-lb bag): $1.99
- California Pomegranates (x1): $1.29
- California Navel Oranges (x1 4-lb bag): $2.69
- Cherub Grape Tomatoes (x1 10-oz pkg): $1.99
- Washington Organic Pears (x1 2-lb pkg): $3.49
- Organic Avocados (x1 4-pack): $2.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Chicken broth
- Garlic
- Onions
- Carrots
- Salt and black pepper
- Dried thyme and rosemary
- Cinnamon
- Lemon juice or vinegar
- Salad greens (optional)