ALDI Low-Carb Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Pan-Seared Smithfield Pork Strips with Sauteed Zucchini and Grape Tomatoes
Description: Tender marinated pork strips are seared in a hot skillet until golden and cooked through, then served alongside zucchini coins and halved grape tomatoes sauteed in olive oil with garlic. This satisfying low-carb dinner comes together in under 30 minutes and keeps net carbs well under 10g per serving.
Sale items used: Smithfield Fresh Marinated Pork Strips 16 oz, Zucchini, Cherub Grape Tomatoes 10 oz pkg
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 6 oz of pork strips (about one-third of the 16 oz pack; freeze the rest in two portions for future meals), 1 medium zucchini (about 0.5 lb), and roughly 3 oz of grape tomatoes from the 10 oz pkg. Assumed zucchini purchase weight: 1 lb total to cover Monday and Tuesday.

Tuesday
Meal: Baked Chicken Wings with Zucchini Spears
Description: A generous single-serving portion of chicken wings is seasoned with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika, then baked at 425 degrees F until crispy and caramelized. Zucchini spears tossed in olive oil are roasted on the same sheet pan during the final 15 minutes for an easy, zero-fuss low-carb side.
Sale items used: Farmer Focus Fresh Antibiotic Free Family Pack Whole Chicken Wings, Zucchini
Prep time: 45 minutes (35 minutes active + 10 minutes rest)
Serving note: Purchase approximately 1 lb of chicken wings (about 4 to 5 whole wings) at $2.29/lb. Use the remaining zucchini from the 1 lb purchased on Monday (roughly 0.5 lb for spears). Total cook time is about 45 minutes; pat wings completely dry before seasoning for maximum crispiness.
Recipes:
- Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings
- Crunchy Baked Zucchini Spears with Parmesan and Herbs

Wednesday
Meal: Ground Turkey Skillet with Avocado and Grape Tomatoes
Description: Lean ground turkey is browned in a skillet with onion powder, cumin, and chili powder, then topped with diced fresh avocado and halved grape tomatoes for a bright, filling low-carb bowl. This high-protein meal delivers rich flavor and healthy fats with minimal prep and under 8g net carbs per serving.
Sale items used: Kirkwood Fresh 85/15 Ground Turkey 48 oz, Bagged Mini Avocados 6-pack, Cherub Grape Tomatoes 10 oz pkg
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 6 oz of ground turkey (portion from the 48 oz pack; divide the remainder into 6 oz portions and freeze). Use 1 mini avocado from the 6-pack and about 3 oz of grape tomatoes from the remaining portion of the 10 oz pkg purchased Monday. The 48 oz turkey pack and 6-pack avocados will provide leftovers for future use.

Thursday
Meal: Skillet Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps with Avocado
Description: Grass-fed ground beef is seasoned with garlic, cumin, and a splash of lime juice, then spooned into crisp romaine or iceberg lettuce leaves and topped with sliced avocado for a satisfying low-carb handheld meal. Each wrap is naturally gluten-free and clocks in at under 6g net carbs for the full serving.
Sale items used: Simply Nature Fresh Organic 85/15 Grass-Fed Ground Beef 1 lb, Bagged Mini Avocados 6-pack
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use the full 1 lb package of ground beef (one package feeds one person generously; save any leftovers for a quick scramble or salad topper). Use 1 mini avocado from the 6-pack. Lettuce leaves are a pantry/produce staple not on sale this week; pick up a small head at ALDI at regular price (approximately $0.99).
Recipes:
- Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps

Friday
Meal: Pan-Seared Atlantic Salmon with Sauteed Zucchini
Description: A fresh salmon portion is seasoned with salt, pepper, and lemon zest, then seared skin-side down in a hot skillet until the skin is crispy and the flesh is just cooked through. Thinly sliced zucchini sauteed in olive oil with garlic and a pinch of red pepper flakes rounds out this elegant, restaurant-quality low-carb dinner with under 5g net carbs.
Sale items used: Fresh Atlantic Salmon Portion, Zucchini
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 0.5 lb of Atlantic salmon at $8.99/lb, which yields one generous single-serve portion (roughly a 6 to 8 oz fillet). Purchase an additional 0.5 lb of zucchini (a second small purchase or grab one more zucchini from the original 1 lb bag if any remains). Assumed zucchini purchase: an additional 0.5 lb at $1.19/lb.
Recipes:
- Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon with Zucchini Noodles Recipe

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Smithfield Fresh Marinated Pork Strips 16 oz (x1 pack): $4.99
- Zucchini (1.5 lbs total across the week): $1.79
- Cherub Grape Tomatoes 10 oz pkg (x1 pkg): $1.99
- Farmer Focus Fresh Antibiotic Free Family Pack Whole Chicken Wings (1 lb): $2.29
- Kirkwood Fresh 85/15 Ground Turkey 48 oz (x1 pack): $7.99
- Bagged Mini Avocados 6-pack (x1 pack): $2.89
- Simply Nature Fresh Organic 85/15 Grass-Fed Ground Beef 1 lb (x1 pack): $5.99
- Fresh Atlantic Salmon Portion (0.5 lb): $4.50

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Garlic (fresh or minced)
- Salt and black pepper
- Smoked paprika
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Cumin
- Chili powder
- Red pepper flakes
- Lemon (for zest and juice)
- Lime (for juice)
- Romaine or iceberg lettuce (small head, regular price approximately $0.99)