ALDI Low-Carb Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Pan-Seared Smithfield Pork Strips with Sauteed Zucchini and Grape Tomatoes
Description: Juicy marinated pork strips are seared in a hot skillet until golden and cooked through, then served alongside tender sauteed zucchini and burst grape tomatoes for a satisfying low-carb dinner for two. The marinade on the Smithfield strips does all the flavor work, making this a fast and easy weeknight meal with minimal prep.
Sale items used: Smithfield Fresh Marinated Pork Strips 16 oz ($4.99 each), Zucchini ($1.19/lb), Cherub Grape Tomatoes 10 oz pkg ($1.99 per pkg)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use the full 16 oz package of pork strips, split evenly between 2 people (about 8 oz per person). Use approximately 0.75 lb of zucchini (2 medium zucchini) and half the 10 oz grape tomato package per meal. Slice zucchini into half-moons and saute in olive oil after the pork is done resting.

Tuesday
Meal: Baked Chicken Wings with Zucchini Spears
Description: Antibiotic-free chicken wings are seasoned with garlic, paprika, and black pepper then baked at 425 degrees until crispy and golden, served alongside roasted zucchini spears for a protein-rich low-carb plate. This is a simple, hands-off oven meal that delivers big flavor with almost no active cooking time.
Sale items used: Farmer Focus Fresh Antibiotic Free Family Pack Whole Chicken Wings ($2.29/lb), Zucchini ($1.19/lb)
Prep time: 15 minutes active, 45 minutes total (30 minutes bake time)
Serving note: Purchase approximately 2 lbs of chicken wings (about 1 lb per person, roughly 8-10 wings total). Purchase approximately 0.75 lb of zucchini for the side. Make-ahead tip: season the wings the night before and refrigerate uncovered to get extra crispy skin in the oven.
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 garlic, cumin, and chili powder, then topped with sliced fresh avocado and halved grape tomatoes for a bright and filling low-carb bowl. This one-pan meal comes together in under 30 minutes and keeps net carbs well under 10g per serving.
Sale items used: Kirkwood Fresh 85/15 Ground Turkey 48 oz ($7.99 each), Bagged Mini Avocados 6-pack ($2.89 per 6-pack), Cherub Grape Tomatoes 10 oz pkg ($1.99 per pkg)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 1 lb of ground turkey from the 48 oz package for this meal (about 8 oz per person); freeze the remainder in 1 lb portions for future use. Use 2 mini avocados (one per person) and the remaining half of the grape tomato package from Monday. The 48 oz package is the best available size and the per-serving cost is very low.

Thursday
Meal: Skillet Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps with Avocado
Description: Organic grass-fed ground beef is cooked in a skillet with garlic, onion powder, and a splash of soy sauce, then spooned into crisp romaine or butter lettuce leaves and topped with creamy sliced avocado. Each wrap is fresh, crunchy, and satisfying with net carbs well under 8g per serving.
Sale items used: Simply Nature Fresh Organic 85/15 Grass-Fed Ground Beef 1 lb ($5.99 each), Bagged Mini Avocados 6-pack (already purchased)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use the full 1 lb package of ground beef, split between 2 people (about 8 oz per person). Use 2 more mini avocados from the 6-pack purchased Wednesday. Lettuce leaves are a pantry/produce staple not on sale this week; pick up a head of romaine or butter lettuce separately for about $1.50.
Recipes:
- Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps

Friday
Meal: Pan-Seared Atlantic Salmon with Sauteed Zucchini
Description: Fresh Atlantic salmon portions are seared skin-side down in a hot cast iron or nonstick skillet with butter and garlic until the skin is crispy and the flesh is just cooked through, then served over a bed of lemon-herb sauteed zucchini. This elegant yet simple meal is naturally low-carb, rich in omega-3s, and ready in under 25 minutes.
Sale items used: Fresh Atlantic Salmon Portion ($8.99/lb), Zucchini ($1.19/lb)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 1 lb of salmon (two 8 oz portions, one per person). Purchase approximately 0.75 lb of zucchini for the side. Ask the ALDI fish counter or select two individual portions from the case to avoid buying more than needed.
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
- Farmer Focus Fresh Chicken Wings (2 lbs): $4.58
- Kirkwood Fresh 85/15 Ground Turkey 48 oz (x1 pack): $7.99
- Simply Nature Organic Grass-Fed Ground Beef 1 lb (x1 pack): $5.99
- Fresh Atlantic Salmon Portion (1 lb): $8.99
- Zucchini (3 lbs total across the week): $3.57
- Cherub Grape Tomatoes 10 oz pkg (x1 pkg): $1.99
- Bagged Mini Avocados 6-pack (x1 pack): $2.89

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil or butter (for searing and sauteing)
- Garlic (fresh or minced)
- Salt and black pepper
- Paprika and garlic powder (for wings)
- Cumin and chili powder (for turkey skillet)
- Onion powder (for beef skillet)
- Soy sauce or coconut aminos (for beef skillet)
- Lemon (for salmon)
- Fresh or dried herbs (parsley, thyme, or oregano)
- Head of romaine or butter lettuce (for Thursday wraps, not on sale this week, approx $1.50 separate purchase)