ALDI Low-Carb Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Why these meals: This week's plan keeps carbs low while making the most of ALDI's fresh meat and produce sales, so you get real variety without any rice, pasta, or bread weighing things down. Chicken shows up twice in different forms: drumsticks roasted with a tomato-avocado salad on Monday, and thin-sliced breast strips stir-fried with broccoli on Thursday, so it never feels repetitive. Ground beef and pork chops each get their own night in between, paired with quick frozen broccoli stir-fry or a crisp cucumber salad for minimal prep. Friday closes things out with a full salmon side, using the same tomatoes and avocados from Monday so nothing goes to waste in your fridge. Altogether it's a simple, protein-forward lineup that leans on sale items you'll actually finish using.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Roasted Chicken Drumsticks with Roma Tomato and Avocado Salad
Description: Oven-roasted drumsticks seasoned simply and roasted until crisp-skinned and cooked through, served alongside a fresh chopped salad of roma tomatoes and avocado. A light, high-protein start to the week with no starchy sides.
Sale items used: Perdue Fresh Antibiotic Free Family Pack Chicken Drumsticks, Roma Tomatoes, Avocados
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: 2 lbs chicken drumsticks, 3/4 lb roma tomatoes, 2 avocados, for 4 people.
Recipes:
- Garlic Paprika Chicken Drumsticks with Avocado, Tomato & Greens Salad
- Chicken Avocado Tomato Salad
- Tomato Avocado Chicken Salad With Basil - Low-Carb Recipe

Tuesday
Meal: Ground Beef Skillet with Asian Broccoli Stir Fry
Description: Browned ground beef simmered with savory seasonings and tossed with frozen broccoli stir-fry vegetables in one skillet. A quick, hearty weeknight dinner with no rice or noodles needed.
Sale items used: Fresh 73/27 Ground Beef, Season's Choice Asian Medley or Broccoli Stir Fry 12 oz Frozen
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 1.5 lbs ground beef, 1 bag (12 oz) broccoli stir fry, for 4 people.
Recipes:
- Keto Ground Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry
- Keto Ground Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry
- Easy Low Carb Ground Beef and Broccoli

Wednesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Mini Cucumber Salad
Description: Thin-sliced pork chops seared quickly in a hot pan for a golden crust, paired with a crisp, cool mini cucumber salad. A light vinaigrette keeps this fresh and low-carb.
Sale items used: Fresh Thin-Sliced Assorted Pork Chops, Mini Cucumbers
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 2 lbs pork chops, 1 package (16 oz) mini cucumbers, for 4 people.
Recipes:
- Pan Seared Pork Chops (Bone-In)
- The Best Creamy Cucumber Salad
- Pan-Seared Pork Chops

Thursday
Meal: Chicken Breast Stir-Fry with Broccoli Medley
Description: Thin-sliced chicken breast strips stir-fried in a hot pan until golden and tender, tossed with a second batch of frozen broccoli stir-fry vegetables. A fast, protein-forward dinner with a different flavor profile from Monday's roasted drumsticks.
Sale items used: Kirkwood Fresh Thin-Sliced Chicken Breasts, Season's Choice Asian Medley or Broccoli Stir Fry 12 oz Frozen
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: 1.5 lbs chicken breast, 1 bag (12 oz) broccoli stir fry, for 4 people.
Recipes:
- Chicken & Broccoli Stir-Fry
- Healthy Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry
- This Easy One Pan Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry

Friday
Meal: Baked Salmon Side with Roma Tomatoes and Avocado
Description: A whole salmon side baked until flaky and just cooked through, topped with fresh roma tomatoes and served with sliced avocado. A special end-of-week dinner that's rich in healthy fats.
Sale items used: Fresh Atlantic Salmon Side, Roma Tomatoes, Avocados
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: 2 lbs salmon side, 3/4 lb roma tomatoes, 2 avocados, for 4 people.
Recipes:
- Salmon with Avocado Salsa
- Pan Seared Salmon with Avocado Salsa
- Keto Salmon with Chunky Avocado Salsa

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Perdue Fresh Antibiotic Free Family Pack Chicken Drumsticks (2 lbs): $1.78
- Fresh 73/27 Ground Beef (1.5 lbs): $6.44
- Fresh Thin-Sliced Assorted Pork Chops (2 lbs): $6.38
- Kirkwood Fresh Thin-Sliced Chicken Breasts (1.5 lbs): $5.99
- Fresh Atlantic Salmon Side (2 lbs): $16.58
- Roma Tomatoes (1.5 lbs total): $1.28
- Avocados (4 each): $2.36
- Mini Cucumbers (1 package): $1.69
- Season's Choice Asian Medley or Broccoli Stir Fry 12 oz Frozen (2 packages): $3.18

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil or cooking oil
- Salt and pepper
- Garlic powder or fresh garlic
- Vinegar (for cucumber salad dressing)
- Optional dried herbs/paprika for seasoning