ALDI Low-Carb Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Why these meals: Since you're keeping carbs low for four people, this plan gives you a different protein every night, from Monday's Italian sausage and Tuesday's chicken thighs to Wednesday's pork belly, Thursday's turkey and Friday's shawarma beef bites, so nothing feels repetitive. One 3 lb buy of Organic Zucchini at $7.17 stands in for pasta and sides on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and the Bagged Mini Avocados show up on Tuesday and again on Friday. The single $2.79 package of Happy Farms Italian or Taco Blend Shreds covers both Monday and Thursday, so you only buy it once. Wednesday's pork belly takes about an hour, so season it the night before to keep that evening easy.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Skillet Italian Sausage with Garlic Zucchini Noodles
Description: Sliced Mild Italian Links are browned in a skillet and tossed with spiralized zucchini sauteed in olive oil and garlic. Finished with a sprinkle of Happy Farms Italian or Taco Blend Shreds for a rich low-carb plate.
Sale items used: Mild Italian Links, Organic Zucchini, Happy Farms Italian or Taco Blend Shreds
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 1 package Mild Italian Links (assume the one package is enough for 4 alongside the vegetables), 1.5 lbs Organic Zucchini, 1 package Happy Farms Italian or Taco Blend Shreds (use Italian blend), shared with Thursday.
Recipes:
- Garlic Herb Sausage and Zucchini Skillet
- Keto Creamy Tuscan Zucchini Noodles with Sausage
- Italian Sausage and Zucchini Skillet Meal

Tuesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Chicken Thighs with Avocado Salsa
Description: Boneless chicken thighs are seared in a hot skillet until golden and cooked through. Topped with a quick salsa made from Park Street Deli Cantina Salsa and diced Bagged Mini Avocados.
Sale items used: Fresh Antibiotic Free Family Pack Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs, Park Street Deli Cantina Salsa, Bagged Mini Avocados
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: 2 lbs chicken thighs, 1 jar Park Street Deli Cantina Salsa, 1 pack of 6 Bagged Mini Avocados (about 3 avocados used here, rest on Friday).
Recipes:
- Keto Cilantro Lime Chicken Thighs With Avocado Salsa
- Grilled Chicken with Avocado Salsa (Keto)
- Avocado Salsa over Grilled Chicken

Wednesday
Meal: Oven-Roasted Pork Belly with Garlic Zucchini
Description: Pork Belly Slab is cubed and roasted at 400F until crisp on the edges, with zucchini wedges roasted on the same pan. A rich, salty main served with the crisp vegetables.
Sale items used: Fresh Pork Belly Slab, Organic Zucchini
Prep time: 60 minutes
Serving note: 1.5 lbs Fresh Pork Belly Slab, 1 lb Organic Zucchini. Total time is about an hour, so season the pork belly the night before for easier prep.
Recipes:
- Oven-Baked Pork Belly Strips
- Low Carb Crispy Slow-Roasted Pork Belly Recipe
- Pork Belly Bowl (Low Carb)

Thursday
Meal: Cheesy Turkey Skillet Taco Bowls with Guacamole
Description: Kirkwood Fresh 93% Lean Turkey is browned in a skillet with taco-style spices and melted with Happy Farms Italian or Taco Blend Shreds. Served in a bowl with Park Street Deli Assorted Fresh Guacamole and no tortillas or rice.
Sale items used: Kirkwood Fresh 93% Lean Turkey, Happy Farms Italian or Taco Blend Shreds, Park Street Deli Assorted Fresh Guacamole
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 1 package Kirkwood Fresh 93% Lean Turkey, the same single package of Happy Farms Italian or Taco Blend Shreds bought Monday (split between the two nights), 1 container Park Street Deli Assorted Fresh Guacamole. Check the guacamole label for added sugar.
Recipes:
- Low Carb Turkey Taco Skillet
- Easy Turkey Taco Skillet {Low-Carb Recipe}
- Meal Prep Turkey Taco Bowls

Friday
Meal: Pan-Seared Shawarma Beef Bites with Avocado and Parmesan Zucchini
Description: Fresh USDA Choice Seasoned Beef Bites for Shawarma are seared over high heat in a skillet until browned. Served with sliced zucchini sauteed and topped with Emporium Selection Shredded Parmesan Cheese Cup, plus the remaining avocados on the side.
Sale items used: Fresh USDA Choice Seasoned Beef Bites for Shawarma, Organic Zucchini, Emporium Selection Shredded Parmesan Cheese Cup, Bagged Mini Avocados
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 1.5 lbs Fresh USDA Choice Seasoned Beef Bites for Shawarma, 0.5 lb Organic Zucchini, 1 Emporium Selection Shredded Parmesan Cheese Cup, the remaining 3 Bagged Mini Avocados from Tuesday's pack.
Recipes:
- Keto Beef Shawarma Bowl
- Beef Shawarma Bowl (Paleo, Whole30 + Keto)
- Quick and Easy Keto Shawarma recipe with Avocado

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Mild Italian Links (x1 package): $2.95
- Fresh Antibiotic Free Family Pack Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs (2 lbs): $4.98
- Fresh Pork Belly Slab (1.5 lbs): $4.49
- Kirkwood Fresh 93% Lean Turkey (x1 package): $4.89
- Fresh USDA Choice Seasoned Beef Bites for Shawarma (1.5 lbs): $11.24
- Organic Zucchini (3 lbs): $7.17
- Bagged Mini Avocados (x1 pack): $2.89
- Happy Farms Italian or Taco Blend Shreds (x1 package): $2.79
- Park Street Deli Assorted Fresh Guacamole (x1): $2.99
- Park Street Deli Cantina Salsa (x1): $2.49
- Emporium Selection Shredded Parmesan Cheese Cup (x1): $2.79

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Garlic
- Salt and pepper
- Taco-style spice blend (no sugar)