ALDI Low-Carb Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Slow-Cooked Pork Butt Roast with Garlic and Herbs
Description: A small pork butt roast is rubbed with garlic and herbs, then slow-roasted until fork-tender. It makes two generous servings with leftovers for lunch.
Sale items used: Smithfield Fresh Pork Butt Roast
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Buy about 2 lbs of pork butt (assumed total weight) for 2 people with leftovers. Use 4 cloves garlic, 1 tsp dried thyme, 1 tsp dried rosemary, salt and pepper. Roast at 300F for about 3 hours, or cook on low in a slow cooker for 6 to 7 hours. Season it the night before and start it early in the afternoon so dinner is ready with little effort.
Recipes:
- Slow Cooker Zesty Garlic Pulled Pork (Low Carb & Paleo)
- Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Pork Roast
- Garlic Herb Slow Cooker Pork Roast

Tuesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Chicken Thighs in Creamy Garlic Half & Half Sauce
Description: Boneless chicken thighs are seared until golden, then simmered in a garlic cream sauce made with half & half. Serve it with a side of steamed broccoli or spinach to keep the carbs low.
Sale items used: Fresh Antibiotic Free Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs, Friendly Farms Half & Half
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use about 1 lb of chicken thighs (assumed total weight), 3 cloves garlic, 1/2 cup half & half (the rest of the carton is not needed), 1 tbsp butter, and salt and pepper. Net carbs are about 4g per serving.
Recipes:
- Creamy Garlic Chicken
- Creamy Garlic Chicken
- Keto Creamy Garlic Chicken Thighs Recipe

Wednesday
Meal: Skillet Ground Beef and Cheese Stuffed Peppers Bake
Description: Seasoned ground beef and melted cheese are spooned into bell pepper halves and baked in a skillet until bubbly. No rice is used, so it stays low-carb.
Sale items used: Fresh Family Pack 93% Organic Grass-Fed Ground Beef, Emporium Selection Italian Cheese Wedge
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 lb of ground beef (assumed total weight), 2 bell peppers halved, 1/2 cup shredded Italian cheese, 1/4 onion, 2 cloves garlic, and Italian seasoning. Net carbs are about 8g per serving. Buy the beef in a 1-lb amount, not the 4-lb pack. Freeze any extra cheese.
Recipes:
- Keto Stuffed Peppers (Classic Recipe)
- Low Carb Stuffed Peppers Recipe
- Low Carb Stuffed Bell Peppers

Thursday
Meal: Garlic Butter Skillet Shrimp with Zucchini Noodles
Description: Shrimp are sauteed in garlic butter and tossed with fresh zucchini noodles. It cooks in one skillet in minutes.
Sale items used: Fremont Fish Market Toss 'n Serve Shrimp
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 bag of shrimp (assumed about 1 lb), 2 medium zucchini spiralized, 3 tbsp butter, 4 cloves garlic, lemon juice, and parsley. Net carbs are about 7g per serving. Do not overcook the zucchini; 2 minutes is enough.
Recipes:
- Keto Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini Noodles
- Garlic Butter Shrimp with Zucchini Noodles
- Garlic Butter Shrimp recipe (Low Carb + 25g protein)

Friday
Meal: Sheet-Pan Chicken Breasts with Roasted Cauliflower and Green Beans
Description: Chicken breasts roast on one pan alongside cauliflower florets and green beans. It is a simple, hands-off dinner with minimal cleanup.
Sale items used: Fresh Family Pack Chicken Breasts
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use about 1 lb of chicken breasts (assumed total weight, 2 breasts), 2 cups cauliflower florets, 2 cups green beans, 2 tbsp olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Roast at 425F for 25 minutes. Net carbs are about 9g per serving.
Recipes:
- Sheet Pan Lemon Herb Chicken Dinner
- Chicken and Green Beans Sheet Pan Meal
- Sheet Pan Lemon Chicken with Green Beans & Cauliflower

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Smithfield Fresh Pork Butt Roast (2 lbs): $3.98
- Fresh Antibiotic Free Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs (1 lb): $2.49
- Friendly Farms Half & Half (x1): $2.39
- Fresh Family Pack 93% Organic Grass-Fed Ground Beef (1 lb): $5.99
- Emporium Selection Italian Cheese Wedge (x1): $4.39
- Fremont Fish Market Toss 'n Serve Shrimp (x1 bag): $6.99
- Fresh Family Pack Chicken Breasts (1 lb): $1.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Garlic, butter, olive oil, salt, pepper, dried thyme, rosemary, Italian seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, lemon juice, parsley
- Fresh produce to buy at regular price: bell peppers, onion, zucchini, cauliflower, green beans, broccoli or spinach