ALDI Low-Carb Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Oven-Baked Salsa Chicken Drumsticks with Roasted Carrots
Description: Two drumsticks are baked under a spoonful of salsa until the skin is crisp and the meat is tender. A small portion of baby carrots roasts alongside for a simple one-pan dinner.
Sale items used: Chicken Drumsticks, Organic Assorted Salsa, Organic Baby Peeled Carrots
Prep time: 50 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 drumsticks (about 0.6 lb total, from a roughly 1.5 lb pack), 3 tbsp salsa, and about 1/2 cup (2 oz) baby carrots. Net carbs are about 8g. Bake at 400F for 40-45 minutes. Save the remaining drumsticks for Thursday and the extra salsa for Wednesday and Thursday.
Recipes:
- Oven Roasted Drumsticks and Carrots Easy Sheet Pan Meal
- Baked Chicken Drumsticks With Potatoes
- Oven Baked Chicken Drumsticks w/ Marinade (Low Carb)

Tuesday
Meal: Slow-Baked St. Louis Pork Ribs with Dry Rub and Tomato Salad
Description: A small portion of St. Louis ribs is coated in a sugar-free dry rub and baked low and slow until tender. It is served with a fresh tomato salad dressed with olive oil and vinegar.
Sale items used: St. Louis Pork Ribs, Gourmet Medley Tomatoes
Prep time: 2 hours 20 minutes
Serving note: Buy a 1.5 lb portion of ribs and use about 0.75 lb (3 to 4 ribs) tonight, with 1/3 of the tomato pack (about 4 oz) for the salad. Net carbs are about 5g. Rub the ribs in the morning or the night before, then bake covered at 300F for about 2 hours. Freeze the other 0.75 lb of ribs for Friday.
Recipes:
- Low Carb St. Louis Ribs Recipe
- Dry Rub Ribs
- Oven Baked St Louis Style BBQ Ribs Recipe / Video

Wednesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Guajillo Roast Slices with Avocado and Carrot Sticks
Description: Thin slices of guajillo roast are seared in a hot skillet for a browned crust and juicy center. They are served with half an avocado and a few crunchy carrot sticks.
Sale items used: Fresh Guajillo Roast, Organic Avocados, Organic Baby Peeled Carrots
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Buy a 0.5 lb piece of roast, slice it about 1/2 inch thick, and sear 2 to 3 minutes per side. Serve with 1/2 avocado and about 1/2 cup (2 oz) baby carrots. Net carbs are about 7g. Season with salt and pepper, and serve with a spoonful of salsa if you like.

Thursday
Meal: Skillet Garlic Chicken Drumsticks with Avocado-Salsa Topping
Description: Two drumsticks are browned in a skillet with plenty of garlic until the skin is crisp. A cool topping of diced avocado and salsa goes on top.
Sale items used: Chicken Drumsticks, Organic Avocados, Organic Assorted Salsa
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Use the 2 remaining drumsticks (about 0.6 lb total), 2 cloves garlic, 1/2 avocado, and 2 tbsp salsa. Net carbs are about 6g. Brown skin-side down for 10 minutes, flip, cover, and cook 20 more minutes until the thickest part reaches 175F.
Recipes:
- Grilled Chicken with Avocado Salsa (Keto)
- Cilantro Lime Grilled Chicken with Avocado Salsa
- Low Carb Garlic Chicken with Lemon

Friday
Meal: Blackberry-Glazed Pork Ribs Sheet-Pan Dinner with Tomato Salad
Description: Thawed ribs are brushed with a glaze of mashed blackberries and vinegar, then roasted on a sheet pan until sticky. A tomato salad on the side balances the richness.
Sale items used: St. Louis Pork Ribs, Blackberries, Gourmet Medley Tomatoes
Prep time: 2 hours
Serving note: Use the frozen 0.75 lb of ribs (thaw in the fridge Thursday), 1/3 of the blackberry pack (about 2 oz) mashed for the glaze, and the remaining tomatoes (about 4 oz) for the salad. Net carbs are about 8g. Bake covered at 300F for 1.5 hours, then glaze and roast uncovered at 400F for 10 to 15 minutes. Cook the ribs ahead on Tuesday alongside the first batch to cut Friday's time to a quick glaze and reheat.
Recipes:
- Blackberry Glazed Ribs
- Barbecue Ribs with Blackberry Sauce

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Chicken Drumsticks (1.5 lbs): $1.34
- St. Louis Pork Ribs (1.5 lbs): $3.74
- Fresh Guajillo Roast (0.5 lb): $3.25
- Blackberries (x1 pack): $1.69
- Gourmet Medley Tomatoes (x1 pack): $2.79
- Organic Avocados (x1 4-pack): $3.49
- Organic Baby Peeled Carrots (x1 bag): $1.39
- Simply Nature Organic Assorted Salsa (x1 jar): $2.59

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- Garlic
- Red wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- Paprika, cumin, garlic powder, and chili powder (for the dry rub)
- Sugar-free sweetener (optional, for the glaze)