ALDI Low-Carb Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Parmesan-Crusted Baked Chicken Breasts with Garlic Green Beans
Description: Two chicken breasts are coated in a crisp Parmesan and garlic crust and baked until golden and juicy. They are served with half a pound of green beans sautéed in garlic butter.
Sale items used: Fresh Family Pack Chicken Breasts, Emporium Selection Parmesan Cheese Wedge, French Green Beans
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 lb chicken breasts (about 2 breasts, assumed total weight 1 lb), 2 oz grated Parmesan for the crust (about 1/2 cup), and 8 oz green beans (half the package). Mix the Parmesan with 1 egg, minced garlic, and salt and pepper, then bake at 400F for 22-25 minutes. Keep the other half of the green beans and the rest of the Parmesan for Thursday. Net carbs are about 4g per serving.
Recipes:
- Garlic Parmesan Crusted Chicken
- Keto Parmesan Crusted Chicken Breasts
- Crispy Parmesan Crusted Chicken Breasts (Low-Carb - Keto)

Tuesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Cheddar-Stuffed Beef Patties with Sautéed Onions
Description: Two thick beef patties are stuffed with sharp white cheddar and seared until crusty outside and molten inside. They are topped with slowly sautéed onions, with no bun needed.
Sale items used: Fresh Ground Beef Chub, Emporium Selection Aged Reserved White Cheddar
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 lb ground beef (assumed total weight 1 lb), formed into 2 large patties of 8 oz each, or 4 thinner patties sealed around the cheese. Stuff with 2 oz cubed white cheddar total. Sauté 1 medium onion, sliced, in butter for 10-12 minutes, and serve over a side of lettuce or cucumber slices. Keep the remaining cheddar for Friday. Net carbs are about 6g per serving.
Recipes:
- Savory Cheddar Stuffed Burger with Caramelized Onions Recipe
- Low Carb Cheeseburger with Caramelized Onions Recipe
- Keto Taco Burger Stuffed with Cheddar

Wednesday
Meal: Oven-Baked Buffalo Party Pack Chicken Wings with Goat Cheese Dip and Olives
Description: A full 40 oz pack of wings is baked until crisp and tossed in buffalo sauce, which is plenty for two hungry people. A cool, tangy goat cheese dip and a small bowl of stuffed olives balance the heat.
Sale items used: Fresh Buffalo Party Pack Chicken Wings, Emporium Selection Goat Cheese Log, Specially Selected Stuffed Queen Olives
Prep time: 60 minutes
Serving note: Use the whole 40 oz pack (about 2.5 lb) of wings. Toss them with a little baking powder and salt, and bake at 425F for 45-50 minutes, flipping halfway. Toss them in hot sauce and melted butter. For the dip, blend the 4 oz goat cheese log with 2 tbsp sour cream or mayo, a splash of hot sauce, and a squeeze of lemon. Serve with celery sticks and about 1/3 of the olives (about 2.3 oz). Timing note: the dip and sauce can be mixed while the wings bake, and the dip can be made a day ahead. Net carbs are about 4g per serving.
Recipes:
- Baked Buffalo Wings with Dill Goat Cheese Dip
- Keto Buffalo Chicken Dip
- Buffalo Chicken Dip - Keto Cooking Christian

Thursday
Meal: Pan-Seared Morton's of Omaha Fresh Garlic or Steakhouse Petite Beef Tender with Parmesan Green Beans
Description: Two petite beef tenders are seared in a hot skillet and basted with garlic butter. They are served with the remaining green beans roasted or sautéed with shaved Parmesan.
Sale items used: Morton's of Omaha Fresh Garlic or Steakhouse Petite Beef Tender, French Green Beans, Emporium Selection Parmesan Cheese Wedge
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 lb beef tender (assumed total weight 1 lb, about 8 oz per person), seared 3-4 minutes per side for medium and rested 5 minutes. Cook the remaining 8 oz green beans and finish with 1 oz shaved Parmesan. Keep the leftover Parmesan for other meals. Net carbs are about 4g per serving.
Recipes:
- Beef Tenderloin Recipe, Seared and Oven-Finished in 45 Min!
- Keto Green Beans with Parmesan
- Parmesan Roasted Green Beans

Friday
Meal: Crisped Salami, Gouda, and White Cheddar Antipasto Dinner Plate with Stuffed Queen Olives
Description: Salami slices are crisped in a dry skillet until the edges curl, then arranged with Gouda, white cheddar, and stuffed olives for a no-cook-style dinner board. It is a salty, crunchy, savory plate with no crackers needed.
Sale items used: Specially Selected Assorted Salami, Emporium Selection Gouda or Edam Wedge, Emporium Selection Aged Reserved White Cheddar, Specially Selected Stuffed Queen Olives
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Use all 8 oz salami (4 oz per person), crisped for 1-2 minutes per side. Add the 7 oz Gouda wedge (cut about 3.5 oz per person), the remaining white cheddar (about 4 oz total), and the remaining olives (about 4.7 oz). Round out the plate with cucumber slices or celery sticks instead of crackers. Net carbs are about 5g per serving.
Recipes:
- Low Carb Antipasto Platter For Dinners & Parties & Holidays
- Keto Antipasto Salad
- Marinated Antipasto with Cheese, Olives & Salami

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh Family Pack Chicken Breasts (1 lb): $1.99
- Fresh Ground Beef Chub (1 lb): $2.99
- Fresh Buffalo Party Pack Chicken Wings, 40 oz (x1 pack): $4.99
- Morton's of Omaha Petite Beef Tender (1 lb): $6.99
- French Green Beans, 1-lb pkg (x1): $2.89
- Emporium Selection Parmesan Cheese Wedge, 8 oz (x1): $3.99
- Emporium Selection Aged Reserved White Cheddar, 10 oz (x1): $2.69
- Emporium Selection Goat Cheese Log, 4 oz (x1): $1.99
- Emporium Selection Gouda or Edam Wedge, 7 oz (x1): $2.99
- Specially Selected Assorted Salami, 8 oz (x1): $4.99
- Specially Selected Stuffed Queen Olives, 7 oz (x1): $2.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Butter
- Olive oil
- Eggs (1)
- Garlic
- 1 medium onion
- Celery and cucumber for dipping and serving
- Hot sauce
- Sour cream or mayonnaise
- Baking powder
- Lemon
- Salt and black pepper