ALDI Standard Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Baked Chicken Wings with Zucchini and Grape Tomatoes
Description: Crispy baked chicken wings seasoned with garlic and paprika are roasted alongside sliced zucchini and halved grape tomatoes for a colorful, satisfying single-serving dinner. The vegetables caramelize beautifully in the oven alongside the wings, making cleanup simple and the flavors bold.
Sale items used: Farmer Focus Fresh Antibiotic Free Family Pack Whole Chicken Wings ($2.29/lb), Zucchini ($1.19/lb), Cherub Grape Tomatoes 10 oz pkg ($1.99)
Prep time: 15 minutes active, 45 minutes total
Serving note: Use approximately 0.75 lb of chicken wings (about 3-4 wings) for one person, costing roughly $1.72. Use about 0.5 lb of zucchini (1 small zucchini) and half the 10 oz grape tomato package. Total oven time is 45 minutes at 425 degrees F - season wings the night before and refrigerate uncovered for crispier skin.
Recipes:
- Chicken Zucchini Tomato Bake

Tuesday
Meal: Ground Turkey Skillet with Zucchini and Sourdough
Description: Seasoned ground turkey is browned in a skillet with diced zucchini, garlic, and grape tomatoes to create a hearty one-pan meal with Italian-inspired flavor. A thick slice of toasted sourdough rounds out the plate and is perfect for soaking up the savory pan juices.
Sale items used: Kirkwood Fresh 85/15 Ground Turkey 48 oz ($7.99 each), Zucchini ($1.19/lb), Cherub Grape Tomatoes 10 oz pkg ($1.99), Specially Selected Sliced Sourdough Round 24 oz ($3.49)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 6 oz (about one-third of the 48 oz package) of ground turkey for one serving - portion and freeze the rest in 6 oz portions for future meals. Use about 0.4 lb of zucchini and the remaining grape tomatoes from Monday. Toast 1-2 slices of sourdough bread.
Recipes:
- Turkey and Zucchini Skillet Recipe

Wednesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Atlantic Salmon with Grape Tomatoes and Avocado
Description: A single salmon portion is seared skin-side down in a hot skillet until golden and flaky, then served over a simple salad of halved grape tomatoes and sliced creamy avocado. A squeeze of lemon and a drizzle of olive oil from the pantry tie everything together into a restaurant-quality plate.
Sale items used: Fresh Atlantic Salmon Portion ($8.99/lb), Cherub Grape Tomatoes 10 oz pkg ($1.99), Bagged Mini Avocados 6-pack ($2.89)
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 0.5 lb of salmon (one standard portion fillet), costing roughly $4.50. Use one fresh mini avocado from the 6-pack and a handful of grape tomatoes from a fresh 10 oz package. The remaining avocados will be used on Friday.
Recipes:
- Pan-Seared Salmon with Florida Grapefruit and Avocado Salsa
- Salmon with Salsa

Thursday
Meal: Smithfield Marinated Pork Strips Stir-Fry with Peaches
Description: Pre-marinated pork strips are quickly stir-fried in a hot pan until caramelized, then tossed with sliced fresh peaches that soften and sweeten into a savory-fruity glaze. Served over rice from the pantry, this dish delivers bold sweet-and-savory flavor in under 20 minutes.
Sale items used: Smithfield Fresh Marinated Pork Strips 16 oz ($4.99 each), Peaches ($1.39/lb)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately half the 16 oz package (about 8 oz) of pork strips for one serving - refrigerate or freeze the remainder for another meal later in the week or next week. Use about 0.5 lb of peaches (1-2 medium peaches), costing roughly $0.70. Serve over about half a cup of dry rice cooked from pantry stock.
Recipes:
- Easy Sweet And Sour Pork Stir Fry With Peaches
- Pork and Peach Stir Fry

Friday
Meal: Smashed 93/7 Ground Beef Burgers on Brioche Buns with Avocado
Description: A single smashed beef patty is pressed thin on a screaming-hot skillet for crispy, lacy edges and a juicy center, then stacked on a toasted brioche bun with sliced avocado, grape tomatoes, and your favorite condiments. The lean 93/7 beef keeps things lighter while still delivering a deeply satisfying burger experience.
Sale items used: Fresh 93/7 Ground Beef Burgers ($6.49/lb), Specially Selected Brioche Burger Buns 10.58 oz ($3.99), Bagged Mini Avocados 6-pack (already purchased)
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 0.5 lb of ground beef for one generous smashed burger patty, costing roughly $3.25. Use 1 brioche bun from the package - the remaining buns can be stored in the freezer. Slice one mini avocado from the 6-pack purchased Wednesday. Use any remaining grape tomatoes as a fresh topping.
Recipes:
- Green Chile And Avocado Cheeseburger On Brioche

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Farmer Focus Whole Chicken Wings (0.75 lb): $1.72
- Kirkwood Fresh 85/15 Ground Turkey 48 oz (x1 package): $7.99
- Zucchini (0.9 lb total across Monday and Tuesday): $1.07
- Cherub Grape Tomatoes 10 oz pkg (x2 packages): $3.98
- Specially Selected Sliced Sourdough Round 24 oz (x1): $3.49
- Fresh Atlantic Salmon Portion (0.5 lb): $4.50
- Bagged Mini Avocados 6-pack (x1): $2.89
- Smithfield Fresh Marinated Pork Strips 16 oz (x1): $4.99
- Peaches (0.5 lb): $0.70
- Fresh 93/7 Ground Beef Burgers (0.5 lb): $3.25
- Specially Selected Brioche Burger Buns 10.58 oz (x1): $3.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Garlic (fresh or powder)
- Paprika
- Salt and black pepper
- Italian seasoning or dried oregano
- Soy sauce or stir-fry sauce (for Thursday pork)
- White or brown rice (for Thursday)
- Lemon (for Wednesday salmon)
- Ketchup, mustard, or preferred burger condiments