Food City Dairy-Free Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Pan-Seared Boneless Pork Loin Slices with Roasted Russet Potatoes and Canned Green Beans
Description: Thick slices of boneless pork loin are seasoned and seared in a hot skillet until golden, then served alongside crispy oven-roasted russet potato wedges for a satisfying weeknight dinner for two. A can of Food Club green beans rounds out the plate with minimal effort and maximum value.
Sale items used: Whole Boneless Pork Loin (Food City Fresh) at $1.29/lb, Russet Potatoes (Basket & Bushel, 10 lb) at $4.99, Food Club Vegetables (green beans, 14.5-15.25 oz) at $0.89
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 1 lb of boneless pork loin for 2 people (about 0.5 lb per person); slice into 4 medallions. Use 2 to 3 medium russet potatoes from the 10 lb bag, which will last the week. One 14.5 oz can of green beans serves both. Total cook time is about 45 minutes so no make-ahead needed.
Recipes:
- Sheet Pan Pork Tenderloin with Potatoes & Green Beans

Tuesday
Meal: Simmered Smithfield Marinated Pork Picnic Shoulder Roast with Luck's Beans and Fresh Corn
Description: A Smithfield Marinated Pork Picnic Shoulder Roast is slow-simmered on the stovetop until tender and flavorful, served alongside a pot of Luck's beans for a hearty Southern-style meal. Fresh corn on the cob steamed alongside adds sweetness and color to the plate for two.
Sale items used: Smithfield Marinated Pork Picnic Shoulder Roast at $7.99 each, Luck's Beans (15 oz) at $0.89, Fresh Corn (4 pk) at $3.99
Prep time: 30 minutes active, 2 to 2.5 hours total simmering
Serving note: One $7.99 roast is the smallest available unit and will yield generous leftovers for two people; plan to use the rest for lunches. One can of Luck's beans serves two. Use 2 ears of corn from the 4-pack and save the remaining 2 ears for another use. Start the roast early; it needs about 2 hours of low simmering.
Recipes:
- Pork Shoulder Picnic Roast Recipe [Crispy Skin & Slow Roasted]

Wednesday
Meal: Baked Split Chicken Breast with Classico Pasta Sauce over Goldminer Bread Dipping Slices
Description: Two split chicken breasts are seasoned and baked until juicy, then served with warm Classico pasta sauce spooned over the top and used as a dipping sauce alongside thick slices of Goldminer bread. This simple combination makes a satisfying dairy-free dinner with Italian-inspired flavors.
Sale items used: Fresh Split Chicken Breast (Sanderson Farms, Family Pack) at $1.99/lb, Classico Pasta Sauce (2/$6.00), Apple or Mixed Berry Braided Strudel or Goldminer Bread (15-24 oz) at $3.99
Prep time: 50 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 1.5 lbs of split chicken breast for 2 people (about 0.75 lb per person including bone weight); that is roughly 2 breast halves. One jar of Classico sauce at $3.00 (half of the 2/$6.00 deal) serves the meal; buy 2 jars to get the sale price and save the second for Friday. One loaf of Goldminer bread serves multiple meals this week. Bake chicken at 400 degrees for about 40 minutes.

Thursday
Meal: Skillet-Cooked Bone-In Pork Chops with Sauteed Birds Eye Frozen Vegetables and American Salad
Description: Two bone-in pork chops are seasoned and cooked in a cast iron or nonstick skillet until browned and cooked through, paired with a quick saute of Birds Eye frozen vegetables for a complete and colorful plate. A Fresh Express American salad on the side keeps things light and fresh for two.
Sale items used: Mixed Pork Chops (Food City Fresh, Bone-In, Family Pack) at $1.49/lb, Birds Eye Vegetables (Frozen, 10-12 oz) at 4/$4.96 with digital coupon, American or Italian Salad (Fresh Express, 9-11 oz) at $2.99
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 1.25 lbs of bone-in pork chops for 2 people (about 0.625 lb per person with bone); that is roughly 2 good-sized chops. Buy the minimum 4 bags of Birds Eye vegetables required for the digital coupon deal ($4.96 total); use 1 bag tonight and save the remaining 3 bags for future meals. One bag of Fresh Express salad serves two generously.
Recipes:
- Delicious Skillet Pork Chops Recipe | Easy & Juicy

Friday
Meal: Stovetop Ground Round Beef and Classico Tomato Sauce Pasta with That's Smart! Tuna-Stuffed Lettuce Wraps on the Side
Description: Ground round beef is browned on the stovetop and simmered with Classico tomato sauce, then tossed with cooked pasta for a hearty and satisfying main dish for two. That's Smart! chunk light tuna mixed with mustard and served in lettuce cups adds a light, protein-packed side that keeps the meal dairy-free and interesting.
Sale items used: Ground Round (Food City Fresh, 85% Lean, 3 lbs or more) at $6.99/lb, Classico Pasta Sauce (2/$6.00, second jar from Wednesday purchase), That's Smart! Chunk Light Tuna (5 oz) at $0.99, That's Smart! Yellow Mustard (14 oz) at $1.00
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Purchase the minimum 3 lbs of ground round required for the sale price; use approximately 0.75 lb tonight for two people and freeze the remaining 2.25 lbs in portions for future meals. The second jar of Classico sauce comes from the 2-jar purchase made Wednesday. One 5 oz can of tuna makes 4 small lettuce wrap cups, enough for 2 people as a side. Pasta (spaghetti or penne) is a pantry staple.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Whole Boneless Pork Loin, Food City Fresh (1 lb): $1.29
- Russet Potatoes, Basket & Bushel, 10 lb bag (x1 bag): $4.99
- Food Club Vegetables, green beans, 14.5-15.25 oz (x1 can): $0.89
- Smithfield Marinated Pork Picnic Shoulder Roast (x1): $7.99
- Luck's Beans, 15 oz (x1 can): $0.89
- Fresh Corn, 4 pk (x1 pack): $3.99
- Fresh Split Chicken Breast, Sanderson Farms, Family Pack (1.5 lbs): $2.99
- Classico Pasta Sauce, 15-24 oz (x2 jars at 2/$6.00): $6.00
- Goldminer Bread, 15-24 oz (x1 loaf): $3.99
- Mixed Pork Chops, Food City Fresh, Bone-In, Family Pack (1.25 lbs): $1.86
- Birds Eye Vegetables, Frozen, 10-12 oz (x4 bags at 4/$4.96 with digital coupon): $4.96
- American Salad, Fresh Express, 9-11 oz (x1 bag): $2.99
- Ground Round, Food City Fresh, 85% Lean (3 lbs at $6.99/lb): $20.97
- That's Smart! Chunk Light Tuna, 5 oz (x1 can): $0.99
- That's Smart! Yellow Mustard, 14 oz (x1): $1.00

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil or cooking oil (for searing and roasting)
- Salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika
- Dried Italian seasoning or herbs
- Pasta (spaghetti or penne, about 8 oz)
- Lettuce leaves (for tuna wraps, grab a head of romaine or iceberg)
- Butter substitute or dairy-free spread if desired for corn