Food City Gluten-Free Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Pan-Seared Boneless Pork Loin Slices with Sauteed Vidalia Onions and Canned Vegetables
Description: A thick slice of boneless pork loin is seared in a hot skillet until golden and juicy, then served alongside sweet Vidalia onions softened in the same pan. A can of mixed vegetables rounds out the plate for a simple, satisfying gluten-free dinner for one.
Sale items used: Whole Boneless Pork Loin ($1.99/lb), Vidalia Onions ($1.29/lb), That's Smart! Vegetables ($0.89/can)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 0.5 lb of pork loin sliced into 2 to 3 medallions; assumed purchase weight is 0.5 lb. Use about 0.25 lb of Vidalia onions. One 14.5 to 15.25 oz can of vegetables is plenty for one person. Total cook time is well under 60 minutes.
Recipes:
- Easy Chimichurri Pork Tenderloin (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)

Tuesday
Meal: Skillet Ground Beef and Potato Hash with Beefsteak Tomatoes
Description: Crumbled ground beef is browned in a skillet with diced potatoes and seasoned with garlic and paprika for a hearty one-pan hash. Fresh sliced beefsteak tomatoes are served on the side to add brightness and freshness to the meal.
Sale items used: Ground Beef 81% Lean ($2.99/lb), Tasteful Selections Potatoes ($2.99/16 oz bag), Beefsteak Tomatoes ($1.99/lb)
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 0.5 lb of ground beef; assumed purchase weight is 0.5 lb. Use half the 16 oz bag of potatoes (about 8 oz) and save the rest for Wednesday. Use about 0.5 lb of beefsteak tomatoes, sliced. Requires digital coupon and additional $25 purchase for ground beef price.
Recipes:
- One-Pan Ground Beef and Potatoes Skillet in 30 Minutes
- Italian Ground Beef and Potatoes Recipe

Wednesday
Meal: Baked Fresh Split Chicken Breast with Roasted Tasteful Selections Potatoes and Sliced Watermelon
Description: A single split chicken breast is seasoned with olive oil, salt, pepper, and herbs, then baked until the skin is crispy and the meat is tender. The remaining potatoes from Tuesday are roasted alongside, and cool sliced watermelon serves as a refreshing gluten-free side.
Sale items used: Fresh Split Chicken Breast Sanderson Farms ($1.99/lb), Tasteful Selections Potatoes (remainder from Tuesday's bag), Sliced Watermelon Quarters ($0.99/lb)
Prep time: 55 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 split chicken breast, approximately 0.75 lb; assumed purchase weight is 0.75 lb from a family pack (freeze remaining pieces). Use the remaining roughly 8 oz of potatoes from Tuesday. Buy about 0.5 lb of sliced watermelon. Total bake time is close to 45 to 50 minutes; preheat oven early to stay within the hour.
Recipes:
- Greek Lemon Chicken and Potatoes (Gluten-Free)
- Easy Chicken Potato Bake (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
- Baked Greek Chicken and Potatoes (One-Pan Recipe!)

Thursday
Meal: Pan-Cooked Fresh Tilapia Fillets with Beefsteak Tomatoes and a Fried Egg
Description: A fresh tilapia fillet is seasoned with lemon pepper and pan-cooked in a light drizzle of olive oil until flaky and golden. It is plated with sliced vine-ripened beefsteak tomatoes and a fried egg for a protein-rich, completely gluten-free meal.
Sale items used: Fresh Tilapia Fillets ($6.99/lb), Beefsteak Tomatoes ($1.99/lb), That's Smart! Large Eggs ($1.69/dozen)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 tilapia fillet, approximately 0.5 lb; assumed purchase weight is 0.5 lb. Use about 0.5 lb of beefsteak tomatoes, sliced. Use 1 egg from the dozen; the remaining eggs are useful throughout the week. Total cook time is well under 30 minutes.
Recipes:
- Pan-Seared Tilapia Fillets (Gluten-Free)
- Crispy Pan Fried Tilapia Recipe

Friday
Meal: Baked Boneless Pork Chops with Bacon Wrapped Asparagus and Honeycrisp Apple Slices
Description: A boneless center-cut pork chop is seasoned and baked until juicy, paired with the store-made bacon wrapped asparagus heated in the same oven for an easy finish. Fresh Honeycrisp apple slices add a naturally sweet, crisp gluten-free side that complements the savory pork perfectly.
Sale items used: Boneless Pork Chops Food City Fresh Center Cut ($3.99/lb), Bacon Wrapped Asparagus ($1.79 each), Juicy Honeycrisp Apples ($1.99/lb)
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 boneless pork chop, approximately 0.5 lb; assumed purchase weight is 0.5 lb. Purchase 1 bacon wrapped asparagus unit at $1.79. Use about 0.5 lb of Honeycrisp apples, sliced. Bake pork chop and asparagus together at the same temperature to simplify timing.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Whole Boneless Pork Loin (0.5 lb): $1.00
- Vidalia Onions (0.25 lb): $0.33
- That's Smart! Vegetables (1 can): $0.89
- Ground Beef 81% Lean (0.5 lb): $1.50
- Tasteful Selections Potatoes (1 bag, 16 oz): $2.99
- Beefsteak Tomatoes (1 lb total, used across Tuesday and Thursday): $1.99
- Fresh Split Chicken Breast Sanderson Farms (0.75 lb): $1.49
- Sliced Watermelon Quarters (0.5 lb): $0.50
- Fresh Tilapia Fillets (0.5 lb): $3.50
- That's Smart! Large Eggs (1 dozen): $1.69
- Boneless Pork Chops Food City Fresh Center Cut (0.5 lb): $2.00
- Bacon Wrapped Asparagus (1 unit): $1.79
- Juicy Honeycrisp Apples (0.5 lb): $1.00

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic powder
- Paprika
- Lemon pepper seasoning
- Dried herbs (such as thyme or rosemary)