Food Lion Gluten-Free Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Fresh Chicken Leg Quarters: $0.79/lb
- Fresh Pork Picnic: $1.49/lb
- Pork Chops: $2.49/lb
- Hillshire Farm Smoked Dinner Sausage: $3.49
- Atlantic Salmon Side: $5.99/lb

Vegetables on sale:
- Fresh Corn on the Cob: $0.50 each
- Russet Potatoes: $2.49 for 5 lb bag
- Food Lion Rainbow Bell Peppers: $3.00 for 3 pkg
- Fresh Asparagus: $2.49/lb
- Zucchini or Yellow Squash: $0.99/lb
- Red Vine Tomatoes: $1.99 for 4 lb bag
- Zatarain's Rice: $0.89

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Baked Chicken Leg Quarters with Roasted Corn and Potatoes
Description: Two chicken leg quarters are seasoned with olive oil, garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper, then oven-baked until golden and crispy. Corn on the cob and cubed russet potatoes roast alongside in the same pan for an easy, complete gluten-free meal.
Sale items used: Fresh Chicken Leg Quarters, Fresh Corn on the Cob, Russet Potatoes
Prep time: 15 minutes active, 45 minutes bake time
Serving note: 2 leg quarters (about 1 lb), 1 ear of corn, 2 medium russet potatoes
Recipes:
- Easy Baked Chicken Leg Quarters with Delicious Crispy Potatoes
- Baked Chicken Leg Quarters - Recipes From A Pantry
- Baked Chicken Legs and Potatoes (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)

Tuesday
Meal: Slow-Simmered Pork Picnic with Bell Peppers and Rice
Description: A small portion of bone-in pork picnic is slow-simmered on the stovetop with sliced bell peppers, onion, garlic, and gluten-free chicken broth until fork-tender and flavorful. The savory braising liquid reduces into a light sauce served over fluffy Zatarain's white rice.
Sale items used: Fresh Pork Picnic, Food Lion Rainbow Bell Peppers, Zatarain's Rice, Vidalia Sweet Onions
Prep time: 20 minutes active, 90 minutes simmer time
Serving note: About 1 lb bone-in pork picnic (yields roughly 0.5 lb cooked meat), 1 bell pepper, 0.5 cup dry rice
Recipes:
- One-Pot Smoked Sausage And Rice Recipe: Easy One-Pot Comfort Food
- Italian Rice Skillet Recipe with Speedy Sausage and Zucchini
- Smoked Sausage And Rice Recipe - RecipeTin Eats

Wednesday
Meal: Grilled Pork Chops with Asparagus and Smashed Potatoes
Description: One thick-cut bone-in pork chop is seasoned and grilled or pan-seared until juicy and caramelized. Tender asparagus spears are roasted or grilled alongside, and boiled russet potatoes are smashed with butter, garlic, and sour cream for a creamy gluten-free side.
Sale items used: Pork Chops, Fresh Asparagus, Russet Potatoes, Food Lion Squeeze Sour Cream, Land O Lakes Butter Quarters
Prep time: 10 minutes active, 30 minutes cook time
Serving note: 1 pork chop (about 0.5 lb), 0.5 lb asparagus, 2 small russet potatoes
Recipes:
- Weeknight Pork Chops and Asparagus
- The Perfect Grilled Pork Chops (Gluten Free)
- Grilled Pork Chops with Grilled Asparagus

Thursday
Meal: Smoked Sausage, Zucchini, and Tomato Skillet over Rice
Description: Sliced Hillshire Farm Smoked Dinner Sausage is browned in a skillet with diced zucchini, fresh tomato, and sweet onion, seasoned with Italian herbs for a hearty one-pan dinner. The savory skillet is spooned over steamed Zatarain's rice for a satisfying, naturally gluten-free meal.
Sale items used: Hillshire Farm Smoked Dinner Sausage, Zucchini or Yellow Squash, Red Vine Tomatoes, Zatarain's Rice, Vidalia Sweet Onions
Prep time: 10 minutes active, 20 minutes cook time
Serving note: About one-third of the sausage link (roughly 4-5 oz), 1 small zucchini, 1 medium tomato, 0.5 cup dry rice
Recipes:
- Easy Smoked Sausage and Zucchini Skillet
- Sausage Zucchini and Brown Rice Recipe
- Sausage and Veggies Skillet - 30 Minute, One-Pan Meal

Friday
Meal: Herb-Roasted Atlantic Salmon with Asparagus and Corn
Description: A fresh salmon fillet is coated with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and dried herbs, then oven-roasted until flaky and golden. Tender asparagus spears and a sweet ear of corn roast in the same pan for a light and elegant gluten-free dinner.
Sale items used: Atlantic Salmon Side, Fresh Asparagus, Fresh Corn on the Cob
Prep time: 10 minutes active, 20 minutes bake time
Serving note: 1 salmon fillet (about 0.5 lb), 0.5 lb asparagus, 1 ear of corn
Recipes:
- Sheet Pan Lemon-Herb Salmon with Asparagus
- Garlic Butter Roasted Salmon with Asparagus Recipe
- Baked Gluten-Free Teriyaki Salmon and Asparagus

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh Chicken Leg Quarters (1 lb): $0.79
- Fresh Pork Picnic (1 lb): $1.49
- Pork Chops (0.5 lb): $1.25
- Hillshire Farm Smoked Dinner Sausage (x1 pack): $3.49
- Atlantic Salmon Side (0.5 lb): $3.00
- Fresh Corn on the Cob (x2 ears): $1.00
- Russet Potatoes (x1 bag, 5 lb): $2.49
- Food Lion Rainbow Bell Peppers (x1 pkg of 3): $3.00
- Fresh Asparagus (1 lb): $2.49
- Zucchini or Yellow Squash (0.5 lb): $0.50
- Red Vine Tomatoes (x1 bag, 4 lb): $1.99
- Zatarain's Rice (x1 box): $0.89
- Vidalia Sweet Onions (0.5 lb): $0.40
- Food Lion Squeeze Sour Cream (x1): $2.49
- Land O Lakes Butter Quarters (x1): $3.49

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Garlic (fresh or minced)
- Paprika
- Salt and pepper
- Italian seasoning
- Dried herbs (rosemary, thyme, or parsley)
- Lemon juice or fresh lemon
- Gluten-free chicken broth (verify label is gluten-free)