Food Lion Low-Carb Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Fresh Chicken Leg Quarters: $0.79/lb
- Food Lion Fresh Dinner Sausage: $2.49/lb
- Atlantic Salmon Side: $5.99/lb
- Fresh Ground Chuck Patties: $3.99/lb
- Boston Butt Country Style Pork Ribs: $1.99/lb

Vegetables on sale:
- Zucchini or Yellow Squash: $0.99/lb
- Fresh Asparagus: $2.49/lb
- Food Lion Rainbow Bell Peppers: $3.00 for 3 Pkg.
- Sweet Lettuce: $1.49 each
- Red Vine Tomatoes: $1.99 for 4 Lb. Bag

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Baked Chicken Leg Quarters with Roasted Zucchini and Asparagus
Description: Two chicken leg quarters are seasoned with garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper then oven-baked until golden and juicy. Sliced zucchini and fresh asparagus spears are roasted alongside on the same sheet pan for an easy, low-carb, one-pan dinner.
Sale items used: Fresh Chicken Leg Quarters, Zucchini or Yellow Squash, Fresh Asparagus
Prep time: 15 minutes (plus 45 minutes bake time)
Serving note: 2 chicken leg quarters (about 1 lb), 1/2 lb zucchini (roughly 1 small), 1/4 lb asparagus (about 6-8 spears)
Recipes:
- Crispy Baked Chicken Leg Quarters (Keto/Low Carb)
- Baked Chicken and Zucchini Casserole with Tomatoes
- Keto Creamy Chicken and Asparagus Recipe

Tuesday
Meal: Smoked Sausage and Bell Pepper Skillet
Description: Sliced smoked dinner sausage is browned in a skillet with colorful bell pepper strips and sliced onion until caramelized and fragrant. This hearty, quick skillet meal is naturally low-carb and deeply satisfying with zero bread or starch needed.
Sale items used: Food Lion Fresh Dinner Sausage, Food Lion Rainbow Bell Peppers, Vidalia Sweet Onions
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: 1/2 lb dinner sausage, 1 bell pepper (from the 3-pack), 1/4 lb onion (about 1 small onion)
Recipes:
- Smoked Sausage with Peppers and Onions Skillet (Keto & Low Carb)
- Sausage and Peppers Skillet - Fast, Low Carb, and Delicious!
- Smoked Sausage And Peppers Skillet

Wednesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Salmon with Caesar Salad
Description: A single salmon fillet is seasoned with lemon, garlic, and cracked pepper then seared skin-side down in a hot skillet until crispy and cooked through. The Caesar salad kit provides a crisp, creamy, low-carb-friendly side - just skip the croutons from the kit to keep net carbs in check.
Sale items used: Atlantic Salmon Side, Caesar Salad Kits
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: 1 salmon fillet (about 0.5 lb), approximately 2 cups of Caesar salad (croutons omitted)
Recipes:
- Salmon Caesar Salad
- Low Carb Keto Salmon Caesar Avocado Salad Recipe
- Salmon Caesar Salad with Capers

Thursday
Meal: Ground Chuck Lettuce Wrap Bowls with Tomato and Cream Cheese Sauce
Description: Seasoned ground chuck is browned with garlic and onion then topped with a warm, tangy cream cheese and diced tomato sauce spooned right into crisp sweet lettuce leaves. Served as an open bowl or wrap, this dish is rich, filling, and keeps net carbs very low.
Sale items used: Fresh Ground Chuck Patties, Sweet Lettuce, Red Vine Tomatoes, Philadelphia Cream Cheese, Vidalia Sweet Onions
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 1/2 lb ground chuck, 4-6 lettuce leaves (from 1 head), 1-2 tomatoes (from the 4 lb bag), 2 oz cream cheese
Recipes:
- Low Carb Lettuce Wraps With Beef
- Low Carb Burger Lettuce Wraps
- Philly Cheesesteak Lettuce Wraps (keto + low carb)

Friday
Meal: Boston Butt Country Style Pork Ribs with Zucchini and Tomato Saute
Description: Rather than a full rack, two or three individual country style pork rib portions are seasoned with smoked paprika, garlic, and olive oil then oven-roasted until tender and caramelized. Sliced zucchini and diced tomato are sauteed in butter as a bright, low-carb side that complements the rich pork beautifully.
Sale items used: Boston Butt Country Style Pork Ribs, Zucchini or Yellow Squash, Red Vine Tomatoes, Land O Lakes Butter Quarters
Prep time: 20 minutes (plus 50 minutes roast time)
Serving note: 2-3 individual rib portions (about 0.75 lb), 1/2 lb zucchini (1 small), 1 medium tomato (from the 4 lb bag), 1 tablespoon butter
Recipes:
- Country Style Pork Ribs In The Oven (Low Carb)
- Easy Oven-Baked Country Style Ribs
- Easy Crock Pot Boneless Country Style BBQ Pork Ribs

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh Chicken Leg Quarters (1 lb): $0.79
- Food Lion Fresh Dinner Sausage (0.5 lb): $1.25
- Atlantic Salmon Side (0.5 lb): $3.00
- Fresh Ground Chuck Patties (0.5 lb): $2.00
- Boston Butt Country Style Pork Ribs (0.75 lb): $1.49
- Zucchini or Yellow Squash (1.5 lbs, used Monday and Friday): $1.49
- Fresh Asparagus (0.25 lb): $0.62
- Food Lion Rainbow Bell Peppers (1 pack of 3): $3.00
- Vidalia Sweet Onions (0.5 lb, used Tuesday and Thursday): $0.40
- Sweet Lettuce (1 head): $1.49
- Red Vine Tomatoes (1 bag, 4 lbs - used Thursday and Friday, remainder keeps): $1.99
- Caesar Salad Kit (1 kit): $3.49
- Philadelphia Cream Cheese (1 block): $2.50
- Land O Lakes Butter Quarters (1 pack): $3.49

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Garlic (fresh or minced)
- Salt and black pepper
- Smoked paprika
- Lemon (fresh)
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder