Giant Dairy-Free Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Fresh Split Chicken Breasts: $1.99/lb
- Wright Brand Smoked Sausage: $3.99 for 12 oz. pkg
- Giant Rotisserie Chicken: $7.99 each
- Tilapia Fillets: $7.99/lb
- St. Louis-Style Pork Ribs: $3.99/lb

Vegetables on sale:
- Green Beans: $2.49/lb
- Giant Steakhouse Potatoes: $3.99 for 4 ct. pkg
- Cabbage: $0.49/lb
- Green Peppers: $0.99 each
- Cucumbers: $0.99 each
- Grape Tomatoes: $2.49 for 10 oz. pkg
- Eggplant: $1.49 each
- Vine Ripe Tomatoes: $2.49/lb
- Jumbo or Mini Avocados: $1.99 each

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Lemon-Herb Split Chicken Breasts with Roasted Green Beans and Steakhouse Potatoes
Description: One split chicken breast is seasoned with lemon juice, garlic, and herbs, then roasted until golden and juicy. It is served alongside a handful of roasted green beans and one tender steakhouse potato, making a satisfying and simple weeknight dinner for one.
Sale items used: Fresh Split Chicken Breasts ($1.99/lb), Green Beans ($2.49/lb), Giant Steakhouse Potatoes ($3.99 for 4 ct. pkg)
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: 1 split chicken breast (approx. 0.5 lb), approx. 0.33 lb green beans, 1 steakhouse potato from the 4-pack
Recipes:
- Chicken and Green Beans Sheet Pan Meal – Kalyn's Kitchen

Tuesday
Meal: Smoked Sausage and Cabbage Skillet with Green Peppers
Description: Sliced smoked sausage is browned in a skillet with shredded cabbage and diced green pepper, all cooked together in a savory one-pan meal. This hearty skillet dinner is quick to prepare and deeply satisfying for a solo diner.
Sale items used: Wright Brand Smoked Sausage ($3.99 for 12 oz. pkg), Cabbage ($0.49/lb), Green Peppers ($0.99 each)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Approx. 4 oz. sausage (about one-third of the 12 oz. pkg, freeze the rest), approx. 0.5 lb cabbage, 1 green pepper

Wednesday
Meal: Rotisserie Chicken and Vegetable Soup with Valente Pasta
Description: Shredded rotisserie chicken is simmered in a light broth with diced vegetables and a small handful of Valente pasta for a comforting homemade soup. This single-serving bowl uses a portion of the rotisserie chicken, with the remaining chicken saved for easy lunches later in the week.
Sale items used: Giant Rotisserie Chicken ($7.99 each), Valente Pasta ($1.49 for 12 oz. bag), Green Peppers ($0.99 each), Grape Tomatoes ($2.49 for 10 oz. pkg)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Approx. 4-6 oz. shredded rotisserie chicken, approx. 2 oz. dry pasta, half a green pepper, a small handful of grape tomatoes
Recipes:
- Easy Chicken and Vegetable Noodle Soup (Low Sodium) - Nourished by Nic
- Easy Chicken Vegetable Soup Recipe + Video - The Slow Roasted Italian

Thursday
Meal: Pan-Seared Tilapia with Eggplant, Vine Ripe Tomatoes, and Avocado
Description: One tilapia fillet is pan-seared with olive oil and seasoning, then plated over sliced sauteed eggplant and vine ripe tomatoes for a light, Mediterranean-inspired dinner. A few slices of fresh avocado are added on the side to bring creaminess and richness without any dairy.
Sale items used: Tilapia Fillets ($7.99/lb), Eggplant ($1.49 each), Vine Ripe Tomatoes ($2.49/lb), Jumbo or Mini Avocados ($1.99 each)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: 1 tilapia fillet (approx. 0.5 lb), 1 small eggplant, approx. 0.33 lb vine ripe tomatoes, 1 avocado
Recipes:
- Pan-Seared Tilapia - Low Carb Africa
- Pan-Seared Cilantro Lime Tilapia with Avocado Salsa

Friday
Meal: St. Louis-Style Pork Ribs with Barbecue Sauce and Cucumber-Tomato Salad
Description: Rather than a full rack, a single-serving portion of St. Louis-style pork ribs (about 1 lb) is oven-baked low and slow until tender, then finished with Giant barbecue sauce for a smoky, sticky glaze. A crisp side salad of sliced cucumber and grape tomatoes dressed lightly with olive oil keeps things fresh and balances the richness of the ribs.
Sale items used: St. Louis-Style Pork Ribs ($3.99/lb), Giant Barbecue Sauce ($1.00 for 18 oz. btl), Cucumbers ($0.99 each), Grape Tomatoes ($2.49 for 10 oz. pkg)
Prep time: 90 minutes (mostly hands-off oven time)
Serving note: Approx. 1 lb pork ribs, 1 cucumber, remaining grape tomatoes from the 10 oz. pkg purchased Wednesday
Recipes:
- St Louis Style Ribs Recipe (Oven Baked)
- Fall Off the Bone St Louis Ribs - A Spicy Perspective

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh Split Chicken Breasts (0.5 lb): $1.00
- Green Beans (0.33 lb): $0.82
- Giant Steakhouse Potatoes (x1 pkg, 4 ct.): $3.99
- Wright Brand Smoked Sausage (x1 pkg, 12 oz.): $3.99
- Cabbage (0.5 lb): $0.25
- Green Peppers (x2): $1.98
- Giant Rotisserie Chicken (x1): $7.99
- Valente Pasta (x1 pkg, 12 oz.): $1.49
- Grape Tomatoes (x1 pkg, 10 oz.): $2.49
- Tilapia Fillets (0.5 lb): $4.00
- Eggplant (x1): $1.49
- Vine Ripe Tomatoes (0.33 lb): $0.82
- Jumbo or Mini Avocados (x1): $1.99
- St. Louis-Style Pork Ribs (1 lb): $3.99
- Giant Barbecue Sauce (x1 btl, 18 oz.): $1.00
- Cucumbers (x1): $0.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Garlic
- Lemon juice
- Dried herbs (thyme, rosemary, or Italian seasoning)
- Salt and black pepper
- Chicken or vegetable broth (for Wednesday soup)