Lidl Dairy-Free Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Butcher's Specialty fresh grass-fed sirloin steak (8 oz.): $5.99
- Butcher's Specialty fresh ground beef, 93% lean (21.3 oz.): $5.99
- Congressional Seafood fresh catfish fillet: $6.99/lb
- Butcher's Specialty fresh chicken thighs, boneless/skinless: $2.99/lb
- Butcher's Specialty fresh ground chicken (16 oz.): $2.99
- Smithfield fresh baby back ribs: $2.99/lb

Vegetables on sale:
- Green seedless grapes: $1.89/lb
- Honey mangos: $0.49 ea
- Gold kiwis (1 lb.): $3.69
- Fuji apples (3 lb.): $2.49
- Avocados (4 ct.): $3.49
- Organic lettuce iceberg: $2.65 ea
- Sweetpops tomatoes (1.5 lb.): $3.79/pk

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Pan-Seared Sirloin Steak with Balsamic Tomato Relish and Avocado
Description: One 8 oz. grass-fed sirloin steak is sliced and shared between two people, seared in olive oil to a perfect medium, then topped with a bright relish of Sweetpops tomatoes, aged balsamic vinegar, and fresh herbs. Sliced avocado fans out alongside for a creamy, dairy-free finish that makes this meal feel restaurant-worthy on a budget.
Sale items used: Butcher's Specialty fresh grass-fed sirloin steak (8 oz.) - $5.99, Sweetpops tomatoes (1.5 lb. pk) - $3.79, Eridanous aged balsamic vinegar of Modena (8.4 fl. oz.) - $3.29, Avocados (4 ct.) - $3.49, Eridanous extra virgin olive oil - $9.99
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 1 steak (8 oz.) sliced and divided between 2 plates, 1 avocado sliced and divided, approximately 1 cup of tomato relish split between 2 servings
Recipes:
- Pan Seared Steak with Chunky Tomato Avocado Salsa
- Best Steak Salad with Creamy Balsamic Vinaigrette
- How to Cook the Best Pan-Seared Steak

Tuesday
Meal: Greek-Style Ground Beef and Orzo Skillet with Olives and Capers
Description: One package of 93% lean ground beef is browned with Greek tomato sauce, orzo pasta, kalamon olives, and capers in a single skillet that comes together in under 30 minutes for two hungry people. The orzo absorbs all the savory, briny cooking liquid creating a satisfying one-pan dinner that is completely dairy-free and deeply flavorful.
Sale items used: Butcher's Specialty fresh ground beef 93% lean (21.3 oz.) - $5.99, Eridanous orzo pasta (17.6 oz.) - $1.09, Eridanous Greek tomato sauce (10.2 oz.) - $2.29, Eridanous kalamon whole olives with olive oil (7.05 oz.) - $2.49, Eridanous capers (2.47 - 3.7 oz.) - $1.29, Eridanous extra virgin olive oil - $9.99
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 12 oz. of ground beef for 2 servings (remainder can be frozen), 1 cup dry orzo, half the can of tomato sauce, and roughly one-third of the olive and caper jars
Recipes:
- Ground Beef Orzo (Greek Manestra Recipe)
- Greek Youvetsi Recipe (Ground Beef and Orzo)
- Orzo with Olives & Feta: Greek Kritharoto

Wednesday
Meal: Oven-Baked Catfish with Tahini Drizzle, Stuffed Grape Leaves, and Iceberg Salad
Description: Two catfish fillets (approximately 0.75 lb. total) are seasoned and baked until flaky, then finished with a drizzle of tahini thinned with lemon juice and garlic for a rich, nutty dairy-free sauce. Warmed stuffed grape leaves sit alongside a crisp iceberg salad dressed with olive oil and balsamic vinegar for a full Mediterranean-inspired plate.
Sale items used: Congressional Seafood fresh catfish fillet (approx. 0.75 lb.) - ~$5.24, Eridanous tahini sesame paste (10.5 oz.) - $2.99, Eridanous grape leaves stuffed with rice (9.8 oz.) - $2.49, Organic lettuce iceberg - $2.65, Eridanous aged balsamic vinegar of Modena - $3.29, Eridanous extra virgin olive oil - $9.99
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: 1 catfish fillet per person (approximately 6 oz. each), 3 to 4 grape leaves per person warmed in the oven, 2 tablespoons tahini drizzle per plate, and a generous bowl of chopped iceberg for 2
Recipes:
- Israeli Baked Fish with Green Tahini Sauce
- Vegetarian Stuffed Grape Leaves - Simply Lebanese
- Stuffed Grape Leaves Recipe - Vegetarian Delights

Thursday
Meal: Honey-Glazed Chicken Thighs with Artichoke and Olive Sheet Pan Dinner
Description: Four boneless skinless chicken thighs (approximately 1 lb.) are coated in thyme honey and olive oil, then roasted on a sheet pan with artichoke quarters, Kalamon olives, and capers until caramelized and golden. This hands-off, one-pan meal is completely dairy-free and delivers bold Mediterranean flavors with minimal cleanup.
Sale items used: Butcher's Specialty fresh chicken thighs boneless/skinless (approx. 1 lb.) - ~$2.99, Eridanous thyme honey from Aegean (15.8 oz.) - $4.99, Eridanous artichoke quarters with Kalamon olives and capers in oil (10.2 oz.) - $2.49, Eridanous stuffed green olives (7 oz.) - $2.49, Eridanous extra virgin olive oil - $9.99
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: 2 chicken thighs per person, the full jar of artichoke with olives and capers divided across 2 plates, 2 tablespoons of thyme honey used for the glaze
Recipes:
- Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs and Artichokes with Lemon
- Sheet Pan Honey Balsamic Chicken Thighs with Veggies
- One Pan Greek Chicken with Artichokes and Olives

Friday
Meal: Smoky Baby Back Ribs with Balsamic Pickled Beet Slaw and Peanut-Sesame Side
Description: A half rack of baby back ribs (approximately 1.5 lbs.) is rubbed with smoked paprika, garlic, and olive oil then slow-roasted until tender, making it a practical and satisfying portion for two people without the waste of a full rack. Sliced pickled beets are tossed with a balsamic vinaigrette to create a tangy slaw, while dry-roasted peanuts are combined with tahini and a drizzle of honey for a quick peanut-sesame side dish.
Sale items used: Smithfield fresh baby back ribs (approx. 1.5 lbs.) - ~$4.49, Lidl Preferred Selection sliced pickled beets (23.6 oz.) - $2.39, Eridanous aged balsamic vinegar of Modena - $3.29, Alesto unsalted dry roasted peanuts (16 oz.) - $1.99, Eridanous tahini sesame paste - $2.99, Eridanous thyme honey from Aegean - $4.99, Eridanous extra virgin olive oil - $9.99
Prep time: 20 minutes active, 2 hours total (low and slow oven roast)
Serving note: Half rack (approx. 1.5 lbs.) split evenly between 2 people, approximately 1 cup of beet slaw per person, and a shared bowl of peanut-sesame mix using about 3 tablespoons of peanuts and 1 tablespoon of tahini per person
Recipes:
- Best Baby Back Ribs (Oven, Smoker, or Grill)
- Smoked Baby Back Ribs (Easy, Fall-Off-the-Bone Tender!)
- Baby Back Rib Recipe

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Butcher's Specialty fresh grass-fed sirloin steak (8 oz.) - $5.99 - 1 package
- Butcher's Specialty fresh ground beef, 93% lean (21.3 oz.) - $5.99 - 1 package
- Congressional Seafood fresh catfish fillet (approx. 0.75 lb.) - ~$5.24
- Butcher's Specialty fresh chicken thighs, boneless/skinless (approx. 1 lb.) - ~$2.99
- Smithfield fresh baby back ribs (approx. 1.5 lbs.) - ~$4.49
- Sweetpops tomatoes (1.5 lb. pk) - $3.79
- Avocados (4 ct.) - $3.49 - use 1 for Monday, remainder for snacking or future use
- Organic lettuce iceberg - $2.65 - 1 head
- Eridanous aged balsamic vinegar of Modena (8.4 fl. oz.) - $3.29 - 1 bottle
- Eridanous orzo pasta (17.6 oz.) - $1.09 - 1 bag
- Eridanous Greek tomato sauce (10.2 oz.) - $2.29 - 1 can
- Eridanous kalamon whole olives with olive oil (7.05 oz.) - $2.49 - 1 jar
- Eridanous capers (2.47 - 3.7 oz.) - $1.29 - 1 jar
- Eridanous tahini sesame paste (10.5 oz.) - $2.99 - 1 jar
- Eridanous grape leaves stuffed with rice (9.8 oz.) - $2.49 - 1 can
- Eridanous artichoke quarters with Kalamon olives and capers in oil (10.2 oz.) - $2.49 - 1 jar
- Eridanous stuffed green olives (7 oz.) - $2.49 - 1 jar
- Eridanous thyme honey from Aegean (15.8 oz.) - $4.99 - 1 jar
- Eridanous extra virgin olive oil (25.3 fl. oz.) - $9.99 - 1 bottle
- Lidl Preferred Selection sliced pickled beets (23.6 oz.) - $2.39 - 1 jar
- Alesto unsalted dry roasted peanuts (16 oz.) - $1.99 - 1 bag

Estimated total for sale items: ~$83.14

Pantry staples needed:
- Garlic (1 small head)
- Smoked paprika (small jar if not on hand)
- Onion powder
- Salt and black pepper
- Dried oregano
- Cumin (for the orzo skillet)
- Lemon (2 to 3 fresh lemons for tahini sauce and finishing)
- Fresh parsley or cilantro (optional garnish)
- Aluminum foil (for rib roasting)

DISCLAIMER

Prices and availability are based on the national sales flyer and may vary by location. Check your local Lidl store for actual pricing.