Lidl Dairy-Free Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Pan-Seared Bone-In Chicken Thighs with Orzo and Greek Tomato Sauce
Description: Two bone-in chicken thighs are seared until golden and then simmered in Eridanous Greek tomato sauce over a bed of tender orzo pasta, creating a hearty and satisfying weeknight dinner for two. A handful of sliced Vidalia onion softens in the pan first to build a savory base that complements the bright, herb-forward tomato sauce.
Sale items used: Fresh bone-in chicken thighs (approx. 1.5 lbs), Eridanous orzo pasta, Eridanous Greek tomato sauce, Vidalia onions, Eridanous extra virgin olive oil spray
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 large bone-in chicken thighs, approximately 1.5 lbs total at $0.99/lb; cook 1 cup dry orzo for 2 servings; use half the jar of Greek tomato sauce and reserve the rest; use about one-quarter of the Vidalia onion bag.
Recipes:
- One Pot Chicken and Orzo

Tuesday
Meal: Skillet Ground Turkey with Marinated Roasted Red Peppers and Combino Spaghetti
Description: One pound of 85% lean ground turkey is browned in a skillet with Vidalia onion and tossed with Eridanous marinated roasted red peppers and a light drizzle of olive oil spray over Combino thin spaghetti. The sweet, smoky peppers meld with the turkey to create a quick, colorful pasta dish that comes together in under 30 minutes.
Sale items used: Fresh ground turkey 85% lean (1 lb), Combino thin spaghetti, Eridanous marinated roasted red peppers, Vidalia onions, Eridanous extra virgin olive oil spray
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use the full 1 lb package of ground turkey split between 2 servings; cook approximately 6 oz of spaghetti for 2 people; use about half the jar of roasted red peppers and save the rest for Friday.

Wednesday
Meal: Braised Boneless Country Style Ribs with Artichoke, Olives, and Capers over Orzo
Description: Two boneless country style ribs are slowly braised in a savory mixture of Eridanous artichoke quarters with Kalamon olives and capers in oil, building deep Mediterranean flavor over low heat. The braising liquid reduces into a rich, briny sauce that is ladled over warm orzo for a satisfying and impressive midweek meal for two.
Sale items used: Fresh boneless country style ribs (approx. 1 lb), Eridanous artichoke quarters with Kalamon olives and capers in oil, Eridanous orzo pasta, Eridanous Greek tomato sauce, Vidalia onions
Prep time: 75 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 1 lb of boneless country style ribs for 2 generous servings; use the remaining orzo from Monday; use the remaining Greek tomato sauce from Monday as the braising liquid base; braise can be started up to a day ahead and reheated - the flavor improves overnight.

Thursday
Meal: Ground Beef Skillet with Sundried Tomatoes, Capers, and Organic Spring Mix Salad
Description: One pound of 90% lean organic ground beef is seared in a hot skillet and finished with Eridanous sundried tomatoes and capers for a bold, savory main that is ready in minutes. It is served alongside a fresh organic spring mix salad dressed simply with olive oil spray and a squeeze of lemon for a light, balanced plate for two.
Sale items used: Fresh organic ground beef 90% lean (1 lb), Eridanous sundried tomatoes in brine, Eridanous capers, Organic spring mix, Eridanous extra virgin olive oil spray
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use the full 1 lb package of ground beef split between 2 servings; use about half the jar of sundried tomatoes; use about 1 tablespoon of capers; dress the full bag of spring mix lightly and serve half per person.

Friday
Meal: Sauteed Sea Scallops and Shrimp with Olive Paste, Roasted Red Peppers, and Avocado
Description: Fresh sea scallops and shrimp are quickly sauteed in olive oil spray until golden and arranged over sliced avocado with a smear of Eridanous olive paste and the remaining marinated roasted red peppers for a vibrant, restaurant-quality finish to the week. The creamy avocado balances the briny olive paste and sweet seared seafood for an elegant yet effortless dairy-free dinner for two.
Sale items used: Fresh sea scallops and shrimp (1 package, $8.99), Eridanous olive paste, Eridanous marinated roasted red peppers (remaining from Tuesday), Avocados, Eridanous extra virgin olive oil spray
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use the full $8.99 package of sea scallops and shrimp split between 2 servings; use 2 avocados from the 4-count bag; spread about 1 tablespoon of olive paste per plate; use the remaining roasted red peppers from Tuesday at no additional cost.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh bone-in chicken thighs (approx. 1.5 lbs): $1.49
- Fresh ground turkey, 85% lean (1 lb package): $3.99
- Fresh boneless country style ribs (approx. 1 lb): $2.99
- Fresh organic ground beef, 90% lean (1 lb package): $6.49
- Fresh sea scallops and shrimp (1 package): $8.99
- Eridanous orzo pasta (1 package): $1.09
- Combino thin spaghetti (1 package): $0.98
- Eridanous Greek tomato sauce (1 jar): $2.29
- Eridanous marinated roasted red peppers (1 jar): $2.99
- Eridanous artichoke quarters with Kalamon olives and capers in oil (1 jar): $2.49
- Eridanous sundried tomatoes in brine (1 jar): $2.49
- Eridanous capers (1 jar): $1.29
- Eridanous olive paste (1 jar): $1.49
- Avocados (4-count bag): $3.49
- Organic spring mix (1 bag): $2.99
- Vidalia onions (3 lb bag): $2.69
- Eridanous extra virgin olive oil spray (1 can): $4.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic (fresh or powder)
- Dried oregano or Italian seasoning
- Lemon (for salad dressing on Thursday)
- Chicken or vegetable broth (for braising on Wednesday if desired)