Lidl Dairy-Free Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Oven-Roasted Chicken Drumsticks with Roasted Baby Carrots and Cut Green Beans
Description: Crisp-skinned drumsticks roast on one pan alongside sweet baby carrots, with warmed green beans on the side. It is a simple, dairy-free dinner seasoned with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
Sale items used: Butcher's Specialty fresh chicken drumsticks, Peak Harvest baby carrots, cut green beans
Prep time: 50 minutes
Serving note: Use about 3 drumsticks (assumed 1 lb total), 1 cup baby carrots (about 4 oz), and half the can of green beans (about 7 oz, drained). Toss the drumsticks and carrots in 1 tbsp oil and roast at 425F for 40-45 minutes, turning once. Warm the green beans in a small pan with a pinch of salt. Refrigerate the other half can of beans for another use. The remaining carrots are used Thursday.
Recipes:
- Big Family Healthy Chicken Drumsticks and Vegetable Easy Oven Dinner, Dairy-Free!
- Oven Roasted Drumsticks and Carrots Easy Sheet Pan Meal
- Chicken Drumsticks Dinner

Tuesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Pork Loin Medallions with Apple-Onion Skillet and Sauerkraut
Description: Thick pork medallions are seared until golden, then served over a skillet of softened onion and Granny Smith apple. A scoop of tangy sauerkraut on the side balances the richness.
Sale items used: Smithfield half boneless pork loin, Granny Smith apples, yellow onions, Alpenfest white wine sauerkraut
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Slice about 0.5 lb of pork loin (assumed 0.5 lb total) into 3 medallions about 1 inch thick. Sear them in 1 tsp oil for 3-4 minutes per side until cooked through, then rest them. In the same pan, cook 1/2 sliced onion and 1 sliced Granny Smith apple with salt and pepper for 8-10 minutes. Warm about 1/2 cup sauerkraut, drained. Buy a pork loin piece of about 0.5 lb at the counter, or cut it from a larger piece and freeze the rest.
Recipes:
- Braised Pork and Sauerkraut
- Pork Tenderloin with Apple and Onion Pan Sauce
- Pork Medallions with Apples and Cabbage

Wednesday
Meal: Russet Potato and Sweet Corn Skillet Hash with Fried Eggs and Avocado
Description: Crispy diced russet potato and sweet corn are browned with onion for a hearty skillet hash. It is topped with two fried eggs and fresh sliced avocado.
Sale items used: jumbo russet potatoes, whole kernel sweet corn, Hillandale jumbo white eggs, avocados, yellow onions
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 medium russet (about 8 oz, diced small), 1/2 cup drained corn (about half the can), 1/4 diced onion, 2 eggs, and 1/2 avocado. Cook the potatoes in 1 tbsp oil for 12-15 minutes, covered for the first 5, until tender and crisp. Add the onion and corn for the last 4 minutes. Fry the eggs in a little oil. Refrigerate the remaining half can of corn for Friday.
Recipes:
- Sweet Potato Hash Recipe
- Sweet Potato Breakfast Hash
- Sweet Potato Hash (One-Pan, 30 Minutes) - Crispy Breakfast Favorite

Thursday
Meal: Whole Chicken and Vegetable Soup with Potatoes, Carrots, and Celery
Description: A whole chicken simmers into a rich, golden broth. A single bowl is built with tender chicken, russet potato, carrots, and celery.
Sale items used: Farmer Focus fresh organic whole young chicken, jumbo russet potatoes, Peak Harvest baby carrots, Peak Harvest celery, yellow onions
Prep time: 90 minutes
Serving note: Buy one whole chicken of about 3.5 lb total. Simmer it covered in water with 1/2 onion, 1 celery stalk, salt, and pepper for 60 minutes, then remove the chicken. For tonight's bowl, use about 1.5 cups of that broth, 1/2 diced russet (about 4 oz), 1/2 cup baby carrots (about 2 oz), 1 sliced celery stalk, and 4 oz shredded chicken. Simmer the vegetables in the broth for 15 minutes, then add the chicken to heat through. Make ahead: simmer the chicken the night before, or use the weekend, and refrigerate or freeze the extra broth and meat in single portions for later lunches. Keep 1 celery stalk for Friday.
Recipes:
- Dairy-Free Chicken Vegetable Soup Recipe (Slow Cooker)
- Simple Chicken Potato Soup
- Creamy Chicken Vegetable Soup (Gluten-free, Dairy-free)

Friday
Meal: Shrimp Cocktail Salad with Avocado, Celery, Corn, and Granny Smith Apple
Description: Chilled cooked shrimp are tossed with creamy avocado, crunchy celery, sweet corn, and tart apple. The included cocktail sauce works as a zesty dressing.
Sale items used: Lidl Preferred Selection frozen cooked shrimp ring tray with cocktail sauce, avocados, Peak Harvest celery, whole kernel sweet corn, Granny Smith apples
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Thaw the shrimp ring in the fridge overnight. Use about 5 oz of shrimp (assumed half of a roughly 10 oz tray), 1/2 avocado, 1 diced celery stalk, 1/2 cup drained corn (the rest of the can), and 1/2 diced Granny Smith apple. Toss with 2-3 tbsp of the cocktail sauce and a squeeze of lemon if you have it. Refreeze or refrigerate the remaining shrimp for another lunch within 1-2 days.
Recipes:
- Avocado and Shrimp Salad
- Grilled Shrimp, Avocado, & Corn Salad Recipe
- Shrimp, Corn and Avocado Salad

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Butcher's Specialty fresh chicken drumsticks (1 lb): $0.99
- Smithfield half boneless pork loin (0.5 lb): $0.90
- Farmer Focus fresh organic whole young chicken (3.5 lbs): $6.97
- Lidl Preferred Selection frozen cooked shrimp ring tray with cocktail sauce (x1 tray): $9.99
- Peak Harvest baby carrots, 16 oz (x1 pack): $0.89
- cut green beans, 14.5 oz (x1 can): $0.50
- Granny Smith apples, 3 lb (x1 pack): $2.49
- yellow onions, 3 lb (x1 pack): $1.49
- Alpenfest white wine sauerkraut, 28.5 oz (x1 jar): $1.99
- jumbo russet potatoes, 5 lb (x1 bag): $2.29
- whole kernel sweet corn, no salt added, 15.25 oz (x1 can): $0.99
- Hillandale jumbo white eggs, 12 ct (x1 carton): $2.11
- avocados, 4 ct (x1 pack): $2.99
- Peak Harvest celery (x1 bunch): $0.95

Pantry staples needed:
- Cooking oil (canola or olive)
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic powder
- Lemon or lemon juice (optional)