Lidl Gluten-Free Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Pan-Seared Bone-In Chicken Thighs with Marinated Roasted Red Peppers and Avocado
Description: Two bone-in chicken thighs are seared skin-side down in a hot skillet until golden and crispy, then finished with a spoonful of marinated roasted red peppers for a smoky, tangy finish. Half an avocado is sliced alongside for a creamy, satisfying contrast that keeps this meal completely gluten-free.
Sale items used: Fresh bone-in chicken thighs ($0.99/lb), Eridanous marinated roasted red peppers ($2.99), Avocados ($3.49 for 4 ct), Eridanous extra virgin olive oil spray ($4.99)
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 0.75 lb of bone-in chicken thighs (about 2 thighs) at $0.99/lb, costing roughly $0.74. Use about 2 tablespoons of roasted red peppers from the jar (jar will last all week). Use half of one avocado from the 4-count bag. The olive oil spray is a pantry-level item used across the week. Total active cook time is under 35 minutes with no make-ahead needed.

Tuesday
Meal: Ground Turkey and Greek Tomato Sauce Stuffed Bell Peppers over Rice
Description: One large bell pepper is hollowed out and filled with seasoned ground turkey cooked in Eridanous Greek tomato sauce, then baked until tender and bubbling. It is served over a small portion of fluffy white rice for a hearty, naturally gluten-free dinner.
Sale items used: Fresh ground turkey 85% lean ($3.99), Eridanous Greek tomato sauce ($2.29)
Prep time: 55 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately one-quarter of the ground turkey package (about 4 oz) for one stuffed pepper; the rest can be portioned and frozen. Use about half the jar of Greek tomato sauce (save the rest for Friday). One bell pepper is a pantry/produce purchase not on sale this week. Cook rice from pantry stock. Total time is about 55 minutes; prep the turkey filling while the oven preheats to save time.
Recipes:
- ITALIAN GROUND TURKEY STUFFED PEPPERS

Wednesday
Meal: Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Capers, Sundried Tomatoes, and Organic Spring Mix Salad
Description: Three chicken drumsticks are tossed with capers and sundried tomatoes, then roasted in the oven until the skin is golden and the meat is fall-off-the-bone tender. A handful of organic spring mix dressed with olive oil and a splash of balsamic vinegar rounds out the plate as a bright, fresh side.
Sale items used: Fresh chicken drumsticks ($1.39), Eridanous capers ($1.29), Eridanous sundried tomatoes in brine ($2.49), Organic spring mix ($2.99), Lidl Preferred Selection aged balsamic vinegar of Modena ($4.85)
Prep time: 50 minutes
Serving note: The chicken drumsticks are sold as a flat-price pack at $1.39; use 3 drumsticks for one serving. Use about 1 tablespoon of capers and 3 to 4 pieces of sundried tomato per serving. Use roughly 2 large handfuls of spring mix. The balsamic vinegar is a flavor item essential to the salad dressing this week and is under $5. Total oven time is about 40 minutes; marinate the drumsticks while the oven preheats.
Recipes:
- Mediterranean Chicken with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Artichokes - Julia's Album

Thursday
Meal: Chicken Sausage, Artichoke, and Olive Skillet with Feta over Ore-Ida Potatoes
Description: Sliced Dulano chicken sausage is pan-seared with artichoke quarters, Kalamon olives, and a crumble of barrel-aged feta, creating a savory Mediterranean skillet that comes together in minutes. It is served over crispy Ore-Ida frozen potatoes for a filling, gluten-free one-pan style meal.
Sale items used: Dulano chicken sausage ($1.99), Eridanous artichoke quarters with Kalamon olives and capers in oil ($2.49), Eridanous barrel aged feta cheese in brine ($6.99), Ore-Ida frozen potatoes ($4.49)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 links of chicken sausage sliced into coins for one serving. Use half the jar of artichoke quarters and olives (save the rest for snacking or another meal). Crumble about 1 oz of feta over the top. Cook one serving of Ore-Ida potatoes according to package directions (roughly one-fifth of the bag). The remaining potatoes and feta keep well for the rest of the week.

Friday
Meal: Steamed Eridanous Mussel Meat with Vidalia Onion, Greek Tomato Sauce, and Shredded Parmesan
Description: Frozen mussel meat is gently steamed with diced Vidalia onion and the remaining Greek tomato sauce to create a rich, brothy seafood bowl. A light shower of shredded Parmesan on top adds a salty, nutty finish to this naturally gluten-free dish.
Sale items used: Eridanous frozen mussel meat ($4.99), Vidalia onions ($2.69 for 3 lb bag), Eridanous Greek tomato sauce ($2.29 - remainder from Tuesday), Shredded Parmesan cheese ($2.69)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately half the bag of mussel meat (about 4 to 5 oz) for one serving; freeze the remainder. Dice about one-quarter of a Vidalia onion. Use the remaining half jar of Greek tomato sauce from Tuesday. Sprinkle about 1 tablespoon of shredded Parmesan over the finished bowl. This is the fastest meal of the week at about 20 minutes total.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh bone-in chicken thighs (0.75 lb): $0.74
- Fresh chicken drumsticks (1 pack): $1.39
- Fresh ground turkey 85% lean (1 pack): $3.99
- Dulano chicken sausage (1 pack): $1.99
- Eridanous frozen mussel meat (1 pack): $4.99
- Eridanous marinated roasted red peppers (1 jar): $2.99
- Eridanous Greek tomato sauce (1 jar): $2.29
- Eridanous capers (1 jar): $1.29
- Eridanous sundried tomatoes in brine (1 jar): $2.49
- Eridanous artichoke quarters with Kalamon olives and capers in oil (1 jar): $2.49
- Eridanous barrel aged feta cheese in brine (1 pack): $6.99
- Shredded Parmesan cheese (1 bag): $2.69
- Organic spring mix (1 bag): $2.99
- Avocados (4 ct bag): $3.49
- Vidalia onions (3 lb bag): $2.69
- Ore-Ida frozen potatoes (1 bag): $4.49
- Lidl Preferred Selection aged balsamic vinegar of Modena (1 bottle): $4.85

Pantry staples needed:
- White rice (for Tuesday)
- Bell pepper (1 large, for Tuesday)
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic (fresh or powder)
- Dried oregano or Italian seasoning
- Olive oil or cooking oil (if not using the spray)