Lidl Gluten-Free Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Pan-Seared Boneless Pork Loin Chops with Cauliflower and Pesto
Description: A single boneless pork loin center cut chop is seasoned and seared in a hot skillet until golden and juicy, then served alongside tender roasted cauliflower florets. A spoonful of bright pesto Genovese sauce ties the whole plate together with herby, savory flavor.
Sale items used: Butcher's Specialty fresh boneless pork loin center cut chop, Cauliflower (1 ct.), Lidl Preferred Selection pesto Genovese sauce
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 chop, approximately 0.5 lb. Use about one-quarter of the cauliflower head, roasted in florets. Use 1 to 2 tablespoons of pesto from the jar, which will keep in the fridge for later meals this week. The remaining cauliflower can be stored for Thursday's meal.
Recipes:
- Pan Seared Pork Chops

Tuesday
Meal: Ground Beef and Tomato Skillet over Frozen Crinkle Cut French Fried Potatoes
Description: Seasoned ground beef is browned in a skillet with hand-crushed tomatoes and simmered into a rich, hearty sauce. It is ladled over a generous portion of crispy baked crinkle cut fries for a satisfying gluten-free comfort meal.
Sale items used: Butcher's Specialty fresh ground beef 80% lean, Tuttorosso Hand Crushed tomatoes basil and sea salt, Frozen crinkle cut French fried potatoes
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 0.5 lb of ground beef. Use about one-third of the 28 oz. can of crushed tomatoes and store the rest covered in the fridge. Bake about 6 to 8 oz. of crinkle cut fries per the package directions. The ground beef is sold in 2 lb. packs - portion and freeze the remaining 1.5 lbs. for future use.
Recipes:
- One-Pan Ground Beef and Potatoes Skillet in 30 Minutes

Wednesday
Meal: Baked Chicken Wings with Avocado and Blackberry Salad
Description: A single-serving portion of fresh whole chicken wings is seasoned and baked until crispy and golden, making for a fun and satisfying gluten-free dinner. On the side, sliced avocado and fresh blackberries are tossed with a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of salt for a bright, refreshing salad.
Sale items used: Butcher's Specialty fresh whole chicken wings family pack, Avocados (4 ct.), Blackberries (6 oz.)
Prep time: 50 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 0.75 lb of chicken wings, which yields about 4 to 5 wings. Use 1 avocado from the 4-pack and save the remaining 3 for Thursday and Friday. Use half the 6 oz. package of blackberries and snack on the rest. Wings are sold by the family pack - portion what you need and freeze the rest raw. Bake wings at 425 degrees F for 40 to 45 minutes, so plan accordingly.

Thursday
Meal: Johnsonville Smoked Sausage and Tomato Sauce Skillet with Cauliflower Rice
Description: Sliced Johnsonville smoked sausage is browned in a skillet and simmered with pasta sauce for a smoky, savory one-pan meal. It is served over finely riced cauliflower sauteed in a little olive oil, keeping the dish completely gluten-free and low-carb.
Sale items used: Johnsonville smoked sausages, Lidl Preferred Selection pasta sauce, Cauliflower (1 ct.)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 to 3 links of sausage, approximately one-third of the 14 oz. package. Store remaining sausage in the fridge for up to 4 days. Use about one-third of the pasta sauce jar and refrigerate the rest. Use the remaining three-quarters of the cauliflower head from Monday, pulsed in a food processor or grated to make cauliflower rice. Confirm the specific Johnsonville variety purchased is labeled gluten-free.

Friday
Meal: Pan-Seared Fresh Jumbo Shrimp with Pesto and Avocado over Crinkle Cut French Fried Potatoes
Description: Fresh jumbo shrimp are quickly seared in a hot pan and finished with a spoonful of pesto Genovese for a bright, restaurant-quality meal in minutes. They are served over crispy baked crinkle cut fries and topped with creamy sliced avocado for a satisfying gluten-free plate.
Sale items used: Fish Market fresh jumbo shrimp peeled and deveined, Lidl Preferred Selection pesto Genovese sauce, Frozen crinkle cut French fried potatoes, Avocados (4 ct.)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 0.5 lb of fresh shrimp. Use 1 to 2 tablespoons of the remaining pesto from Monday. Bake about 6 to 8 oz. of crinkle cut fries. Use 1 avocado from the remaining pack purchased Wednesday. Shrimp cooks in 2 to 3 minutes per side, so start the fries in the oven first and add the shrimp at the end.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Butcher's Specialty fresh boneless pork loin center cut chop (0.5 lb): $1.75
- Butcher's Specialty fresh ground beef 80% lean (2 lb. pack, freeze remainder): $9.98
- Butcher's Specialty fresh whole chicken wings (0.75 lb): $1.49
- Fish Market fresh jumbo shrimp peeled and deveined (0.5 lb): $3.75
- Johnsonville smoked sausages (1 pack, 14 oz.): $3.99
- Cauliflower (1 ct.): $2.49
- Avocados (4 ct. pack): $3.49
- Blackberries (6 oz.): $1.45
- Tuttorosso Hand Crushed tomatoes basil and sea salt (28 oz.): $1.96
- Lidl Preferred Selection pasta sauce (24.7 oz.): $2.99
- Lidl Preferred Selection pesto Genovese sauce (6.7 oz.): $1.49
- Frozen crinkle cut French fried potatoes (32 oz.): $1.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic powder or fresh garlic
- Paprika or preferred seasoning blend for wings and pork
- Red pepper flakes (optional)