Lidl Gluten-Free Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Pan-Seared Boneless Pork Loin Chops with Cauliflower and Pesto
Description: Two boneless pork loin center cut chops are seared in a hot skillet until golden and juicy, then served alongside tender roasted cauliflower florets. A spoonful of bright pesto Genovese ties the whole plate together with herby, garlicky flavor.
Sale items used: Butcher's Specialty fresh boneless pork loin center cut chop ($3.49/lb), Cauliflower 1 ct. ($2.49 each), Lidl Preferred Selection pesto Genovese sauce ($1.49 each)
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 1 lb of pork chops (about 2 chops) for 2 people at $3.49/lb. Use half the head of cauliflower this meal and reserve the other half for Thursday. Use about 2 tablespoons of pesto from the jar and save the rest for Friday.
Recipes:
- Pan Seared Pork Chops

Tuesday
Meal: Ground Beef and Tomato Skillet over Frozen Crinkle Cut French Fried Potatoes
Description: Seasoned 80% lean ground beef is browned with garlic and onion, then simmered in hand-crushed tomatoes for a rich, hearty skillet sauce. It is ladled over a bed of crispy baked crinkle cut fries for a satisfying gluten-free dinner.
Sale items used: Butcher's Specialty fresh ground beef 80% lean ($4.99/lb), Tuttorosso Hand Crushed tomatoes basil and sea salt 28 oz. ($1.96 each), Frozen crinkle cut French fried potatoes 32 oz. ($1.99 each)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Purchase 1 lb of ground beef for 2 people at $4.99/lb. One 28 oz. can of crushed tomatoes is used for the sauce; leftovers can be refrigerated. One 32 oz. bag of crinkle cut fries covers both Tuesday and Friday - use half each night.
Recipes:
- One-Pan Ground Beef and Potatoes Skillet in 30 Minutes

Wednesday
Meal: Baked Chicken Wings with Avocado and Blackberry Salad
Description: A generous portion of whole chicken wings is seasoned and roasted in the oven until the skin is crispy and the meat is fall-off-the-bone tender. They are served alongside a fresh salad of sliced avocado and ripe blackberries dressed with olive oil and a squeeze of lime.
Sale items used: Butcher's Specialty fresh whole chicken wings family pack ($1.99/lb), Avocados 4 ct. ($3.49/pk), Blackberries 6 oz. ($1.45/pk)
Prep time: 55 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 2 lbs of chicken wings for 2 people at $1.99/lb. Use 2 avocados from the 4-pack this night and save the remaining 2 for Friday. Use the full 6 oz. pack of blackberries in the salad. Wings bake at 425F for about 40 to 45 minutes - season and prep them while the oven preheats to keep total time under 60 minutes.

Thursday
Meal: Johnsonville Smoked Sausage and Tomato Sauce Skillet with Cauliflower Rice
Description: Sliced Johnsonville smoked sausages are browned in a skillet and simmered with pasta sauce for a smoky, savory one-pan meal. The sausage and sauce are served over finely riced cauliflower sauteed in olive oil for a completely gluten-free, low-carb base.
Sale items used: Johnsonville smoked sausages assorted varieties 14 oz. ($3.99 each), Lidl Preferred Selection pasta sauce assorted varieties 24.7 oz. ($2.99 each), Cauliflower reserved from Monday
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: One 14 oz. package of smoked sausages is the right amount for 2 people. Verify the Johnsonville variety purchased is labeled gluten-free, as most are but it is worth confirming on the package. Use the reserved half head of cauliflower from Monday, pulsed in a food processor or grated, as the rice base. Use about half the jar of pasta sauce and refrigerate the rest.

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 skillet with olive oil and garlic, then tossed with the remaining pesto Genovese for a bright, restaurant-quality finish. They are plated over crispy baked crinkle cut fries and topped with sliced avocado for a rich and satisfying gluten-free meal.
Sale items used: Fish Market fresh jumbo shrimp peeled and deveined ($7.49/lb), Lidl Preferred Selection pesto Genovese sauce reserved from Monday, Avocados reserved from Wednesday, Frozen crinkle cut French fried potatoes reserved from Tuesday
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 1 lb of fresh jumbo shrimp for 2 people at $7.49/lb. Use the second half of the crinkle cut fry bag from Tuesday and the 2 remaining avocados from Wednesday. Use the remaining pesto from the jar opened on Monday - no additional purchase needed.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Butcher's Specialty fresh boneless pork loin center cut chop (1 lb): $3.49
- Butcher's Specialty fresh ground beef 80% lean (1 lb): $4.99
- Tuttorosso Hand Crushed tomatoes basil and sea salt (1 can): $1.96
- Frozen crinkle cut French fried potatoes (1 bag, 32 oz.): $1.99
- Butcher's Specialty fresh whole chicken wings (2 lbs): $3.98
- Avocados 4 ct. (1 pack): $3.49
- Blackberries 6 oz. (1 pack): $1.45
- Johnsonville smoked sausages (1 package, 14 oz.): $3.99
- Lidl Preferred Selection pasta sauce (1 jar, 24.7 oz.): $2.99
- Lidl Preferred Selection pesto Genovese sauce (1 jar, 6.7 oz.): $1.49
- Fish Market fresh jumbo shrimp peeled and deveined (1 lb): $7.49
- Cauliflower (1 head): $2.49

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Garlic (fresh cloves)
- Salt and black pepper
- Onion
- Lime or lemon (for salad dressing)
- Dried Italian seasoning or paprika (for wings and pork)
- Red pepper flakes (optional, for shrimp)