Lidl Gluten-Free Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Sheet-Pan Roasted Chicken Drumsticks with Sweet Potatoes and Baby Carrots
Description: Four to five crisp-skinned drumsticks roast on one pan with cubed sweet potatoes and baby carrots until caramelized at the edges. It is a simple, hands-off dinner with generous portions for two.
Sale items used: Butcher's Specialty chicken drumsticks, sweet potatoes, Peak Harvest baby carrots
Prep time: 10 minutes prep, 40 minutes cooking
Serving note: Use about 1.5 lb drumsticks (4 to 5 pieces), 1 lb sweet potatoes (2 medium, cubed), and about 8 oz baby carrots (half the bag). Toss with oil, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Roast at 425F for 40 to 45 minutes, flipping the drumsticks halfway. Save the other half of the carrots for Friday.
Recipes:
- Sheet Pan Chicken Drumsticks and Vegetables
- Herb Roasted Chicken Drumsticks & Potatoes Recipe
- Juicy Roasted Chicken Drumsticks with Potatoes and Carrots

Tuesday
Meal: Roasted Pork Loin with Granny Smith Apples, Yellow Onions, and Mashed Russet Potatoes
Description: A small pork loin roasts over sliced Granny Smith apples and onions, which turn sweet and soft in the pan juices. It is served with creamy mashed russets for a cozy dinner for two with leftover slices for lunch.
Sale items used: Smithfield half boneless pork loin, Granny Smith apples, yellow onions, jumbo russet potatoes
Prep time: 15 minutes prep, 60 minutes cooking
Serving note: Use about 1.5 lb pork loin (cut a piece from the larger loin, or freeze any extra), 2 apples, 1 large onion, and 2 large russets (about 1.5 lb) for mashing. Roast at 375F for 45 to 55 minutes until the center reaches 145F, then rest 10 minutes. Total time is over an hour, so peel and slice the apples and onion and season the pork in the morning, and boil the potatoes while the pork rests. Mash with butter and milk from your pantry.
Recipes:
- Pork Loin Roast with Apples, Onions, & Potatoes
- Roasted Pork Loin (Juicy & Tender!)
- Roast pork loin with sweet potatoes and apples

Wednesday
Meal: Smoked Cheese, Corn, and Celery Frittata with Sliced Avocado
Description: Six eggs are whisked with smoked cheese, sweet corn, and sautéed celery, then baked until puffed and golden. A sliced avocado on the side makes it a light, filling dinner for two.
Sale items used: Hillandale jumbo eggs, smoked cheese assortment, whole kernel sweet corn, Peak Harvest celery, avocados, yellow onions
Prep time: 10 minutes prep, 20 minutes cooking
Serving note: Use 6 eggs, about 3 oz shredded smoked cheese, half the can of corn (drained), 2 celery stalks, 1/4 onion, and 1 avocado, sliced. Cook in an oven-safe skillet on the stovetop for 3 minutes, then bake at 375F for 15 to 18 minutes. Keep the second avocado, the rest of the corn, and the remaining celery for snacks, salads, or Friday's soup.
Recipes:
- Mexican Breakfast Frittata with Avocado and Corn Salsa
- Summer Harvest Frittata - Gluten-free + Dairy-free
- Smoky Ham Cheese Potato Frittata

Thursday
Meal: Ground Beef and Onion Stuffed Baked Russet Potatoes with Bavarian Cheese and Green Beans
Description: Fluffy baked russets are stuffed with browned ground beef and onion, then topped with melted Bavarian cheese. A side of warm green beans rounds out this hearty dinner for two.
Sale items used: Butcher's Specialty 85% lean ground beef, jumbo russet potatoes, yellow onions, Lidl Bavarian cheese slices, cut green beans
Prep time: 15 minutes prep, 65 minutes cooking
Serving note: Use 2 large russets (about 1.5 lb), 1 lb ground beef (half of the 32 oz pack, freeze the rest in a flat bag), 1/2 onion, 3 to 4 slices Bavarian cheese, and 1 can green beans. Bake the potatoes at 425F for 55 to 60 minutes. Total time is over an hour, so bake the potatoes ahead (up to a day) and reheat for 10 minutes before stuffing. Brown the beef and onion while they reheat, then stuff, top with cheese, and broil 2 to 3 minutes.
Recipes:
- Shepherd's Pie Stuffed Baked Potatoes
- Cheesy Ground Beef Stuffed Potatoes
- Cowboy Baked Potatoes

Friday
Meal: Whole Chicken Vegetable Soup with Celery, Carrots, and Green Beans
Description: A small whole chicken simmers into a rich broth with celery, carrots, and green beans for a comforting soup. The shredded meat goes back into the pot, making plenty for two with leftovers.
Sale items used: Farmer Focus organic whole young chicken, Peak Harvest celery, Peak Harvest baby carrots, cut green beans, yellow onions
Prep time: 15 minutes prep, 75 minutes cooking
Serving note: Use one 4 lb whole chicken, 3 celery stalks, the remaining 8 oz baby carrots, 1 can green beans (added in the last 10 minutes), and 1/2 onion. Simmer the chicken with the onion in water, salt, pepper, bay leaf, and thyme for about 60 minutes, then shred the meat and add the vegetables. Total time is over an hour, so simmer the chicken and make the broth the day before, refrigerate, and add the vegetables when reheating. This is naturally gluten-free with no noodles, or add cooked rice if you like.
Recipes:
- Chicken Vegetable Soup Recipe
- Classic Chicken Vegetable Soup Recipe
- Chicken Vegetable Soup

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Butcher's Specialty chicken drumsticks (1.5 lbs): $1.49
- Smithfield half boneless pork loin (1.5 lbs): $2.69
- Farmer Focus organic whole young chicken (4 lbs): $7.96
- Butcher's Specialty 85% lean ground beef, 32 oz (x1 pack): $9.99
- Sweet potatoes (2 lbs): $0.98
- Peak Harvest baby carrots, 16 oz (x1 pack): $0.89
- Granny Smith apples, 3 lb (x1 pack): $2.49
- Yellow onions, 3 lb (x1 bag): $1.49
- Jumbo russet potatoes, 5 lb (x1 bag): $2.29
- Peak Harvest celery (x1 bunch): $0.95
- Avocados, 4 ct (x1 pack): $2.99
- Hillandale jumbo white eggs, 12 ct (x1 carton): $2.11
- Smoked cheese assortment, 8 oz (x1 pack): $2.99
- Lidl Preferred Selection Bavarian cheese slices, 7 oz (x1 pack): $2.99
- Whole kernel sweet corn, 15.25 oz (x1 can): $0.99
- Cut green beans, 14.5 oz (x2 cans): $1.00

Pantry staples needed:
- Cooking oil
- Butter
- Milk
- Salt and black pepper
- Paprika
- Garlic powder
- Dried thyme
- Bay leaf