Lidl Low-Carb Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Protein ranking (most economical to most expensive per serving for 4 people):
- Butcher's Specialty fresh bone-in chicken thighs: $0.99/lb - buying 2.5 lbs feeds 4 comfortably - approx. $2.48 total, $0.62/serving
- Dulano chicken sausage: $1.99 per pack - feeds 4 as a main with supporting ingredients - $1.99 total, $0.50/serving (note: ranked here as the pack is a single flat price covering 4 servings)
- Butterball fresh ground turkey, 85% lean: $3.99 per pack - one pack feeds 4 - $3.99 total, $1.00/serving
- Butcher's Specialty fresh boneless country style ribs: $2.99 per pack - one pack feeds 4 - $2.99 total, $0.75/serving
- Butcher's Specialty fresh organic ground beef, 90% lean: $6.49 per pack - one pack feeds 4 - $6.49 total, $1.62/serving
- Ocean Sea frozen wild caught pacific whiting: $5.99 per pack - one pack feeds 4 - $5.99 total, $1.50/serving
- Eridanous frozen mussel meat: $4.99 per pack - one pack feeds 4 - $4.99 total, $1.25/serving
- Philly Gourmet frozen 100% pure beef sliced steaks: $5.49 per pack - one pack feeds 4 - $5.49 total, $1.37/serving
- Frozen sausage patties, original: $4.99 per pack - one pack feeds 4 - $4.99 total, $1.25/serving
- Dulano fully cooked bacon: $5.99 per pack - used as a supporting protein component - $5.99 total, $1.50/serving
- Eridanous frozen Indian squid: $8.99 per pack - one pack feeds 4 - $8.99 total, $2.25/serving
- Eridanous frozen raw jumbo squid rings: $8.99 per pack - one pack feeds 4 - $8.99 total, $2.25/serving
- Eridanous frozen octopus tentacles: $12.99 per pack - one pack feeds 4 - $12.99 total, $3.25/serving

Why these meals: This week's flyer leans heavily on Greek-themed pantry items and a wide spread of proteins, which makes it easy to build a varied, low-carb week without overspending. Chicken thighs at $0.99/lb are the standout deal of the week and anchor one dinner on their own. Ground turkey at $3.99 a pack and boneless country style ribs at $2.99 a pack are both excellent everyday values that keep four more nights well under budget. Chicken sausage at $1.99 rounds out the economical proteins with a completely different flavor profile. The one premium night goes to Eridanous frozen mussel meat at $4.99 a pack, which is genuinely the best value among the pricier seafood options on this flyer - the squid and octopus both cost nearly double or more. The Greek pantry items on sale this week - feta dip, capers, artichoke quarters, marinated roasted red peppers, and olives - add bold Mediterranean flavor at very low cost and help stretch each meal without adding carbs.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Pan-Seared Chicken Thighs with Avocado and Spring Mix Salad
Description: Bone-in chicken thighs are seasoned and seared skin-side down in a hot skillet until the skin is golden and crisp, then finished through to juicy, tender meat. Sliced avocado and organic spring mix are dressed simply with olive oil spray and capers for a bright, fresh side that keeps the plate light and satisfying.
Sale items used: Butcher's Specialty fresh bone-in chicken thighs, avocados, organic spring mix, Eridanous extra virgin olive oil spray, Eridanous capers
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Buy 2.5 lbs of bone-in chicken thighs (roughly 2 to 3 thighs per person depending on size) at $0.99/lb for a total of $2.48. Use 2 avocados from the 4-count pack, halved and sliced. Use 1 bag of organic spring mix split across 4 plates. Use 1 jar of Eridanous capers as a garnish.
Recipes:
- Easy Keto Chicken Salad with Bacon and Avocado
- High Protein Avocado Chicken Egg Salad, No Mayo (26g)

Tuesday
Meal: Skillet-Browned Ground Turkey with Feta, Roasted Red Peppers, and Olives
Description: Ground turkey is browned in a skillet with Vidalia onion, then tossed with Eridanous marinated roasted red peppers, Eridanous pitted green olives in brine, and crumbled Eridanous barrel aged feta cheese in brine for a bold Mediterranean one-pan dinner. The combination of briny olives and tangy feta gives the lean turkey rich, savory depth with no carbs needed.
Sale items used: Butterball fresh ground turkey 85% lean, Eridanous barrel aged feta cheese in brine, Eridanous marinated roasted red peppers, Eridanous pitted green olives in brine, Vidalia onions, Eridanous extra virgin olive oil spray
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 pack of Butterball fresh ground turkey (approx. 1 lb) for 4 servings. Use half the jar of Eridanous marinated roasted red peppers and half the jar of Eridanous pitted green olives in brine. Crumble roughly one-quarter of the Eridanous barrel aged feta cheese in brine block over the top. Use about 0.5 lb of Vidalia onions (included in the 3 lb bag).
Recipes:
- Mediterranean Turkey Skillet

Wednesday
Meal: Steamed Eridanous Frozen Mussel Meat with Greek Tomato Sauce and Feta
Description: Frozen mussel meat is gently heated through in Eridanous Greek tomato sauce seasoned with crushed red pepper and a splash of olive oil spray, creating a rich, brothy Mediterranean bowl. Crumbled feta cheese is added at the end for a creamy, tangy finish, and the dish is served with remaining avocado slices on the side to round out the healthy fats.
Sale items used: Eridanous frozen mussel meat, Eridanous Greek tomato sauce, Eridanous barrel aged feta cheese in brine, avocados, crushed red pepper, Eridanous extra virgin olive oil spray
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 pack of Eridanous frozen mussel meat for 4 servings. Use 1 jar of Eridanous Greek tomato sauce as the braising liquid. Crumble roughly one-quarter of the remaining Eridanous barrel aged feta cheese in brine over each bowl. Use the remaining 2 avocados from the 4-count pack, sliced and divided across 4 plates.
Recipes:
- Linda's Greek Style Mussels In Tomatoes & Feta Recipe

Thursday
Meal: Sauteed Dulano Chicken Sausage with Artichoke, Olives, and Sundried Tomatoes
Description: Sliced Dulano chicken sausage is sauteed in a skillet until lightly browned, then combined with Eridanous artichoke quarters with Kalamon olives and capers in oil and Eridanous sundried tomatoes in brine for a hearty, briny one-pan meal. The artichoke and olive mixture acts as a built-in sauce, coating the sausage slices with savory, herb-forward flavor that needs no additional seasoning.
Sale items used: Dulano chicken sausage, Eridanous artichoke quarters with Kalamon olives and capers in oil, Eridanous sundried tomatoes in brine, Eridanous extra virgin olive oil spray
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 pack of Dulano chicken sausage sliced into rounds for 4 servings. Use 1 jar of Eridanous artichoke quarters with Kalamon olives and capers in oil as the sauce base. Use 1 jar of Eridanous sundried tomatoes in brine, roughly chopped, stirred in at the end.
Recipes:
- Mediterranean Chicken with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Artichokes

Friday
Meal: Broiled Boneless Country Style Ribs with Halloumi and Spring Mix
Description: Boneless country style ribs are seasoned and placed under the broiler until browned and cooked through, developing a caramelized crust on the outside while staying juicy inside. Slices of Eridanous halloumi grilling cheese are broiled alongside the ribs until golden, then served over the remaining organic spring mix with Eridanous feta cheese dips on the side as a creamy dressing.
Sale items used: Butcher's Specialty fresh boneless country style ribs, Eridanous halloumi grilling cheese, organic spring mix, Eridanous feta cheese dips
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 pack of Butcher's Specialty fresh boneless country style ribs divided into 4 portions. Use 1 pack of Eridanous halloumi grilling cheese sliced into 8 pieces and divided evenly across 4 plates. Use 1 bag of organic spring mix as the base. Serve with 1 container of Eridanous feta cheese dips split across 4 plates.
Recipes:
- How To Cook Boneless Pork Ribs In The Oven

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Butcher's Specialty fresh bone-in chicken thighs (2.5 lbs): $2.48
- Avocados (4 ct): $3.49
- Organic spring mix (x2 bags): $5.98
- Eridanous extra virgin olive oil spray (x1): $4.99
- Eridanous capers (x1): $1.29
- Butterball fresh ground turkey, 85% lean (x1 pack): $3.99
- Eridanous barrel aged feta cheese in brine (x1): $6.99
- Eridanous marinated roasted red peppers (x1): $2.99
- Eridanous pitted green olives in brine (x1): $5.99
- Vidalia onions (3 lb bag): $2.69
- Eridanous frozen mussel meat (x1): $4.99
- Eridanous Greek tomato sauce (x1): $2.29
- Crushed red pepper (x1): $0.99
- Dulano chicken sausage (x1): $1.99
- Eridanous artichoke quarters with Kalamon olives and capers in oil (x1): $2.49
- Eridanous sundried tomatoes in brine (x1): $2.49
- Butcher's Specialty fresh boneless country style ribs (x1 pack): $2.99
- Eridanous halloumi grilling cheese (x1): $3.99
- Eridanous feta cheese dips (x1): $1.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic powder or fresh garlic
- Dried oregano