Lidl Low-Carb Meal Plan
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5-DAY MEAL PLAN
Monday
Meal: Oven-Roasted Whole Chicken with Broccolini and Avocado
Description: A whole young organic chicken is roasted until golden and juicy, served alongside tender broccolini tossed in olive oil and garlic for a satisfying low-carb dinner for two. Sliced fresh avocado on the side adds healthy fat and creaminess to round out the plate.
Sale items used: Farmer Focus fresh organic whole young chicken ($1.99), Broccolini 6 oz. ($2.49), Large avocados ($0.69 each)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 whole chicken (approximately 3-4 lbs) for 2 people - roast at 425F for about 60-75 minutes; serve half the chicken per person. Use the full 6 oz. package of broccolini split between 2 plates. Buy 1 avocado and slice half per person. Make-ahead tip: season the chicken the night before and refrigerate uncovered for crispier skin.
Tuesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Ahi Tuna Steaks with Arugula, Tomatoes, and Ponzu Drizzle
Description: Two frozen ahi tuna steaks are thawed and seared in a hot skillet to a perfect medium-rare, then served over a bed of peppery baby arugula and halved sweet tomatoes. A drizzle of ponzu sauce ties everything together with a bright, citrusy finish that keeps the dish completely low-carb.
Sale items used: Lidl Preferred Selection frozen ahi tuna steaks 16 oz. ($5.49), Peak Harvest organic baby arugula 5 oz. ($2.99), Sweetpops tomatoes 1.5 lb. ($3.99), Vitasia ponzu sauce 5 fl. oz. ($1.49)
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: The 16 oz. package contains 2 steaks - one per person, which is ideal. Use the full 5 oz. bag of arugula split between 2 plates. Use roughly half the tomato container (about 0.75 lb.) for this meal and save the rest for Friday. Use 1-2 tablespoons of ponzu sauce drizzled per plate.
Recipes:
- Ahi Tuna Steak Recipe with Ponzu Dipping Sauce
- Seared Ahi Tuna Recipe: Keto, Low Carb & Gluten Free
- Low-Carb Seared Ahi Tuna Bowls
Wednesday
Meal: Slow-Braised Pork Shoulder with Sambal Oelek, Bamboo Shoots, and Mung Bean Sprouts
Description: A portion of bone-in pork shoulder is slow-braised with sambal oelek chili paste, sliced bamboo shoots, and mung bean sprouts for a deeply flavorful and warming low-carb bowl. The braising liquid becomes a rich, spicy broth that soaks into the tender pulled pork for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
Sale items used: Fresh bone-in pork shoulder butt roast ($1.99/lb), Vitasia sambal oelek ground red chili paste 7 oz. ($1.49), Vitasia sliced bamboo shoots 11.6 oz. ($0.99), Vitasia mung bean sprouts 11.6 oz. ($0.99)
Prep time: 20 minutes active; 3-4 hours braising
Serving note: Purchase approximately 2 lbs. of pork shoulder (estimated cost $3.98) - bone-in weight means roughly 1.2-1.4 lbs. of actual meat, which is plenty for 2 people. Use the full can of bamboo shoots and the full package of mung bean sprouts. Make-ahead tip: this braises best started in the early afternoon or can be done the day before and reheated - the flavor improves overnight.
Recipes:
- Braised Pork in Sweet Soy Sauce
Thursday
Meal: Skillet-Cooked Andouille Chicken Sausage with Red Bell Peppers and Cheddar
Description: Sliced andouille chicken sausage links are seared in a hot skillet until caramelized, then tossed with strips of red bell pepper and finished with melted sharp cheddar on top for a smoky, cheesy low-carb skillet meal. This quick one-pan dinner comes together in under 30 minutes and is big on flavor with minimal cleanup.
Sale items used: Dulano andouille chicken sausage family size 10 ct. 24 oz. ($5.99), Red bell peppers 2 ct. ($2.49), Milbona sliced sharp cheddar cheese family size 16 oz. ($2.99)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 4-5 sausage links (about 10-12 oz.) for 2 people and freeze the remaining links for later use. Use both red bell peppers, sliced into strips, split evenly between 2 servings. Lay 2-3 slices of cheddar per serving over the sausage and peppers in the last 2 minutes of cooking to melt.
Recipes:
- Keto Cajun Chicken and Sausage - Easy Skillet Dinner
Friday
Meal: Smashed Ground Beef Patties with Avocado, Tomatoes, and Queso
Description: Two lean ground beef patties are smashed thin in a hot skillet for crispy, caramelized edges, then topped with creamy queso, sliced avocado, and fresh tomatoes for a bunless low-carb burger bowl. This satisfying meal delivers all the flavors of a loaded burger without any bread or starchy sides.
Sale items used: Fresh ground beef patties 93% lean 4 ct. 21.3 oz. ($8.49), Large avocados ($0.69 each), Sweetpops tomatoes (remainder from Tuesday), Mateo's queso 15 oz. ($4.49)
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 of the 4 patties for this meal (1 per person) and refrigerate or freeze the remaining 2 for another use. Buy 1 avocado and slice half per person. Use the remaining tomatoes saved from Tuesday. Spoon 2-3 tablespoons of queso per serving warm over the top.
Recipes:
- Ground Beef Tacos with Tomato-Avocado Salsa
- 12 Low-carb Recipes Using Ground Beef You'll Make on Repeat
🛒 Shopping List
SHOPPING LIST
Buy on sale:
- Farmer Focus fresh organic whole young chicken (x1): $1.99
- Broccolini 6 oz. (x1 package): $2.49
- Large avocados (x2, one for Monday and one for Friday): $1.38
- Lidl Preferred Selection frozen ahi tuna steaks 16 oz. (x1 package): $5.49
- Peak Harvest organic baby arugula 5 oz. (x1 package): $2.99
- Sweetpops tomatoes 1.5 lb. (x1 package): $3.99
- Vitasia ponzu sauce 5 fl. oz. (x1 bottle): $1.49
- Fresh bone-in pork shoulder butt roast (approx. 2 lbs.): $3.98
- Vitasia sambal oelek ground red chili paste 7 oz. (x1 jar): $1.49
- Vitasia sliced bamboo shoots 11.6 oz. (x1 can): $0.99
- Vitasia mung bean sprouts 11.6 oz. (x1 package): $0.99
- Dulano andouille chicken sausage 10 ct. 24 oz. (x1 package): $5.99
- Red bell peppers 2 ct. (x1 package): $2.49
- Milbona sliced sharp cheddar cheese 16 oz. (x1 package): $2.99
- Fresh ground beef patties 93% lean 4 ct. 21.3 oz. (x1 package): $8.49
- Mateo's queso 15 oz. (x1 jar): $4.49
Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Garlic (fresh or minced)
- Salt and black pepper
- Paprika or garlic powder (for chicken seasoning)
- Chicken broth or water (for braising pork)
- Cooking spray or butter for skillet
🏷️ All sale items this week
SALE ITEMS FOUND
Meats on sale:
- Fresh whole chicken wings, family pack: $1.99
- Fresh bone-in pork shoulder butt roast: $1.99
- Fresh ground beef patties, 93% lean, 4 ct. 21.3 oz.: $8.49
- Fresh Faroe Island whole salmon fillet: $9.99
- Fresh grass-fed sirloin steak, 8 oz.: $5.99
- Lidl Preferred Selection frozen ahi tuna steaks, 16 oz.: $5.49
- Lidl Preferred Selection jamón serrano dry cured ham, family size, 8 oz.: $7.99
- Ocean Sea frozen wild caught headless shrimp, 16 oz.: $8.99
- Farmer Focus fresh organic whole young chicken: $1.99
- Ball Park bun size franks, 15 oz.: $1.99
- Hillshire Farm Lit'l Smokies, 28 oz.: $6.97
- Dulano andouille chicken sausage, family size, 10 ct. 24 oz.: $5.99
- Dulano Italian chicken sausage, family size, 10 ct. 24 oz.: $5.99
- Caroline's Sausage smoked hot beef sausage, 40 oz.: $9.99
- Nixe skipjack tuna in sunflower oil, 26.4 oz.: $6.99
- Nixe herring fillets in tomato sauce, family size, 21 oz.: $4.99
- Wright Brand real wood smoked hickory thick cut bacon, 40 oz.: $13.99
- Vitasia frozen Atlantic salmon with teriyaki marinade, 2 ct. 8.8 oz.: $5.99
- Kevin's chicken, 16 oz.: $7.99
Deli and prepared on sale:
- Solev ita organic ginger turmeric shot, 5 fl. oz.: $2.19
Produce on sale:
- Mandarins, 3 lb.: $2.99
- Large avocados, 1 ct.: $0.69
- Nectarines, 1 lb.: $1.99
- Broccolini, 6 oz.: $2.49
- Red bell peppers, 2 ct.: $2.49
- Peak Harvest organic baby arugula, 5 oz.: $2.99
- Sweetpops tomatoes, 1.5 lb.: $3.99
Dairy and eggs on sale:
- Deli sliced cheese, assorted varieties, 8 oz.: $6.00 for 2
- Milbona sliced sharp cheddar cheese, family size, 16 oz.: $2.99
- Lifeway kefir, assorted varieties, 32 fl. oz.: $2.79
Bakery and bread on sale:
- Lidl Preferred Selection sourdough, assorted varieties, 20 oz.: $2.49
- Pain au chocolat: $0.99
- Toffee pecan cookie: $0.79
- Brookie: $0.99
Pantry on sale:
- Vitasia curry sauces, assorted varieties, 7 oz.: $2.49
- Vitasia Asian sauces, assorted varieties, 12.6 oz.: $3.49
- Vitasia Indian style seasoning, assorted varieties, 3.88 oz.: $1.99
- Vitasia simmer sauce, butter chicken, 13.2 oz.: $2.99
- Vitasia sambal oelek ground red chili paste, 7 oz.: $1.49
- Vitasia Asian sauce, assorted varieties, 8.1 oz.: $1.99
- Vitasia crisp sauces, assorted varieties, 3.88 oz.: $1.99
- Vitasia Asian sauce, assorted varieties, 8.4 fl. oz.: $1.49
- Vitasia Asian style seasoning, assorted varieties, 1.23 - 2.29 oz.: $1.19
- Vitasia Vietnamese style BBQ sauce with honey, 9.52 oz.: $2.99
- Vitasia Thai style meal kits, assorted varieties, 9 - 10 oz.: $3.99
- Vitasia Thai sauce, assorted varieties, 9.8 fl. oz.: $1.49
- Vitasia sweet chili sauce, 23.1 fl. oz.: $2.49
- Vitasia Thai style noodles, assorted varieties, 11.6 oz.: $2.49
- Vitasia spring roll sauce, assorted varieties, 5.07 fl. oz.: $1.49
- Vitasia konjac noodles, 9.5 oz.: $1.99
- Vitasia spring roll wrappers, 8.8 oz.: $1.99
- Vitasia sriracha sauce, assorted varieties, 17 - 18.4 oz.: $3.99
- Vitasia cooking oil, assorted varieties, 8.4 fl. oz.: $2.99
- Vitasia kimchi dipping sauce, assorted varieties, 8.4 - 9.9 fl. oz.: $2.99
- Vitasia teriyaki sauce, 8.4 fl. oz.: $1.99
- Vitasia nori sheets, 5 ct. 0.49 oz.: $1.69
- Vitasia Japanese style sushi mayonnaise, 9.5 oz.: $3.49
- Vitasia ponzu sauce, 5 fl. oz.: $1.49
- Vitasia udon noodle box, assorted styles, 8.9 oz.: $2.49
- Vitasia udon noodle box, assorted styles, 6.4 - 8.8 oz.: $1.99
- Vitasia ramen tan tan noodles, 8.5 oz.: $2.49
- Vitasia miso soup, 7.05 oz.: $2.99
- Vitasia pickled mixed Asian vegetables, 13.5 fl. oz.: $2.49
- Vitasia sliced bamboo shoots, 11.6 oz.: $0.99
- Vitasia ramen noodle soup, assorted varieties, 4 ct. 12 oz.: $3.49
- Vitasia miso paste, assorted varieties, 7 oz.: $2.99
- Bellarom gold coffee, 17.6 oz.: $5.99
- Lidl Preferred Selection gold coffee medium roast, family size, 2 ct. 35.2 oz.: $12.99
- Maruchan ramen, assorted varieties, 12 ct. 36 oz.: $7.00 for 2
- Lidl Preferred Selection white basmati rice, white or brown, 2 lb.: $2.99
- Combino thin spaghetti, 16 oz.: $0.98
- Combino tomato, basil & garlic pasta sauce, 24 oz.: $1.69
- Combino crushed red pepper, 1.02 oz.: $0.99
- Combino shredded Parmesan cheese, 5 oz.: $2.69
- Alesto unsalted roasted deluxe mixed nuts, 30 oz.: $10.99
- Alesto raw mixed nuts, 8 oz.: $3.99
- Freshona German style dill pickles, family size, 57.4 fl. oz.: $2.99
- Golden Sun parboiled long grain rice, family size, 9.9 lb.: $7.99
- Chef Select stuffed vine leaves, family size, 2 ct. 19.7 oz.: $3.99
- Primadonna extra virgin olive oil, family size, 50.7 fl. oz.: $12.99
- Kania crispy fried onions, family size, 17.6 oz.: $3.49
- Boomza flavored popcorn, assorted varieties, 3.53 oz.: $1.49
- Vitasia mung bean sprouts, 11.6 oz.: $0.99
- Vitasia nori snack, 0.19 oz.: $0.99
- Pantry staples, assorted varieties, 5.3 - 17.5 oz. / 128 fl. oz.: $5.00 for 5
- Solevita juice cocktail, assorted varieties, 64 fl. oz.: $2.19
- Buddig deli meat, assorted varieties, 9 oz.: $2.99
- Butterball turkey bacon, original or lower sodium, 12 oz.: $2.99
- Mateo's queso, assorted varieties, 15 oz.: $4.49
- Hazelnut spread with cocoa, family size, 26.4 oz.: $4.29
- Hard fruit candy, 35.2 oz.: $7.99
- Fin Carré milk chocolate bar with hazelnut paste, 3.52 oz.: $1.65
- Snack Day wavy potato chips, extra flavor barbecue, 9.5 oz.: $1.99
- Sondey hazelnut creme wafers, family size, 12 ct. 10.5 oz.: $2.99
- Sondey Linzer tart cookies, family size, 18.3 oz.: $4.99
- Wege of Hanover hard pretzel barrel, 20 oz.: $4.99
- Crownfield granola, assorted varieties, 26.4 oz.: $4.99
- Goldfish cheddar crackers, multipack, 20 ct. 20 oz.: $8.76
- Goldfish crackers, assorted varieties, 27.3 oz.: $7.98
- Bickel's cheese ball barrel, 13 oz.: $3.49
Frozen on sale:
- Frozen garlic naan, 4 ct. 12 oz.: $1.99
- Frozen egg rolls, pork or chicken, 13 oz.: $2.49
- Frozen potstickers, chicken and vegetable or pork and vegetable, 19 oz.: $3.49
- Vitasia frozen edamame spring rolls with sweet chili sauce, 8.8 oz.: $5.99
- Wow Bao frozen pork soup dumplings, 6 oz.: $4.96
- Wow Bao frozen bao, chicken teriyaki or BBQ pork bao, 4 ct. 10 oz.: $6.72
- Vitasia frozen tartufo matcha dairy dessert, 2 ct. 12.1 fl. oz.: $2.99
- Vitasia frozen mushroom fritters, 9.8 oz.: $2.99
- Tyson frozen chicken nuggets, 29 oz.: $4.99
- Ore-Ida extra fried potatoes, assorted varieties, 26 - 32 oz.: $4.49
- Harvest Basket frozen crinkle cut French fried potatoes, family size, 5.51 lb.: $4.99
- Chef Select frozen fried appetizers, family size, assorted varieties, 24.6 - 26.4 oz.: $6.99
- Hatherwood British style fish & chips, 38.8 oz.: $6.99
- Mrs. T's frozen pierogies, classic onion, 32 oz.: $5.99
- Jus Rol pizza dough, family size, 14.1 oz.: $2.99
- RANA gnocchi, 12 oz.: $1.97
- Bon Gelati frozen premium gelato, assorted varieties, 30.4 fl. oz.: $5.65
- Bon Gelati frozen chocolate crisp dairy dessert, eight - 3.38 fl. oz. bars: $6.99
- Bon Gelati frozen mini mix dairy dessert bars, family size, 16 ct. 27 fl. oz.: $5.99
- Bon Gelati frozen dessert cones, family pack, 8 ct. 32.4 fl. oz.: $3.99
- Gelatelli ice cream, assorted varieties, 16 fl. oz.: $2.49
- Frozen Asian chicken meals, assorted varieties, 26 oz.: $4.99
🛒 Estimated Shopping Cost
Based on sale prices for items in this plan
$51.72
for 2 people · $25.86 per person
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