Lidl Low-Carb Meal Plan
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5-DAY MEAL PLAN
Monday
Meal: Pan-Seared Bone-In Pork Chops with Roasted Bell Peppers and Olives
Description: One juicy bone-in center cut pork chop is seared in a hot skillet with Kerrygold butter until golden and cooked through, then served alongside jarred roasted bell peppers and briny green olives for a satisfying low-carb plate. The combination of rich pork, sweet peppers, and salty olives makes this a deeply flavorful weeknight dinner with minimal effort.
Sale items used: Fresh bone-in center cut pork chops ($2.99 each), Italiamo roasted bell pepper in sunflower oil ($2.49 for 9.8 oz.), Italiamo green pitted olives in sunflower oil ($3.99 for 18.6 oz.), Kerrygold grass-fed pure Irish butter ($3.99 for 8 oz.)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 pork chop (approximately 0.5 lb); drain and plate about 3 oz. of roasted bell peppers and 10 to 12 olives alongside. Butter will last the full week across multiple meals. Roasted peppers and olives will have plenty left over for snacking or future use.
Recipes:
- Pan Seared Italian Pork Chops
Tuesday
Meal: Skillet Ground Beef with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Gorgonzola, and Fresh Mozzarella
Description: About half a pound of 85% lean ground beef is browned in a skillet and topped with chopped sun-dried tomatoes, crumbled Dolce Gorgonzola, and torn fresh mozzarella that melts slightly from the residual heat. This rich, Italian-inspired skillet is hearty, high in protein and fat, and keeps net carbs well under 20g.
Sale items used: Fresh ground beef 85% lean ($10.99 for 32 oz.), Italiamo sun-dried tomatoes in sunflower oil ($2.29 for 8.1 oz.), Dolce Gorgonzola cheese ($3.49 for 7 oz.), Fresh mozzarella cheese ($2.49 for 8 oz.)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 8 oz. (0.5 lb) of ground beef from the 32 oz. package; the remaining beef can be portioned and frozen for later use. Top with about 1.5 oz. sun-dried tomatoes, 1 oz. crumbled Gorgonzola, and 2 oz. torn fresh mozzarella.
Recipes:
- Italian Ground Beef Skillet Recipe
- Keto Italian Ground Beef and Cauliflower Skillet
Wednesday
Meal: Pan-Cooked Thin-Sliced Chicken Breast with Sicilian Pistachio Basil Pesto and Shredded Parmesan
Description: One thin-sliced chicken breast is cooked quickly in a buttered skillet until golden, then topped with a generous spoonful of Sicilian pistachio basil pesto and finished with a sprinkle of shredded Parmesan for a bright, nutty, low-carb dinner. The thin cut means fast cooking and maximum flavor absorption from the vibrant pesto.
Sale items used: Fresh boneless/skinless chicken breast thin sliced ($2.99), Italiamo Sicilian pistachio & basil pesto ($2.39 for 6.7 oz.), Shredded Parmesan cheese ($1.99 for 5 oz.), Kerrygold grass-fed pure Irish butter (already purchased Monday)
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 thin-sliced chicken breast (approximately 5 to 6 oz.); spoon about 2 tablespoons of pesto over the cooked breast and top with 1 oz. shredded Parmesan. Pesto and Parmesan will have leftovers for the rest of the week.
Recipes:
- Cheesy Pesto Baked Chicken
- Low Carb Chicken Pesto Bake
Thursday
Meal: Beef Fajita Strips Sauteed with Sour Cream and Pecorino Romano
Description: Plain beef fajita strips are sauteed in a hot skillet with a drizzle of olive oil until nicely browned and slightly charred, then served with a dollop of cool sour cream and a grating of sharp Pecorino Romano for a low-carb, no-tortilla take on fajitas. Skipping the tortillas keeps this well under 20g net carbs while the sour cream and cheese add richness and depth.
Sale items used: Fresh plain beef fajitas ($8.99), Sour cream ($1.29 for 16 oz.), Lidl Preferred Selection DOP Pecorino Romano cheese ($6.49 for 8 oz.), Italiamo extra virgin olive oil ($7.99 for 16.9 fl. oz.)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 6 to 8 oz. of beef fajita strips from the package; the remainder can be refrigerated and used within 2 days or frozen. Serve with 2 tablespoons sour cream and about 1 oz. freshly grated Pecorino Romano. The olive oil and Pecorino are large-format items that will carry through many future meals.
Recipes:
- Keto Steak Fajitas
- Low Carb Steak Fajita Skillet
Friday
Meal: Pan-Seared Steelhead Trout Fillet with Balsamic Glaze and Taggiasca Olives
Description: A skin-on steelhead trout fillet is seared skin-side down in a buttered skillet until the skin is crispy, then finished flesh-side down and plated with a light drizzle of balsamic glaze and a scattering of small, buttery Taggiasca olives. This elegant, restaurant-quality dinner is naturally low-carb and comes together in under 20 minutes.
Sale items used: Fresh steelhead trout skin-on fillet ($8.99), Italiamo balsamic glaze ($1.99 for 8.4 fl. oz.), Italiamo pitted taggiasca olives ($2.49 for 6.3 oz.), Kerrygold grass-fed pure Irish butter (already purchased Monday)
Prep time: 18 minutes
Serving note: The steelhead trout fillet is sold as a single fillet and is appropriate for 1 serving; use the full fillet. Drizzle about 1 teaspoon of balsamic glaze over the plated fish and scatter approximately 1.5 oz. of taggiasca olives alongside. Use balsamic glaze sparingly - 1 teaspoon adds only about 2g net carbs.
Recipes:
- Steelhead Trout with Lemon Caper Sauce
- Pan Seared Steelhead Trout with Citrus Vinegar Glaze
🛒 Shopping List
SHOPPING LIST
Buy on sale:
- Fresh bone-in center cut pork chops (1 chop): $2.99
- Italiamo roasted bell pepper in sunflower oil (1 jar, 9.8 oz.): $2.49
- Italiamo green pitted olives in sunflower oil (1 jar, 18.6 oz.): $3.99
- Kerrygold grass-fed pure Irish butter (1 pack, 8 oz.): $3.99
- Fresh ground beef 85% lean (1 pack, 32 oz.): $10.99
- Italiamo sun-dried tomatoes in sunflower oil (1 jar, 8.1 oz.): $2.29
- Dolce Gorgonzola cheese (1 pack, 7 oz.): $3.49
- Fresh mozzarella cheese (1 pack, 8 oz.): $2.49
- Fresh boneless/skinless chicken breast thin sliced (1 pack): $2.99
- Italiamo Sicilian pistachio & basil pesto (1 jar, 6.7 oz.): $2.39
- Shredded Parmesan cheese (1 pack, 5 oz.): $1.99
- Fresh plain beef fajitas (1 pack): $8.99
- Sour cream (1 container, 16 oz.): $1.29
- Lidl Preferred Selection DOP Pecorino Romano cheese (1 pack, 8 oz.): $6.49
- Fresh steelhead trout skin-on fillet (1 fillet): $8.99
- Italiamo balsamic glaze (1 bottle, 8.4 fl. oz.): $1.99
- Italiamo pitted taggiasca olives (1 jar, 6.3 oz.): $2.49
Pantry staples needed:
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic powder or fresh garlic
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
- Cooking spray or neutral oil for skillet if needed
🏷️ All sale items this week
SALE ITEMS FOUND
Meats on sale:
- Fresh grass-fed ribeye steak: $6.99 each
- Fresh boneless/skinless chicken breast, thin sliced: $2.99
- Fresh bone-in center cut pork chops: $2.99
- Fresh plain beef fajitas: $8.99
- Fresh steelhead trout skin-on fillet: $8.99
- Frozen large cooked shrimp, 31-40: $6.99 for 12 oz.
- Frozen spicy shrimp fried rice: $3.89 for 16 oz.
- Frozen battered boom boom shrimp with sweet Thai chili sauce: $4.99 for 10 oz.
- Frozen fish sticks: $2.99 for 15.8 oz.
- Fresh ground beef, 85% lean: $10.99 for 32 oz.
- Dulano salami: $3.99 for 7 oz.
- Beretta cubed pancetta: $3.49 for 4 oz.
- Lidl Preferred Selection prosciutto Italiano, family size: $7.99 for 8 oz.
- Lidl Preferred Selection mortadella with pistachios, family size: $5.99 for 8 oz.
- Lidl Preferred Selection guanciale strips: $5.49 for 3.5 oz.
- Lidl Preferred Selection Italian coppa slices: $3.99 for 3 oz.
- Kerrygold grass-fed pure Irish butter: $3.99 for 8 oz.
- Perdue Air Fryer Ready frozen crispy wings: $8.99 for 22 oz.
- Del Real grilled chicken & vegetables fajita kit: $8.99 for 18 oz.
- Del Real birria: $9.99 for 15 oz.
- Del Real pupusas: $7.99 for 6 ct., 16.8 oz.
- Del Real chicken & 3 cheese tamales: $8.99 for 24 oz.
Deli and prepared on sale:
- Lidl Preferred Selection fresh pasta: $2.49 for 8.8 oz.
Produce on sale:
- Green seedless grapes: $1.29 for 5 lb.
- Yellow potatoes: $2.99 for 5 lb.
- Peaches: $1.69
- Tomatoes on the vine: $1.49
- Gold kiwis: $3.89 for 1 lb.
- Organic Pink Lady apples: $3.59 for 2 lb.
- Raspberries: $1.99 for 6 oz.
Dairy and eggs on sale:
- Ricotta cheese: $1.99 for 15 oz.
- Shredded Parmesan cheese: $1.99 for 5 oz.
- Fresh mozzarella cheese: $2.49 for 8 oz.
- Lidl Preferred Selection DOP Pecorino Romano cheese: $6.49 for 8 oz.
- Italian cheese: $3.49 for 8 oz.
- Dolce Gorgonzola cheese: $3.49 for 7 oz.
- Sour cream: $1.29 for 16 oz.
Bakery and bread on sale:
- Rustic baguette: $1.99 each
- Brownie pop: $1.19 each
- Blueberry scone: $0.89 each
- Enriched white bread: $0.99 for 20 oz.
- Lidl Preferred Selection frozen butter croissants: $2.99 for 6 ct., 12.7 oz.
Pantry on sale:
- Hazelnut spread with cocoa: $1.99 for 13 oz.
- Granola: $3.99 for 26.5 oz.
- Organic mixed berry granola: $3.99 for 17.6 oz.
- Pack-a-snack: $1.99 for 4.5 oz.
- Lidl Preferred Selection amber maple syrup, family size: $10.99 for 32 fl. oz.
- On the Border tortilla chips, Café Style: $2.79 for 11 oz.
- Italiamo nougat bar: $1.99 for 3.52 oz.
- Italiamo Tuscan style cookie assortment: $5.99 for 15.8 oz.
- Italiamo cannoli with crème filling: $3.99 for 6.3 oz.
- Italiamo glazed puff pastry with cocoa and apricot topping: $1.99 for 7 oz.
- Italiamo crunchy nut bar: $2.99 for 5.2 oz.
- Italiamo lady fingers: $2.99 for 14.1 oz.
- Italiamo shortbread cookies with milk and honey: $2.99 for 12.3 oz.
- Italiamo cookies: $2.99 for 14.1 oz.
- Italiamo shortbread cookies with creme filling: $1.99 for 4.9 oz.
- Italiamo chocolate covered pistachios: $3.99 for 5.29 oz.
- Italiamo cantuccini: $3.49 for 10.5 oz.
- Italiamo pistachio spread: $2.49 for 6.7 oz.
- Biscotti Brothers biscottini: $3.99 for 10 oz.
- Italiamo focaccia crackers: $1.99 for 3.52 oz.
- Italiamo Sardinian puffed crackers: $2.99 for 7 oz.
- Italiamo tarallini baked snack: $3.99 for 17.6 oz.
- Italiamo seasoning oil: $3.99 for 8.4 fl. oz.
- Italiamo seasoning blend grinder: $1.49 for 0.56-1.23 oz.
- Italiamo sun-dried tomatoes in sunflower oil: $2.29 for 8.1 oz.
- Italiamo roasted bell pepper in sunflower oil: $2.49 for 9.8 oz.
- Italiamo grilled artichokes in rapeseed oil with lemon: $2.99 for 7 oz.
- Italiamo bruschetta topping: $1.99 for 6.7 oz.
- Italiamo flavored vinegar: $3.99 for 8.4 fl. oz.
- Italiamo balsamic vinegar spray: $2.49 for 8.4 fl. oz.
- Italiamo extra virgin olive oil: $7.99 for 16.9 fl. oz.
- Antico Frantoio Italian extra virgin olive oil: $7.99 for 16.9 fl. oz.
- Italiamo whole green nocellara olives: $3.99 for 14.8 oz.
- Italiamo pitted taggiasca olives: $2.49 for 6.3 oz.
- Italiamo green pitted olives in sunflower oil: $3.99 for 18.6 oz.
- Italiamo balsamic glaze: $1.99 for 8.4-8.45 fl. oz.
- Italiamo Arborio rice: $3.99 for 35.2 oz.
- Italiamo tricolor trottole: $1.99 for 16 oz.
- Italiamo risotto: $2.49 for 9.8 oz.
- Italiamo pasta: $2.49 for 8.8-17.6 oz.
- Italiamo cannelloni pasta: $1.99 for 8.8 oz.
- Italiamo Sicilian sauce: $1.69 for 6.3 oz.
- Italiamo fusilli pasta: $2.99 for 17.6 oz.
- Italiamo cherry tomato sauce: $1.69 for 11.6 oz.
- Italiamo Sicilian pistachio & basil pesto: $2.39 for 6.7 oz.
- Italiamo marmalade: $2.99 for 12.6 oz.
- Italiamo cedrata Italian sparkling drink: $3.49 for four 6.7 fl. oz. bottles
- Creamy peanut butter: $0.99 for 18 oz.
- Concord grape jelly: $1.49 for 32 oz.
- Cereal: $1.49 for 12.3-18 oz.
- Snack Day wavy potato chips, extra flavor all dressed: $1.79 for 9.5 oz.
- Fin Carré milk chocolate bar with roasted almond pieces: $1.49 for 3.52 oz.
- Alesto raw almonds: $4.99 for 14 oz.
- Fisher walnut halves & pieces: $2.99 for 6 oz.
- Fisher pecan halves: $3.49 for 6 oz.
- Utz Pub Mix: $5.99 for 20 oz.
- BeeMax Dubai style chocolate bar: $9.99 for 7.4 oz.
- OLIPOP soda: $5.00 for 3 for only
- Solevita 100% orange juice, pulp free: $4.99 for 1 gallon
- Solevita organic ginger mango lime shot: $2.25 for 5 fl. oz.
- Ground coffee, 100% Colombian: $9.49 for 24.2 oz.
- Bellarom coffee pods: $7.99 for 36 ct., 11.8 oz.
- Califia Farms cold brew unsweetened black coffee, espresso blend: $4.99 for 48 fl. oz.
- Extra virgin olive oil: $8.65 for 25.3 fl. oz.
Frozen on sale:
- Italiamo frozen gelato sampler: $3.99 for 28.7 fl. oz.
- Frozen pierogies, potato and cheddar: $1.79 for 16 oz.
- Frozen uncured franks in puff pastry: $4.99 for 12 ct., 7.5 oz.
- Italiamo frozen tartufo dairy dessert: $2.99 for 2 ct., 12.1 fl. oz.
- Lidl Preferred Selection frozen tiramisu: $6.99 for 17.6 oz.
- Italiamo frozen pasta & broccoli in broccoli & Alfredo sauce: $3.99 for 17.6 oz.
- Italiamo frozen whole calamari: $7.99 for 22.2 oz.
- Italiamo frozen mozzarella cheese calzone: $2.99 for 8.8 oz.
- Italiamo frozen eggplant Parmesan: $3.49 for 15.8 oz.
- Lidl Preferred Selection fresh pasta: $2.49 for 8.8 oz.
- Bon Gelati frozen dairy dessert cones: $3.15 for 24.3 fl. oz.
- Frozen tots: $1.99 for 32 oz.
- Frozen cheesecake sampler: $3.99 for 12 oz.
- DiGiorno frozen rising crust pizza: $3.99 for 24.6-24.7 oz.
🛒 Estimated Shopping Cost
Based on sale prices for items in this plan
$70.33
for 1 person · $70.33 per person
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