Lidl Low-Carb Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Pan-Seared Pork Loin Thin Chops with Parmigiano Reggiano Cauliflower Mash
Description: Two thin bone-in pork chops are seared in a hot skillet until golden and juicy. They are served over a creamy cauliflower mash enriched with Parmigiano Reggiano instead of potatoes.
Sale items used: Bone-in pork loin thin chops, cauliflower, Parmigiano Reggiano
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use about 0.75 lb bone-in pork chops (2 thin chops), about half a head of cauliflower (roughly 1.5 cups steamed florets), 2 tbsp grated Parmigiano Reggiano, and 1 tbsp butter for the mash. Net carbs are about 6g. Save the other half of the cauliflower for Wednesday.
Recipes:
- Creamy Pork Chops with Cauliflower Mash
- Keto Pork Chops with Country Gravy & Cauliflower Mash
- Keto Pork Tenderloin with Macadamia Cauliflower Mash

Tuesday
Meal: Baked Ground Chicken Meatballs with Melted Cheddar and Avocado-Greek Yogurt Dip
Description: Tender ground chicken meatballs bound with egg and Parmigiano (no breadcrumbs) are baked and topped with melted cheddar. A cool, creamy dip of mashed avocado and Greek yogurt goes alongside.
Sale items used: Ground chicken, cheddar cheese, Parmigiano Reggiano, avocado, Greek yogurt
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 6 oz ground chicken (about 3/8 of the 16 oz pack) mixed with 1 egg, 1 tbsp grated Parmigiano, garlic powder, salt and pepper, and form about 5 meatballs. Bake at 400F for 18 to 20 minutes, then top with 1 oz shredded cheddar for the last 2 minutes. For the dip, mash 1/2 avocado with 3 tbsp Greek yogurt and a squeeze of lemon. Net carbs are about 5g. Freeze or refrigerate the remaining ground chicken for another meal.
Recipes:
- Keto Ground Chicken Meatballs with Cheddar Cheese
- Cheddar Bacon Ranch Chicken Meatballs
- Keto Chicken Meatballs Recipe (Zero Carbs!)

Wednesday
Meal: Skillet-Seared Chorizo Ring and Cauliflower with Melted Cheddar
Description: Sliced chorizo is seared until crisp at the edges and its paprika-rich oils season the cauliflower florets in the same skillet. A handful of cheddar melts over the top.
Sale items used: Chorizo ring, cauliflower, cheddar cheese
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use half the 7 oz chorizo ring (about 3.5 oz, sliced into coins), the remaining half head of cauliflower (about 1.5 cups small florets), and 1 oz shredded cheddar. Sear the chorizo for 3 to 4 minutes, add the florets, and cook covered for 8 to 10 minutes until tender and browned. Net carbs are about 7g. Keep the other half of the chorizo ring refrigerated for another use.
Recipes:
- Keto Cheesy Chorizo Cauliflower Skillet Recipe
- Chorizo & Green Chili Cauliflower Mac & Cheese
- Keto Chorizo Hash Recipe

Thursday
Meal: Crispy Oven-Baked Garlic-Parmigiano Chicken Wings with Greek Yogurt Dip
Description: Chicken wings are dried, tossed with a little baking powder, and baked until shatteringly crisp. They are then coated in garlic butter and Parmigiano and served with a cool Greek yogurt dip.
Sale items used: Whole chicken wings, Parmigiano Reggiano, Greek yogurt
Prep time: 55 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 lb whole chicken wings (about 6 to 8 pieces), 1 tsp baking powder, 2 tbsp grated Parmigiano, 1 minced garlic clove, and 1 tbsp melted butter. Bake on a rack at 425F for 45 to 50 minutes, flipping halfway. For the dip, stir 1/4 cup Greek yogurt with garlic powder, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Net carbs are about 4g. Pat the wings dry well ahead of time (even 15 minutes uncovered in the fridge) for the crispiest skin.
Recipes:
- Garlic Parmesan Wings - Keto Chicken Wings
- Keto Crispy Baked Garlic Parmesan Wings
- Keto Chicken Wings (Garlic Parmesan)

Friday
Meal: Walnut-Butter Salmon Fillet, Pan-Seared and Oven-Finished, with Avocado-Yogurt Crema
Description: A skin-on salmon fillet is seared until crisp, topped with a toasted walnut butter, and finished in the oven until just flaky. A smooth avocado-yogurt crema adds a cool, creamy contrast.
Sale items used: Faroe Island salmon fillet, chopped walnuts, avocado, Greek yogurt
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Assume about 0.4 lb (6 oz) salmon fillet cut from the whole fillet. Mix 1 tbsp softened butter with 1 tbsp finely chopped walnuts, minced garlic, and lemon zest. Sear the salmon for 3 minutes skin-side down, top with the walnut butter, and finish at 400F for 5 to 6 minutes. For the crema, blend 1/2 avocado with 3 tbsp Greek yogurt, lemon juice and salt. Net carbs are about 5g.
Recipes:
- Low Carb Walnut Crusted Salmon
- Pan Seared Salmon with Avocado Gremolata
- Keto Salmon with Chunky Avocado Salsa

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Bone-in pork loin thin chops (0.75 lb): $1.87
- Cauliflower (x1): $1.99
- Parmigiano Reggiano, 8 oz (x1): $6.99
- Fresh ground chicken, 16 oz (x1): $2.79
- Lidl Preferred Selection cheddar cheese, 8.8 oz (x1): $3.99
- Avocado (x2): $0.98
- Nonfat Greek yogurt plain, 32 oz (x1): $3.25
- Chorizo ring, 7 oz (x1): $3.99
- Whole chicken wings, family pack (1 lb): $1.99
- Fisher chopped walnuts, 6 oz (x1): $2.99
- Faroe Island salmon fillet (0.4 lb): $3.60

Pantry staples needed:
- Butter
- Olive oil
- Eggs
- Garlic (fresh cloves) and garlic powder
- Lemon or lemon juice
- Baking powder
- Salt and black pepper