Lidl Standard Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Pan-Seared Bratwurst with Caramelized Vidalia Onions and Organic Roma Tomatoes
Description: Two Premio bratwurst links are pan-seared until golden and juicy, then served over a bed of slow-caramelized Vidalia onions and blistered organic roma tomatoes for a deeply savory, satisfying dinner. The sweet onions and bright tomatoes balance the richness of the sausage beautifully, making this a weeknight meal that feels far more special than its price tag.
Sale items used: Premio fresh bratwurst (16 oz) - $1.99, Vidalia onions (3 lb pack) - $2.69, Organic tomatoes roma - $2.59/lb
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 bratwurst links from the 16 oz pack (roughly 4 links total, so you will have leftovers for another use); slice or halve about 0.5 lb of roma tomatoes and use roughly 1 lb of Vidalia onions from the 3 lb bag; the onions take 20-25 minutes to caramelize properly so start them first before searing the brats.
Recipes:
- Pan-Fried Beer and Onion Bratwurst
- Bratwurst with Caramelized Onions & Mustard Recipe

Tuesday
Meal: Baked Chicken Leg Quarters with Blueberry Glaze and Red Seedless Grapes
Description: Two chicken leg quarters are oven-baked until the skin is crispy and the meat is tender, then finished with a simple blueberry reduction glaze made from the sale blueberries. A handful of chilled red seedless grapes served alongside adds a refreshing, sweet contrast to the savory glazed chicken.
Sale items used: Butcher's Specialty fresh chicken leg quarters - $0.99/lb, Blueberries family pack (18 oz) - $3.29, Red seedless grapes - $1.29/lb
Prep time: 55 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 2 lbs of chicken leg quarters (roughly 2 large quarters at about 1 lb each) for a total protein cost of about $1.98; use about 1 cup of blueberries from the 18 oz pack for the glaze and reserve the rest for snacking; purchase about 0.5 lb of red seedless grapes for the side; total bake time is around 45 minutes at 400 degrees F, so preheat the oven early.
Recipes:
- Blueberry Glazed Chicken

Wednesday
Meal: Skillet-Seared Ocean Sea Bay Scallops with Roma Tomato and Vidalia Onion Saute
Description: Ocean Sea bay scallops are quickly seared in a hot skillet until golden on the outside and tender inside, then plated over a bright saute of diced organic roma tomatoes and sweet Vidalia onions. This elegant yet simple dish comes together in under 20 minutes and showcases the natural sweetness of the scallops against the savory, slightly caramelized vegetables.
Sale items used: Ocean Sea frozen bay scallops (16 oz) - $6.99, Organic tomatoes roma - $2.59/lb, Vidalia onions (3 lb pack) - already purchased Monday
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: The 16 oz bag of scallops is a perfect single-purchase serving for 2 people; thaw scallops overnight in the refrigerator and pat very dry before searing for the best golden crust; use about 0.5 lb of roma tomatoes and roughly 0.5 lb of Vidalia onions from the bag already purchased on Monday; no additional onion purchase needed.
Recipes:
- Seared Scallops with Cherry Tomato Sauce

Thursday
Meal: Sliced Dulano Sausage and Egg Scramble with Hash Brown Patties
Description: Sliced Dulano deli sausage is pan-fried until lightly browned, then folded into a fluffy egg scramble seasoned simply with salt and pepper for a hearty, protein-packed meal. Crispy frozen hash brown patties baked alongside round out this satisfying breakfast-for-dinner plate that is ready in minutes.
Sale items used: Dulano sausage assorted varieties 5 ct. (12 oz) - $2.49, Eggland's Best grade A large eggs 12 ct. - $2.49, Frozen hash brown patties (45.1 oz) - $2.99
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use about half the 12 oz sausage pack (roughly 2-3 links sliced) for 2 people and refrigerate the rest; use 4 large eggs total, 2 per person; bake 4 hash brown patties (2 per person) according to package directions, which typically takes 15-20 minutes at 425 degrees F, so start them before the scramble; note the eggs and hash browns are on sale August 14-16 only, so plan this meal for Thursday within that window.
Recipes:
- Easy Eggs, Sausage, and Hash Browns Skillet
- Sausage and Hash Brown Skillet Recipe
- Loaded Hash Brown Scramble

Friday
Meal: Oven-Baked Boneless Chicken Breasts with Plum Glaze and Cantaloupe Salad
Description: Two boneless skinless chicken breasts are oven-baked and finished with a glossy, sweet-tart plum glaze made by simmering fresh sale plums with a touch of honey and a splash of vinegar. A simple chilled cantaloupe salad on the side adds a juicy, refreshing counterpoint that makes this feel like a summer celebration on a plate.
Sale items used: Butcher's Specialty fresh chicken breasts boneless/skinless - $3.49/lb, Plums - $1.99/lb, Cantaloupe 1 ct. - $1.95
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 1.25 lbs of chicken breasts (roughly 2 medium breasts) for a total cost of about $4.36; purchase about 0.75 lb of plums (roughly 3-4 plums) for the glaze for about $1.49; use half the cantaloupe for the salad and save the rest for snacking; note the chicken breasts are on sale August 14-16 only, so purchase them earlier in the week and refrigerate, or buy and cook on Friday if the sale extends - plan your shopping trip accordingly.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Premio fresh bratwurst (16 oz, x1 pack): $1.99
- Vidalia onions (3 lb pack, x1 pack): $2.69
- Organic tomatoes roma (approx. 1 lb total across Monday and Wednesday): $2.59
- Butcher's Specialty fresh chicken leg quarters (approx. 2 lbs): $1.98
- Blueberries family pack (18 oz, x1 pack): $3.29
- Red seedless grapes (approx. 0.5 lb): $0.65
- Ocean Sea frozen bay scallops (16 oz, x1 pack): $6.99
- Dulano sausage assorted varieties 5 ct. (12 oz, x1 pack): $2.49
- Eggland's Best grade A large eggs 12 ct. (x1 carton): $2.49
- Frozen hash brown patties (45.1 oz, x1 bag): $2.99
- Butcher's Specialty fresh chicken breasts boneless/skinless (approx. 1.25 lbs): $4.36
- Plums (approx. 0.75 lb): $1.49
- Cantaloupe (1 ct.): $1.95

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil or butter (for searing and sauteing)
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic (fresh or powder)
- Honey (for plum and blueberry glazes)
- Apple cider vinegar or balsamic vinegar (for glazes)
- Fresh herbs such as thyme or parsley if desired
- Cooking spray (for hash browns)