Market Basket Dairy-Free Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Fresh Chicken Thighs (Boneless & Skinless): $3.99/lb
- Boneless Pork Butts: $2.49/lb
- Top Round Roast: $4.99/lb
- Fresh Italian Sausage: $2.49/lb
- Fresh Farm Raised Tilapia Fillets: $6.99/lb

Vegetables on sale:
- Tender Zucchini: $0.99/lb
- Campari Tomatoes: $2.99 for 1-LB
- Sliced White Mushrooms: 2 for $5.00 for 16 oz
- Broccoli Slaw: 2 for $3.00 for 12 oz
- Fresh Express Chopped Kit: 2 for $5.00 for 7.7-11.75 oz

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Slow-Braised Boneless Pork Butt with Zucchini and Tomatoes
Description: A 1.5 lb portion of boneless pork butt is slow-braised low and slow in a savory broth with garlic, herbs, and Campari tomatoes until fork-tender and richly flavored. Sliced zucchini is added in the final hour to soak up all the braising juices, creating a hearty one-pot meal perfectly sized for two.
Sale items used: Boneless Pork Butts, Tender Zucchini, Campari Tomatoes
Prep time: 20 minutes active, 3 hours total
Serving note: 1.5 lbs pork butt (about 0.75 lb per person), 1 lb zucchini (2 medium), 1 lb Campari tomatoes (1 container)
Recipes:
- Slow Cooker Pork Shoulder
- Roast Pork Butt With a Crispy Bark
- Braised Pork Shoulder (Fall-Apart Tender & Easy Recipe)

Tuesday
Meal: Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs over Mushroom and Broccoli Slaw Stir-Fry
Description: Two large bone-in-style boneless chicken thighs are seasoned and baked at high heat until the skin crisps beautifully, then served over a quick stir-fry of sliced mushrooms and broccoli slaw tossed with garlic, ginger, and a splash of soy sauce. This colorful, protein-packed plate comes together in under 40 minutes and is completely dairy-free.
Sale items used: Fresh Boneless & Skinless Chicken Thighs, Sliced White Mushrooms, Broccoli Slaw
Prep time: 10 minutes active, 40 minutes total
Serving note: 1 lb chicken thighs (2 to 3 thighs), 1 bag (16 oz) sliced mushrooms, 1 bag (12 oz) broccoli slaw
Recipes:
- Chicken Broccoli Stir Fry with Shiitakes (GF, DF)
- Chicken, Broccoli and Mushroom Stir Fry
- 20 Minute Chicken Broccoli Stir-Fry

Wednesday
Meal: Sliced Top Round Roast with Roasted Zucchini and Tomato Pan Sauce
Description: A 1.5 lb top round roast is seasoned with garlic, rosemary, and olive oil, then roasted to medium doneness and thinly sliced for two generous servings. Roasted zucchini rounds and Campari tomatoes are cooked alongside in the same pan and the drippings are deglazed with broth and herbs to build a bright, light tomato pan sauce.
Sale items used: Top Round Roast, Tender Zucchini, Campari Tomatoes
Prep time: 15 minutes active, 1 hour 15 minutes total
Serving note: 1.5 lbs top round roast (about 0.75 lb per person sliced), 1 lb zucchini, 1 lb Campari tomatoes
Recipes:
- Simply Roasted Zucchini and Tomatoes (Paleo, Vegan, Whole30)
- Roasted Zucchini and Tomatoes
- Sauteed Zucchini and Tomatoes

Thursday
Meal: Italian Sausage and Zucchini Sheet Pan Dinner with Chopped Salad
Description: About 0.75 lb of fresh Italian sausage links are nestled on a sheet pan with thick-cut zucchini coins and roasted together at 425 degrees until caramelized and cooked through. Served alongside a crisp chopped salad kit dressed simply with olive oil and lemon, this is an easy, crowd-pleasing weeknight sheet pan dinner.
Sale items used: Fresh Italian Sausage, Tender Zucchini, Fresh Express Chopped Kit
Prep time: 10 minutes active, 35 minutes total
Serving note: 0.75 lb Italian sausage (3 to 4 links), 1 lb zucchini, 1 bag chopped kit (serves 2 as a side)
Recipes:
- Sausage, Zucchini + Tomato Sheet Pan Dinner
- Sheet Pan Sausage and Veggies (Easy & Nutritious)
- Italian Sausage and Zucchini Skillet Meal

Friday
Meal: Garlic Herb Tilapia Fillets over Mushroom and Zucchini Saute
Description: Two fresh tilapia fillets are pan-seared with olive oil, minced garlic, fresh parsley, and lemon until golden and flaky, then plated over a warm saute of sliced mushrooms and tender zucchini cooked in garlic-infused olive oil. This light and flavorful seafood dinner is naturally dairy-free and comes together in under 25 minutes.
Sale items used: Fresh Farm Raised Tilapia Fillets, Sliced White Mushrooms, Tender Zucchini
Prep time: 10 minutes active, 25 minutes total
Serving note: 1 lb tilapia fillets (2 fillets, about 0.5 lb per person), 1 bag (16 oz) sliced mushrooms, 0.5 lb zucchini
Recipes:
- Creamy Lemon Garlic Herb Tilapia
- Spicy Tilapia With Mushrooms and Zucchini
- Tilapia Sauteed With Garlic and Mushrooms

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Boneless Pork Butts (1.5 lbs): $3.74
- Fresh Boneless & Skinless Chicken Thighs (1 lb): $3.99
- Top Round Roast (1.5 lbs): $7.49
- Fresh Italian Sausage (0.75 lb): $1.87
- Fresh Farm Raised Tilapia Fillets (1 lb): $6.99
- Tender Zucchini (4.5 lbs total across the week): $4.46
- Campari Tomatoes (x2 containers, used Monday and Wednesday): $5.98
- Sliced White Mushrooms (x2 bags, used Tuesday and Friday - 2 for $5.00 deal): $5.00
- Broccoli Slaw (x1 bag, 12 oz): $1.50
- Fresh Express Chopped Kit (x1 bag): $2.50

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Garlic (fresh)
- Chicken or beef broth (low sodium)
- Soy sauce (check label for dairy-free)
- Fresh or dried rosemary
- Fresh or dried parsley
- Fresh or dried thyme
- Dried oregano
- Red pepper flakes
- Lemon (fresh)
- Fresh ginger (small knob)
- Salt and black pepper
- Onion (1 to 2 yellow onions)