Meijer Dairy-Free Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Drumsticks: $0.99/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Assorted Chops: $1.99/lb
- Meijer Flounder, Ocean Perch, Pollock, or Swai: 2/$10 for 16-24 oz.
- Eckrich 2 Pc. Sausage Rope, Smok-Y Links, Sausage Links or Li'l Smokies: 2/$6
- Jennie-O Ground Turkey: $2.99/lb for 3 lbs. 93% lean

Vegetables on sale:
- Sweet Corn Tray Pack: $6.99 for 8 ct.
- Multicolor Peppers: $3.49 for 3 ct.
- Extra Large Avocados: 2/$3
- Cherubs Tomatoes: 2/$5 for 10 oz.
- Fresh from Meijer Diced or Sliced Vegetables: BOGO
- Greenhouse Grown Tomatoes on the Vine: $2.29/lb
- Meijer Sweet Corn, Green Peas, Mixed Vegetables, Green Beans or Broccoli Cuts: $2.39

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Sweet Corn and Avocado Salsa
Description: Two or three chicken drumsticks are seasoned with garlic powder, smoked paprika, and olive oil, then roasted at 425 degrees until golden and crispy. They are served alongside a fresh ear of sweet corn and a simple avocado salsa made from diced avocado, Cherubs tomatoes, lime juice, and cilantro.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Drumsticks ($0.99/lb), Sweet Corn Tray Pack ($6.99 for 8 ct.), Extra Large Avocados (2/$3), Cherubs Tomatoes (2/$5)
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 0.75 lb of drumsticks (roughly 2-3 pieces) for one person. The family pack will yield several meals worth of drumsticks - portion out what you need and freeze the rest. One ear of corn from the tray pack and half an avocado round out the plate. The Cherubs tomatoes package will carry over to Wednesday's meal.
Recipes:
- Easy Baked Chicken Drumsticks - Bites of Wellness

Tuesday
Meal: Sauteed Pork Loin Assorted Chops with Multicolor Peppers and Rice
Description: One pork loin chop is seasoned with McCormick Grill Mates seasoning and sauteed in a hot skillet until cooked through, then rested and sliced. Sliced multicolor peppers are sauteed in the same pan and served over a cup of cooked Minute Rice Ready to Serve for a fast, colorful weeknight plate.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Assorted Chops ($1.99/lb), Multicolor Peppers ($3.49 for 3 ct.), Minute Rice Ready to Serve (3/$5), McCormick Grill Mates Seasonings (2/$4)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: One chop weighing approximately 0.5 lb is ideal for a single serving. The 3-count pepper pack will provide peppers for both Tuesday and Thursday. One Minute Rice cup cooks in 90 seconds. The Grill Mates seasoning will also be useful for the rest of the week.

Wednesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Meijer White Fish Fillets with Green Beans and Tomatoes
Description: A Meijer white fish fillet (flounder, pollock, or swai) is seasoned with lemon pepper and pan-seared in olive oil until flaky and golden. It is plated with steamed Meijer frozen green beans and a handful of Cherubs tomatoes warmed briefly in the pan with garlic for a light, bright finish.
Sale items used: Meijer Flounder, Ocean Perch, Pollock, or Swai (2/$10 for 16-24 oz.), Meijer Sweet Corn, Green Peas, Mixed Vegetables, Green Beans or Broccoli Cuts ($2.39), Cherubs Tomatoes (already purchased Monday)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: One package of Meijer white fish (16-24 oz.) is purchased; use one fillet for tonight and refrigerate or freeze the remainder. The frozen green beans bag will provide sides for multiple meals. The Cherubs tomatoes are a carryover from Monday's purchase.
Recipes:
- Sheet-Pan Fish with Tomatoes and Green Beans Recipe - Today
- Roasted (White) Fish With Green Beans & Tomatoes - Donna Rama Dishes

Thursday
Meal: Eckrich Smoked Sausage and Pepper Skillet with Sweet Corn
Description: Half a link of Eckrich smoked sausage rope is sliced into coins and browned in a skillet, then tossed with sliced multicolor peppers and a splash of chicken broth for a quick one-pan meal. A fresh ear of sweet corn from the tray pack is boiled or microwaved and served on the side.
Sale items used: Eckrich 2 Pc. Sausage Rope, Smok-Y Links, Sausage Links or Li'l Smokies (2/$6), Multicolor Peppers (carryover from Tuesday), Sweet Corn Tray Pack (carryover from Monday), Meijer Broth ($1.59)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use roughly half of one sausage rope link for a single serving; wrap and refrigerate the rest. The multicolor peppers and sweet corn tray pack are both carryovers from earlier in the week. The Meijer Broth adds a little moisture and flavor to the skillet without any dairy.
Recipes:
- Sausage and Veggies Skillet - Julia's Album
- Sausage and Summer Vegetables Skillet with Corn - Recipe By Me

Friday
Meal: Jennie-O Ground Turkey Lettuce-Free Taco Bowls with Avocado and Pico
Description: About one-third pound of Jennie-O ground turkey is browned with McCormick taco seasoning and served over Minute Rice in a bowl, topped with diced avocado, fresh pico made from Cherubs tomatoes, and Old El Paso salsa or green chilies. The result is a hearty, satisfying taco bowl that skips the lettuce and keeps every element dairy-free.
Sale items used: Jennie-O Ground Turkey ($2.99/lb for 3 lbs.), McCormick Taco Seasoning Mix ($0.79), Minute Rice Ready to Serve (carryover from Tuesday purchase), Extra Large Avocados (carryover from Monday), Old El Paso Shells, Beans or Rice, Enchilada Sauces or Green Chilies (3/$5), Cherubs Tomatoes (carryover from Monday)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: The Jennie-O turkey comes in a 3 lb. package; use approximately one-third pound tonight and portion and freeze the rest in individual servings for future meals. One Minute Rice cup is plenty for one bowl. The second avocado from Monday's 2/$3 purchase is used here. The Old El Paso green chilies or salsa adds heat and flavor without any dairy.
Recipes:
- Ground Turkey Taco Bowls – Kalyn's Kitchen
- Turkey Burrito Bowls - Fresh Apron

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Drumsticks (0.75 lb used, family pack purchased - freeze remainder): $0.99
- Sweet Corn Tray Pack (1 pack, 8 ct. - use 2 ears this week, freeze or share rest): $6.99
- Extra Large Avocados (x2, one for Monday, one for Friday): $3.00
- Cherubs Tomatoes (1 pack, 10 oz. - used across Monday, Wednesday, and Friday): $2.50
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Assorted Chops (0.5 lb, one chop): $1.00
- Multicolor Peppers (1 pack, 3 ct. - used Tuesday and Thursday): $3.49
- Minute Rice Ready to Serve (x2 cups for Tuesday and Friday, bought as part of 3/$5 deal): $3.34
- Meijer Flounder, Ocean Perch, Pollock, or Swai (1 pack, 16-24 oz. - use one fillet, freeze rest): $5.00
- Meijer Sweet Corn, Green Peas, Mixed Vegetables, Green Beans or Broccoli Cuts (1 bag): $2.39
- Eckrich 2 Pc. Sausage Rope, Smok-Y Links, Sausage Links or Li'l Smokies (1 deal, 2 pc. - use half of one, freeze rest): $6.00
- Meijer Broth (1 carton): $1.59
- Jennie-O Ground Turkey (1 pack, 3 lbs. - use one-third lb Friday, freeze rest): $8.97
- McCormick Taco Seasoning Mix (1 packet): $0.79
- Old El Paso Shells, Beans or Rice, Enchilada Sauces or Green Chilies (1 item as part of 3/$5 - buy 3 to activate deal, use green chilies or salsa): $5.00
- McCormick Grill Mates Seasonings (1 deal, 2/$4 - use for Tuesday and general seasoning): $4.00

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Garlic powder
- Smoked paprika
- Lemon pepper seasoning
- Salt and black pepper
- Lime juice or fresh lime
- Cilantro (fresh)
- Garlic cloves