Meijer Dairy-Free Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Ground Turkey and Pasta Skillet with Ragu Tomato Sauce
Description: A hearty one-pan skillet built from crumbled ground turkey simmered with Ragu tomato sauce and tossed with tender Barilla pasta. Scaled for one, this satisfying weeknight meal comes together quickly and reheats well for lunch the next day.
Sale items used: Meijer Ground Turkey Roll, Barilla Pasta, Ken's Salad Dressing or Ragu Pasta Sauces or Simply Vinaigrette
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 6 oz of ground turkey (slice off a portion from the roll and freeze the rest), 2 oz dry pasta (about 1 cup cooked), and roughly 1/2 cup Ragu sauce. The turkey roll is sold as a full package, so portion and freeze unused turkey in individual 6 oz portions for future meals.
Recipes:
- Ground Turkey Bolognese (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
- Easy Turkey Ragù Recipe

Tuesday
Meal: Johnsonville Smoked Sausage and Flour Tortilla Wraps with Peach Salsa
Description: Sliced Johnsonville smoked sausage is pan-seared until golden and wrapped in warm flour tortillas, topped with a bright fresh peach salsa made from diced yellow peaches, red onion, cilantro, and lime juice. The sweet-savory combination makes a fast and flavorful wrap that feels far more special than the prep time suggests.
Sale items used: Johnsonville Smoked Sausage Ropes or Breakfast Sausage, La Banderita Fajita or Burrito Flour Tortillas, Yellow Peaches
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use about 3 oz of smoked sausage (roughly one-quarter of the rope; freeze the rest in portions), 2 flour tortillas, and 1 medium yellow peach (approximately 0.4 lb at $1.49/lb, about $0.60 worth). Dice the peach fresh for the salsa just before serving.

Wednesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Whole Boneless Pork Loin Slices with Watermelon and Grape Salad
Description: Two thick slices cut from the whole boneless pork loin are seasoned and pan-seared to a golden crust, served alongside a refreshing summer salad of cubed watermelon and halved red seedless grapes. The pork loin is an excellent value at $1.99/lb and the remaining loin freezes beautifully in individual portions.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Whole Boneless Pork Loin, Locally Grown Large Seedless Watermelon, California Red Seedless Grapes
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Cut two 3/4-inch slices from the loin totaling about 0.5 lb; wrap and freeze the remainder. Use roughly 1.5 cups cubed watermelon from the whole melon (the rest can be eaten as snacks all week) and about 0.25 lb of grapes for the salad.
Recipes:
- Watermelon Cucumber Grape Salad

Thursday
Meal: Boneless Skinless Chicken Thigh Fajitas with Flour Tortillas
Description: Boneless skinless chicken thighs are sliced thin, seasoned with fajita spices, and cooked in a hot skillet with bell peppers and onion, then loaded into warm flour tortillas for a classic dairy-free fajita night. The chicken thighs stay juicy and flavorful even with quick high-heat cooking, making them ideal for this dish.
Sale items used: Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs, La Banderita Fajita or Burrito Flour Tortillas
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 0.5 lb of chicken thighs (estimated cost: 0.5 lb x $3.19 = $1.60). Use 2 to 3 flour tortillas from the same pack purchased Tuesday. Bell peppers and onion come from pantry or produce staples not on sale this week.
Recipes:
- One-Pan Chicken Fajitas (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
- Easy Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas (Gluten-Free!)

Friday
Meal: Certified Angus Beef T-Bone Steaks Pan-Seared with Blueberry Reduction
Description: A single Certified Angus Beef T-Bone steak is pan-seared in a cast iron skillet to a perfect crust, then finished with a simple dairy-free blueberry reduction made from fresh blueberries, a splash of balsamic vinegar, and a touch of honey. This is the indulgent end-of-week meal that feels restaurant-worthy without any dairy required.
Sale items used: Certified Angus Beef T-Bone Steak, Blueberries
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: A single T-Bone for one person typically weighs about 1 lb (estimated cost: 1 lb x $12.99 = $12.99). Use roughly 1/3 of the blueberry container (about 1/3 cup) for the reduction and enjoy the rest as a snack or dessert. Pat the steak dry and bring to room temperature 20 minutes before cooking for best results.
Recipes:
- Steak with Blueberry-Balsamic Sauce: A Gourmet Love Story
- Pan Seared T-Bone Steak

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Meijer Ground Turkey Roll (1 package): $2.99
- Barilla Pasta (1 box): $1.49
- Ragu Pasta Sauce (1 jar): $1.99
- Johnsonville Smoked Sausage Rope (1 package): $2.99
- La Banderita Fajita Flour Tortillas (1 package): $2.49
- Yellow Peaches (0.4 lb): $0.60
- Fresh from Meijer Whole Boneless Pork Loin (1 lb): $1.99
- Locally Grown Large Seedless Watermelon (1 whole): $4.99
- California Red Seedless Grapes (0.25 lb): $0.50
- Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs (0.5 lb): $1.60
- Certified Angus Beef T-Bone Steak (1 lb): $12.99
- Blueberries (1 container): $3.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil or neutral cooking oil
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic powder
- Cumin
- Chili powder
- Paprika
- Red onion
- Fresh cilantro
- Lime juice or fresh limes
- Bell peppers
- Balsamic vinegar
- Honey