Meijer Gluten-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
- 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
- Meijer Flounder, Ocean Perch, Pollock, or Swai: 2/$10 for 16-24 oz.

Vegetables on sale:
- Sweet Corn Tray Pack: $6.99 for 8 ct.
- Multicolor Peppers: $3.49 for 3 ct.
- Extra Large Avocados: 2/$3
- Greenhouse Grown Tomatoes on the Vine: $2.29/lb
- Cherubs Tomatoes: 2/$5 for 10 oz.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Sweet Corn and Multicolor Peppers
Description: Two chicken drumsticks are seasoned with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper, then oven-baked at 400 degrees until golden and cooked through. They are served alongside one ear of sweet corn and sliced roasted multicolor peppers for a colorful, naturally gluten-free plate.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Drumsticks ($0.99/lb), Sweet Corn Tray Pack ($6.99 for 8 ct.), Multicolor Peppers ($3.49 for 3 ct.)
Prep time: 15 minutes active, 40 minutes bake time
Serving note: Use approximately 0.75 lb of drumsticks (about 2 drumsticks) for 1 person; purchase the family pack and freeze the remainder for later use. Use 1 ear of corn from the 8-count tray and 1 pepper from the 3-count bag; store the rest for Thursday and other meals this week. Total bake time is about 55 minutes, so preheat the oven as soon as you get home.
Recipes:
- Chicken Drumsticks Southwest Skillet
- Easy Baked Chicken Drumsticks

Tuesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Pork Loin Assorted Chops with Avocado and Tomato Salsa
Description: One pork loin assorted chop is seasoned simply with cumin, salt, and pepper and seared in a hot skillet until juicy and caramelized. It is topped with a quick fresh salsa made from diced vine tomatoes, half an avocado, lime juice, and cilantro for a bright, gluten-free finish.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Assorted Chops ($1.99/lb), Greenhouse Grown Tomatoes on the Vine ($2.29/lb), Extra Large Avocados (2/$3)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 0.5 lb of pork loin assorted chops (1 chop) for 1 person at roughly $1.00. Buy about 0.5 lb of vine tomatoes for the salsa at roughly $1.15. Purchase 2 avocados for $3.00 and use half of one tonight; reserve the remaining 1.5 avocados for Thursday and Friday meals.
Recipes:
- Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Avocado and Tomato Salad
- Chili Rubbed Pork with Avocado Salsa
- Pork Loin Chops with Avocado-Mango Salsa and Spinach Quinoa

Wednesday
Meal: Eckrich Sausage Rope and Pepper Skillet with Rice
Description: Half of one Eckrich sausage rope is sliced into coins and browned in a skillet with sliced multicolor peppers and a pinch of garlic powder until everything is caramelized and fragrant. It is served over a portion of cooked white rice for a hearty, gluten-free one-pan meal. Note: Eckrich sausage rope is naturally gluten-free; always confirm by checking the package label.
Sale items used: Eckrich 2 Pc. Sausage Rope (2/$6), Multicolor Peppers ($3.49 for 3 ct.), Minute Rice Ready to Serve (3/$5)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: The 2/$6 deal means each sausage rope is $3.00; buy 2 ropes for $6.00 and use half of one rope tonight, saving the rest for lunches or freezing. Use 1 pepper from the 3-count bag purchased Monday. Buy 1 pack of Minute Rice Ready to Serve as part of the 3/$5 deal ($1.67 per pack) and use one serving tonight.
Recipes:
- Sausage and Rice Skillet

Thursday
Meal: Skillet-Browned Ground Turkey Taco Bowls with Avocado and Corn
Description: A portion of 93% lean ground turkey is browned in a skillet and seasoned with McCormick taco seasoning, then served over rice in a bowl topped with diced avocado, sweet corn cut from the cob, and a spoonful of Pace salsa. This naturally gluten-free taco bowl is filling, fresh, and budget-friendly.
Sale items used: Jennie-O Ground Turkey ($2.99/lb for 3 lbs.), Extra Large Avocados (2/$3, from Tuesday's purchase), Sweet Corn Tray Pack ($6.99 for 8 ct., from Monday's purchase), McCormick Taco Seasoning Mix ($0.79), Pace Salsa (2/$4), Minute Rice Ready to Serve (3/$5, from Wednesday's purchase)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: The Jennie-O turkey comes in a 3 lb. package for $8.97 total; use approximately 0.5 lb tonight and portion and freeze the remaining 2.5 lbs for future meals. Use half of one avocado reserved from Tuesday. Use 1 ear of corn from the tray purchased Monday. Use 1 pack of Minute Rice from the 3-pack purchased Wednesday.
Recipes:
- Easy Gluten-Free Ground Turkey Taco Skillet
- Turkey Taco Skillet Recipe (gluten free)

Friday
Meal: Oven-Baked Meijer White Fish Fillets with Vine Tomatoes and Avocado
Description: One Meijer white fish fillet (flounder, pollock, or swai) is seasoned with lemon pepper, garlic, and olive oil, then baked at 400 degrees until flaky and tender. It is plated alongside sliced vine tomatoes and fresh avocado slices for a light, clean, gluten-free dinner to close out the week.
Sale items used: Meijer Flounder, Ocean Perch, Pollock, or Swai (2/$10 for 16-24 oz.), Greenhouse Grown Tomatoes on the Vine ($2.29/lb, from Tuesday's purchase), Extra Large Avocados (2/$3, from Tuesday's purchase)
Prep time: 10 minutes active, 20 minutes bake time
Serving note: The fish is sold as 2 packs for $10, so each 16-24 oz. pack is $5.00; buy 1 pack and use one fillet tonight, freezing the remaining fillets for later. Use remaining vine tomatoes from Tuesday's purchase. Use the last avocado half reserved from Tuesday.
Recipes:
- Baked Fish With Avocado and Tomato Recipe

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Drumsticks (approx. 2 lbs purchased, freeze remainder): $1.98
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Assorted Chops (0.5 lb): $1.00
- Eckrich Sausage Rope (2 ropes, 2/$6 deal): $6.00
- Jennie-O Ground Turkey (3 lb. package): $8.97
- Meijer Flounder, Ocean Perch, Pollock, or Swai (1 pack, 16-24 oz.): $5.00
- Sweet Corn Tray Pack (1 tray, 8 ct.): $6.99
- Multicolor Peppers (1 bag, 3 ct.): $3.49
- Extra Large Avocados (2 avocados): $3.00
- Greenhouse Grown Tomatoes on the Vine (approx. 0.75 lb): $1.72
- McCormick Taco Seasoning Mix (1 packet): $0.79
- Pace Salsa (1 jar, part of 2/$4 deal): $2.00
- Minute Rice Ready to Serve (3-pack, 3/$5 deal): $5.00

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil or cooking oil
- Garlic powder
- Paprika
- Salt and pepper
- Cumin
- Lemon pepper seasoning
- Lime juice or fresh lime
- Cilantro (fresh or dried)
- White rice (if not using Minute Rice for all meals)