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: Juicy chicken drumsticks are seasoned with garlic, paprika, and olive oil then oven-baked until golden and crispy for two people. They are served alongside roasted multicolor pepper strips and sweet corn cut fresh from the cob 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 prep, 40 minutes bake
Serving note: Plan on 4 drumsticks per person, roughly 2 lbs total. Use 2 ears of corn and 2 peppers from the packs; the remaining corn and peppers carry forward to Thursday's taco bowls. Total cook time is about 55 minutes, so preheat the oven first to keep things on schedule.
Recipes:
- Chicken Drumsticks Southwest Skillet
- Easy Baked Chicken Drumsticks

Tuesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Pork Loin Assorted Chops with Avocado and Tomato Salsa
Description: Two bone-in pork loin assorted chops are seasoned simply and seared in a hot cast-iron skillet until cooked through with a golden crust. A quick fresh salsa of diced vine tomatoes, avocado, lime juice, and cilantro is spooned over the top 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: 10 minutes prep, 15 minutes cook
Serving note: One chop per person, approximately 1 lb total for two chops. Buy about 0.5 lb of vine tomatoes. Use 1 avocado for the salsa; the second avocado from the 2/$3 deal is reserved for Friday's fish meal.
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: Sliced Eckrich smoked sausage rope is browned in a skillet with sliced multicolor peppers and onion, then tossed with fluffy cooked white rice for a hearty one-pan dinner. The sausage is naturally gluten-free, and the whole skillet comes together in under 30 minutes for two people.
Sale items used: Eckrich 2 Pc. Sausage Rope, Smok-Y Links, Sausage Links or Li'l Smokies (2/$6), Multicolor Peppers (already purchased Monday)
Prep time: 10 minutes prep, 20 minutes cook
Serving note: Use one 13-14 oz. sausage rope from the 2-pack for this meal; the second rope can be frozen or used for lunches. Use the remaining pepper from Monday's 3-count pack. Cook about 1 cup dry white rice to yield roughly 2 cups cooked, enough for two generous servings.
Recipes:
- Sausage and Rice Skillet

Thursday
Meal: Skillet-Browned Ground Turkey Taco Bowls with Avocado and Corn
Description: Lean ground turkey is browned in a skillet with McCormick taco seasoning, then served over rice in bowls topped with fresh corn kernels, diced avocado, and salsa for a fully gluten-free taco bowl night. The leftover corn from Monday and the Pace salsa on sale make this a budget-friendly and flavorful meal for two.
Sale items used: Jennie-O Ground Turkey ($2.99/lb for 3 lbs.), Sweet Corn Tray Pack (already purchased Monday), Extra Large Avocados (2/$3, second avocado from Tuesday's purchase), Pace Salsa, Picante Sauce, Pace Queso Bowl or Pace Cheese Sauce (2/$4), McCormick Taco Seasoning Mix ($0.79)
Prep time: 10 minutes prep, 20 minutes cook
Serving note: The Jennie-O package is sold as a 3 lb. unit at $2.99/lb, totaling $8.97. Use about 1 lb. for this meal and freeze the remaining 2 lbs. for future use. Use 2 ears of corn from Monday's tray pack. Serve over leftover rice from Wednesday if any remains, or cook a fresh cup of dry rice.
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: Meijer white fish fillets such as flounder or pollock are seasoned with lemon, garlic, and herbs then baked until flaky and tender for two people. They are plated alongside sliced vine tomatoes and creamy diced avocado for a light, fresh, and completely gluten-free dinner.
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), Extra Large Avocados (reserved from Tuesday's 2/$3 purchase)
Prep time: 10 minutes prep, 20 minutes bake
Serving note: One 16-24 oz. package of fish is plenty for two people at roughly 8-12 oz. per person. Buy about 0.5 lb. of vine tomatoes. The avocado was already purchased on Tuesday so there is no additional cost here today.
Recipes:
- Baked Fish With Avocado and Tomato Recipe

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Drumsticks (2 lbs): $1.98
- Sweet Corn Tray Pack (1 pack of 8 ct.): $6.99
- Multicolor Peppers (1 pack of 3 ct.): $3.49
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Assorted Chops (1 lb): $1.99
- Greenhouse Grown Tomatoes on the Vine (1 lb total across Tuesday and Friday): $2.29
- Extra Large Avocados (2 avocados): $3.00
- Eckrich Sausage Rope 2-pack: $6.00
- Jennie-O Ground Turkey (3 lb. package): $8.97
- Pace Salsa (1 jar, part of 2/$4 deal - buy 2): $4.00
- McCormick Taco Seasoning Mix (1 packet): $0.79
- Meijer Flounder, Ocean Perch, Pollock, or Swai (1 package, part of 2/$10 deal - buy 2): $10.00

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil or cooking oil
- Garlic (fresh or powder)
- Paprika and chili powder
- Salt and black pepper
- Cumin
- Dried oregano or Italian seasoning
- Lime juice or fresh limes
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
- White rice (dry, about 2-3 cups)
- Onion