Meijer Gluten-Free Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Roasted Russet Potatoes and Sweet Corn
Description: Two juicy chicken drumsticks are seasoned and oven-baked until golden and crispy, served alongside wedges of roasted russet potato and a fresh ear of sweet corn. This is a simple, satisfying gluten-free dinner that comes together with minimal effort and maximum flavor.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Drumsticks ($0.99/lb), Russet Potatoes 5 lb. bag ($1 each when you buy 7 or more), Locally Grown Bulk Sweet Corn ($4/$1)
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 0.5 lb of chicken drumsticks (roughly 2 drumsticks). The russet potato bag is a buy-7 deal so plan to use potatoes across the week; use 1 medium potato for this meal. Buy 4 ears of sweet corn for $1 and enjoy one tonight, saving the rest for snacks or sides later in the week. Total cook time is about 45 minutes; put potatoes in the oven first for 10 minutes before adding the chicken to ensure everything finishes at the same time.
Recipes:
- Baked Chicken Legs and Potatoes (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)

Tuesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Pork Loin Assorted Chops with Sauteed Bell Peppers and Mushrooms
Description: One bone-in pork loin assorted chop is seared in a hot skillet until caramelized and cooked through, then served over a colorful saute of bell peppers and sliced mushrooms. The naturally gluten-free combination is bright, hearty, and ready in under 30 minutes.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Assorted Chops Bone in ($1.99/lb), Red, Yellow, Orange or Aloha Bell Pepper ($1 each when you buy 7 or more), True Goodness Organic Whole or Sliced White Mushrooms 8 oz ($2/$5)
Prep time: 10 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 0.5 lb of pork loin assorted chops (one generous bone-in chop). Buy 1 bell pepper for this meal (the buy-7 deal applies, so plan to use bell peppers again on Thursday to make the deal worthwhile). Use half of the 8 oz mushroom container tonight and save the rest for another use.
Recipes:
- Paleo Pork Chops with Mushroom Sauce (Whole30)

Wednesday
Meal: Skillet-Browned Eckrich Sausage Links with Bush's Beans and Red Gold Tomatoes
Description: Eckrich sausage links are browned in a skillet until deeply caramelized, then simmered together with Bush's beans and Red Gold diced tomatoes for a rich, smoky one-pan meal. This hearty gluten-free skillet dinner is filling, budget-friendly, and comes together in about 20 minutes.
Sale items used: Eckrich 2 Pc. Sausage Ropes 10-14 oz. or Sausage Links 13-14 oz. ($2.29 each), Bush's Ingredient Beans 15-16 oz. ($1 each when you buy 7 or more), Red Gold Tomatoes 14.5-15 oz. ($1 each when you buy 7 or more)
Prep time: 10 minutes
Serving note: Use 3 to 4 sausage links from the package for one serving; refrigerate the remainder for breakfasts or another quick meal later in the week. Use half a can of beans and half a can of tomatoes for one portion; store the rest covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The buy-7 deal for beans and tomatoes means you will want to add other $1 items to your cart to reach 7 units total.

Thursday
Meal: Grilled Johnsonville Fresh Brats with Roasted Bell Peppers and Creamer Potatoes
Description: One Johnsonville fresh brat is grilled or pan-seared until cooked through and served alongside oven-roasted creamer potatoes and charred bell pepper strips. Verify that the specific Johnsonville variety you select is labeled gluten-free, as formulations can vary; the plain original variety is typically gluten-free.
Sale items used: Johnsonville Fresh Brats 19 oz. ($4.79 each), Red, Yellow, Orange or Aloha Bell Pepper ($1 each when you buy 7 or more), The Little Potato Company Creamer Potatoes 3 lb. bag ($4.99 each)
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 brat from the 5-count package; refrigerate or freeze the remaining 4 for future meals. Use 1 bell pepper, sliced into strips. Use roughly 0.5 lb (about 8 to 10 small creamer potatoes) from the 3 lb bag; the rest of the bag will keep in the refrigerator for up to a week. Total cook time is about 35 minutes; start the potatoes in the oven first, then grill the brat and peppers in the last 15 minutes.

Friday
Meal: Pan-Seared Black Pearl Atlantic Salmon Burgers with Avocado and Cucumber Salad
Description: A Black Pearl Atlantic Salmon Burger is pan-seared in a skillet until golden on both sides and served alongside a fresh salad of sliced avocado and mini cucumbers dressed with olive oil and lemon. This light, protein-rich gluten-free meal is a bright and satisfying way to end the week.
Sale items used: Black Pearl Atlantic Salmon Burgers 10 oz. ($4.99 each), Extra Large Avocado ($1 each when you buy 7 or more), Seedless Mini Cucumbers 1 lb. bag ($1 each when you buy 7 or more)
Prep time: 10 minutes
Serving note: The 10 oz. package contains 2 salmon burgers; use 1 tonight and refrigerate the second for a quick lunch over the weekend. Use 1 avocado, sliced. Use 2 to 3 mini cucumbers from the 1 lb. bag; the rest of the bag will keep refrigerated for several days. Both the avocado and cucumber are part of the buy-7 deal, so plan your full cart to reach 7 qualifying $1 items.
Recipes:
- Easy Salmon Burgers (Gluten-Free)

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Drumsticks (0.5 lb): $0.50
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Assorted Chops Bone in (0.5 lb): $1.00
- Eckrich Sausage Links 13-14 oz. (x1 package): $2.29
- Bush's Ingredient Beans 15-16 oz. (x1 can, part of buy-7 deal): $1.00
- Red Gold Tomatoes 14.5-15 oz. (x1 can, part of buy-7 deal): $1.00
- True Goodness Organic Whole or Sliced White Mushrooms 8 oz. (x1, part of 2/$5 deal): $2.50
- Johnsonville Fresh Brats 19 oz. (x1 package): $4.79
- The Little Potato Company Creamer Potatoes 3 lb. bag (x1): $4.99
- Red, Yellow, Orange or Aloha Bell Pepper (x2, part of buy-7 deal): $2.00
- Russet Potatoes 5 lb. bag (x1, part of buy-7 deal): $1.00
- Locally Grown Bulk Sweet Corn (4 ears for $1): $1.00
- Extra Large Avocado (x1, part of buy-7 deal): $1.00
- Seedless Mini Cucumbers 1 lb. bag (x1, part of buy-7 deal): $1.00
- Black Pearl Atlantic Salmon Burgers 10 oz. (x1 package): $4.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil or cooking oil
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic powder
- Paprika or smoked paprika
- Lemon juice or fresh lemon
- Dried Italian seasoning or herbs of choice