Publix Dairy-Free Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Publix Whole Young Chicken: $1.49/lb
- Smithfield Marinated Pork Tenderloin: $5.99 for 19.2-23-oz pkg
- Ground Chuck: $5.99/lb
- Catfish Fillets: $9.99/lb
- Publix Sweet Italian Sausage: $5.99 for 20-oz pkg

Vegetables on sale:
- Bulk Sweet Corn: 5 for $5.00
- Broccoli or Cauliflower: 2 for $6.00
- Yellow Squash or Zucchini: $1.99 for 2-oz tray
- Vidalia Sweet Onions: $3.49 for 5-lb bag
- Publix Tricolor Peppers: $4.99 for 3-ct pkg
- Green Avocados: 2 for $5.00
- Publix Idaho Russet Potatoes: $3.99 for 5-lb bag
- Publix White Mushrooms: 2 for $6.00

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Roasted Publix Whole Young Chicken with Sweet Corn and Broccoli
Description: A whole young chicken is seasoned with olive oil, garlic, and herbs then roasted until golden and juicy, yielding plenty of meat for two with leftovers to spare. Fresh sweet corn on the cob and steamed broccoli florets round out this simple, satisfying dairy-free dinner.
Sale items used: Publix Whole Young Chicken, Bulk Sweet Corn, Broccoli or Cauliflower
Prep time: 20 minutes active, 75 minutes total roasting time
Serving note: One whole chicken (approximately 4 lbs at $1.49/lb) feeds two generously with leftovers. Use 2 ears of corn and half a head of broccoli. Make-ahead tip: season and truss the chicken the night before and refrigerate uncovered so it roasts faster and browns better.

Tuesday
Meal: Smithfield Marinated Pork Tenderloin with Sauteed Zucchini and Vidalia Onions
Description: The pre-marinated Smithfield pork tenderloin is seared in a hot skillet then finished in the oven for a juicy, flavorful centerpiece that requires almost no prep work. Sliced zucchini and sweet Vidalia onions are sauteed in olive oil until caramelized and served alongside for a light, dairy-free weeknight meal.
Sale items used: Smithfield Marinated Pork Tenderloin, Yellow Squash or Zucchini, Vidalia Sweet Onions
Prep time: 10 minutes active, 40 minutes total
Serving note: One 19.2-23-oz package of Smithfield tenderloin is the perfect size for two people. Use one zucchini tray and roughly half a pound of sliced Vidalia onion from the 5-lb bag purchased this week.

Wednesday
Meal: Ground Chuck Taco Bowls with Tricolor Peppers and Avocado
Description: Seasoned ground chuck is browned with diced tricolor peppers and taco spices, then served over rice or shredded lettuce with sliced fresh avocado for a hearty, dairy-free taco bowl. This quick skillet meal comes together in under 30 minutes and is easily customized with salsa or hot sauce from the pantry.
Sale items used: Ground Chuck, Publix Tricolor Peppers, Green Avocados, Mahatma Jasmine Rice
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 lb of ground chuck (approximately $5.99) for two generous bowls. Use the full 3-ct tricolor pepper pack and both avocados. One 2-lb bag of Mahatma Jasmine Rice provides rice for this meal and leftover rice for Friday.

Thursday
Meal: Pan-Fried Catfish Fillets with Roasted Russet Potatoes and Cauliflower
Description: Catfish fillets are coated in a seasoned cornmeal crust and pan-fried in olive oil until crispy and golden, delivering a classic Southern-style dinner that is completely dairy-free. Cubed russet potatoes roasted with garlic and paprika and tender roasted cauliflower florets make this a filling and affordable plate.
Sale items used: Catfish Fillets, Publix Idaho Russet Potatoes, Broccoli or Cauliflower
Prep time: 15 minutes active, 45 minutes total
Serving note: Purchase approximately 1 lb of catfish fillets (about 0.5 lb per person) at $9.99/lb for a total of $9.99. Use 2 medium russet potatoes from the 5-lb bag and half a head of cauliflower from the second head in the 2-for-$6.00 deal.
Recipes:
- Southern Pan Fried Catfish Recipe

Friday
Meal: Publix Sweet Italian Sausage Skillet with Mushrooms and Peppers over Rice
Description: Sliced Sweet Italian sausage links are browned in a skillet with sliced mushrooms and any remaining tricolor peppers, then simmered together until everything is tender and fragrant. Served over fluffy jasmine rice already on hand from Wednesday, this one-pan meal is a satisfying, dairy-free end to the week.
Sale items used: Publix Sweet Italian Sausage, Publix White Mushrooms, Vidalia Sweet Onions
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: One 20-oz package of Sweet Italian Sausage is ideal for two people. Use one container of Publix White Mushrooms from the 2-for-$6.00 deal and a handful of sliced Vidalia onion from the bag already purchased. Serve over leftover jasmine rice from Wednesday.
Recipes:
- Easy Sausage and Rice Skillet Recipe

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Publix Whole Young Chicken (1 bird, approx. 4 lbs at $1.49/lb): $5.96
- Bulk Sweet Corn (2 ears from the 5-for-$5.00 deal): $2.00
- Broccoli or Cauliflower (2-for-$6.00, 1 head broccoli + 1 head cauliflower): $6.00
- Smithfield Marinated Pork Tenderloin (1 pkg): $5.99
- Yellow Squash or Zucchini (1 tray): $1.99
- Vidalia Sweet Onions (1 five-lb bag): $3.49
- Ground Chuck (1 lb at $5.99/lb): $5.99
- Publix Tricolor Peppers (1 pkg, 3-ct): $4.99
- Green Avocados (2-for-$5.00): $5.00
- Mahatma Jasmine Rice (1 two-lb bag): $2.00
- Catfish Fillets (1 lb at $9.99/lb): $9.99
- Publix Idaho Russet Potatoes (1 five-lb bag): $3.99
- Publix Sweet Italian Sausage (1 pkg, 20-oz): $5.99
- Publix White Mushrooms (2-for-$6.00, 1 container): $3.00

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Garlic (fresh or minced)
- Taco seasoning or cumin, chili powder, and paprika
- Cornmeal (for catfish crust)
- Salt and black pepper
- Dried Italian herbs (oregano, thyme, rosemary)
- Salsa or hot sauce (optional, for taco bowls)