Publix Dairy-Free Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Oven-Roasted Chicken Thighs with Russet Potatoes and Green Beans
Description: Crispy-skinned bone-in chicken thighs roast on one sheet pan alongside golden russet potato wedges for two. Green beans are added for the last 15 minutes so everything finishes together.
Sale items used: Publix Chicken Thighs, Publix Russet Potatoes, Publix Green Beans
Prep time: 50 minutes
Serving note: Use about 1.5 lb chicken thighs (4 thighs), 2 medium russets (about 1 lb) cut into wedges, and half the bag of green beans (about 6 oz). Roast at 425 F for 40 to 45 minutes. Use olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder and paprika. The other half of the green beans is saved for Thursday and extra potatoes can be used for leftovers.
Recipes:
- Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs with Green Beans & Potatoes
- Roasted Chicken Thighs with Potatoes and Green Beans
- Sheet Pan Chicken and Potatoes

Tuesday
Meal: Skillet Ground Pork and Fall Hard Squash Hash with Fried Eggs
Description: Browned ground pork and diced fall hard squash crisp up together in one skillet with onion and sage for a hearty hash for two. Each plate is topped with a fried egg.
Sale items used: Publix Ground Pork, Fall Hard Squash, Pete & Gerry's Organic Brown Eggs
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use 0.75 lb ground pork, about 1.5 lb fall hard squash (peeled and diced, roughly 3 cups), and 4 eggs (2 per person) from the dozen. Cook the squash first for about 12 minutes, then add the pork. Use oil instead of butter for the eggs.
Recipes:
- Butternut Squash and Apple Hash with Sausage

Wednesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Salmon Select Cuts with Lemon-Dijon Glaze and Zucchini
Description: Salmon portions are seared skin-side down until crisp, then brushed with a tangy lemon-Dijon glaze for two. Sliced zucchini is sauteed in the same pan until tender-crisp.
Sale items used: Salmon Select Cuts, Yellow Squash or Zucchini, Publix Dijon Mustard
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 package Salmon Select Cuts (assumed to hold 2 portions, about 12 oz total) and 2 medium zucchini (the flyer item is priced each, so buy 1 and use it fully, about 1 lb). Glaze: 1 Tbsp Dijon, juice of half a lemon, 1 tsp olive oil, 1 tsp honey. Sear 4 minutes per side.
Recipes:
- Easy Pan Seared Salmon with Lemon Dijon Sauce
- One Pan Lemon Herb Salmon and Zucchini
- Pan Seared Dijon Mustard and Rosemary Crusted Salmon

Thursday
Meal: Italian Sausage and Green Bean Skillet over Roasted Fall Hard Squash
Description: Sliced Italian sausage and green beans are browned together in a skillet with garlic for two. It is served over caramelized roasted fall hard squash.
Sale items used: Publix Pork Italian Sausage, Publix Green Beans, Fall Hard Squash
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 package Italian sausage (about 1 lb, 4 links, check the label to confirm it is dairy-free), the remaining half bag of green beans (about 6 oz), and about 1.5 lb squash cut into half-moons. Roast squash at 425 F for 25 to 30 minutes while the skillet cooks. Squash for Tuesday and Thursday can be cut together in advance.

Friday
Meal: Herb-Roasted Pork Loin Tenderloin with Apple-Cranberry Compote
Description: A pork tenderloin is rubbed with garlic and herbs, then roasted until juicy and sliced for two. A quick compote of Granny Smith apples and cranberries is simmered on the stove to serve alongside.
Sale items used: Hatfield Pork Loin Tenderloin, Granny Smith Apples, Cranberries
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 tenderloin (about 1 lb, with leftovers for lunch). Compote: 2 Granny Smith apples (about 0.75 lb), half the cranberry package, 2 Tbsp water, 1 Tbsp maple syrup or sugar. Roast at 425 F for 20 to 25 minutes to 145 F internal, then rest 5 minutes.
Recipes:
- Herb-Crusted Pork Loin with Apple Compote
- Pork Loin with Vanilla Bean Apple and Cranberry Compote
- Roast Pork Tenderloin with Cranberry Sauce

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Publix Chicken Thighs (1.5 lbs): $3.59
- Publix Russet Potatoes (x1): $3.99
- Publix Green Beans (x1 pack at the 2 for $5.00 price, buy 2 to get the deal): $5.00
- Publix Ground Pork (0.75 lb): $2.62
- Fall Hard Squash (3 lbs): $2.97
- Pete & Gerry's Organic Brown Eggs (x1): $4.99
- Salmon Select Cuts (x1): $6.99
- Yellow Squash or Zucchini (x1): $3.99
- Publix Pork Italian Sausage (x1): $5.69
- Hatfield Pork Loin Tenderloin (x1): $5.99
- Granny Smith Apples (0.75 lb): $1.49
- Cranberries (x2 packs): $4.00

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, sage, dried thyme or rosemary, fresh garlic, onion, lemons, honey, maple syrup or sugar, Dijon mustard