Publix Dairy-Free Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Skillet Ground Chuck and Publix White Mushrooms with Mashed Russet Potatoes
Description: Browned ground chuck is cooked with sliced mushrooms and onion in a savory skillet. It is served over dairy-free mashed russet potatoes made with olive oil and a splash of broth.
Sale items used: Ground Chuck, Publix White Mushrooms, Publix Russet Potatoes, Publix Yellow Onions
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use 0.5 lb ground chuck (assumed total weight 0.5 lb), 1/2 package mushrooms, 1/4 onion, and 1 large russet. Mash with olive oil and broth instead of butter or milk. Save the other mushroom package half for Friday.
Recipes:
- Beef and Mashed Potato Recipe
- Easy Ground Beef and Potato Skillet
- Ground Beef and Mushrooms

Tuesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Description: A thick portion of pork tenderloin is seared and finished in the oven until juicy. It is served with crisp, caramelized Brussels sprouts roasted in olive oil.
Sale items used: GreenWise Extra Lean Pork Tenderloins, Brussels Sprouts
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Buy a 0.75 lb tenderloin (assumed total weight 0.75 lb) and cook about 0.5 lb tonight. Slice and refrigerate the rest for Thursday lunch or leftovers. Roast about 1 1/2 cups Brussels sprouts (1 of the 2 bags) at 425F for 20 minutes. Use the other bag for a side later in the week.
Recipes:
- Sheet Pan Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Vegetables
- Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Brussels Sprouts
- Sheet Pan Pork Tenderloin and Brussels Sprouts

Wednesday
Meal: Turkey and Black Bean Chili over Baked Russet Potatoes
Description: Ground turkey simmers with black beans, onion, tomato, and chili spices into a hearty single-serving chili. It is ladled over a fluffy baked russet potato.
Sale items used: Butterball Ground Turkey, Publix Black Beans, Publix Russet Potatoes, Publix Yellow Onions, Beefsteak Tomato
Prep time: 50 minutes
Serving note: Use 1/2 package ground turkey (about 0.5 lb), 1/2 can black beans, 1/4 onion, 1 small tomato (about 0.4 lb), and 1 russet. Bake the potato while the chili simmers. Chili reheats well, so make it a day ahead if you like.
Recipes:
- Restaurant Style Turkey Black Bean Chili
- Sweet Potato + Black-Bean Turkey Chili
- Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Turkey Chili

Thursday
Meal: Slow-Roasted Publix Pork Picnic with Fall Hard Squash
Description: A small pork picnic roast is slow-roasted until tender with chunks of fall hard squash alongside. The squash caramelizes in the pork drippings for an easy fall plate.
Sale items used: Publix Pork Picnic, Fall Hard Squash
Prep time: 15 minutes prep, 3 hours roasting
Serving note: Buy a 2 lb pork picnic (assumed total weight 2 lb) as the smallest practical roast. Eat about 0.5 lb tonight with 0.75 lb squash (assumed weight, cubed). Roast at 300F for about 3 hours, adding squash for the last 45 minutes. Start it early or roast it on the weekend and reheat. Refrigerate or freeze the leftover pork for later meals.
Recipes:
- Slow Cooker Pork Roast
- Slow Roasted Pork Picnic Roast Recipe
- Picnic Roast Recipe

Friday
Meal: Veggie Egg Scramble Skillet with Green Beans
Description: Eggs are scrambled with mushrooms, onion, and tomato in olive oil for a quick dairy-free skillet. It is served with sauteed green beans on the side.
Sale items used: Pete & Gerry's Eggs, Publix White Mushrooms, Publix Green Beans, Publix Yellow Onions, Beefsteak Tomato
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 3 eggs, the remaining 1/2 mushroom package, 1/4 onion, and about 1/2 tomato. Saute 1 cup green beans (about 1/3 of the package) in olive oil with garlic. Top with 1/2 sliced avocado if desired.
Recipes:
- Scrambled Eggs with Veggies (Dairy-Free)
- Creamy Scrambled Eggs with Green Beans
- Breakfast Veggie Scramble

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Ground Chuck (0.5 lb): $2.50
- Publix White Mushrooms (x1 pack): $6.00
- Publix Russet Potatoes (x1 bag): $3.99
- GreenWise Extra Lean Pork Tenderloins (0.75 lb): $5.24
- Brussels Sprouts (x1 pack): $5.00
- Butterball Ground Turkey (x1 pack): $8.00
- Publix Black Beans (x1 can): $2.99
- Publix Pork Picnic (2 lbs): $4.98
- Fall Hard Squash (0.75 lb): $0.74
- Pete & Gerry's Eggs (x1 carton): $4.99
- Publix Green Beans (x1 pack): $2.99
- Beefsteak Tomato (1 lb): $1.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, beef or vegetable broth, yellow onion (use a small onion from home or buy one), dairy-free cooking basics