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 simmered with sliced mushrooms and onion in a savory pan gravy for two. It is served over fluffy mashed russets made with olive oil and broth instead of butter or milk.
Sale items used: Ground Chuck, Publix White Mushrooms, Publix Russet Potatoes, Publix Yellow Onions
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 lb ground chuck (assumed total weight 1 lb), 1 pack mushrooms (about 8 oz), 1/2 onion, and 4 medium russets from the bag (about 1.5 lb); mash with 2 tbsp olive oil and 1/4 cup broth. Save the other russets for Wednesday.
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 seared and oven-finished pork tenderloin is sliced and served alongside crisp-edged roasted Brussels sprouts. Simple garlic and olive oil seasoning keeps it dairy-free and quick for two.
Sale items used: GreenWise Extra Lean Pork Tenderloins, Brussels Sprouts
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Buy 1 lb tenderloin (assumed total weight 1 lb; about 8 oz cooked per person with leftovers for lunch) and 1 pack Brussels sprouts (about 12 oz). Roast at 425 F for 20 to 25 minutes, and sear the pork 8 minutes then roast 12 to 15 minutes until 145 F.
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, black beans, onion, and tomato simmer into a hearty chili for two with leftovers. It is ladled over split baked russets with no cheese or sour cream needed.
Sale items used: Butterball Ground Turkey, Publix Black Beans, Publix Yellow Onions, Beefsteak Tomato, Publix Russet Potatoes
Prep time: 50 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 pack ground turkey (assumed 1 lb), 1 can black beans, 1/2 onion, and 1 lb beefsteak tomato (about 2 tomatoes, assumed 1 lb) with 2 tbsp chili powder and 1 tsp cumin. Bake 2 large russets at 425 F for 45 to 50 minutes while the chili simmers, and start the potatoes first.
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 and served with caramelized squash wedges. The squash roasts in the same oven with olive oil and herbs.
Sale items used: Publix Pork Picnic, Fall Hard Squash
Prep time: 15 minutes active, 3 hours total
Serving note: Buy a 3 lb pork picnic (assumed total weight 3 lb), which gives leftovers for sandwiches. Add 1.5 lb squash (assumed total weight 1.5 lb) for the last 40 minutes. Roast the pork at 300 F for about 2.5 hours; it can be roasted a day ahead and reheated, with the squash cooked fresh.
Recipes:
- Slow Cooker Pork Roast
- Slow Roasted Pork Picnic Roast Recipe
- Picnic Roast Recipe

Friday
Meal: Veggie Egg Scramble Skillet with Green Beans
Description: Fluffy eggs are scrambled with onion, tomato, and mushrooms in one skillet for two. Garlicky sauteed green beans round out the plate.
Sale items used: Pete & Gerry's Eggs, Publix Green Beans, Publix Yellow Onions, Beefsteak Tomato
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 6 eggs, 1/2 onion, 1 tomato, and any leftover mushrooms, cooked in olive oil with no milk. Saute about 12 oz green beans (1 bag) with garlic in olive oil for 8 minutes.
Recipes:
- Scrambled Eggs with Veggies (Dairy-Free)
- Creamy Scrambled Eggs with Green Beans
- Breakfast Veggie Scramble

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Ground Chuck (1 lb): $4.99
- Publix White Mushrooms (x1 pack, from the 2 for $6.00 deal, priced per pack): $3.00
- Publix Russet Potatoes (x1 bag): $3.99
- Publix Yellow Onions (x1 bag): $3.99
- GreenWise Extra Lean Pork Tenderloins (1 lb): $6.99
- Brussels Sprouts (x1 pack, from the 2 for $5.00 deal, priced per pack): $2.50
- Butterball Ground Turkey (x1 pack, from the 2 for $8.00 deal, priced per pack): $4.00
- Publix Black Beans (x1 can): $2.99
- Publix Pork Picnic (3 lbs): $7.47
- Fall Hard Squash (1.5 lbs): $1.49
- Beefsteak Tomato (1 lb): $1.99
- Pete & Gerry's Eggs (x1 carton): $4.99
- Publix Green Beans (x1 bag): $2.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- Garlic
- Beef or vegetable broth (dairy-free)
- Chili powder and cumin
- Dried herbs such as thyme or rosemary