Publix Gluten-Free Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Oven-Roasted Chicken Thighs with Russet Potatoes and Green Beans
Description: Two bone-in chicken thighs roast alongside cubed russet potato until the skin is crisp and the potato is golden. Green beans are tossed in the same pan for an easy one-tray dinner.
Sale items used: Publix Chicken Thighs, Publix Russet Potatoes, Publix Green Beans
Prep time: 50 minutes
Serving note: Use about 0.75 lb chicken thighs (2 thighs), 1 medium russet potato, and about 1 cup green beans. Roast at 425 F for 40 minutes. Leftover chicken thighs, potatoes, and beans can be saved for lunch.
Recipes:
- Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs with Green Beans & Potatoes
- Herb-Roasted Sheet Pan Chicken with Potatoes and Green Beans
- Roasted Chicken Thighs with Potatoes and Green Beans

Tuesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Pork Tenderloin Medallions with Mashed Fall Hard Squash
Description: Slice off a few medallions from the tenderloin and sear them until golden and just cooked through. Serve over smooth mashed hard squash finished with butter and salt.
Sale items used: Hatfield Pork Loin Tenderloin, Fall Hard Squash
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Use about 6 oz of the tenderloin (the package is about 1 to 1.5 lb, so freeze or save the rest) and 1 lb fall hard squash (assumed total weight, about 1 small squash). Roast or microwave the squash first, then mash while the pork sears.

Wednesday
Meal: Garlic Skillet White Shrimp with Rice and Zucchini
Description: Shrimp are sauteed in a hot skillet with plenty of garlic and sliced zucchini. Served over a small portion of steamed rice for a quick, light dinner.
Sale items used: White Shrimp, Yellow Squash or Zucchini
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 0.4 lb peeled white shrimp (assumed total weight), 1 small zucchini (about 1 cup sliced), and 1/2 cup uncooked rice cooked per package directions. Use rice from your pantry.
Recipes:
- Easy Shrimp Zucchini Squash Skillet
- Garlic Butter Shrimp Zucchini Rice
- Shrimp and Rice Skillet

Thursday
Meal: Italian Sausage and Potato Skillet with Green Beans
Description: Sliced Italian sausage browns in a skillet with diced potato until crisp at the edges. Green beans steam in the pan at the end for a complete one-pan meal.
Sale items used: Publix Pork Italian Sausage, Publix Russet Potatoes, Publix Green Beans
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 links of the sausage pack (about 6 oz; check the label to confirm it is gluten-free), 1 medium russet potato, and about 1 cup green beans. Save the remaining sausage for another meal or freeze it.
Recipes:
- Baked Italian Sausage and Potatoes
- Sheet Pan Sausage, Green Bean, and Potato Dinner
- Italian Sausage, Potatoes, and Green Beans

Friday
Meal: Ground Pork Lettuce Wraps with Coleslaw Mix
Description: Ground pork is browned with garlic and ginger, then spooned into crisp lettuce leaves. Coleslaw mix adds crunch, tossed with a splash of gluten-free tamari and lime.
Sale items used: Publix Ground Pork, Publix Coleslaw Mix
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 0.4 lb ground pork (assumed total weight) and about 1.5 cups coleslaw mix from the bag. Use gluten-free tamari rather than regular soy sauce. Use lettuce leaves or a bag of salad greens from home.

Check the label: soy sauce is usually brewed with wheat. Tamari and coconut aminos are the gluten-free alternatives.

Recipes:
- Easy Asian Ground Pork Lettuce Wraps
- Ground Pork Lettuce Wraps
- Easy Ground Pork Lettuce Wraps Recipe

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Publix Chicken Thighs (0.75 lb): $1.79
- Publix Russet Potatoes (x1): $3.99
- Publix Green Beans (x2 for the deal, covers Monday and Thursday): $5.00
- Hatfield Pork Loin Tenderloin (x1): $5.99
- Fall Hard Squash (1 lb): $0.99
- White Shrimp (0.4 lb): $4.00
- Yellow Squash or Zucchini (x1): $3.99
- Publix Pork Italian Sausage (x1): $5.69
- Publix Ground Pork (0.4 lb): $1.40
- Publix Coleslaw Mix (x1): $1.49

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil, butter, salt, pepper, garlic, fresh ginger, white rice, gluten-free tamari, lime, lettuce or salad greens, garlic powder, paprika