Publix Gluten-Free Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Oven-Roasted Chicken Thighs with Russet Potatoes and Green Beans
Description: Four bone-in chicken thighs roast on one sheet pan with cubed russet potatoes until the skin is crisp and golden. Steamed green beans round out a simple, hearty dinner for two.
Sale items used: Publix Chicken Thighs, Publix Russet Potatoes, Publix Green Beans
Prep time: 50 minutes
Serving note: Use 1.5 lbs chicken thighs (about 4 thighs), 1 bag russet potatoes (use about 1 lb, roughly 2 large), and 1 bag green beans (about 0.5 lb used). Roast at 425F for 40-45 minutes. Save leftover potatoes and green beans for Thursday.
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: Pork tenderloin is sliced into medallions and seared until browned, then finished with a splash of broth in the pan. Fall hard squash is roasted and mashed with butter for a sweet, creamy side.
Sale items used: Hatfield Pork Loin Tenderloin, Fall Hard Squash
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 pork tenderloin (about 1 lb, serves 2 with a little left over) and 2 lbs fall hard squash (about 1 medium butternut or acorn, yields roughly 2 cups mash). Roast the squash halves at 400F for 35 minutes while you sear the medallions 3 minutes per side. Check that the tenderloin label says no added gluten-containing marinade.

Wednesday
Meal: Garlic Skillet White Shrimp with Rice and Zucchini
Description: Plump white shrimp are sauteed in a hot skillet with plenty of garlic and olive oil. Served over fluffy white rice with sauteed zucchini half-moons.
Sale items used: White Shrimp, Yellow Squash or Zucchini
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 lb white shrimp (peeled, assumed 1 lb total weight), 1 zucchini (about 0.5 lb), and 1 cup uncooked white rice from your pantry (makes about 3 cups cooked). Cook the rice first, then shrimp take only 3-4 minutes.
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 leftover cubed potatoes until crisp at the edges. Green beans are tossed in at the end for a one-pan dinner.
Sale items used: Publix Pork Italian Sausage, Publix Russet Potatoes, Publix Green Beans
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 pack Italian sausage (about 1 lb, 4 links; confirm the label is gluten-free), the remaining russet potatoes (about 1 lb), and the remaining green beans from the bag. Parboil the potatoes for 8 minutes first, or use leftover roasted ones from Monday to save time.
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, ginger, and gluten-free tamari, then spooned into crisp lettuce cups. Coleslaw mix adds crunch as a topping and a quick side.
Sale items used: Publix Ground Pork, Publix Coleslaw Mix
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 lb ground pork (assumed 1 lb total weight) and 1 bag coleslaw mix, half as a topping and half as a quick slaw with rice vinegar. Use 1 head of lettuce for cups (butter or iceberg) and gluten-free tamari rather than soy sauce.

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 (1.5 lbs): $3.59
- Publix Russet Potatoes (x1 bag): $3.99
- Publix Green Beans (x1 pack, from the 2 for $5.00 deal; buy 2 packs to cover Monday and Thursday): $5.00
- Hatfield Pork Loin Tenderloin (x1): $5.99
- Fall Hard Squash (2 lbs): $1.98
- White Shrimp (1 lb): $9.99
- Yellow Squash or Zucchini (x1): $3.99
- Publix Pork Italian Sausage (x1 pack): $5.69
- Publix Ground Pork (1 lb): $3.49
- Publix Coleslaw Mix (x1 bag): $1.49

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil, butter, salt, pepper, garlic, fresh ginger, white rice, chicken broth (gluten-free), gluten-free tamari, rice vinegar, lettuce head, paprika, dried Italian herbs