Publix Low-Carb Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Publix Whole Pork Picnic: $3.99/lb
- Publix Marinated Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs (Chimichuri): $7.99 each
- Publix 73% Lean Ground Beef Roll: $1.69/lb
- Publix Boneless Pork Loin Florentine: $7.99 each
- Publix White Shrimp: $7.99 for 24-oz pkg

Vegetables on sale:
- Publix Green Beans: $2 for $5.99
- Hass Avocados: $5 for $5.00
- Publix Broccoli: $2.99 each
- Red, Yellow, or Orange Bell Peppers: $2.99/lb
- Celery: $2 for $5.99
- Beefsteak Tomatoes: $1.99/lb
- Publix Yellow Onions: $3.49 for 3-lb bag

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Slow-Braised Pork Picnic with Green Beans and Avocado
Description: A bone-in pork picnic portion is slow-braised low and slow with garlic, cumin, and chicken broth until fork-tender and deeply flavorful. It is served alongside steamed green beans and sliced fresh avocado for a satisfying, hearty low-carb plate.
Sale items used: Publix Whole Pork Picnic, Publix Green Beans, Hass Avocados
Prep time: 30 minutes active, 3-4 hours braising
Serving note: 0.75 lb pork picnic (bone-in accounts for bone weight), 1/2 pack green beans, 1 avocado
Recipes:
- Keto Chops with Green Beans and Avocado
- Sheet Pan Pork Chops Recipe with Green Beans

Tuesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Chimichurri Chicken Thighs with Roasted Broccoli and Bell Peppers
Description: Pre-marinated chimichurri chicken thighs are seared in a hot skillet until golden and cooked through, filling the kitchen with herby garlic aroma. Roasted broccoli florets and sliced bell peppers roast alongside in the oven for a colorful, low-carb dinner.
Sale items used: Publix Marinated Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs (Chimichuri), Publix Broccoli, Red, Yellow, or Orange Bell Peppers
Prep time: 10 minutes active, 25 minutes cook time
Serving note: 1 chicken thigh (roughly 6-7 oz), 1/2 head broccoli, 1/4 lb bell peppers (about 1 medium pepper)
Recipes:
- Pan Seared Chicken Thighs With Chimichurri
- Chimichurri Chicken Thighs

Wednesday
Meal: Skillet Ground Beef and Tomato Taco Bowl with Avocado and Salad Greens
Description: Seasoned ground beef is browned in a skillet with diced beefsteak tomato, cumin, chili powder, and garlic for a bold taco-spiced filling. It is served over crisp salad greens and topped with sliced avocado for a fully low-carb taco bowl without the shell.
Sale items used: Publix 73% Lean Ground Beef Roll, Beefsteak Tomatoes, Hass Avocados, Publix Classic Salad Blend
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: 0.5 lb ground beef, 1 small beefsteak tomato (about 0.25 lb), 1 avocado, 1/2 bag salad blend
Recipes:
- Taco Salad
- Low Carb Taco Salad

Thursday
Meal: Boneless Pork Loin Florentine with Sauteed Bell Peppers and Celery
Description: The Publix Boneless Pork Loin Florentine is a pre-stuffed pork roast with spinach and seasonings built right in, making it an easy and impressive weeknight meal. A portion is sliced and served with quick-sauteed bell peppers and celery cooked in olive oil and garlic for a crunchy, low-carb side.
Sale items used: Publix Boneless Pork Loin Florentine, Red, Yellow, or Orange Bell Peppers, Celery
Prep time: 10 minutes active, 40 minutes roasting
Serving note: Approximately 6-8 oz sliced pork loin (remainder can be refrigerated for leftovers), 1/4 lb bell peppers, 2 stalks celery
Recipes:
- Keto Oven Roasted Pork Loin with Lemon Herb Sauce
- Low Carb Pork Piccata Recipe
- Keto Pork Tenderloin with Garlic Herb Butter

Friday
Meal: Garlic Butter Shrimp with Roasted Broccoli and Beefsteak Tomato Salad
Description: Plump white shrimp are sauteed quickly in garlic and butter until pink and slightly caramelized at the edges, then finished with a squeeze of lemon. They are served alongside oven-roasted broccoli and a simple beefsteak tomato salad with olive oil and salt.
Sale items used: Publix White Shrimp, Publix Broccoli, Beefsteak Tomatoes
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: 8 oz shrimp (about 1/3 of the 24-oz bag), 1/2 head broccoli, 1 medium beefsteak tomato (about 0.3 lb)
Recipes:
- Skillet Garlic Butter Shrimp and Broccoli
- Keto Garlicky Shrimp and Broccoli

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Publix Whole Pork Picnic (0.75 lb): $2.99
- Publix Marinated Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs (Chimichuri) (x1 pack): $7.99
- Publix 73% Lean Ground Beef Roll (0.5 lb): $0.85
- Publix Boneless Pork Loin Florentine (x1): $7.99
- Publix White Shrimp (x1 24-oz pkg): $7.99
- Publix Green Beans (x1 pkg of the 2-for-$5.99 deal): $3.00
- Hass Avocados (x2 of the 5-for-$5.00 deal): $2.00
- Publix Broccoli (x2 heads): $5.98
- Red, Yellow, or Orange Bell Peppers (0.5 lb total across Tuesday and Thursday): $1.50
- Celery (x1 pkg of the 2-for-$5.99 deal): $3.00
- Beefsteak Tomatoes (0.55 lb total across Wednesday and Friday): $1.10
- Publix Classic Salad Blend (x1): $1.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Butter
- Garlic (fresh or jarred minced)
- Cumin
- Chili powder
- Salt and black pepper
- Chicken broth or stock (for braising the pork)
- Lemon (for shrimp)