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 Classic Salad Blend: $1.99 each

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Slow-Braised Pork Picnic with Green Beans and Avocado
Description: A generous portion of bone-in pork picnic is slow-braised until fork-tender and richly flavored, then served alongside crisp-tender green beans sauteed in garlic butter. Sliced fresh avocado adds creamy healthy fat to complete this satisfying low-carb plate for two.
Sale items used: Publix Whole Pork Picnic, Publix Green Beans, Hass Avocados
Prep time: 20 minutes active, 3 to 4 hours braising
Serving note: 2 lbs pork picnic (bone-in, roughly 1 lb meat per person after bone), 1 bag green beans split between 2 servings, 2 Hass avocados (1 per person)
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: Two marinated chimichurri chicken thighs are pan-seared until golden and juicy, delivering bold herby flavor with zero carb guilt. A sheet pan of roasted broccoli florets and sliced bell peppers rounds out this colorful, nutrient-dense meal for two.
Sale items used: Publix Marinated Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs (Chimichuri), Publix Broccoli, Red, Yellow, or Orange Bell Peppers
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: 1 package chimichurri thighs (typically 2 thighs, 1 per person), 1 head broccoli split between 2 servings, 0.5 lb bell peppers sliced and shared
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 tomatoes, cumin, and chili powder, then spooned over a bed of crisp salad greens instead of rice or tortillas. Sliced fresh avocado and a dollop of sour cream finish each bowl with richness and staying power.
Sale items used: Publix 73% Lean Ground Beef Roll, Beefsteak Tomatoes, Hass Avocados, Publix Classic Salad Blend
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 1 lb ground beef split between 2 bowls, 0.5 lb beefsteak tomatoes diced, 2 Hass avocados (1 per person), 1 bag salad greens shared
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 comes pre-stuffed with spinach and seasoning, making it an effortless oven roast that looks impressive and stays completely low-carb. Sliced and served alongside bell peppers and celery quickly sauteed in olive oil, this is a weeknight dinner that feels special for two.
Sale items used: Publix Boneless Pork Loin Florentine, Red, Yellow, or Orange Bell Peppers, Celery
Prep time: 15 minutes active, 45 to 55 minutes roasting
Serving note: 1 Boneless Pork Loin Florentine roast (portion approximately half per person), 0.5 lb bell peppers sliced, 3 to 4 stalks celery sliced (from 1 bag)
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 a generous garlic butter sauce until pink and slightly caramelized at the edges, then plated alongside tender roasted broccoli florets. A simple side salad of sliced beefsteak tomatoes with olive oil, salt, and fresh herbs keeps carbs minimal while adding brightness to the plate.
Sale items used: Publix White Shrimp, Publix Broccoli, Beefsteak Tomatoes, Publix Classic Salad Blend
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 1 package (24 oz) shrimp split between 2 plates (about 12 oz per person), 1 head broccoli split between 2 servings, 0.5 lb beefsteak tomatoes sliced and shared over salad greens
Recipes:
- Skillet Garlic Butter Shrimp and Broccoli
- Keto Garlicky Shrimp and Broccoli

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Publix Whole Pork Picnic (2 lbs): $7.98
- Publix Marinated Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs Chimichuri (x1 package): $7.99
- Publix 73% Lean Ground Beef Roll (1 lb): $1.69
- Publix Boneless Pork Loin Florentine (x1): $7.99
- Publix White Shrimp (x1 package, 24 oz): $7.99
- Publix Green Beans (x1 bag from the 2 for $5.99 deal): $3.00
- Hass Avocados (x4 from the 5 for $5.00 deal): $4.00
- Publix Broccoli (x2 heads): $5.98
- Red, Yellow, or Orange Bell Peppers (1.5 lbs total across Tuesday and Thursday): $4.49
- Celery (x1 bag from the 2 for $5.99 deal): $3.00
- Beefsteak Tomatoes (1 lb total across Wednesday and Friday): $1.99
- Publix Classic Salad Blend (x2 bags): $3.98
- McCormick Grill Mates Seasonings (x1, BOGO - pay for 1 get 1 free): $3.49

Pantry staples needed:
- Butter (for garlic butter shrimp and green beans)
- Olive oil (for roasting and sauteing)
- Garlic (fresh or minced, used across multiple meals)
- Salt and black pepper
- Cumin and chili powder (for taco bowl seasoning)
- Sour cream (a small container, optional topping for taco bowl)