Publix Standard Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Slow-Roasted Pork Picnic with Roasted Fall Hard Squash
Description: A small pork picnic roast is slow-roasted until tender and served with caramelized wedges of roasted fall hard squash. The roast yields plenty of leftovers that can be used for lunches later in the week.
Sale items used: Publix Pork Picnic, Fall Hard Squash
Prep time: 15 minutes active, about 3 hours total
Serving note: Buy a 2.5 lb pork picnic (bone-in) and about 1 lb squash. Eat about 6 oz of meat with half the squash, and save the rest. Roast the pork at 300F for about 3 hours; start it early or roast it the day before and reheat slices. Add the squash for the last 40 minutes at 400F-425F (raise the oven temperature after the pork is done and rested).
Recipes:
- Picnic Roast Recipe
- Slow Roasted Squash

Tuesday
Meal: Chorizo and Black Bean Skillet with Hass Avocado
Description: Crumbled chorizo is browned with onion and black beans for a smoky, hearty one-pan dinner. Topped with fresh sliced avocado for a creamy finish.
Sale items used: Publix Chorizo Pork Sausage, Publix Black Beans, Hass Avocados, Publix Yellow Onions
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use about 1/3 of the chorizo package (roughly 4 oz), half a can of black beans (about 3/4 cup), 1/4 onion, and 1 avocado (about half is fine if you prefer). Refrigerate the remaining chorizo and beans for another meal or lunch the next day.
Recipes:
- Cheesy Chorizo and Bean Skillet

Wednesday
Meal: Pan-Seared White Shrimp with Garlic Brussels Sprouts
Description: Shrimp are seared in a hot skillet until pink and golden, then served over crisp-tender garlic Brussels sprouts. It is a quick, light dinner with big flavor.
Sale items used: White Shrimp, Brussels Sprouts
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Buy 0.5 lb white shrimp (about 8 to 10 large, peeled if possible) and 1 pack Brussels sprouts (use about 8 oz, roughly 2 cups halved). Use 2 cloves garlic, 1 tbsp oil, and a squeeze of lemon if you have it.
Recipes:
- Pan Seared Shrimp with Garlic Lemon Butter
- Sheet Pan Shrimp & Brussels Sprouts

Thursday
Meal: Skillet Cheeseburger-Style Ground Chuck Bowls with Salad Kit
Description: Seasoned ground chuck is browned in a skillet and piled over crisp salad kit greens with diced onion and avocado-style toppings. Finish with the kit dressing for a deconstructed cheeseburger bowl.
Sale items used: Ground Chuck, Publix Salad Kits, Publix Yellow Onions, Hass Avocados
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Buy 0.5 lb ground chuck (a 1/2 lb portion is roughly 1 generous serving, about 4 oz is enough if you want leftovers). Use half to the whole salad kit, 2 tbsp diced onion, and the leftover avocado if you have one. Add any shredded cheese you have at home for the cheeseburger effect.
Recipes:
- Cheeseburger Salad
- Cheeseburger Salad Bowls

Friday
Meal: Baked Parmesan Chicken Breast Cutlets with Mashed Russet Potatoes and Green Beans
Description: Parmesan chicken cutlets are baked until golden and served with creamy mashed russet potatoes and tender green beans. A comforting plate for a single serving.
Sale items used: Publix Parmesan Chicken Breast Cutlets, Publix Russet Potatoes, Publix Green Beans
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Buy 0.5 lb cutlets (about 2 pieces), use 2 medium russets from the bag (about 1 lb) and about 6 oz green beans. Bake the cutlets at 400F for 20 to 25 minutes while the potatoes boil. Mash with butter and milk from home.
Recipes:
- Baked Chicken Parmesan with Crispy Potatoes and Garlicky Green Beans

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Publix Pork Picnic (2.5 lbs): $6.23
- Fall Hard Squash (1 lb): $0.99
- Publix Chorizo Pork Sausage (x1 pack): $5.69
- Publix Black Beans (x1 can): $2.99
- Hass Avocados (x2): $1.98
- Publix Yellow Onions (x1 bag): $3.99
- White Shrimp (0.5 lb): $4.00
- Brussels Sprouts (x2 for $5.00 pack of two): $5.00
- Ground Chuck (0.5 lb): $2.50
- Publix Salad Kits (x2 for $6.00 pair): $6.00
- Publix Parmesan Chicken Breast Cutlets (0.5 lb): $4.00
- Publix Russet Potatoes (x1 bag): $3.99
- Publix Green Beans (x1 pack): $2.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil or cooking oil
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic
- Butter
- Milk
- Chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika
- Lemon (optional)
- Shredded cheese (optional)