Publix Standard Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Slow-Roasted Pork Picnic with Roasted Fall Hard Squash
Description: A small bone-in pork picnic roast is slowly roasted until tender and pulls apart easily, with caramelized wedges of fall squash alongside. This makes a cozy, generous dinner for two with leftovers for lunch.
Sale items used: Publix Pork Picnic, Fall Hard Squash
Prep time: 20 minutes active, 3 hours roasting
Serving note: Buy about 3 lbs of pork picnic (bone-in, yields roughly 1.5 lbs of cooked meat) and 1.5 lbs of squash. Roast at 300F for about 3 hours, adding the squash for the last 40 minutes at higher heat. Make-ahead tip: the pork can be roasted a day early and reheated, and leftovers can be saved for other meals.
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, savory one-pan dinner. Sliced fresh avocado on top adds creaminess for two.
Sale items used: Publix Chorizo Pork Sausage, Publix Black Beans, Hass Avocados
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 package chorizo, 1 can black beans (drained), and 2 avocados (1 per person). Serve with leftover pork-roasting juices or plain rice from your pantry if you like.
Recipes:
- Cheesy Chorizo and Bean Skillet

Wednesday
Meal: Pan-Seared White Shrimp with Garlic Brussels Sprouts
Description: Plump white shrimp are seared in a hot pan until golden and finished with garlic butter. Crisp-tender Brussels sprouts roasted or sauteed with garlic round out the plate.
Sale items used: White Shrimp, Brussels Sprouts
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Buy 1 lb of white shrimp (about 0.5 lb per person, peeled if possible) and 1 bag of Brussels sprouts (about 12 oz, from the 2 for $5.00 deal; buy 1 at the $2.50 half-price equivalent).
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 topped with melted cheese, then served over crisp salad kit greens. It tastes like a cheeseburger in a lighter, fast bowl for two.
Sale items used: Ground Chuck, Publix Salad Kits
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 lb ground chuck (0.5 lb per person) and 1 salad kit. Add cheese, pickles, and sauce from your pantry or fridge.
Recipes:
- Cheeseburger Salad
- Cheeseburger Salad Bowls

Friday
Meal: Baked Parmesan Chicken Breast Cutlets with Mashed Russet Potatoes and Green Beans
Description: Pre-breaded Parmesan chicken cutlets bake until golden and crisp, served with creamy mashed russets. Tender green beans finish a classic comfort plate for two.
Sale items used: Publix Parmesan Chicken Breast Cutlets, Publix Russet Potatoes, Publix Green Beans
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Buy about 1 lb of cutlets (2 to 3 cutlets), use about 1.5 lbs of potatoes from the bag, and 1 package of green beans. Bake cutlets at 400F for 20 to 25 minutes while the potatoes boil.
Recipes:
- Baked Chicken Parmesan with Crispy Potatoes and Garlicky Green Beans

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Publix Pork Picnic (3 lbs): $7.47
- Fall Hard Squash (1.5 lbs): $1.49
- Publix Chorizo Pork Sausage (x1): $5.69
- Publix Black Beans (x1): $2.99
- Hass Avocados (x2): $1.98
- White Shrimp (1 lb): $7.99
- Brussels Sprouts (x1, half of 2 for $5.00): $2.50
- Ground Chuck (1 lb): $4.99
- Publix Salad Kits (x1, half of 2 for $6.00): $3.00
- Publix Parmesan Chicken Breast Cutlets (1 lb): $7.99
- Publix Russet Potatoes (x1): $3.99
- Publix Green Beans (x1): $2.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil, butter, salt, pepper, garlic, onion, smoked paprika, cumin, cheese for burger bowls, pickles, burger sauce or mustard, milk for mashed potatoes, rice (optional)