ALDI Dairy-Free Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Baby Bella Mushrooms and Apples
Description: Thin-sliced pork chops are seared until golden, then served over mushrooms and apple slices sauteed in olive oil. It is a quick, cozy dinner sized for two.
Sale items used: Thin-Sliced Boneless Pork Chops, Baby Bella Mushrooms, Honeycrisp Apples
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 lb pork chops (assumed total weight, about 4 thin chops, with half saved for Friday), 1 package (8 oz) mushrooms, and 1 Honeycrisp apple, sliced. Cook with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, pepper, and thyme. Dairy-free, so no butter is used.
Recipes:
- Chops N Apples in a Pan

Tuesday
Meal: BBQ Chicken Tenderloin Skewers with Roasted Peppers
Description: Chicken tenderloins are threaded onto skewers, brushed with BBQ sauce, and grilled or broiled alongside roasted pepper strips. Two generous servings come out juicy and smoky.
Sale items used: Chicken Tenderloins, Multicolored Peppers, Burman's Premium BBQ Sauce
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 lb chicken tenderloins (assumed total weight, with half saved for Thursday), 1.5 peppers (about half of the 3-pack, with the rest for Wednesday), and about 1/4 cup BBQ sauce. Check that the BBQ sauce label has no dairy. If using wooden skewers, soak them for 20 minutes first.
Recipes:
- Baked BBQ Chicken Skewers with Pineapple and Peppers

Wednesday
Meal: Ground Beef and Pepper Skillet Nachos
Description: Seasoned ground beef and diced peppers are cooked in one skillet and spooned over tortilla chips with salsa. It is a fun, cheese-free nacho night for two.
Sale items used: 80/20 Ground Beef, Multicolored Peppers, Simply Nature Organic Corn Tortilla Chips, Casa Mamita Flavored Salsa
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 0.5 lb ground beef (assumed total weight), 1 pepper, 1 bag chips (you will use about half), and 1/2 jar salsa. Season with cumin, chili powder, and garlic powder. Skip the cheese and top with salsa and sliced pepper.
Recipes:
- HEALTHIER BEEF NACHOS (DAIRY FREE)

Thursday
Meal: Chicken Tenderloin and Mushroom Stir-Fry
Description: Sliced chicken tenderloins and mushrooms are stir-fried with peppers and a quick soy-garlic sauce. Serve it over rice for a fast two-person dinner.
Sale items used: Chicken Tenderloins, Baby Bella Mushrooms, Multicolored Peppers
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use the remaining 1 lb chicken tenderloins (about 1 lb total, or use 0.75 lb and keep the rest), 1 package (8 oz) mushrooms, and the remaining 0.5 pepper. Cook with 1 tbsp oil, 2 tbsp soy sauce, garlic, and ginger. Serve with 1 cup cooked rice per person.
Recipes:
- Chicken and Mushroom Stir Fry
- Chicken Mushroom Stir Fry
- Chicken Mushroom Stir-Fry Recipe: How to Make It

Friday
Meal: Sheet-Pan Pork Chops with Honeycrisp Apples and Green Grapes
Description: Pork chops roast on one sheet pan with apple wedges and green grapes until caramelized and juicy. The fruit becomes sweet and jammy, making an easy cleanup dinner for two.
Sale items used: Thin-Sliced Boneless Pork Chops, Honeycrisp Apples, California Green Grapes
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use the remaining 0.5 lb pork chops (about 2 thin chops), 1 Honeycrisp apple cut into wedges, and 0.5 lb green grapes (assumed weight). Toss with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, pepper, and rosemary. Roast at 425F for 18 to 20 minutes.
Recipes:
- Pork Chops and Apple Sheet Pan Dinner Recipe

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Thin-Sliced Boneless Pork Chops (1.5 lbs): $4.49
- Chicken Tenderloins (1.5 lbs): $3.44
- 80/20 Ground Beef (0.5 lb): $2.65
- Multicolored Peppers (x1 pack): $2.49
- Honeycrisp Apples (x1 bag, 2 lbs): $1.99
- California Green Grapes (0.5 lb): $0.65
- Baby Bella Mushrooms (x2 packages): $2.58
- Simply Nature Organic Corn Tortilla Chips (x1): $2.79
- Casa Mamita Flavored Salsa (x1): $2.45
- Burman's Premium BBQ Sauce (x1): $2.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil, salt, pepper, thyme, rosemary, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, soy sauce, fresh garlic and ginger, rice