ALDI Gluten-Free Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Baked Chicken Wings with Zucchini and Grape Tomatoes
Description: Crispy oven-baked chicken wings are seasoned with garlic, paprika, and olive oil, then roasted alongside sliced zucchini and halved grape tomatoes for a colorful, satisfying gluten-free dinner for two. The vegetables caramelize beautifully in the same pan, soaking up the savory drippings from the wings.
Sale items used: Farmer Focus Fresh Antibiotic Free Family Pack Whole Chicken Wings, Zucchini, Cherub Grape Tomatoes 10 oz pkg
Prep time: 15 minutes active, 45 minutes total
Serving note: Purchase approximately 2 lbs of chicken wings (about 1 lb per person); use 1 medium zucchini (roughly 0.5 lb) and half the 10 oz pkg of grape tomatoes for two servings. Since total cook time is about 45 minutes, preheat the oven while you prep the vegetables to keep things moving.

Tuesday
Meal: Skillet Ground Turkey and Zucchini Rice Bowl
Description: Lean ground turkey is browned in a skillet with diced zucchini, garlic, and gluten-free tamari or cumin-lime seasoning, then served over fluffy white rice for a hearty and filling bowl for two. This quick one-pan meal comes together in under 30 minutes and uses pantry spices to keep costs low.
Sale items used: Kirkwood Fresh 85/15 Ground Turkey 48 oz, Zucchini
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 12 oz (about 3/4 lb) of ground turkey from the 48 oz package for two generous servings; freeze the remainder in portions for future meals. Use 1 medium zucchini (roughly 0.5 lb) sliced into half-moons. Serve over 1 cup dry white rice cooked per package directions.
Recipes:
- Gluten-Free Ground Turkey And Zucchini Skillet For Spring Dinner

Wednesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Salmon with Peach Salsa and Avocado
Description: Two fresh salmon portions are pan-seared in olive oil until golden and flaky, then topped with a bright fresh salsa made from diced peaches, grape tomatoes, red onion, lime juice, and cilantro. Sliced avocado from the mini avocado pack is fanned alongside each plate for a creamy, restaurant-quality gluten-free dinner.
Sale items used: Fresh Atlantic Salmon Portion, Peaches, Cherub Grape Tomatoes 10 oz pkg, Bagged Mini Avocados (6-pack)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 1 lb of salmon (two 0.5 lb portions) at $8.99/lb; use 2 ripe peaches (roughly 0.5 lb), the remaining grape tomatoes from the 10 oz pkg, and 2 mini avocados from the 6-pack. The remaining 4 avocados can be used for snacking or guacamole throughout the week.
Recipes:
- Old Bay Salmon with Peach-Avocado Salsa

Thursday
Meal: Smithfield Pork Strip and Grape Tomato Skillet with Rice
Description: Pre-marinated Smithfield pork strips are sliced and seared in a hot skillet until caramelized, then tossed with fresh grape tomatoes that blister and burst into a light pan sauce, all served over steamed white rice. The marinade on the pork adds bold flavor with no extra seasoning needed, making this an effortless gluten-free weeknight dinner.
Sale items used: Smithfield Fresh Marinated Pork Strips 16 oz, Cherub Grape Tomatoes 10 oz pkg
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: The full 16 oz package of pork strips is the right amount for two people (8 oz per person). Purchase one additional 10 oz pkg of grape tomatoes to ensure enough for this meal after Monday and Wednesday usage; use the full pkg here. Serve over 1 cup dry white rice cooked per package directions.

Friday
Meal: Seasoned Ground Beef Skillet with Watermelon and Green Grapes on the Side
Description: Seasoned ground beef is browned in a skillet with garlic, cumin, and smoked paprika, then served as a simple protein-forward skillet alongside a refreshing side of chilled watermelon wedges and a small bunch of green grapes. The sweet, juicy fruit perfectly balances the savory beef for a satisfying gluten-free end to the week.
Sale items used: Simply Nature Fresh Organic 85/15 Grass-Fed Ground Beef 1 lb, Whole Seedless Watermelon, California Green Grapes
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: One 1 lb package of ground beef is ideal for two people. Cut 2 to 3 wedges from the watermelon for the side (the remainder keeps refrigerated for several days); purchase approximately 0.75 lb of green grapes for two side servings at $1.29/lb.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Farmer Focus Fresh Chicken Wings (2 lbs): $4.58
- Kirkwood Fresh 85/15 Ground Turkey 48 oz (x1 pack): $7.99
- Zucchini (1 lb total, used across Monday and Tuesday): $1.19
- Cherub Grape Tomatoes 10 oz pkg (x2 pkgs): $3.98
- Fresh Atlantic Salmon Portion (1 lb): $8.99
- Peaches (0.5 lb): $0.70
- Bagged Mini Avocados 6-pack (x1): $2.89
- Smithfield Fresh Marinated Pork Strips 16 oz (x1): $4.99
- Simply Nature Organic 85/15 Grass-Fed Ground Beef 1 lb (x1): $5.99
- Whole Seedless Watermelon (x1): $4.49
- California Green Grapes (0.75 lb): $0.97

Pantry staples needed:
- White rice (long grain or jasmine)
- Olive oil
- Garlic (fresh or minced)
- Cumin
- Smoked paprika
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Salt and black pepper
- Red onion
- Fresh lime juice or limes
- Fresh cilantro
- Gluten-free tamari or coconut aminos (for Tuesday turkey bowl)