ALDI Gluten-Free Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Pan-Seared Chicken Tenderloins with Zucchini and Rice
Description: Juicy chicken tenderloins are pan-seared until golden and served alongside sauteed zucchini and fluffy gluten-free white rice. A simple, fresh weeknight dinner that comes together in about 30 minutes.
Sale items used: Fresh Family Pack Chicken Tenderloins, Organic Zucchini
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 lb chicken tenderloins and 0.75 lb zucchini for 2 people; serve with 1 cup uncooked rice (gluten-free).

Tuesday
Meal: BBQ Pork Ribs with Sweet Corn and Baked Beans
Description: St. Louis pork ribs are slow-baked and glazed with gluten-free BBQ sauce, served with sweet corn on the cob and hearty baked beans. A comforting, low-effort BBQ dinner for two.
Sale items used: Smithfield Fresh St. Louis Pork Ribs, Sweet Corn, Dakota's Pride Assorted Baked Beans, Burman's Assorted BBQ Sauce
Prep time: 20 minutes active, 90 minutes total
Serving note: Use about 1.5 lb ribs for 2 people, 2 ears of corn from the 4-pack, and half the can of baked beans. Make-ahead note: ribs can be seasoned the night before and baked low and slow while you prep other days' meals.
Recipes:
- Easy Grilled Gluten Free Ribs with a Sweet and Spicy Dry Rub

Wednesday
Meal: Ground Beef and Zucchini Skillet with Rice and Guacamole
Description: Seasoned ground beef is sauteed with zucchini and served over gluten-free rice, topped with a scoop of fresh guacamole. A quick, satisfying one-pan meal for 2.
Sale items used: Fresh Ground Beef Chub, Organic Zucchini, Park Street Deli Assorted Fresh Guacamole
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 lb ground beef, 0.5 lb zucchini, 1 cup uncooked rice, and half the container of guacamole for 2 people.
Recipes:
- Mexican Zucchini and Ground Beef Skillet

Thursday
Meal: Grilled Beef Franks with Sweet Corn and Kettle Chips
Description: Uncured beef franks are grilled and served with sweet corn on the cob and crunchy gluten-free kettle chips. A quick, casual dinner for two.
Sale items used: Parkview Uncured Beef Franks, Sweet Corn, Clancy's Original or Jalapeño Kettle Chips
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Use 4 franks (half the 15 oz pack) and 2 ears of corn from the 4-pack for 2 people; serve with a small bowl of kettle chips (gluten-free, verify label).

Friday
Meal: Grilled Beef Skewers with Cantaloupe and Avocado Salad
Description: Seasoned beef skewers are grilled to juicy perfection and paired with a refreshing salad of sliced cantaloupe and avocado. A light, flavorful finish to the week.
Sale items used: Fresh Seasoned Beef Skewers, Cantaloupe, Organic Avocados
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 packs (14 oz total) of beef skewers, half a cantaloupe, and 2 avocados from the 4-pack for 2 people.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh Family Pack Chicken Tenderloins (1 lb): $2.29
- Organic Zucchini (1.25 lb): $2.99
- Smithfield Fresh St. Louis Pork Ribs (1.5 lb): $3.74
- Sweet Corn (1 pack of 4): $2.39
- Dakota's Pride Assorted Baked Beans (1 can): $1.99
- Burman's Assorted BBQ Sauce (1 bottle): $1.69
- Fresh Ground Beef Chub (1 lb): $3.59
- Park Street Deli Assorted Fresh Guacamole (1 container): $2.99
- Parkview Uncured Beef Franks (1 pack): $4.49
- Clancy's Original or Jalapeño Kettle Chips (1 bag): $1.89
- Fresh Seasoned Beef Skewers (2 packs): $11.98
- Cantaloupe (1 each): $2.29
- Organic Avocados (1 pack of 4): $3.69

Pantry staples needed:
- Gluten-free white rice
- Cooking oil
- Salt and pepper
- Basic seasonings/spices