ALDI Gluten-Free Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Why these meals: This week's plan leans on ALDI's fresh sale proteins to keep things simple and satisfying, all while staying completely gluten-free. Zucchini shows up twice, first alongside seared chicken tenderlinds on Monday, then again in Wednesday's ground beef skillet, so you get great use out of that one produce buy. Sweet corn also pulls double duty, pairing with Tuesday's fall-off-the-bone BBQ ribs and again with Thursday's grilled beef franks for an easy, casual dinner. Friday wraps things up on a high note with grilled beef skewers alongside a juicy cantaloupe and avocado salad, a fresh way to close out the week. Each night is quick to pull together, so you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying dinner with family.

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 over steamed rice. A simple, quick weeknight dinner with fresh vegetables.
Sale items used: Fresh Family Pack Chicken Tenderloins, Organic Zucchini
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: 2 lbs chicken tenderloins, 1 lb organic zucchini, 2 cups uncooked rice (pantry staple) for 4 people.

Tuesday
Meal: BBQ Pork Ribs with Sweet Corn and Baked Beans
Description: St. Louis pork ribs are slow-baked with BBQ sauce until tender, then served with roasted sweet corn and warm baked beans. A hearty, saucy classic for the middle of the week.
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, oven time about 75 minutes total
Serving note: 2.5 lbs pork ribs, 1 four-pack sweet corn, 1 can baked beans, 1 bottle BBQ sauce for 4 people. Ribs can be seasoned and refrigerated the night before to shorten day-of cook time.
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 browned with zucchini in one skillet, then spooned over rice and topped with fresh guacamole. A fast, one-pan dinner with a cool, creamy finish.
Sale items used: Fresh Ground Beef Chub, Organic Zucchini, Park Street Deli Assorted Fresh Guacamole
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: 1.5 lbs ground beef, 1 lb organic zucchini, 1 container guacamole, 2 cups uncooked rice (pantry staple) for 4 people.
Recipes:
- Mexican Zucchini and Ground Beef Skillet

Thursday
Meal: Grilled Beef Franks with Sweet Corn and Kettle Chips
Description: Beef franks are grilled until snappy and charred, served with roasted sweet corn on the cob and a side of kettle chips for a casual picnic-style dinner. Simple, fast, and satisfying.
Sale items used: Parkview Uncured Beef Franks, Sweet Corn, Clancy's Original or Jalapeño Kettle Chips
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: 1 package beef franks (15 oz., about 8 franks), 1 four-pack sweet corn, 1 bag kettle chips for 4 people.

Friday
Meal: Grilled Beef Skewers with Cantaloupe and Avocado Salad
Description: Seasoned beef skewers are grilled to a nice char and paired with a refreshing cantaloupe and avocado salad. A special end-of-week dinner with bright, juicy contrast to the savory beef.
Sale items used: Fresh Seasoned Beef Skewers, Cantaloupe, Organic Avocados
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 4 beef skewers (one 7 oz. skewer per person), 1 cantaloupe, 1 four-pack avocados for 4 people.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh Family Pack Chicken Tenderloins (2 lbs): $4.58
- Organic Zucchini (2 lbs): $4.78
- Smithfield Fresh St. Louis Pork Ribs (2.5 lbs): $6.23
- Sweet Corn (2 four-packs): $4.78
- Dakota's Pride Assorted Baked Beans (1 can): $1.99
- Burman's Assorted BBQ Sauce (1 bottle): $1.69
- Fresh Ground Beef Chub (1.5 lbs): $5.39
- Park Street Deli Assorted Fresh Guacamole (1 container): $2.99
- Parkview Uncured Beef Franks (1 package): $4.49
- Clancy's Original or Jalapeño Kettle Chips (1 bag): $1.89
- Fresh Seasoned Beef Skewers (4 each): $23.96
- Cantaloupe (1 each): $2.29
- Organic Avocados (1 four-pack): $3.69

Pantry staples needed:
- Rice (for Monday and Wednesday)
- Salt, pepper, cooking oil
- Basic seasonings for chicken and beef skewers