ALDI Kosher Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Why these meals: Chicken wings are the clear budget anchor of this week's flyer at under $1.30 per person, so they earn two nights and carry the most weight in keeping the total manageable. The beef for shawarma is a genuinely useful mid-range protein that works beautifully in a pan-seared or skillet preparation and costs roughly $2.81 per person, making it a solid choice for two more weeknights. Ahi tuna is the premium pick this week at about $3.37 per serving, and it earns the one premium night because it is the only seafood option and delivers a restaurant-quality dinner at a fraction of what you would pay dining out. The Simms Meat Snack Sticks and Chicken Caesar Salad Bowl were left off the plan entirely because kosher compliance could not be confirmed for either. The produce sale is genuinely strong this week - zucchini, Brussels sprouts, and carrots are all well priced and add color and nutrition without pushing the total higher.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Skillet-Seared Beef Shawarma with Roasted Zucchini and Hummus (Meat)
Description: Thinly sliced Fresh Beef for Shawarma is seasoned with cumin, garlic, and paprika, then seared in a hot skillet until browned and cooked through, served over rice with warm roasted zucchini alongside. A generous scoop of hummus from the Park Street Deli Hummus Mini Cups adds a creamy, savory finish that ties the Middle Eastern flavors together without any dairy.
Sale items used: Fresh Beef for Shawarma, Zucchini, Park Street Deli Hummus Mini Cups (12 oz)
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use 1.5 lbs of Fresh Beef for Shawarma and 1.5 lbs of zucchini (about 3 medium zucchini) for 4 people; one 12-oz tub of hummus provides ample portions for all four servings.
Recipes:
- Homemade Beef Shawarma Recipe (2 Ways!)
- Easy Beef Shawarma: A Delicious Middle Eastern Delight

Tuesday
Meal: Baked Chicken Wings with Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Carrots (Meat)
Description: Chicken wings are patted dry, seasoned with garlic powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper, then baked at 425 degrees on a sheet pan until the skin is crispy and golden, about 45 minutes. Brussels sprouts and baby carrots are tossed in olive oil and roasted on a second pan alongside the wings, creating a complete one-oven dinner with minimal cleanup.
Sale items used: Farmer Focus Fresh Antibiotic Free Family Pack Whole Chicken Wings, Brussels Sprouts, Organic Baby Peeled Carrots (16-oz bag)
Prep time: 55 minutes
Serving note: Use 3 lbs of chicken wings for 4 people; one 1-lb pkg of Brussels sprouts and one 16-oz bag of baby carrots together make a generous vegetable side for the table.
Recipes:
- Sheet Pan Chicken and Veggies - Healthful Blondie

Wednesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Ahi Tuna Steaks with Zucchini and Green Grapes (Pareve)
Description: Ahi tuna steaks are seasoned simply with salt, pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil, then seared in a very hot skillet for about 90 seconds per side to achieve a golden crust with a pink center, served with quickly sauteed zucchini. A small bunch of chilled California Green Grapes on the side adds a refreshing, sweet contrast to the savory seared fish.
Sale items used: Ahi Tuna Steaks, Zucchini, California Green Grapes
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 1.5 lbs of Ahi Tuna Steaks (roughly one steak per person depending on thickness), 1 lb of zucchini (about 2 medium), and 1 lb of green grapes for 4 people.

Thursday
Meal: Skillet Beef Shawarma Bowl with Roasted Carrots and Guacamole (Meat)
Description: The remaining Fresh Beef for Shawarma is sliced and cooked in a skillet with onion, turmeric, and coriander for a flavor profile distinct from Monday's cumin-paprika preparation, then served over quinoa or couscous with roasted baby carrots. Park Street Deli Guacamole Mini Cups add a bright, creamy avocado element that complements the warm spices without any dairy.
Sale items used: Fresh Beef for Shawarma, Organic Baby Peeled Carrots (16-oz bag), Park Street Deli Guacamole Mini Cups (12 oz)
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use 1.5 lbs of Fresh Beef for Shawarma and one 16-oz bag of baby carrots for 4 people; one 12-oz tub of guacamole is sufficient for all four servings.
Recipes:
- Beef Shawarma Bowls with Harissa-Glazed Carrots & Tzatziki Sauce
- Beef Shawarma Bowls with Vermicelli Rice Recipe

Friday
Meal: Crispy Baked Chicken Wings with Watermelon and Mandarin Salad (Meat)
Description: Chicken wings are seasoned with za'atar, garlic, and lemon zest, then baked at 425 degrees until deeply golden and crispy, served with a fresh fruit salad of cubed watermelon and peeled mandarin segments. The bright, juicy fruit salad provides a natural sweetness and acidity that cuts through the richness of the wings for a festive end-of-week dinner.
Sale items used: Farmer Focus Fresh Antibiotic Free Family Pack Whole Chicken Wings, Whole Seedless Watermelon, Mandarins (3-lb bag)
Prep time: 55 minutes
Serving note: Use 3 lbs of chicken wings for 4 people; use roughly one quarter of the watermelon (about 2 to 3 lbs of flesh) and 1 lb of mandarins for the fruit salad - the remaining watermelon and mandarins keep well for snacking through the week.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Farmer Focus Fresh Antibiotic Free Family Pack Whole Chicken Wings (6 lbs total across two nights): $10.14
- Fresh Beef for Shawarma (3 lbs total across two nights): $22.47
- Ahi Tuna Steaks (1.5 lbs): $13.49
- Zucchini (2.5 lbs total across two nights): $2.98
- Brussels Sprouts (1 pkg): $2.39
- Organic Baby Peeled Carrots (2 bags, one per night): $2.98
- Park Street Deli Hummus Mini Cups (12 oz) (x1): $3.45
- Park Street Deli Guacamole Mini Cups (12 oz) (x1): $3.99
- California Green Grapes (1 lb): $1.29
- Whole Seedless Watermelon (x1): $4.49
- Mandarins (3-lb bag) (x1): $2.89

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Garlic (fresh or powder)
- Cumin
- Paprika (smoked and sweet)
- Turmeric
- Coriander
- Za'atar
- Black pepper
- Salt
- Lemon (for zest and juice)
- Onion
- Rice, quinoa, or couscous (for serving with shawarma nights)
- Chicken broth (optional, for cooking grains on meat nights)