ALDI Kosher Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Braised Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs with Baby Bella Mushrooms and Rice
Description: (Meat) Tender boneless skinless chicken thighs are braised low and slow with sliced Baby Bella mushrooms in a savory chicken broth until deeply flavorful and fall-apart tender. Served over fluffy ready-to-eat rice for a hearty, comforting weeknight dinner for two.
Sale items used: Fresh Antibiotic Free Family Pack Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs, Baby Bella Mushrooms, Earthly Grains Ready-to-Eat Rice Cups
Prep time: 15 minutes active, 45 minutes total
Serving note: Use approximately 1 lb of chicken thighs (about 3-4 thighs) for 2 people at $2.49/lb; 1 package (8 oz) Baby Bella Mushrooms; 2 Rice Cups (one per person). Total cook time is about 45 minutes - start the braise first, then warm the rice cups in the last 90 seconds.
Recipes:
- Braised Chicken and Mushrooms over Polenta
- Skillet Mushroom Chicken Thighs
- Instant Pot Chicken Thighs & Rice

Tuesday
Meal: Cheese and Tomato Basil Flatbread Pizza with Mozzarella
Description: (Dairy) Store-bought pizza dough is stretched into two individual flatbreads, topped with tomato basil garlic sauce and a generous layer of shredded mozzarella, then baked until golden and bubbly. A quick and satisfying meatless dinner that comes together in under 30 minutes.
Sale items used: Mama Cozzi's Pizza Kitchen Pizza Dough, Reggano Tomato Basil and Garlic Pasta Sauce, Happy Farms Shredded Mozzarella
Prep time: 10 minutes active, 25 minutes total
Serving note: Use 1 package (16 oz) pizza dough split into 2 flatbreads; about 1/2 cup pasta sauce from 1 jar (24 oz); about 1 cup shredded mozzarella from 1 package (16 oz). Remaining sauce and mozzarella can be refrigerated for later use this week.
Recipes:
- Tomato Basil Mozzarella Flatbread Pizza

Wednesday
Meal: Pan-Sauteed Sun-Dried Tomato and Basil Chicken Breast with Mushrooms and Cucumber Salad
Description: (Meat) Pre-seasoned sun-dried tomato and basil boneless chicken breasts are pan-sauteed in olive oil until golden and cooked through, then served alongside sauteed Baby Bella mushrooms for a flavorful, aromatic main. A crisp side salad of sliced mini cucumbers dressed with olive oil, lemon, and herbs rounds out the plate.
Sale items used: Fresh Seasoned Chicken (Sun-Dried Tomato and Basil Boneless Chicken Breast), Baby Bella Mushrooms, Mini Cucumbers
Prep time: 10 minutes active, 30 minutes total
Serving note: Use approximately 1 lb of seasoned chicken breast (roughly 2 breasts) for 2 people at $4.99/lb; 1 package (8 oz) Baby Bella Mushrooms; use about half the 16 oz package of mini cucumbers for the salad. No dairy is used in this meal - use olive oil for sauteing.
Recipes:
- Creamy Mushroom and Sun Dried Tomato Chicken

Thursday
Meal: Ground Beef and Black Bean Skillet with Avocado and Rice
Description: (Meat) Organic grass-fed ground beef is browned in a skillet with organic black beans, cumin, garlic, and a splash of salsa for a bold, satisfying one-pan meal. Served over ready-to-eat rice and topped with fresh sliced avocado for a creamy, hearty finish.
Sale items used: Simply Nature Fresh Organic 85/15 Grass-Fed Ground Beef (1 lb), Simply Nature Organic Black Beans, Avocados, Earthly Grains Ready-to-Eat Rice Cups, Park Street Deli Cantina Salsa
Prep time: 10 minutes active, 25 minutes total
Serving note: Use 1 lb package of ground beef (flat price, $5.99); 1 can (15.5 oz) black beans; 2 avocados (1 per person at $0.59 each); 2 Rice Cups (one per person); about 1/4 cup salsa from 1 jar (16 oz). No dairy is used in this meal.
Recipes:
- One-Pan Ground Beef and Rice

Friday
Meal: Pan-Seared Lamb Steaks with Avocado and Mini Cucumber Salad
Description: (Meat) Fresh lamb steaks are seasoned simply with garlic, salt, and herbs, then pan-seared over high heat to a beautiful crust with a rosy, tender interior. Served alongside a refreshing salad of sliced mini cucumbers and creamy avocado dressed with olive oil and lemon juice.
Sale items used: Fresh Lamb Steaks, Avocados, Mini Cucumbers
Prep time: 10 minutes active, 25 minutes total
Serving note: Use approximately 1 lb of lamb steaks (about 2 steaks) for 2 people at $8.99/lb; 2 avocados (1 per person at $0.59 each); use the remaining half of the 16 oz mini cucumber package from Wednesday. No dairy is used in this meal - use olive oil for searing.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh Antibiotic Free Family Pack Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs (1 lb): $2.49
- Baby Bella Mushrooms (x2 packages, 8 oz each): $2.58
- Earthly Grains Ready-to-Eat Rice Cups (x4 cups): $6.60
- Mama Cozzi's Pizza Kitchen Pizza Dough (x1 package): $1.19
- Reggano Tomato Basil and Garlic Pasta Sauce (x1 jar): $1.69
- Happy Farms Shredded Mozzarella (x1 package, 16 oz): $3.29
- Fresh Seasoned Chicken Sun-Dried Tomato and Basil Boneless Chicken Breast (1 lb): $4.99
- Mini Cucumbers (x1 package, 16 oz): $1.69
- Simply Nature Fresh Organic 85/15 Grass-Fed Ground Beef (x1 package, 1 lb): $5.99
- Simply Nature Organic Black Beans (x1 can): $0.99
- Avocados (x4): $2.36
- Park Street Deli Cantina Salsa (x1 jar): $2.49
- Fresh Lamb Steaks (1 lb): $8.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Chicken broth (for braising Monday's chicken)
- Garlic (fresh or minced)
- Salt and black pepper
- Cumin
- Dried oregano or Italian seasoning
- Lemon juice or fresh lemons
- Fresh or dried basil (optional garnish)