ALDI Standard Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Baked Chicken Wings with Zucchini and Grape Tomatoes
Description: Crispy oven-baked chicken wings are seasoned and roasted alongside sliced zucchini and halved grape tomatoes for a colorful, satisfying sheet-pan dinner for two. The vegetables caramelize beautifully in the oven alongside the wings, making cleanup easy and flavor big.
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: Use approximately 1.5 lbs of chicken wings for two people (about 6-8 wings); use 1 medium zucchini (roughly 0.5 lb) and half the 10 oz pkg of grape tomatoes. Make-ahead tip: pat wings dry and season up to 24 hours ahead, refrigerating uncovered for extra crispiness.

Tuesday
Meal: Skillet Ground Turkey Lettuce Wraps with Avocado
Description: Seasoned ground turkey is browned in a skillet with garlic, ginger, and a savory sauce, then spooned into crisp lettuce cups and topped with sliced mini avocado for a fresh, light dinner. This quick weeknight meal is full of texture and bright flavor and comes together in under 30 minutes.
Sale items used: Kirkwood Fresh 85/15 Ground Turkey 48 oz, Bagged Mini Avocados (6-pack), Cherub Grape Tomatoes 10 oz pkg
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 12 oz of ground turkey for two people (freeze the remainder from the 48 oz pack); use 2 mini avocados from the 6-pack; use the remaining grape tomatoes from Monday as a garnish. Leftover turkey freezes well in a zip bag for a future meal.

Wednesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Atlantic Salmon with Zucchini and Peach Salsa
Description: Two salmon portions are seared skin-side down in a hot skillet until golden and flaky, then served over sauteed zucchini ribbons with a bright fresh salsa made from diced peaches and a squeeze of lime. The sweet-savory peach salsa elevates the salmon beautifully and takes only minutes to prepare.
Sale items used: Fresh Atlantic Salmon Portion, Zucchini, Peaches
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 1 lb of salmon (two 0.5 lb portions) at $8.99/lb; use 1 medium zucchini (roughly 0.5 lb); use 2 ripe peaches (approximately 0.75 lb). Ask the fish counter to portion the salmon into two equal pieces if available.
Recipes:
- Pan-Seared Salmon with Peach Basil Salsa
- Pan-Seared Salmon with Peach and Corn Salsa

Thursday
Meal: Stovetop Grass-Fed Ground Beef Bolognese on Sourdough Toast
Description: Rich, slow-simmered grass-fed ground beef bolognese is built with aromatics, canned tomatoes, and a splash of broth, then ladled generously over thick-cut toasted sourdough slices for a hearty and rustic dinner. The sourdough acts as a satisfying base that soaks up the savory meat sauce perfectly.
Sale items used: Simply Nature Fresh Organic 85/15 Grass-Fed Ground Beef 1 lb, Specially Selected Sliced Sourdough Round 24 oz
Prep time: 15 minutes active, 40 minutes total
Serving note: Use the full 1 lb package of grass-fed ground beef, which is ideal for two generous servings; use 4 thick slices of sourdough (roughly half the loaf, saving the rest for Friday). Total time is about 55 minutes; start the sauce first before toasting the bread.
Recipes:
- Thirty a Week Beef Bolognese & Herby Garlic Sourdough
- Healthy Bolognese on Toast: a recipe

Friday
Meal: Sauteed Smithfield Marinated Pork Strips with Peaches and Sourdough
Description: Smithfield marinated pork strips are quickly sauteed in a hot pan until caramelized and juicy, then served alongside pan-seared fresh peach slices that pick up all the savory drippings for a sweet and smoky combination. Thick slices of the remaining sourdough are toasted and served alongside to round out this simple but impressive weeknight dinner.
Sale items used: Smithfield Fresh Marinated Pork Strips 16 oz, Peaches, Specially Selected Sliced Sourdough Round 24 oz
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use the full 16 oz package of pork strips, which divides perfectly into two servings; use 2 ripe peaches (approximately 0.75 lb); use 4 remaining slices of sourdough from Thursday's loaf. The pork is pre-marinated so no additional seasoning is needed.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Farmer Focus Fresh Antibiotic Free Whole Chicken Wings (1.5 lbs): $3.44
- Kirkwood Fresh 85/15 Ground Turkey 48 oz (x1 pack): $7.99
- Bagged Mini Avocados 6-pack (x1 pack): $2.89
- Cherub Grape Tomatoes 10 oz pkg (x1 pkg): $1.99
- Fresh Atlantic Salmon Portion (1 lb): $8.99
- Zucchini (1.5 lbs across Monday and Wednesday): $1.79
- Peaches (1.5 lbs across Wednesday and Friday): $2.09
- Simply Nature Fresh Organic 85/15 Grass-Fed Ground Beef 1 lb (x1 pack): $5.99
- Specially Selected Sliced Sourdough Round 24 oz (x1 loaf): $3.49
- Smithfield Fresh Marinated Pork Strips 16 oz (x1 pack): $4.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil or neutral cooking oil
- Garlic cloves
- Fresh ginger
- Soy sauce or tamari
- Sesame oil
- Rice vinegar or lime juice
- Butter
- Salt and black pepper
- Red pepper flakes
- Dried Italian herbs or oregano
- Canned crushed tomatoes (14-16 oz)
- Low-sodium chicken or beef broth
- Romaine or butter lettuce leaves (for wraps)
- Onion