Food City Gluten-Free Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Pan-Seared Boneless Pork Loin with Sweet Corn and Canned Green Beans
Description: Two thick-cut slices of Food City Fresh boneless pork loin are seared in a hot skillet until golden and juicy, seasoned simply with garlic, salt, and pepper for a naturally gluten-free dinner. Fresh sweet corn on the cob and tender canned green beans round out this satisfying and budget-friendly plate for two.
Sale items used: Whole Boneless Pork Loin ($1.99/lb), Loose Sweet Corn (2/$1.00), That's Smart! Vegetables - Green Beans ($0.89/can)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 1 lb of boneless pork loin for 2 people (about 0.5 lb per person), cut into 2 portions; total protein cost is roughly $2.00. Use 2 ears of sweet corn ($1.00) and 1 can of green beans ($0.89). If the pork loin is sold whole, ask the butcher to cut a 1 lb section or slice it yourself at home and freeze the rest for later in the week.

Tuesday
Meal: Baked Split Chicken Breast with Roasted Tasteful Selections Potatoes and Beefsteak Tomato Salad
Description: Two Sanderson Farms split chicken breasts are seasoned with olive oil, salt, pepper, and herbs, then roasted in the oven until the skin is crispy and the meat is tender and juicy. A side of halved Tasteful Selections potatoes roasted alongside the chicken and a simple sliced beefsteak tomato salad with olive oil and fresh herbs complete this wholesome gluten-free meal.
Sale items used: Fresh Split Chicken Breast Sanderson Farms Family Pack ($1.99/lb), Tasteful Selections Potatoes 16 oz ($2.99), Beefsteak Tomatoes Vine Ripened ($1.99/lb)
Prep time: 15 minutes prep, 45 minutes bake (60 minutes total)
Serving note: Purchase approximately 2 lbs of split chicken breast for 2 people (1 lb per person with bone-in weight); total protein cost is roughly $3.98. Use 1 bag (16 oz) of Tasteful Selections potatoes ($2.99) and approximately 0.5 lb of beefsteak tomatoes ($1.00). Since total cook time hits 60 minutes, season the chicken in the morning and refrigerate uncovered so it goes straight into the oven at dinner time.

Wednesday
Meal: Skillet Ground Beef and Vidalia Onion Hash with Fried Eggs and Canned Corn
Description: One pound of Food City Fresh 81% lean ground beef is browned in a skillet with sweet Vidalia onions, seasoned with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika for a hearty gluten-free hash. Two fried eggs are nestled on top per plate and a side of warm canned corn makes this a filling and economical weeknight dinner for two.
Sale items used: Ground Beef Food City Fresh 81% Lean ($2.99/lb), Vidalia Onions Sweet ($1.29/lb), That's Smart! Large Eggs Dozen ($1.69), That's Smart! Vegetables - Corn ($0.89/can)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Purchase 1 lb of ground beef ($2.99 total); this yields generous portions for 2 people. Use approximately 0.5 lb of Vidalia onions ($0.65). Use 4 eggs from the dozen for this meal (2 eggs per person). Open 1 can of corn ($0.89) and heat on the stovetop or microwave. Note: the ground beef deal requires a card and a $25 purchase plus a digital coupon - confirm the coupon is clipped before checkout.

Thursday
Meal: Pan-Fried Tilapia Fillets with Ore-Ida Potatoes and Canned Peas
Description: Two farm-raised tilapia fillets are seasoned with lemon, garlic, salt, and pepper, then pan-fried in olive oil until flaky and golden for a light and naturally gluten-free dinner. Crispy Ore-Ida frozen potatoes cooked in the oven and a warm side of canned peas make this a quick and satisfying meal for two.
Sale items used: Fresh Tilapia Fillets Farm Raised ($6.99/lb), Ore-Ida Potatoes Frozen Selected Varieties ($2/$6.00 deal, 1 bag), That's Smart! Vegetables - Peas ($0.89/can)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 1 lb of tilapia fillets for 2 people (about 0.5 lb per person); total protein cost is roughly $6.99. Purchase 1 bag of Ore-Ida potatoes at $3.00 (half of the 2/$6.00 deal - buy 2 bags to get the deal price and save the second bag for another meal). Use 1 can of peas ($0.89).
Recipes:
- Pan Fried Tilapia | The Honest Spoonful
- Pan-Seared Tilapia Fillets (Gluten-Free) - Celiac.com

Friday
Meal: Boneless Pork Chop Skillet with Vidalia Onions, Beefsteak Tomatoes, and Caesar Salad
Description: Two Food City Fresh center-cut boneless pork chops are seared in a skillet with sweet Vidalia onions and sliced beefsteak tomatoes, creating a savory pan sauce that is completely gluten-free. A crisp Fresh Express Caesar Kit on the side adds a cool, creamy contrast to the warm skillet and rounds out this satisfying Friday dinner for two.
Sale items used: Boneless Pork Chops Food City Fresh Center Cut ($3.99/lb), Vidalia Onions Sweet ($1.29/lb), Beefsteak Tomatoes Vine Ripened ($1.99/lb), Caesar or Caesar Lite Kit Fresh Express 9.8-10 oz ($2.99)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 1 lb of boneless pork chops for 2 people (about 0.5 lb per person, yielding 2 chops); total protein cost is roughly $3.99. Use approximately 0.5 lb of Vidalia onions ($0.65) and approximately 0.5 lb of beefsteak tomatoes ($1.00). Use 1 Caesar kit ($2.99) - check the kit ingredients label to confirm it is gluten-free, as some Caesar kits include croutons; simply omit the crouton packet if included and use only the gluten-free components.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Whole Boneless Pork Loin (1 lb): $1.99
- Fresh Split Chicken Breast Sanderson Farms Family Pack (2 lbs): $3.98
- Ground Beef Food City Fresh 81% Lean (1 lb): $2.99
- Fresh Tilapia Fillets Farm Raised (1 lb): $6.99
- Boneless Pork Chops Food City Fresh Center Cut (1 lb): $3.99
- Loose Sweet Corn (2 ears): $1.00
- Vidalia Onions Sweet (1 lb total, used across Wednesday and Friday): $1.29
- Beefsteak Tomatoes Vine Ripened (1 lb total, used across Tuesday and Friday): $1.99
- Tasteful Selections Potatoes 16 oz (x1 bag): $2.99
- Caesar or Caesar Lite Kit Fresh Express 9.8-10 oz (x1): $2.99
- That's Smart! Large Eggs Dozen (x1): $1.69
- That's Smart! Vegetables Green Beans 14.5-15.25 oz (x1 can): $0.89
- That's Smart! Vegetables Corn 14.5-15.25 oz (x1 can): $0.89
- That's Smart! Vegetables Peas 14.5-15.25 oz (x1 can): $0.89
- Ore-Ida Potatoes Frozen (x2 bags at 2/$6.00 deal): $6.00

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Garlic (fresh or minced)
- Salt and black pepper
- Smoked paprika
- Dried herbs (such as thyme or rosemary)
- Lemon (for tilapia)