Giant Low-Carb Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Pan-Seared Fresh Dinner Sausage with Sauteed Tomatoes and Sargento Sliced Cheese
Description: Two hearty dinner sausage links per person are seared in a skillet until golden and cooked through, then topped with quickly sauteed NatureSweet tomatoes that burst into a savory pan sauce. Melted Sargento sliced cheese draped over the top adds richness and keeps this meal satisfying and low-carb.
Sale items used: Fresh Dinner Sausage Giant ($2.99/lb), NatureSweet or Glorys Tomatoes ($2.49), Sargento Sliced Cheese ($3.99)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 1 lb of dinner sausage for 2 people (about 4 links total, 2 per person); use 1 package of NatureSweet tomatoes and 2 to 3 slices of Sargento cheese per person. Pantry olive oil and garlic round out the saute.
Recipes:
- Low carb Italian Sausage Skillet, One Pan, 20 Minute Meal
- Keto Cheesy Sausage & Peppers - Easy Low Carb Dinner

Tuesday
Meal: Oven-Roasted Fresh Chicken Thighs with McCormick Grill Mates Seasoning and Hanover Gold Line Vegetables
Description: Four bone-in chicken thighs are generously coated in McCormick Grill Mates seasoning and roasted in the oven until the skin is crispy and the meat is juicy, delivering bold flavor with minimal effort. A bag of Hanover Gold Line frozen vegetables is steamed alongside to complete a well-rounded, low-carb plate.
Sale items used: Fresh Chicken Drumsticks or Thighs Giant, Grade A, Family Size ($3.99/lb), McCormick Grill Mates Bottle Blends ($2.56), Hanover Gold Line Vegetables ($0.99)
Prep time: 15 minutes prep, 40 minutes roasting (55 minutes total)
Serving note: Purchase approximately 1.5 lbs of chicken thighs for 2 people (about 4 thighs); use 1 bag of Hanover vegetables and season generously with McCormick Grill Mates. Make-ahead tip: season the thighs the night before and refrigerate uncovered for crispier skin and deeper flavor.
Recipes:
- Low Carb Oven Baked Chicken Thighs - Stylish Cravings
- Oven Baked Chicken Thighs Recipe: Keto & Low Carb
- Crispy Oven Baked Chicken Thighs - Low Carb Spark

Wednesday
Meal: Skillet-Cooked Whole Fresh Pork Tenderloin Medallions with Kikkoman Sauce and Birds Eye Steamfresh Vegetables
Description: A fresh pork tenderloin is sliced into 1-inch medallions, seared in a hot skillet until caramelized, then finished with a light Kikkoman sauce glaze that adds umami depth without carbs. Birds Eye Steamfresh vegetables are microwaved and served alongside for a fast, complete low-carb dinner.
Sale items used: Whole Fresh Pork Tenderloin Giant, Boneless ($4.99/lb), Kikkoman Sauce ($1.99), Birds Eye Steamfresh Vegetables ($1.99)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 1 lb of pork tenderloin for 2 people; slice into 6 to 8 medallions and divide evenly. Use 1 bag of Birds Eye Steamfresh vegetables and drizzle Kikkoman sauce sparingly (1 to 2 tablespoons total) to keep sodium and carbs in check.
Recipes:
- 3 Pepper Pork Tenderloin Medallions Skillet Dinner - low carb, 30 minutes
- Pork Medallions (Juicy Pork Tenderloin Medallions in Garlic Butter Sauce)
- Mediterranean Pork Tenderloin Medallions

Thursday
Meal: Baked Baby Back-Style Pork Ribs with Daisy Sour Cream Dipping Sauce and Giant Peeled Baby-Cut Carrots
Description: A half rack of baby back-style pork ribs is seasoned with pantry spices and slow-baked until tender and falling off the bone, making it a satisfying low-carb centerpiece for two. Daisy sour cream is stirred with herbs to create a cool, creamy dipping sauce, and raw baby-cut carrots add a fresh, crunchy side.
Sale items used: Baby Back-Style Pork Ribs ($2.99/lb), Daisy Sour Cream ($2.49), Giant Peeled Baby-Cut Carrots ($0.99)
Prep time: 15 minutes prep, 2.5 hours baking (approximately 2 hours 45 minutes total)
Serving note: Purchase approximately 2 lbs of ribs for 2 people (roughly a half rack); use 1 container of Daisy sour cream and 1 bag of baby-cut carrots. Make-ahead tip: season the ribs the night before and start baking at least 3 hours before dinner; the ribs can rest covered in foil for up to 30 minutes before serving.
Recipes:
- Keto Oven Baked Baby Back Ribs
- Juicy Keto Ribs - Oven Baked Recipe - Low Carb Maven
- Easy Baked Baby Back Ribs in Oven Recipe | Keto-friendly Memphis Style

Friday
Meal: Pan-Fried Tilapia Fillets with Hellmann's Mayonnaise Herb Sauce and NatureSweet or Glorys Tomatoes
Description: Two fresh tilapia fillets per person are lightly seasoned and pan-fried in olive oil until golden and flaky, then served with a quick Hellmann's mayonnaise herb sauce made with pantry garlic, lemon, and dill. Halved NatureSweet tomatoes are warmed briefly in the same pan to create a bright, juicy low-carb accompaniment.
Sale items used: Tilapia Fillets Farm Raised, Fresh ($7.99/lb), Hellmann's Mayonnaise ($3.99), NatureSweet or Glorys Tomatoes ($2.49)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 1 lb of tilapia fillets for 2 people (about 2 fillets per person depending on fillet size); use 2 to 3 tablespoons of Hellmann's mayonnaise for the sauce and 1 package of NatureSweet tomatoes. The remaining mayonnaise stores well in the refrigerator for future use.
Recipes:
- Parmesan Crusted Tilapia - Wholesome Yum

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh Dinner Sausage Giant (1 lb): $2.99
- NatureSweet or Glorys Tomatoes (x2 packages, used Monday and Friday): $4.98
- Sargento Sliced Cheese (x1 package): $3.99
- Fresh Chicken Thighs Giant, Grade A (1.5 lbs): $5.99
- Hanover Gold Line Vegetables (x1 bag): $0.99
- Whole Fresh Pork Tenderloin Giant, Boneless (1 lb): $4.99
- Birds Eye Steamfresh Vegetables (x1 bag): $1.99
- Baby Back-Style Pork Ribs (2 lbs): $5.98
- Daisy Sour Cream (x1 container): $2.49
- Giant Peeled Baby-Cut Carrots (x1 bag): $0.99
- Tilapia Fillets Farm Raised, Fresh (1 lb): $7.99
- Hellmann's Mayonnaise (x1 jar): $3.99
- McCormick Grill Mates Bottle Blends (x1 bottle): $2.56
- Kikkoman Sauce (x1 bottle): $1.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Garlic
- Salt and black pepper
- Dried herbs (dill, parsley, or Italian seasoning)
- Lemon juice or fresh lemon
- Paprika or your preferred dry rub spices for ribs