Lidl Dairy-Free Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Why these meals: Chicken wings at $1.99/lb are the standout bargain this week, and ground beef at $4.99/lb in a 2 lb. pack gives you a hearty, flexible protein for well under $2 a plate. Pork loin chops and chicken tenderloins both land at $3.49/lb, so two of the five nights come in at roughly $1.31 per person just for the protein. Smoked sausages round out the week with a bold, smoky flavor at a flat $3.99 for the whole pack. Fresh jumbo shrimp at $7.49/lb is the one genuinely premium pick this week, and it earns its single night by being the most interesting seafood option on the flyer at a price that still beats restaurant shrimp by a wide margin. The tarte flambee and pesto were skipped because they contain dairy, and the large olive oil tin was left off the shopping list since the week does not need a 33.8 oz. bottle to execute these five meals.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Pan-Seared Boneless Pork Loin Chops with Cauliflower and Tuttorosso Tomatoes
Description: Boneless pork loin center cut chops are seasoned and seared in a hot skillet until golden, then served alongside roasted cauliflower florets and a quick pan sauce made with hand-crushed tomatoes, garlic, and herbs. The bright, herby tomato sauce ties the lean chops and tender cauliflower together into a satisfying one-pan dinner.
Sale items used: Butcher's Specialty fresh boneless pork loin center cut chop, Cauliflower (1 ct.), Tuttorosso Hand Crushed tomatoes basil & sea salt (28 oz.)
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use 1.5 lbs of pork loin chops (about 6 oz. per person), 1 head of cauliflower cut into florets, and 1 can of Tuttorosso tomatoes. Sear chops 4-5 minutes per side, roast cauliflower at 425F for 20 minutes while the chops rest, and spoon the pan sauce over both.
Recipes:
- Pan Seared Pork Chops (Easy Recipe)

Tuesday
Meal: Baked Chicken Tenderloins with Avocado and Almond Milk Marinade
Description: Chicken tenderloins are marinated briefly in almond milk with garlic, cumin, and paprika to keep them moist, then baked until cooked through and served over sliced avocado with a squeeze of citrus. The creamy avocado acts as a cool, rich counterpoint to the lightly spiced, tender chicken.
Sale items used: Butcher's Specialty fresh boneless/skinless chicken tenderloins, Avocados (4 ct.), Almond milk assorted varieties (64 fl. oz.)
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Use 1.5 lbs of chicken tenderloins (about 6 oz. per person), 1 pack of 4 avocados (1 per person, halved and sliced), and about 1/2 cup of almond milk for the marinade. Bake tenderloins at 400F for 18-22 minutes. The remaining almond milk can be used for breakfasts through the week.

Wednesday
Meal: Skillet Ground Beef and Autumn Vegetable Pasta
Description: Ground beef is browned in a skillet with onion and garlic, then simmered with fall pasta sauce and tossed with Combino autumn shaped vegetable pasta for a hearty, comforting weeknight dinner. The vegetable-shaped pasta adds a fun seasonal touch and soaks up the savory beef sauce beautifully.
Sale items used: Butcher's Specialty fresh ground beef 80% lean (32 oz., sold in 2 lb. packs), Fall pasta sauce assorted varieties (24 oz.), Combino autumn shaped vegetable pasta (17.6 oz.)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 pack (2 lbs) of ground beef - brown and drain, use the full 17.6 oz. pasta package, and one 24 oz. jar of fall pasta sauce. The 2 lb. pack is the minimum purchase unit and feeds 4 generously. Cook pasta according to package directions, about 10-12 minutes.

Thursday
Meal: Stovetop Sauteed Jumbo Shrimp with Garlic, Cauliflower, and Pasta Sauce
Description: Fresh jumbo shrimp are sauteed in olive oil with garlic and red pepper flakes until pink and just cooked through, then served over bronze cut pasta with a ladleful of Lidl pasta sauce for a restaurant-style dinner at home. A side of simply seasoned cauliflower rounds out the plate with a satisfying, hearty vegetable.
Sale items used: Fish Market fresh jumbo shrimp peeled & deveined, Lidl Preferred Selection pasta sauce assorted varieties (24.7 oz.), Lidl Preferred Selection bronze cut pasta assorted varieties (16 oz.), Cauliflower (1 ct.)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1.5 lbs of fresh jumbo shrimp (about 6 oz. per person), 1 package of bronze cut pasta (16 oz.), 1 jar of pasta sauce (24.7 oz.), and 1 head of cauliflower steamed or pan-roasted alongside. Shrimp cook in 3-4 minutes per side; do not overcook.
Recipes:
- Dairy-Free Shrimp Pasta Recipe
- Creamy Tuscan Shrimp Pasta (Dairy-Free)

Friday
Meal: Oven-Baked Chicken Wings with Johnsonville Smoked Sausages and Crinkle Cut Fries
Description: Whole chicken wings are seasoned with garlic powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper then baked at high heat until the skin is crispy and the meat is cooked through, served alongside sliced Johnsonville smoked sausages and oven-baked crinkle cut fries for a crowd-pleasing Friday feast. The combination of two proteins keeps the portions generous and the flavors bold without any one item dominating the plate.
Sale items used: Butcher's Specialty fresh whole chicken wings family pack, Johnsonville smoked sausages assorted varieties (14 oz.), Frozen crinkle cut French fried potatoes (32 oz.)
Prep time: 50 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 lbs of chicken wings (about 4-5 wings per person), 1 pack of Johnsonville smoked sausages (14 oz., sliced and pan-seared for 5 minutes after the wings go in), and 1 bag (32 oz.) of crinkle cut fries baked on a second sheet pan at 425F for the last 25 minutes of the wings' cook time. Bake wings at 425F for 40-45 minutes, flipping once at the halfway mark.
Recipes:
- Crispy Baked Chicken Wings (Dairy Free)

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Butcher's Specialty fresh boneless pork loin center cut chop (1.5 lbs): $5.24
- Cauliflower (x2): $4.98
- Tuttorosso Hand Crushed tomatoes, basil & sea salt (x1): $1.96
- Butcher's Specialty fresh boneless/skinless chicken tenderloins (1.5 lbs): $5.24
- Avocados (4 ct.) (x1 pack): $3.49
- Almond milk, assorted varieties (64 fl. oz.) (x1): $1.79
- Butcher's Specialty fresh ground beef, 80% lean (32 oz., sold in 2 lb. packs) (x1 pack): $9.98
- Fall pasta sauce, assorted varieties (24 oz.) (x1): $3.99
- Combino autumn shaped vegetable pasta (17.6 oz.) (x1): $2.29
- Fish Market fresh jumbo shrimp, peeled & deveined (1.5 lbs): $11.24
- Lidl Preferred Selection pasta sauce, assorted varieties (24.7 oz.) (x1): $2.99
- Lidl Preferred Selection bronze cut pasta, assorted varieties (16 oz.) (x1): $1.49
- Butcher's Specialty fresh whole chicken wings, family pack (2 lbs): $3.98
- Johnsonville smoked sausages, assorted varieties (14 oz.) (x1): $3.99
- Frozen crinkle cut French fried potatoes (32 oz.) (x1): $1.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Garlic (fresh)
- Salt and black pepper
- Smoked paprika
- Cumin
- Red pepper flakes
- Onion
- Citrus (lemon or lime) for Tuesday