Lidl Low-Carb Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Pan-Seared Pork Loin Chops with Cauliflower and Pesto
Description: Two boneless pork loin center cut chops are seared in a hot skillet until golden and juicy, then served alongside roasted cauliflower florets tossed with bright pesto Genovese sauce. This satisfying low-carb plate is rich in protein and healthy fats with minimal net carbs.
Sale items used: Butcher's Specialty fresh boneless pork loin center cut chop ($3.49/lb), Cauliflower 1 ct. ($2.49 each), Lidl Preferred Selection pesto Genovese sauce ($1.49 each)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 1 lb of pork chops total (about 0.5 lb per person); assumed weight 1 lb at $3.49. One head of cauliflower serves both people generously. Use about 2 tablespoons of pesto split between the two servings; the jar will have plenty left for the week.

Tuesday
Meal: Ground Turkey and Cauliflower Skillet with Crushed Tomatoes
Description: One pound of lean ground turkey is browned in a skillet with diced cauliflower, garlic, and Italian seasoning, then simmered with hand-crushed tomatoes until thick and flavorful. This hearty one-pan meal is naturally low-carb and comes together quickly on a weeknight.
Sale items used: Butterball fresh all natural ground turkey 93% lean 16 oz. ($2.99 each), Cauliflower 1 ct. ($2.49 each), Tuttorosso Hand Crushed tomatoes basil and sea salt 28 oz. ($1.96 each)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: One 16 oz. package of ground turkey feeds 2 people well at roughly 0.5 lb per person. Use about half the head of cauliflower (save the rest for another use) and roughly half the can of crushed tomatoes; net carbs stay well under 20g per serving when tomatoes are portioned at about 1/2 cup per person.

Wednesday
Meal: Baked Chicken Tenderloins with Avocado and Cheddar
Description: Chicken tenderloins are seasoned with olive oil, garlic powder, and paprika, then baked until tender and lightly golden, topped with sliced fresh avocado and shredded sharp white cheddar. The creamy avocado and melted cheddar make this a rich, satisfying low-carb dinner for two.
Sale items used: Butcher's Specialty fresh boneless/skinless chicken tenderloins ($3.49/lb), Avocados 4 ct. ($3.49/pk), Milbona sharp white cheddar cheese 8 oz. ($1.87 each)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 1 lb of chicken tenderloins total (0.5 lb per person); assumed weight 1 lb at $3.49. Use 2 avocados from the 4-count pack for this meal, saving the remaining 2 for Friday. Top each serving with about 1 oz of shredded cheddar; the 8 oz. block will have plenty remaining.
Recipes:
- Baked Chicken Stuffed Avocado

Thursday
Meal: Ground Beef Skillet with Cottage Cheese and Blackberries
Description: Seasoned 80% lean ground beef is cooked in a skillet with olive oil and savory spices, then plated alongside a scoop of creamy cottage cheese and a small handful of fresh blackberries for a touch of brightness. The combination of protein-rich beef and cottage cheese keeps this meal filling and low-carb, while the blackberries add just a few net carbs well within the daily limit.
Sale items used: Butcher's Specialty fresh ground beef 80% lean ($4.99/lb), Daisy cottage cheese assorted varieties 24 oz. ($3.49 each), Blackberries 6 oz. ($1.45/pk)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 1 lb of ground beef total (0.5 lb per person); assumed weight 1 lb at $4.99. Ground beef is sold in 2 lb. packs - freeze the remaining 1 lb for later use. Each person gets about 1/2 cup of cottage cheese and about 1.5 oz of blackberries; one 6 oz. pack of blackberries splits evenly between two servings. Net carbs per serving remain under 10g.

Friday
Meal: Sauteed Jumbo Shrimp with Avocado and Cheddar
Description: Fresh jumbo shrimp are quickly sauteed in olive oil with garlic, lemon, and a pinch of red pepper flakes, then served over a bed of sliced avocado and topped with shredded sharp white cheddar. This elegant yet effortless low-carb dinner comes together in under 15 minutes and feels like a restaurant-quality meal.
Sale items used: Fish Market fresh jumbo shrimp peeled and deveined ($7.49/lb), Avocados 4 ct. ($3.49/pk, shared with Wednesday), Milbona sharp white cheddar cheese 8 oz. ($1.87 each, shared with Wednesday)
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 1 lb of shrimp total (0.5 lb per person); assumed weight 1 lb at $7.49. Use the 2 remaining avocados from the pack purchased on Wednesday. Use another 2 oz of cheddar from the block purchased on Wednesday; no additional cheese purchase needed.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Butcher's Specialty fresh boneless pork loin center cut chop (1 lb): $3.49
- Cauliflower 1 ct. (x2 heads): $4.98
- Lidl Preferred Selection pesto Genovese sauce (x1 jar): $1.49
- Butterball fresh all natural ground turkey 93% lean 16 oz. (x1 package): $2.99
- Tuttorosso Hand Crushed tomatoes basil and sea salt 28 oz. (x1 can): $1.96
- Butcher's Specialty fresh boneless/skinless chicken tenderloins (1 lb): $3.49
- Avocados 4 ct. (x1 pack): $3.49
- Milbona sharp white cheddar cheese 8 oz. (x1 block): $1.87
- Butcher's Specialty fresh ground beef 80% lean (2 lb pack, use 1 lb, freeze 1 lb): $9.98
- Daisy cottage cheese assorted varieties 24 oz. (x1 container): $3.49
- Blackberries 6 oz. (x1 pack): $1.45
- Fish Market fresh jumbo shrimp peeled and deveined (1 lb): $7.49

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Garlic (fresh or powder)
- Paprika
- Italian seasoning
- Red pepper flakes
- Salt and black pepper
- Lemon (for shrimp)