Lidl Low-Carb Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Why these meals: This week's four everyday nights lean on chicken wings at just $1.00 per serving, pork loin chops and chicken tenderloins tied at $1.31 per serving, and ground turkey at $1.50 per serving - four genuinely affordable proteins that keep the week grounded. The fresh jumbo shrimp at $7.49/lb is the clearest premium item on the flyer and earns the one splurge night on Friday, coming in at about $2.81 per serving, which is the most expensive protein selected this week. Cauliflower at $2.49 a head and avocados at $3.49 for four do a lot of heavy lifting as low-carb sides, and the pesto Genovese sauce at $1.49 adds a big flavor punch for very little money on Tuesday night.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Baked Chicken Wings with Cauliflower Rice and Avocado
Description: Whole chicken wings are seasoned with garlic, smoked paprika, and black pepper, then baked at 425 degrees until the skin is deeply golden and crispy, about 45 minutes. Riced cauliflower is sauteed in olive oil alongside sliced avocado to round out a satisfying, fully low-carb plate.
Sale items used: Butcher's Specialty fresh whole chicken wings family pack, Cauliflower (1 ct.), Avocados (4 ct.)
Prep time: 55 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 lbs of chicken wings for 4 people (roughly 4-5 wings each). Use 1 head of cauliflower, riced in a food processor or box grater, and 2 avocados sliced (half per person, reserving the other 2 avocados for Wednesday). Bake wings on a rack-lined sheet pan; no make-ahead needed within the 55-minute window.
Recipes:
- Keto Chicken Wings Recipe - Low Carb, Keto, THM S, GF Friendly
- Low Carb Keto BBQ Chicken Wings (Baked or Air Fryer) - Sugar-Free Mom

Tuesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Boneless Pork Loin Chops with Pesto and Blackberries
Description: Boneless pork loin center cut chops are seasoned simply with salt and pepper and seared in a hot skillet until cooked through with a golden crust, then finished with a spoonful of pesto Genovese sauce. Fresh blackberries are served alongside as a low-carb, slightly tart accompaniment that balances the richness of the pork and pesto.
Sale items used: Butcher's Specialty fresh boneless pork loin center cut chop, Lidl Preferred Selection pesto Genovese sauce (6.7 oz.), Blackberries (6 oz.)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1.5 lbs of pork loin chops for 4 people (roughly one chop each at about 6 oz.). Use the full 6.7 oz. jar of pesto Genovese sauce, spooning it over the chops after plating. Divide the 6 oz. pack of blackberries evenly among four plates.

Wednesday
Meal: Ground Turkey and Cauliflower Skillet with Cheddar
Description: Ground turkey is browned in a skillet with diced onion, garlic, cumin, and chili powder, then chopped cauliflower florets are stirred in and cooked until just tender, creating a hearty one-pan hash. Shredded Milbona sharp white cheddar cheese is melted over the top and sliced avocado is served on the side for healthy fat and creaminess.
Sale items used: Butterball fresh all natural ground turkey 93% lean (16 oz.), Cauliflower (1 ct.), Milbona sharp white cheddar cheese (8 oz.), Avocados (4 ct.)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 packs (2 lbs total) of ground turkey for 4 people. Use 1 head of cauliflower cut into small florets. Use the full 8 oz. block of cheddar, shredded. Use the remaining 2 avocados from Monday, sliced, as a side (half per person).
Recipes:
- Ground Turkey and Cauliflower Rice Casserole - Low Carb Yum

Thursday
Meal: Chicken Tenderloin Lettuce Wraps with Cottage Cheese Dip
Description: Boneless skinless chicken tenderloins are sliced into strips, seasoned with garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper, and cooked in a skillet until golden and cooked through, then served in large lettuce leaves as low-carb wraps. Daisy cottage cheese is seasoned with fresh herbs and black pepper and served as a creamy dipping sauce alongside.
Sale items used: Butcher's Specialty fresh boneless/skinless chicken tenderloins, Daisy cottage cheese assorted varieties (24 oz.)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1.5 lbs of chicken tenderloins for 4 people. Use 1 pack (24 oz.) of cottage cheese divided into four small bowls as a dip. Use large romaine or iceberg leaves from pantry as the wrap vessel (see pantry staples).

Friday
Meal: Sauteed Jumbo Shrimp with Garlic, Butter, and Crushed Tomatoes
Description: Fresh jumbo shrimp are patted dry, seasoned with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes, and sauteed in butter and olive oil with minced garlic until pink and just cooked through, then a splash of Tuttorosso hand crushed tomatoes is stirred in to create a light, savory pan sauce. The shrimp and sauce are spooned over a bed of sauteed cauliflower florets for a low-carb, restaurant-quality finish.
Sale items used: Fish Market fresh jumbo shrimp peeled & deveined, Tuttorosso Hand Crushed tomatoes basil & sea salt (28 oz.), Cauliflower (1 ct.)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 1.5 lbs of fresh jumbo shrimp for 4 people. Use about half of the 28 oz. can of crushed tomatoes for the pan sauce (remainder can be refrigerated). Use 1 head of cauliflower cut into florets and sauteed separately in the same pan before the shrimp.
Recipes:
- Garlic Shrimp in Tomato Sauce | The Fancy Pants Kitchen
- Jumbo Shrimp in Butter Garlic Sauce - Sally Meals

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Butcher's Specialty fresh whole chicken wings, family pack (2 lbs): $3.98
- Butcher's Specialty fresh boneless pork loin center cut chop (1.5 lbs): $5.24
- Butterball fresh all natural ground turkey, 93% lean (16 oz.) (x2 packs): $5.98
- Butcher's Specialty fresh boneless/skinless chicken tenderloins (1.5 lbs): $5.24
- Fish Market fresh jumbo shrimp, peeled & deveined (1.5 lbs): $11.24
- Cauliflower (1 ct.) (x3): $7.47
- Avocados (4 ct.) (x1 pack): $3.49
- Blackberries (6 oz.) (x1 pack): $1.45
- Milbona sharp white cheddar cheese (8 oz.) (x1): $1.87
- Daisy cottage cheese, assorted varieties (24 oz.) (x1): $3.49
- Lidl Preferred Selection pesto Genovese sauce (6.7 oz.) (x1): $1.49
- Tuttorosso Hand Crushed tomatoes, basil & sea salt (28 oz.) (x1): $1.96

Pantry staples needed:
- Butter
- Olive oil or cooking oil
- Garlic (fresh or powder)
- Onion (fresh or powder)
- Smoked paprika
- Cumin
- Chili powder
- Red pepper flakes
- Salt and black pepper
- Fresh herbs (parsley, chives, or similar for cottage cheese dip)
- Large romaine or iceberg lettuce leaves (for Thursday wraps)