Lidl Standard Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Oven-Baked Chicken Wings with Crinkle Cut Fries and Cauliflower
Description: Crispy oven-baked chicken wings are seasoned and roasted alongside golden crinkle cut fries for a satisfying, hands-on dinner for one. A portion of fresh cauliflower rounds out the plate with a simple roasted or steamed side.
Sale items used: Butcher's Specialty fresh whole chicken wings (family pack, $1.99/lb), Frozen crinkle cut French fried potatoes (32 oz., $1.99), Cauliflower (1 ct., $2.49)
Prep time: 50 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 0.75 lb of chicken wings (about 3-4 wings) for one person, costing roughly $1.49. Roast wings at 425 degrees F for 40-45 minutes, flipping halfway. Cut cauliflower into florets and use about one-quarter of the head; store the rest for later in the week. Bake a single-serving portion of fries on the same sheet pan during the last 20 minutes.

Tuesday
Meal: Ground Turkey Bolognese over Bronze Cut Pasta
Description: Lean ground turkey is browned and simmered in a rich, savory pasta sauce to create a hearty Bolognese-style ragu for one. It is ladled over al dente bronze cut pasta for a deeply satisfying weeknight dinner.
Sale items used: Butterball fresh all natural ground turkey 93% lean (16 oz., $2.99), Lidl Preferred Selection bronze cut pasta (16 oz., $1.49), Lidl Preferred Selection pasta sauce (24.7 oz., $2.99)
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use half the package of ground turkey (about 8 oz.) for dinner tonight; refrigerate or freeze the remaining 8 oz. for another use. Cook about 3 oz. (dry weight) of pasta for one serving. Use roughly one-third of the pasta sauce jar (about 8 oz.) and store the rest covered in the fridge.
Recipes:
- Turkey Bolognese - Easy One-Pot Pasta Dinner
- Best-Ever Turkey Bolognese (60 Minutes)

Wednesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Pork Loin Chops with Pesto and Avocado
Description: A boneless pork loin center cut chop is seared in a hot skillet until golden and juicy, then finished with a spoonful of bright pesto Genovese. Sliced fresh avocado served alongside adds creaminess and healthy fat for a simple, elegant plate.
Sale items used: Butcher's Specialty fresh boneless pork loin center cut chop ($3.49/lb), Lidl Preferred Selection pesto Genovese sauce (6.7 oz., $1.49), Avocados (4 ct., $3.49/pk)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 0.5 lb of pork loin chop (one chop) for one person, costing roughly $1.75. Use 1-2 tablespoons of pesto over the finished chop. Slice one avocado from the 4-pack and store the remaining three avocados for snacking or other meals this week. Season the chop simply with salt, pepper, and garlic powder from the pantry.
Recipes:
- Pesto Pork Chops - The Starving Chef

Thursday
Meal: Skillet-Cooked Chicken Tenderloins with Pasta Sauce and Milbona Sharp White Cheddar
Description: Chicken tenderloins are quickly cooked in a skillet, then simmered briefly in pasta sauce and topped with shredded sharp white cheddar for a melty, pizza-inspired finish. Serve over or alongside leftover bronze cut pasta for a complete and filling meal.
Sale items used: Butcher's Specialty fresh boneless/skinless chicken tenderloins ($3.49/lb), Lidl Preferred Selection pasta sauce (24.7 oz., already purchased Tuesday), Milbona sharp white cheddar cheese (8 oz., $1.87)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 0.5 lb of chicken tenderloins for one person, costing roughly $1.75. Use about one-third of the pasta sauce jar (the remainder from Tuesday's jar works perfectly here). Shred or slice 1-2 oz. of the cheddar over the top and melt under a lid or broiler for 2-3 minutes. Cook 2-3 oz. of the remaining bronze cut pasta from Tuesday as a base if desired.
Recipes:
- Cheesy Chicken Veggie Pasta Skillet - Emily Bites

Friday
Meal: Sauteed Jumbo Shrimp over Bronze Cut Pasta with Crushed Tomato Sauce
Description: Plump, peeled jumbo shrimp are quickly sauteed in olive oil with garlic and tossed with hand-crushed tomatoes and basil for a bright, restaurant-quality pasta dish. Served over bronze cut pasta, this is a flavorful and impressive end to the week.
Sale items used: Fish Market fresh jumbo shrimp peeled and deveined ($7.49/lb), Lidl Preferred Selection bronze cut pasta (already purchased Tuesday), Tuttorosso Hand Crushed tomatoes basil and sea salt (28 oz., $1.96)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 0.5 lb of fresh jumbo shrimp for one person, costing roughly $3.75. Cook about 3 oz. of the remaining bronze cut pasta from the Tuesday purchase. Use roughly half the can of crushed tomatoes (about 14 oz.) and store the rest covered in the fridge for future use. Saute shrimp 2-3 minutes per side over medium-high heat; do not overcook.
Recipes:
- Tomato Shrimp Pasta - Craving Home Cooked

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Butcher's Specialty fresh whole chicken wings (0.75 lb): $1.49
- Frozen crinkle cut French fried potatoes (32 oz., x1): $1.99
- Cauliflower (1 ct., x1): $2.49
- Butterball fresh all natural ground turkey 93% lean (16 oz., x1): $2.99
- Lidl Preferred Selection bronze cut pasta (16 oz., x1): $1.49
- Lidl Preferred Selection pasta sauce (24.7 oz., x1): $2.99
- Butcher's Specialty fresh boneless pork loin center cut chop (0.5 lb): $1.75
- Lidl Preferred Selection pesto Genovese sauce (6.7 oz., x1): $1.49
- Avocados (4 ct., x1): $3.49
- Butcher's Specialty fresh boneless/skinless chicken tenderloins (0.5 lb): $1.75
- Milbona sharp white cheddar cheese (8 oz., x1): $1.87
- Fish Market fresh jumbo shrimp peeled and deveined (0.5 lb): $3.75
- Tuttorosso Hand Crushed tomatoes basil and sea salt (28 oz., x1): $1.96

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Garlic (fresh or minced)
- Salt and black pepper
- Dried Italian seasoning or oregano
- Red pepper flakes
- Garlic powder
- Cooking spray or butter