Publix Dairy-Free Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Why these meals: The Publix Pork Picnic Half at $2.49/lb is the standout deal of the week and anchors Monday with a slow-braised dinner that stretches beautifully for four. The Publix Tuna Steaks at $5.99 per 12-oz package are actually one of the more affordable proteins on this flyer once you compare per-serving costs, so they earn Friday as a genuinely economical seafood night rather than a splurge. This flyer skews heavily toward premium steaks and high-priced shrimp, so those were deliberately skipped to keep the week's total in a reasonable range for four people. The Bush's Best Baked Beans deal and the 5-for-$3 sweet corn add filling, inexpensive sides that round out several nights without adding much to the bill.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Slow-Braised Pork Picnic with Sweet Corn and Green Beans
Description: A bone-in Publix Pork Picnic Half is seasoned with pantry spices and braised low and slow in the oven until the meat is deeply tender and pulls cleanly from the bone, then sliced and served alongside boiled sweet corn and steamed green beans. This is a hearty, hands-off dinner that fills the kitchen with great aroma and gives four people a satisfying, filling plate at a fraction of the cost of any steak on this week's flyer.
Sale items used: Publix Pork Picnic Half, Bulk Sweet Corn, Publix Green Beans (1-lb bag)
Prep time: 20 minutes active, 3 to 3.5 hours total oven time
Serving note: Use approximately 3 lbs of Publix Pork Picnic Half for 4 people. Cook 4 ears of Bulk Sweet Corn (purchased as 5 for $3.00, use 4 ears). Use 1 bag of Publix Green Beans. Make-ahead note: start the braise by early afternoon; the pork can rest covered for up to 30 minutes before slicing and serving.

Tuesday
Meal: Pan-Seared GreenWise Lean Pork Loin Chops with Balsamic Mushrooms and Broccoli
Description: Boneless GreenWise Lean Pork Loin Chops are seasoned and seared in a hot skillet until golden and cooked through, then topped with a quick pan sauce of sliced Publix Baby Bella Mushrooms deglazed with GreenWise Organic Balsamic Vinegar. Steamed broccoli rounds out the plate for a colorful, restaurant-style dinner that comes together in well under an hour.
Sale items used: GreenWise Lean Pork Loin Chops (Boneless, Raised Without Antibiotics), Publix Baby Bella Mushrooms (Sliced, 8-oz pkg), GreenWise Organic Balsamic Vinegar (12.7-oz bot), Broccoli (Each bunch)
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 2 lbs of GreenWise Lean Pork Loin Chops (about one 0.5-lb chop per person). Use 2 pkgs of Publix Baby Bella Mushrooms (2 for $4.00 deal). Use 1 bunch of Broccoli (purchased as 2 for $6.00; the second bunch is available for another use or a side later in the week). Use approximately 2 tablespoons of GreenWise Organic Balsamic Vinegar for the pan sauce.
Recipes:
- Pan-Seared Pork Loin Chops With Mushrooms

Wednesday
Meal: Skillet Ground Chicken Lettuce-Free Taco Bowls with Corn and Avocado
Description: GreenWise Ground Chicken is browned in a skillet with cumin, chili powder, garlic, and onion, then served over a base of Knorr rice side with fresh diced avocado and sweet corn kernels cut from the cob for a bright, satisfying bowl dinner. Every component is completely dairy-free and the whole meal is on the table in about 30 minutes.
Sale items used: GreenWise Ground Chicken (Raised Without Antibiotics, 16-oz tray), Knorr Sides (4 to 5.8-oz pouch), Green Avocados (Each), Bulk Sweet Corn
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 trays of GreenWise Ground Chicken (32 oz total, about 8 oz cooked per person). Use 2 pouches of Knorr Sides from the 4-for-$4.00 deal (use 2 of the 4 pouches purchased). Use 2 Green Avocados (purchased as 2 for $5.00). Use 1 ear of Bulk Sweet Corn (from the 5-for-$3.00 purchase; 1 ear remaining from Monday's 4).
Recipes:
- Ground Chicken Tacos (Dairy Free, Gluten Free)

Thursday
Meal: Baked Perdue Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts with Bush's Best Baked Beans and Broccoli
Description: Perdue Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts are coated in olive oil and pantry spices, then baked in the oven until juicy and golden, served alongside warmed Bush's Best Baked Beans and steamed broccoli florets for a classic, filling weeknight plate. The baked beans add a smoky-sweet element that pairs naturally with the simply seasoned chicken and keeps the meal completely dairy-free.
Sale items used: Perdue Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts (Grade A, No Antibiotics Ever), Bush's Best Baked Beans (15.8 or 16-oz can), Broccoli (Each bunch)
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 2 lbs of Perdue Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts (about one 0.5-lb breast per person). Use 2 cans of Bush's Best Baked Beans (purchased as 2 for $3.00). Use the second bunch of Broccoli from Tuesday's 2-for-$6.00 purchase (no additional cost this week).
Recipes:
- Juicy 30-Minute Baked Chicken Breast

Friday
Meal: Seared Publix Tuna Steaks with Balsamic Glaze and Sweet Corn
Description: Publix Tuna Steaks are patted dry, seasoned with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, then seared in a very hot skillet for about 2 minutes per side to achieve a browned crust with a lightly pink center, finished with a drizzle of GreenWise Organic Balsamic Vinegar reduced briefly in the pan. Grilled-style sweet corn on the side keeps the plate light and summery for a fast, impressive Friday dinner.
Sale items used: Publix Tuna Steaks (Wild, Responsibly Sourced, Frozen, 12-oz pkg), GreenWise Organic Balsamic Vinegar (12.7-oz bot), Bulk Sweet Corn
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 pkgs of Publix Tuna Steaks (24 oz total, about 6 oz per person; thaw overnight in the refrigerator Thursday night). Use the remaining GreenWise Organic Balsamic Vinegar from Tuesday (no additional bottle needed). Use the remaining ear of Bulk Sweet Corn from the 5-for-$3.00 purchase.
Recipes:
- Seared Tuna with Balsamic-Ginger Glaze

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Publix Pork Picnic Half (3 lbs): $7.47
- GreenWise Lean Pork Loin Chops (Boneless, Raised Without Antibiotics) (2 lbs): $12.98
- Publix Baby Bella Mushrooms (Sliced, 8-oz pkg) (x2 pkgs, 2 for $4.00): $4.00
- GreenWise Organic Balsamic Vinegar (12.7-oz bot) (x1): $4.79
- Broccoli (Each bunch) (x2, 2 for $6.00): $6.00
- GreenWise Ground Chicken (Raised Without Antibiotics, 16-oz tray) (x2 trays): $7.98
- Knorr Sides (4 to 5.8-oz pouch) (x4, 4 for $4.00): $4.00
- Green Avocados (Each) (x2, 2 for $5.00): $5.00
- Bulk Sweet Corn (Each) (x5, 5 for $3.00): $3.00
- Perdue Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts (Grade A, No Antibiotics Ever) (2 lbs): $8.98
- Bush's Best Baked Beans (15.8 or 16-oz can) (x2, 2 for $3.00): $3.00
- Publix Tuna Steaks (Wild, Responsibly Sourced, Frozen, 12-oz pkg) (x2 pkgs): $11.98
- Publix Green Beans (1-lb bag) (x1): $2.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Cumin
- Chili powder
- Salt and black pepper
- Paprika