Publix Dairy-Free Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Skillet Ground Round and Black Bean Chili with Tomatoes on the Vine
Description: A hearty, single-serving chili built from savory ground round beef simmered with canned black beans, diced tomatoes on the vine, and warm spices right in one skillet. This filling weeknight meal comes together quickly and delivers bold, satisfying flavor without any dairy.
Sale items used: Ground Round (Publix Beef, 3-lbs or More Package), Bush's Best Beans (black beans, 15-16-oz can), Tomatoes on the Vine, Publix Vegetables (canned diced tomatoes, 14.25-15.25-oz can)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 0.5 lb of ground round for one serving; assumed purchase weight is 3 lbs at $7.99/lb (freeze the remainder for future meals). Use half a 15-oz can of black beans and save the rest. Use about 0.5 lb of tomatoes on the vine, roughly 1-2 medium tomatoes.
Recipes:
- Black Bean Beef Chili Recipe - Julia's Album

Tuesday
Meal: Pan-Seared GreenWise Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast with Broccoli and Sliced Baby Bella Mushrooms
Description: One GreenWise boneless skinless chicken breast is seared golden in a hot skillet, then served alongside tender steamed broccoli and sauteed baby bella mushrooms seasoned with garlic and herbs. This clean, dairy-free plate is light yet protein-packed and comes together in under 30 minutes.
Sale items used: GreenWise Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast ($4.99/lb), Broccoli (2 for $6.00), Publix Sliced Baby Bella Mushrooms (8-oz pkg, 2 for $4.00)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: One chicken breast is approximately 0.5 lb; assumed purchase weight is 0.5 lb at $4.99/lb. Buy one bunch of broccoli (use half, save half for another use). Buy one 8-oz pkg of sliced baby bella mushrooms and use the full package across the week.

Wednesday
Meal: Publix Pork Italian Sausage with Pero Family Farms Snipped Green Beans and Roasted Russet Potatoes
Description: Two links of Publix Pork Italian Sausage are pan-seared until browned and juicy, then plated alongside microwaved Pero Family Farms snipped green beans and crispy oven-roasted russet potato wedges seasoned with olive oil and garlic. This is a simple, satisfying dairy-free dinner that requires minimal prep.
Sale items used: Publix Pork Italian Sausage (Mild or Hot, 20-oz tray), Pero Family Farms Snipped Green Beans (12-oz pkg, 2 for $5.00), Extra Large Russet Potatoes ($0.99/lb)
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 links (approximately 6-7 oz) from the 20-oz tray; freeze remaining links in individual portions. Buy one 12-oz bag of green beans and use half; save the rest. Use 1 medium russet potato, approximately 0.5 lb. Make-ahead tip: roast the potatoes first at 425 degrees F while you prep and cook the sausage to keep total active time low.
Recipes:
- Baked Italian Sausage and Potatoes - NeighborFood

Thursday
Meal: Publix Sweet & Spicy Chili Whole Chicken with Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Sweet Corn
Description: The Publix Sweet & Spicy Chili Whole Chicken is a ready-to-eat oven-roasted bird glazed with a sweet chili sauce, making dinner effortless - simply portion one serving and pair it with caramelized roasted Brussels sprouts and a fresh ear of sweet corn. This is a completely dairy-free, no-fuss meal that feels like a weekend feast on a weeknight.
Sale items used: Publix Sweet & Spicy Chili Whole Chicken ($7.49 each), Brussels Sprouts (2 for $5.00), Bulk Sweet Corn (5 for $3.00)
Prep time: 20 minutes (roast Brussels sprouts while chicken rests)
Serving note: The whole chicken yields multiple servings; use roughly one-quarter of the bird for this meal and refrigerate the rest for lunches or another dinner. Buy one pkg of Brussels sprouts and use half. Buy 1 ear of sweet corn at $0.60 per ear.
Recipes:
- Sweet Chili Roasted Brussels Sprouts - Easy Recipes Ideas
- Sweet and Spicy Brussels Sprouts - Abbey's Kitchen

Friday
Meal: Sauteed White Shrimp with Publix Baby Cut Carrots and Tomatoes on the Vine over Publix Soy Sauce Glaze
Description: Tender large white shrimp are quickly sauteed in a savory soy sauce glaze with garlic and a splash of oil, then served over steamed baby cut carrots and halved fresh tomatoes on the vine for a bright, dairy-free finish. This fast, flavorful meal is ready in under 20 minutes and makes excellent use of the week's remaining produce.
Sale items used: White Shrimp (Large, 31-35 per Pound, $7.99/lb), Publix Baby Cut Carrots (1-lb bag, $1.29), Tomatoes on the Vine ($1.99/lb), Publix Soy Sauce (14.5 or 15-oz bot., 2 for $4.00)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 0.5 lb of shrimp for one serving at $7.99/lb. Use about half the 1-lb bag of carrots and save the rest for snacking. Use about 0.25 lb of tomatoes on the vine (1 small tomato). Buy 1 bottle of soy sauce; the second bottle in the 2-for-$4 deal can be stored as a pantry staple.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Ground Round Publix Beef 3-lb package (3 lbs, freeze unused portions): $23.97
- GreenWise Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast (0.5 lb): $2.50
- Broccoli, 1 bunch (1 of the 2-for-$6 deal, price per bunch): $3.00
- Publix Sliced Baby Bella Mushrooms 8-oz pkg (x1 of the 2-for-$4 deal, price per pkg): $2.00
- Publix Pork Italian Sausage 20-oz tray (x1): $5.69
- Pero Family Farms Snipped Green Beans 12-oz pkg (x1 of the 2-for-$5 deal, price per pkg): $2.50
- Extra Large Russet Potatoes (0.5 lb): $0.50
- Publix Sweet & Spicy Chili Whole Chicken (x1): $7.49
- Brussels Sprouts pkg (x1 of the 2-for-$5 deal, price per pkg): $2.50
- Bulk Sweet Corn (x1 ear of the 5-for-$3 deal, price per ear): $0.60
- White Shrimp Large 31-35 per lb (0.5 lb): $4.00
- Publix Baby Cut Carrots 1-lb bag (x1): $1.29
- Tomatoes on the Vine (0.75 lb total across Monday and Friday): $1.49
- Bush's Best Beans black beans 15-16-oz can (x1 of the 4-for-$5 deal, price per can): $1.25
- Publix Vegetables canned diced tomatoes 14.25-15.25-oz can (x1 of the 10-for-$10 deal, price per can): $1.00
- Publix Soy Sauce 15-oz bot. (x1 of the 2-for-$4 deal, price per bottle): $2.00

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Garlic (fresh or minced)
- Salt and black pepper
- Chili powder
- Cumin
- Smoked paprika
- Onion powder
- Red pepper flakes
- Cooking spray or neutral oil for searing