Publix Dairy-Free Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Why these meals: This week's plan leans hard on three genuinely affordable proteins: Publix Pork Italian Sausage at under $1.50 per serving, GreenWise Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast at about $2.50 per serving, and Ground Round at about $3.00 per serving - these anchor four of the five nights and keep the week grounded. White Shrimp at $7.99/lb ties with Ground Round and London Broil on per-serving cost, so it earns a spot as a mid-week economical night rather than a splurge. GreenWise Keta Salmon at $10.99/lb is the single premium protein this week, chosen over the pricier fresh salmon, lamb chops, lobster, crab, and both ribeye options because it delivers the best value among the premium tier. Bush's Best Beans and sale produce round out every plate without adding much to the bill.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Skillet-Browned Pork Italian Sausage with Sauteed Brussels Sprouts and Russet Potatoes
Description: Sliced Publix Pork Italian Sausage is browned in a skillet until caramelized on the outside, then served alongside Brussels sprouts sauteed with garlic and olive oil and cubed russet potatoes pan-fried until golden and crisp. The combination of savory sausage, nutty sprouts, and crispy potatoes makes a hearty one-pan-style dinner that comes together in well under an hour.
Sale items used: Publix Pork Italian Sausage (Mild or Hot, Our Exclusive Recipe, 20-oz tray), Brussels Sprouts (each pkg.), Extra Large Russet Potatoes
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use the full 20-oz tray of sausage, 1 pkg. of Brussels sprouts (2 for $5.00, buy 2 to meet the deal), and 2 lbs of russet potatoes at $0.99/lb. Each of the 4 people gets roughly 5 oz of sausage, a generous portion of sprouts, and a half-pound of potatoes.

Tuesday
Meal: Seared GreenWise Keta Salmon Fillets with Steamed Green Beans and Bulk Sweet Corn
Description: GreenWise Keta Salmon Fillets are seasoned with salt, pepper, and a splash of soy sauce, then seared in a hot skillet skin-side down until the flesh is just cooked through with a lightly crisped exterior. Pero Family Farms Snipped Green Beans are microwaved in the bag and ears of sweet corn are boiled alongside for a bright, simple plate.
Sale items used: GreenWise Keta Salmon Fillets (Wild, Fresh, Sustainably Sourced), Pero Family Farms Snipped Green Beans (Washed & Ready to Use, Microwavable Bag, 12-oz pkg.), Bulk Sweet Corn (Each), Publix Soy Sauce (Or Teriyaki Sauce, 14.5 or 15-oz bot.)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Buy 1.5 lbs of GreenWise Keta Salmon Fillets at $10.99/lb for four roughly 6-oz portions. Buy 2 bags of Pero Family Farms Snipped Green Beans (2 for $5.00) and 4 ears of Bulk Sweet Corn (5 for $3.00, you will have 1 ear left over). Buy 1 bottle of Publix Soy Sauce (2 for $4.00, buy 2 to meet the deal) and use a small splash as a seasoning; the rest keeps in the pantry.
Recipes:
- Pan-Seared Salmon with Green Beans & Baked Sweet Potato
- Sheet Pan Salmon and Green Beans with Potatoes

Wednesday
Meal: Ground Round Beef and Bush's Best Bean Skillet with Tomatoes on the Vine
Description: Ground Round is browned in a large skillet with garlic and cumin, then Bush's Best Beans are stirred in with diced Tomatoes on the Vine and a splash of soy sauce to build a savory, saucy one-pan meal served over rice from the pantry. The result is a filling, protein-packed dinner with a slightly smoky, tomatoey broth that soaks into every bite.
Sale items used: Ground Round (Publix Beef, USDA-Inspected, 3-lbs or More Package), Bush's Best Beans (Or Garbanzos, Hominy, or Crowder or Blackeye Peas, 15 to 16-oz can), Tomatoes on the Vine (each)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Buy a 3-lb package of Ground Round at $7.99/lb (minimum package size) and use 1.5 lbs for this meal; store the remaining 1.5 lbs in the freezer. Buy 2 cans of Bush's Best Beans (4 for $5.00, buy 4 to meet the deal and keep extras in the pantry). Buy about 0.75 lb of Tomatoes on the Vine at $1.99/lb. Each person gets a generous bowl of beef-and-bean skillet over rice.

Thursday
Meal: Pan-Seared White Shrimp with Sauteed Broccoli and Baby Cut Carrots
Description: Large White Shrimp are tossed with garlic, olive oil, and a pinch of red pepper flakes, then cooked in a hot skillet for two to three minutes per side until pink and lightly charred at the edges. Broccoli florets and Publix Baby Cut Carrots are sauteed separately in the same pan with a drizzle of soy sauce for a colorful, quick weeknight plate.
Sale items used: White Shrimp (Large, 31 to 35 per Pound, Responsibly Sourced, Farmed, Previously Frozen, Peeled & Deveined), Broccoli (Excellent Source of Vitamin C, each bunch), Publix Baby Cut Carrots (1-lb bag)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Buy 1.5 lbs of White Shrimp at $7.99/lb, giving each person about 10 to 11 shrimp. Buy 2 bunches of Broccoli (2 for $6.00) and 1 bag of Publix Baby Cut Carrots at $1.29. Use the remaining Publix Soy Sauce already purchased on Tuesday.

Friday
Meal: Sauteed GreenWise Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast with Sliced Baby Bella Mushrooms and Russet Potatoes
Description: GreenWise Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast is sliced into cutlets, seasoned with garlic and herbs, and sauteed in olive oil until golden and cooked through, then topped with Publix Sliced Baby Bella Mushrooms cooked down in the same pan with a splash of soy sauce for a savory, umami-rich pan sauce. Cubed russet potatoes roasted in the oven round out the plate with a crispy, satisfying starch.
Sale items used: GreenWise Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast (USDA Grade A, Raised Without Antibiotics), Publix Sliced Baby Bella Mushrooms (8-oz pkg.), Extra Large Russet Potatoes
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: Buy 2 lbs of GreenWise Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast at $4.99/lb for four roughly 8-oz portions. Buy 2 pkgs. of Publix Sliced Baby Bella Mushrooms (2 for $4.00). Buy 2 lbs of Extra Large Russet Potatoes at $0.99/lb. Use the remaining Publix Soy Sauce from Tuesday for the pan sauce.
Recipes:
- Dairy-Free Creamy Chicken Mushroom (with cashew sauce)
- Creamy Dairy-free Bacon and Mushroom Chicken

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Publix Pork Italian Sausage (Mild or Hot, Our Exclusive Recipe, 20-oz tray) (x1 tray): $5.69
- Brussels Sprouts (each pkg.) (x2 pkgs.): $5.00
- Extra Large Russet Potatoes (4 lbs total across Monday and Friday): $3.96
- GreenWise Keta Salmon Fillets (Wild, Fresh, Sustainably Sourced) (1.5 lbs): $16.49
- Pero Family Farms Snipped Green Beans (Washed & Ready to Use, Microwavable Bag, 12-oz pkg.) (x2 bags): $5.00
- Bulk Sweet Corn (Each) (x4 ears): $2.40
- Publix Soy Sauce (Or Teriyaki Sauce, 14.5 or 15-oz bot.) (x2 bottles): $4.00
- Ground Round (Publix Beef, USDA-Inspected, 3-lbs or More Package) (3 lbs, use 1.5 lbs this week): $23.97
- Bush's Best Beans (Or Garbanzos, Hominy, or Crowder or Blackeye Peas, 15 to 16-oz can) (x4 cans): $5.00
- Tomatoes on the Vine (each) (0.75 lb): $1.49
- White Shrimp (Large, 31 to 35 per Pound, Responsibly Sourced, Farmed, Previously Frozen, Peeled & Deveined) (1.5 lbs): $11.99
- Broccoli (Excellent Source of Vitamin C, each bunch) (x2 bunches): $6.00
- Publix Baby Cut Carrots (1-lb bag) (x1 bag): $1.29
- GreenWise Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast (USDA Grade A, Raised Without Antibiotics) (2 lbs): $9.98
- Publix Sliced Baby Bella Mushrooms (8-oz pkg.) (x2 pkgs.): $4.00

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Garlic (fresh or minced)
- Salt and black pepper
- Red pepper flakes
- Cumin
- Dried herbs (such as thyme or Italian seasoning)
- White or brown rice (to serve with Wednesday's skillet)