Publix Dairy-Free Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Why these meals: This week's flyer is unusually heavy on premium seafood and steak, so the strategy is to anchor four nights on the most affordable proteins available and save the one premium slot for White Shrimp, which at $7.99/lb is actually the most budget-friendly of all the seafood options and comes in well below the salmon, crab, and lobster alternatives. The four everyday nights lean on Bush's Best Beans paired with Ground Round for a hearty skillet, Publix Pork Italian Sausage with green beans and potatoes, GreenWise Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast stir-fried with broccoli and mushrooms, and a Publix Sweet & Spicy Chili Whole Chicken served alongside roasted Brussels sprouts and corn - that last one is a standout deal at just $7.49 for a whole bird that feeds four. The 2 for $10.00 deal on Holmes Smokehouse Rope Sausage was skipped because buying the pair for one meal inflates cost unnecessarily when the Publix Pork Italian Sausage single tray is cheaper per serving. Skipping the ribeyes, lamb chops, fresh salmon, and crab keeps the week's total from running away, and the shrimp night still feels like a Friday treat without blowing the budget.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Skillet Ground Round and Black Bean Chili with Tomatoes on the Vine
Description: Ground Round is browned in a skillet with diced tomatoes on the vine, black beans, and warm spices for a thick, hearty chili that comes together in under 45 minutes. Served over extra large russet potatoes that have been halved and roasted, this is a filling, deeply savory bowl with no dairy needed.
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, 15-16-oz can), Tomatoes on the Vine, Extra Large Russet Potatoes
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: Use 1.5 lbs of Ground Round, 2 cans of Bush's Best Beans (black bean variety), 1 lb of Tomatoes on the Vine (roughly 3-4 medium tomatoes), and 2 lbs of Extra Large Russet Potatoes halved and roasted for 4 people.
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: Chicken breasts are seasoned and seared in a hot skillet until golden and cooked through, then served alongside broccoli and baby bella mushrooms sauteed in olive oil and garlic. The combination of the meaty mushrooms and crisp-tender broccoli makes this a complete, satisfying plate with no dairy required.
Sale items used: GreenWise Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast (USDA Grade A, Raised Without Antibiotics), Broccoli (Excellent Source of Vitamin C, each bunch), Publix Sliced Baby Bella Mushrooms (8-oz pkg)
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 lbs of GreenWise Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast (approximately 4 portions at 0.5 lb each), 2 bunches of Broccoli, and 2 pkgs (8-oz each) of Publix Sliced Baby Bella Mushrooms for 4 people.

Wednesday
Meal: Publix Pork Italian Sausage with Pero Family Farms Snipped Green Beans and Roasted Russet Potatoes
Description: Pork Italian sausage links are sliced and pan-cooked until browned and caramelized, then served alongside microwaved snipped green beans and crispy roasted russet potato wedges seasoned with garlic and herbs. This is a simple, hearty weeknight plate that comes together in well under an hour with minimal cleanup.
Sale items used: Publix Pork Italian Sausage (Mild or Hot, 20-oz tray), Pero Family Farms Snipped Green Beans (Washed & Ready to Use, Microwavable Bag, 12-oz pkg), Extra Large Russet Potatoes
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 tray (20 oz) of Publix Pork Italian Sausage, 2 pkgs of Pero Family Farms Snipped Green Beans (12-oz each), and 1.5 lbs of Extra Large Russet Potatoes cut into wedges for 4 people.
Recipes:
- Baked Italian Sausage and Potatoes - NeighborFood

Thursday
Meal: Publix Sweet & Spicy Chili Whole Chicken with Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Sweet Corn
Description: The oven-roasted whole chicken arrives fully cooked and glazed with a sweet chili sauce, so this is a quick carve-and-serve dinner that needs only the sides to be prepared. Brussels sprouts are halved and roasted in the oven while corn is cooked on the stovetop, rounding out the plate with color and crunch.
Sale items used: Publix Sweet & Spicy Chili Whole Chicken (Oven-Roasted, Glazed With a Sweet Chili Sauce, each), Brussels Sprouts (each pkg), Bulk Sweet Corn (Each)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 whole Publix Sweet & Spicy Chili Whole Chicken, 2 pkgs of Brussels Sprouts, and 4 ears of Bulk Sweet Corn for 4 people. The chicken is fully cooked; simply carve and serve while the sprouts roast at 400 degrees F for 20 minutes.
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: Peeled and deveined white shrimp are sauteed in a hot skillet with a splash of soy sauce, garlic, and a touch of honey until just cooked through and lightly glazed, then served alongside steamed baby cut carrots and halved tomatoes on the vine. This bright, quick weeknight meal feels like a treat and comes together in under 30 minutes.
Sale items used: White Shrimp (Large, 31-35 per Pound, Responsibly Sourced, Farmed, Previously Frozen, Peeled & Deveined), Publix Baby Cut Carrots (1-lb bag), Tomatoes on the Vine, Publix Soy Sauce (Or Teriyaki Sauce, 14.5 or 15-oz bot.)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1.5 lbs of White Shrimp, 1 bag (1 lb) of Publix Baby Cut Carrots, 0.5 lb of Tomatoes on the Vine, and 1 bottle of Publix Soy Sauce (the bottle will last beyond this week) for 4 people. Buy 2 bottles to meet the 2 for $4.00 deal price; the second bottle keeps in the pantry.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Ground Round (Publix Beef, USDA-Inspected, 3-lbs or More Package) (1.5 lbs): $11.99
- Bush's Best Beans (Or Garbanzos, Hominy, or Crowder or Blackeye Peas, 15-16-oz can) (x2 cans): $2.50
- Tomatoes on the Vine (1.5 lbs total, split across Monday and Friday): $2.99
- Extra Large Russet Potatoes (3.5 lbs total, split across Monday and Wednesday): $3.47
- GreenWise Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast (USDA Grade A, Raised Without Antibiotics) (2 lbs): $9.98
- Broccoli (Excellent Source of Vitamin C, each bunch) (x2 bunches): $6.00
- Publix Sliced Baby Bella Mushrooms (8-oz pkg) (x2 pkgs): $4.00
- Publix Pork Italian Sausage (Mild or Hot, 20-oz tray) (x1 tray): $5.69
- Pero Family Farms Snipped Green Beans (Washed & Ready to Use, Microwavable Bag, 12-oz pkg) (x2 pkgs): $5.00
- Publix Sweet & Spicy Chili Whole Chicken (Oven-Roasted, Glazed With a Sweet Chili Sauce) (x1): $7.49
- Brussels Sprouts (each pkg) (x2 pkgs): $5.00
- Bulk Sweet Corn (Each) (x4 ears): $2.40
- White Shrimp (Large, 31-35 per Pound, Responsibly Sourced, Farmed, Previously Frozen, Peeled & Deveined) (1.5 lbs): $11.99
- Publix Baby Cut Carrots (1-lb bag) (x1 bag): $1.29
- Publix Soy Sauce (Or Teriyaki Sauce, 14.5 or 15-oz bot.) (x2 bottles): $4.00

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Garlic (fresh or minced)
- Salt and black pepper
- Cumin and chili powder (for Monday chili)
- Honey (for Friday shrimp glaze)
- Dried Italian seasoning or herbs (for Wednesday potatoes)