Publix Dairy-Free Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Why these meals: This week gives you a different protein every night: pork picnic on Monday, Butterball ground turkey on Tuesday, chicken cutlets on Wednesday, Perdue ground chicken on Thursday, and top sirloin on Friday. Everything stays dairy-free because the cooking relies on olive oil and Swanson broth instead of butter, but do glance at the labels on the Bush's Best Beans and the broth while you are in the aisle. Monday's pork picnic at $7.96 for 4 lbs gives you a big, easy roast with squash and sweet onions, and those onions come back in Tuesday's turkey burgers. The two packs of Publix White Mushrooms for $4.00 cover both Tuesday and Thursday, and the two bags of Russet potatoes become Tuesday's crispy wedges and Friday's olive oil mash.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Oven-Roasted Pork Picnic with Fall Hard Squash and Sweet Onions
Description: Publix Whole Pork Picnic is roasted low and slow until tender, with chunks of Fall Hard Squash and Sweet Onions roasting alongside in the pan. It is seasoned simply with olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
Sale items used: Publix Whole Pork Picnic, Fall Hard Squash, Sweet Onions
Prep time: 20 minutes prep, 3 hours oven time
Serving note: 4 lbs Publix Whole Pork Picnic (bone-in weight, with leftovers possible), 2 lbs Fall Hard Squash, 1 Sweet Onions package. Make ahead: roast the pork in the morning or the day before at 325 F and reheat, adding the squash and onions for the last 45 minutes.
Recipes:
- Crispy Slow Roasted Pork Shoulder (In Oven) - Savoring Italy
- Sunday Dinner Picnic Shoulder Pork Roast - Edible Boston

Tuesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Turkey Burgers with Oven Russet Potato Wedges
Description: Butterball Ground Turkey is mixed with diced Sweet Onions and seared in a skillet until browned and cooked through. Served with crispy oven-baked Publix Russet Potatoes wedges and a side of sauteed Publix White Mushrooms.
Sale items used: Butterball Ground Turkey, Publix Russet Potatoes, Publix White Mushrooms, Sweet Onions
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: 1 pack Butterball Ground Turkey (from the 2 for $9.00 deal, buy 1 pack at $4.50), 1 Publix Russet Potatoes bag, 1 Publix White Mushrooms pack (buy 2 for $4.00 deal for 2 packs; use 1 here and 1 on Thursday). Uses a portion of the Sweet Onions already bought.
Recipes:
- Healthy Easy Turkey Burgers - The Natural Nurturer
- Seasoned Roasted Potato Wedges - Simply Whisked

Wednesday
Meal: Skillet Chicken Cutlets with Broccoli and Bush's Best Beans
Description: Publix Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Cutlets are pan-seared in olive oil until golden, with Broccoli sauteed in the same pan. Bush's Best Beans are warmed on the side.
Sale items used: Publix Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Cutlets, Broccoli, Bush's Best Beans
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: 1 package Publix Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Cutlets, 2 Broccoli (2 for $6.00 deal), 2 cans Bush's Best Beans. Check the bean variety label is dairy-free and has no added dairy.
Recipes:
- Skillet Cutlets AKA The Best Way To Cook Chicken Breasts - Lexi's Clean Kitchen
- Chicken with Cannellini Beans and Broccoli - Sea Salt and Sailor Stripes

Thursday
Meal: Ground Chicken and Mushroom Stir-Fry with Bell Peppers over Spinach
Description: Perdue Ground Chicken is browned in a hot skillet, then stir-fried with Publix White Mushrooms and sliced Red, Yellow, or Orange Bell Peppers. Served over wilted Publix Baby Spinach with a splash of olive oil and garlic.
Sale items used: Perdue Ground Chicken, Publix White Mushrooms, Red, Yellow, or Orange Bell Peppers, Publix Baby Spinach
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 1 pack Perdue Ground Chicken (from the 2 for $9.00 deal, buy 1 pack at $4.50), 1 Publix White Mushrooms pack, 1 lb Red, Yellow, or Orange Bell Peppers, 1 Publix Baby Spinach pack (from the 2 for $6.00 deal, buy 1 at $3.00).
Recipes:
- Sesame Ground Chicken Stir Fry - Skinny Spatula

Friday
Meal: Pan-Seared Top Sirloin Steak with Garlic Spinach and Roasted Pumpkin-Free Potato Mash
Description: Boneless Top Sirloin Steak is seared in a hot skillet to medium and rested before slicing. Served with sauteed Publix Spinach and the remaining Publix Russet Potatoes mashed with olive oil and broth instead of butter.
Sale items used: Boneless Top Sirloin Steak, Publix Spinach, Publix Russet Potatoes, Swanson Broth
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: 1.5 lbs Boneless Top Sirloin Steak, 1 Publix Spinach, 1 Swanson Broth (check label for dairy-free). Uses a second Publix Russet Potatoes bag.
Recipes:
- Perfect Pan-Seared Top Sirloin Steak - Meriwether Farms
- Sautéed Spinach with Garlic Olive Oil - Canyon Ranch
- Creamy Dairy-Free Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes for Everyone - Budget Bytes

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Publix Whole Pork Picnic (4 lbs): $7.96
- Fall Hard Squash (2 lbs): $2.58
- Sweet Onions (x1): $4.99
- Butterball Ground Turkey (x1 pack): $4.50
- Publix Russet Potatoes (x2): $7.98
- Publix White Mushrooms (x2 packs): $4.00
- Publix Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Cutlets (x1): $8.49
- Broccoli (x2): $6.00
- Bush's Best Beans (x2): $2.00
- Perdue Ground Chicken (x1 pack): $4.50
- Red, Yellow, or Orange Bell Peppers (1 lb): $2.99
- Publix Baby Spinach (x1): $3.00
- Boneless Top Sirloin Steak (1.5 lbs): $10.49
- Publix Spinach (x1): $1.49
- Swanson Broth (x1): $2.00

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Garlic powder
- Fresh garlic