7 Day Aldi Budget Meal Plan May 10-16

This week’s budget meal plan focuses on healthy ways to use up leftover ham or lamb from Easter. It’s a flexible 7-day Aldi plan designed to make cheap, healthy meals easy. All ingredients are from Aldi, and the plan includes recipes and an itemized shopping list for simplicity.

The recipes are simple, thrifty, and great for using pantry staples and leftovers. They’re comforting yet healthy, perfect for meal planning and weekend prep.

Why Aldi

For those who are new here, I don’t work for Aldi and have no affiliation with them, but they’re my favorite grocery store. Like many, I used to shop at Aldi and then visit other stores for extras, which took too much time and money. So, I used my chef training to create recipes using only Aldi ingredients, and it’s been a hit! You can use these meal plans as a weekly guide or for cheap meal inspiration, offering everything from easy dinners to one-pot recipes and baking treats. Be sure to try the brownie recipe!

About the Aldi budget meal plan

Meal planning has been a part of my life since childhood. Growing up in a single-parent household on a fixed income taught me how to budget and avoid waste. As a professional chef with a Cordon Bleu diploma and 10 years in the kitchen, I know how to stretch ingredients and create great meals on a budget.

These meal plans are designed to help you with that. I’ve included 6 recipes, all using Aldi ingredients, so you can enjoy leftovers or even plan for a takeaway night. You’ll also get a shopping list and tips to make the most of each recipe.

I believe simple, affordable, and accessible recipes are key, and I hope these plans make your meal prep easier!

The Details

These meals are designed to serve a family of four, with some recipes providing enough leftovers for another meal. While no meal plan fits everyone, I’ve aimed to create something that appeals to most.

The shopping list covers everything you need, with repeat use of condiments, sauces, and spices, so be sure to check your pantry first.

This plan is flexible, allowing room for snacks, desserts, and even a night out. You can easily adjust it to fit your schedule. Let me know if you’re using these plans—it helps me decide if I should keep sharing them!

The Recipes

Easy 30 Minute Moroccan CousCous

This vibrant Moroccan couscous is a blend of fresh spinach, tangy capers, sweet sundried tomatoes, smoky chargrilled red peppers, and hearty chickpeas. Paired with a zesty lemon vinaigrette, this dish is perfect for a nutritious and satisfying meal.

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Easy 15 Minute Puttanesca Pasta

Enjoy a quick and flavorful pasta puttanesca, ready in 30 minutes. This simple dish combines tinned cherry tomatoes with anchovies, capers, and olives in a tangy sauce, served over al dente spaghetti for a taste of the Mediterranean.

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Chinese Chicken Lettuce Wraps Recipe

These Chinese Lettuce Wraps are a delicious, healthy option for a quick lunch or dinner. The combination of savoury chicken, crisp vegetables, and a tangy peanut sauce makes for a bold flavour profile.

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Creamy Coconut Salmon Curry

Easy coconut salmon curry! Salmon fillets roasted with a spice rub and finished in a Thai red curry coconut sauce with spinach. An easy 30-minute dinner.

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Easy One Pot Smoky 5 Bean Chilli- Vegetarian

Smoky 5 bean chilli is a hearty, flavourful dish combining five types of beans simmered in a rich, smoky chilli sauce. Perfect for a comforting, nutritious meal.

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Quick and Easy Sticky Chicken

A sticky chicken recipe that's perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. A budget-friendly simple recipe that uses Aldi ingredients to make your dinner time delicious, healthy and cheap!

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The meal plan and shopping list

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Meet the Chef!

Hi, I'm Debs, a Cordon Bleu-trained chef dedicated to helping you create unforgettable meals on a budget. Discover more about my journey and dive into a world of foolproof recipes designed for those who love to eat well without overspending.

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