Aldi Budget Meal Plan 161

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This week's meal plan is full of quick and easy recipes that deliver bold flavour. From crispy lemon chicken to pasta puttanesca, this week's recipes will become tried and true family favourites.

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Making the most of your weekly meal plan

Before you shop, do a quick inventory of your fridge and pantry so you don’t double up on ingredients. If you’re new to meal planning, check out our beginner’s guide—it’ll walk you through creating efficient, budget-friendly menus.
Looking for inspiration? Browse our pasta recipesvegetarian options, or quick one-pot meals. Need even more ideas? Take a peek at our past £25 meal plans or weekly meal plans.

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Easy 30 Minute Spicy Korean Chicken
Easy Korean chicken is the perfect weeknight dinner. Marinated in a spicy and savoury blend, this chicken dish pairs beautifully with steamed rice and tenderstem broccoli.
Make This Recipe
Korean chicken with spicy sauce in a bowl with broccoli and rice.
The BEST Sweet Potato Curry
This sweet potato curry is a hearty and flavorful dish perfect for any night of the week. Packed with nutritious ingredients and aromatic spices, it’s a delicious and healthy option that’s also great for meal prepping and freezing.
Make This Recipe
Sweet potato curry with spinach in a white bowl.
Easy 30 Minute Steak Fajitas
Enjoy these easy-to-make, marinated steak fajitas for a quick Tex-Mex dinner. Bursting with flavor and served with vibrant veggies, these fajitas are a perfect, zesty weeknight meal.
Make This Recipe
Steak fajitas with peppers and avocado in soft flour tortillas.
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.
Make This Recipe
Couscous salad with Moroccan spices and spinach in a bowl.
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.
Make This Recipe
Easy anchovy tomato pasta puttanesca style in a white bowl with olives and herbs.

How to Use This Meal Plan

Getting Started

  1. Review the Recipes
    Skim through this week’s meal ideas and familiarize yourself with the ingredients and steps.
  2. Check Your Pantry
    Take stock of any staples you already own—no need to buy extra!
  3. Print Your Shopping List
    Each recipe’s ingredients are itemized so you can shop swiftly and stay on budget.
  4. Prep in Advance
    Look for tasks you can do early, like chopping veggies or marinating meats. Little steps save big time later.

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