Aldi Budget Meal Plan 168

This week's Aldi budget meal plan is full of simple and budget-friendly recipes your family will love. This week features my popular pork chops recipe, a cozy slow cooker lentil soup for those cooler nights, and this quick, easy and comforting broccoli gnocchi that's ready in only 20 minutes!

I've been making budget meal plans and cheap and easy recipe collections for a very long time. You can check out some reader favourites: 45 quick and easy dinners to save you time and money, 30+ healthy freezable dinners to stock your freezer and simplify your week and 30 chicken pasta recipes. You can also check out all the other weekly meal plans.

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Easy 30 Minute Brown Sugar Pork Chops

These pan-seared brown sugar pork chops are the perfect balance of sweet and spicy, featuring a flavourful blend of spices and brown sugar. This recipe is quick and easy for a weeknight dinner that everyone will love.

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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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Slow Cooker Chicken Korma Recipe

Slow Cooker Chicken Korma! Marinated in spiced yoghurt and simmered in coconut milk, this easy recipe combines tender chicken with aromatic spices for a comforting, flavourful dinner. Perfect for any night of the week.

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30 Minute One Pan Broccoli Gnocchi

This Broccoli Gnocchi recipe is delicious and comforting. It's easy to prepare and has a creamy cheese sauce and tender broccoli, perfect for a weeknight dinner.

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The Best Easy Slow Cooker Lentil Soup

A hearty crockpot/ slow cooker lentil soup that you will love. Only a few basic ingredients and you've got a rich and hearty soup that is packed with nutrition.

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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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