Aldi Budget Meal Plan 171

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This week’s meal plan is all about quick, comforting dinners to ease back into the busy school routine. From creamy cheeseburger pasta and cosy cauliflower curry to fresh, flavour-packed stir fries and crispy Chinese lemon chicken, these recipes are designed to keep weeknights simple, stress-free, and delicious.

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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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Crispy Chinese Lemon Chicken
Easy, crispy chicken bites in a sweet and garlicky Asian style lemon sauce. This one pan chicken dinner is the perfect take out alternative.
Make This Recipe
Sticky Chinese lemon chicken in a pan with lemon slices.
Easy Cheeseburger Pasta Recipe
This easy 30-minute cheeseburger pasta is the perfect weeknight dinner. Classic cheeseburger but without the fuss. All ingredients from Aldi!
Make This Recipe
Aldi recipes cheeseburger pasta in a pan.
Easy One Pot Cauliflower Curry
This delicious and nutritious cauliflower curry is a quick and easy Indian-inspired dish that’s perfect for a weeknight meal. Packed with flavour, it’s a great way to enjoy a healthy, plant-based dinner!
Make This Recipe
Cauliflower curry with spinach with rice in a bowl with coriander.
Easy Bang Bang Noodles with Chicken
These easy 15-minute bang-bang chicken noodles are a dream dinner. They're loaded with vegetables and noodles, all tossed with a bold and spicy sauce.
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Easy bang bang noodles with chicken and peanuts in a white bowl.
Easy 30 Minute Teriyaki Salmon Stir Fry
This Salmon Stir Fry is a quick and delicious meal, perfect for busy weeknights. Tender cubes of salmon are marinated in a homemade teriyaki sauce and stir-fried with vibrant bell peppers and red onion.
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Salmon stir fry on a bed of rice.
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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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