Family Budget Meal Planning 124

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In this budget meal plan 124, we've curated 5 dinner recipes that are not only mouthwatering but also gentle on your wallet. Our goal is to save you time and money, so we've included a handy prep guide cheat sheet and a complimentary shopping list.

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Affordable and Effortless: A Meal Plan for Everyone

Whether you're seeking budget-friendly lunches or quick, hassle-free dinner options, our meal plan caters to every family member's taste. Discover valuable tips for saving on groceries without compromising nutrition. With our FREE shopping list and one-week meal plan, you can enjoy both scrumptious and budget-friendly dishes.

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More Choices, More Savings

Explore our regular meal plans or opt for our £25 budget plans. Whichever you choose, rest assured that you'll relish affordable dinners that will please the entire family, without requiring any costly services.

The recipes

Easy Halloumi Pasta with Rich Tomato Sauce
Enjoy a delicious and creamy halloumi pasta that combines crispy halloumi slices with a zesty tomato sauce. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner.
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Halloumi pasta with tomatoes and spaghetti in a skillet.
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.
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Korean chicken with spicy sauce in a bowl with broccoli and rice.
30 Minute One Pot Spinach Gnocchi
You'll love this creamy spinach gnocchi dish with crispy prosciutto and fresh basil. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, this recipe is sure to become a favourite.
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Honey Garlic Roast Pork Belly Slices Recipe
This easy crispy but still tender Asian style pork belly will have you skipping takeaway. Crispy crackling, tender belly meat and a sweet and sour sticky glaze.
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30 Minute Prawn Rice
This One-pot prawn and rice recipe is a one-pot wonder full of flavorful prawns and rice with a Spanish style tomato sauce that the entire family will enjoy! 
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Prawn rice in tomato sauce

The shopping list

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Aldi budget meal plan prep sheet.

It's always helpful to have some pantry and freezer staples on hand to help get dinners on the table quickly. Below, I've listed some staples that I always have, in order to pull together healthy and easy dinners quickly.

You can also check out our other recipe collections like these easy chicken pasta recipes, vegetarian recipes, or these easy curry chicken dinners.

Pantry Staples

If you're new to Aldi or new to the website I'll give you a quick rundown of the pantry staples and favourite fresh food that I always like to have on hand.

  • olive oil 
  • brown rice 
  • white rice or basmati
  • tinned beans- black beans, kidney beans and chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
  • soy sauce- light and dark
  • small flour tortilla- great for making tortilla chips or wraps
  • coconut oil- please don't even ask me why coconut oil is so expensive everywhere else, but for some reason, in Aldi, it's a fraction of the price. It's also great for skincare, so it's a great pantry item.
  • tinned tomatoes- or you can use passata which is a smooth tomato sauce Perfect for making this tomato and spinach gnocchi.
  • peanut butter- honestly, the smooth pb from Aldi is on par with any high-end brand name. And it's a key ingredient in these Asian chicken lettuce wraps or use it to make the peanut sauce for these quick and easy Chinese noodles.
  • Fresh vegetables, fruits and whole foods  ground beef (mince)
  • chicken breasts 
  • grape tomatoes 
  • green onions
  • feta cheese
  • cottage cheese or Greek yoghurt- I change it up weekly
  • sour cream or creme fraiche
  • Cheese- this usually depends on what types of cheese feature in that week's Aldi meal plan that I'm creating

About the Budget Meal Plan

Our budget dinner ideas are constantly evolving, featuring a mix of classic Savvy Bites recipes and new additions each week. Each recipe specifies the number of servings and provides nutritional information. Most recipes serve a family of 4 with leftovers, while slow cooker recipes typically cater to up to 6 people. Plus, we offer tips on storing and reheating leftovers to minimize food waste.

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