💰 Weekly meal plan

Budget Week – under €30

Healthy and tasty meals for 2 people on a budget of under €30 per week. Simple ingredients, quick preparation.

2 people 7 days ~€20–30 / week 18 ingredients

📅 Full weekly plan

Day Lunch Dinner
Monday
Basic polenta Cornmeal, Water, Salt
Quick lentil soup Lentils, Onion, Carrot
Tuesday
Rice pudding Rice, Milk, Sugar
Pasta with tomato & garlic sauce Pasta, Tomato passata, Oil
Wednesday
Sautéed cabbage Cabbage, Onion, Oil
Boiled potatoes with garlic sauce Potatoes, Garlic, Oil
Thursday
Sautéed cabbage Cabbage, Onion, Oil
Pasta with tomato & garlic sauce Pasta, Tomato passata, Oil
Friday
Rice with vegetables Rice, Frozen mixed vegetables, Oil
Simple pan beans Beans (canned), Onion, Oil
Saturday
Rice pudding Rice, Milk, Sugar
Simple pan beans Beans (canned), Onion, Oil
Sunday
Basic polenta Cornmeal, Water, Salt
Rice pudding Rice, Milk, Sugar

🛒 Complete shopping list

18 ingredients

All ingredients for the week, sorted alphabetically. Estimated ~€20–30 for 2 people.

Vegetables & herbs

  • Cabbage
  • Carrots
  • Garlic
  • Onion
  • Potatoes

Dairy & eggs

  • Milk

Dry goods

  • Cornmeal
  • Lentils
  • Pasta
  • Rice

Sauces & oils

  • Tomato passata

Miscellaneous

  • Beans
  • Mixed vegetables
  • Spices

Pantry staples

  • Olive oil
  • Salt
  • Sugar

Why plan meals in advance?

  • Reduce food waste by up to 30%
  • Save time and money — one shopping trip
  • Eat healthier
  • Eliminate the daily "what should I cook?" stress