💰 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.
📅 Full weekly plan
| Day | Lunch | Dinner |
|---|---|---|
| Monday |
Rice with vegetables
Rice, Frozen mixed vegetables, Oil
|
Sautéed cabbage
Cabbage, Onion, Oil
|
| Tuesday |
Pasta with tomato & garlic sauce
Pasta, Tomato passata, Oil
|
Rice pudding
Rice, Milk, Sugar
|
| Wednesday |
Quick lentil soup
Lentils, Onion, Carrot
|
Basic polenta
Cornmeal, Water, Salt
|
| Thursday |
Boiled potatoes with garlic sauce
Potatoes, Garlic, Oil
|
Rice with vegetables
Rice, Frozen mixed vegetables, Oil
|
| Friday |
Simple pan beans
Beans (canned), Onion, Oil
|
Pasta with tomato & garlic sauce
Pasta, Tomato passata, Oil
|
| Saturday |
Spiced chickpeas (quick)
Chickpeas (canned), Onion, Oil
|
Quick lentil soup
Lentils, Onion, Carrot
|
| Sunday |
Basic omelet
Eggs, Oil, Salt
|
Boiled potatoes with garlic sauce
Potatoes, Garlic, Oil
|
🛒 Complete shopping list
All ingredients for the week, sorted alphabetically. Estimated ~€20–30 for 2 people.
Vegetables & herbs
- Cabbage
- Carrots
- Garlic
- Onion
- Potatoes
Dairy & eggs
- Eggs
- Milk
Dry goods
- Chickpeas
- 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