💰 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 |
Menemen (eggs in tomato)
4 Eggs, 400 g Tomatoes, 1 Bell pepper
|
Lentil stew
250 g Lentils, 1 Onion, 2 cloves Garlic
|
| Tuesday |
Baked pasta with cheese
250 g Macaroni, 150 g White cheese, 100 g Sour cream
|
Romanian vegetable stew
200 g Potatoes, 1 Carrot, 1 Onion
|
| Wednesday |
Vegetable cream soup
300 g Potatoes, 2 Carrot, 1 Onion
|
Vegetable pilaf
200 g Rice, 1 Onion, 1 Carrot
|
| Thursday |
Garlic green beans
500 g Green beans, 3 cloves Garlic, 3 tbsp Oil
|
Roasted eggplant spread
500 g Eggplant, 1 Onion, 3 tbsp Oil
|
| Friday |
Polenta with cheese & sour cream
150 g Cornmeal, 750 ml Water, 100 g White cheese
|
Braised cabbage
600 g Cabbage, 1 Onion, 4 tbsp Oil
|
| Saturday |
Vegan cabbage rolls (sarmale)
500 g Cabbage, 120 g Rice, 1 Onion
|
Romanian bean stew
400 g Canned beans, 1 Onion, 2 tbsp Oil
|
| Sunday |
Romanian bean spread
250 g Dried white beans, 2 Onion, 4 tbsp Oil
|
Romanian potato stew
600 g Potatoes, 1 Onion, 2 tbsp Oil
|
🛒 Complete shopping list
All ingredients for the week, sorted alphabetically. Estimated ~€20–30 for 2 people.
~€20–30 / week
42 ingredients
- Vegetables & herbs
- Dairy & eggs
- Dry goods
- Sauces & oils
- Miscellaneous
- Pantry staples
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