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$60 pescatarian weekly meal plan for 3 · Aldi

Seven days of breakfast, lunch and dinner (pescatarian) for two adults and one child, shopped at Aldi: about $49–$71 at the checkout, built to fit a $60 weekly target. Pantry basics like oil, salt and spices are assumed to be at home.

Weekly budget target: $60

What you eat this week
$38–$53
At the checkout
$49–$71

Within the budget target · ≈ $59.94

You buy whole packages; you use only part of some. The rest stays in your kitchen for another meal.

Household
two adults and one child
Store prices
Aldi
Diet
Pescatarian
Meals covered
Breakfast, lunch & dinner · 7 days

The week, meal by meal

Shopping list

Whole packages as sold. The checkout range is an estimate based on dated price tables.

Shopping list
IngredientsYou needBuy these packagesCheckout range
bananasLeft after cooking: 156 × pack of 1$0.97–$1.31
red bell peppersLeft after cooking: ½22 × pack of 1$2.03–$2.75
cherry tomatoesLeft after cooking: 4.5 oz5.5 oz1 × 10 oz pack (283.495 g)$1.83–$2.48
garlic clovesLeft after cooking: 2541 × 3 count (~30 recipe pieces)$1.05–$1.76
limeLeft after cooking: ½11 × pack of 1$0.20–$0.27
onionsLeft after cooking: 261 × 3 lb (~9 recipe pieces)$2.32–$3.87
potatoesLeft after cooking: 6.5 oz4½ lb1 × 5 lb pack (2267.96 g)$3.04–$4.11
fresh spinachLeft after cooking: 2.5 oz3.5 oz1 × 6 oz pack (170.097 g)$1.76–$2.38
butterLeft after cooking: 14.5 oz1.5 oz1 × 16 oz pack (453.592 g)$2.47–$3.34
cheddarLeft after cooking: 0.5 oz8 oz1 × 8 oz pack (226.796 g)$1.51–$2.04
shredded cheeseLeft after cooking: 1.5 oz6.5 oz1 × 8 oz pack (226.796 g)$1.59–$2.15
eggsLeft after cooking: 1352 × pack of 18$3.99–$5.40
grated emmentalLeft after cooking: 5 oz3 oz1 × 8 oz pack (226.796 g)$1.33–$2.22
milkLeft after cooking: ½ cup7½ cups1 × 64 fl oz pack (1892.71 ml)$1.66–$2.25
wholegrain breadLeft after cooking: 3.5 oz1 lb1 × 20 oz pack (566.99 g)$1.63–$2.21
flour tortillasLeft after cooking: 451 × pack of 10$1.36–$1.84
pastaLeft after cooking: 1 oz2 lb2 × 16 oz pack (453.592 g)$2.20–$2.97
long-grain riceLeft after cooking: 5.5 oz1¾ lb1 × 32 oz pack (907.185 g)$1.47–$1.99
spätzleLeft after cooking: 7.5 oz8.5 oz1 × Approx. 453.592 g pack$1.45–$3.01
dried white beansLeft after cooking: 8.5 oz7.5 oz1 × 16 oz pack (453.592 g)$1.59–$2.15
black beansLeft after cooking: 5 oz1½ lb3 × 15 oz pack (255.146 g drained)$1.97–$3.28
sweetcornLeft after cooking: 5 oz15 oz1 × 29 oz pack (575.495 g drained)$0.87–$1.45
tomato salsaLeft after cooking: 7 oz7.5 oz1 × 14.5 oz pack (411.068 g)$1.19–$1.61
tomato sauceLeft after cooking: 12 oz1 lb1 × 29 oz pack (822.136 g)$1.19–$1.98
canned chopped tomatoesLeft after cooking: 9.5 oz1¼ lb1 × 28 oz pack (793.787 g)$1.35–$1.82
canned tunaLeft after cooking: 2 oz9 oz3 × 5 oz pack (106.311 g drained)$2.05–$3.42
ground cuminLeft after cooking: 2.5 oz2⅔ tsp1 × 2.5 oz pack (70.8738 g)$1.11–$1.50
mustardLeft after cooking: 7.5 oz2½ tsp1 × 8 oz pack (226.796 g)$0.60–$0.81
frozen broccoliLeft after cooking: 8.5 oz1¾ lb3 × 12 oz pack (340.194 g)$2.28–$3.08
frozen spinachLeft after cooking: 1 oz9 oz1 × 10 oz pack (283.495 g)$1.00–$1.35
What you eat this week
$38–$53
At the checkout
$49–$71

Already at home

These pantry basics are assumed in your kitchen. They are valued at the amount the meals use, not as full packages.

  • baking powder 1¼ tbsp
  • bay leaf 1
  • black pepper 1⅓ tsp
  • flour 15 oz
  • olive oil ½ cup
  • dried oregano 1¾ tsp
  • sweet paprika 2⅓ tsp
  • salt 1⅔ tbsp
  • vegetable stock cubes 2
  • sunflower oil ¾ cup
  • wine vinegar 2⅔ tbsp

Where the money goes

The biggest lines at the checkout are eggs (≈ $3.99–$5.40), potatoes (≈ $3.04–$4.11), onions (≈ $2.32–$3.87).

30 ingredients have leftovers after cooking. Plan them into next week or the freezer.

Swapping a meal changes the list. The CentMenu app recalculates the packages and the budget when you do.

Questions about this plan

Is $60 a week enough for 3 people?

This plan's checkout estimate is $49–$71 at Aldi; the central estimate is ≈ $60, against a $60 target. Prices are averages, so your shelf prices will differ. Treat it as a realistic starting point, not a guarantee.

What do I need at home for this plan?

Pantry basics used: baking powder, bay leaf, black pepper, flour, olive oil, dried oregano, sweet paprika and salt. These basics are used in small amounts, so they are not part of the shopping list.

What is the difference between "food you eat" and "at the checkout"?

The meals use about $38–$53 of food. At the checkout you pay $49–$71 because you buy whole packages and some of each is left over for another meal.

Is this plan safe for allergies?

No plan can guarantee that. Check every label and cross-contact warning yourself. In the CentMenu app you can exclude allergens and the planner filters recipes accordingly.

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