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$80 vegan weekly meal plan for 2 · Aldi

Seven days of breakfast, lunch and dinner (vegan) for two adults, shopped at Aldi: about $61–$91 at the checkout, built to fit a $80 weekly target. Pantry basics like oil, salt and spices are assumed to be at home.

Weekly budget target: $80

What you eat this week
$37–$53
At the checkout
$61–$91

Within the budget target · ≈ $75.90

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

Household
two adults
Store prices
Aldi
Diet
Vegan
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
avocados33 × pack of 1$1.77–$2.39
red bell pepper11 × pack of 1$1.02–$1.38
white cabbageLeft after cooking: 5.5 oz10.5 oz1 × Approx. 453.592 g pack$1.04–$2.17
carrotsLeft after cooking: 921 × 2 lb (~11 recipe pieces)$1.61–$2.68
cucumberLeft after cooking: ½11 × pack of 1$0.61–$0.83
eggplantLeft after cooking: ½½1 × pack of 1$1.34–$1.81
garlic clovesLeft after cooking: 2451 × 3 count (~30 recipe pieces)$1.05–$1.76
lemonsLeft after cooking: 61½1 × 2 lb (~8 recipe pieces)$2.79–$4.65
lime11 × pack of 1$0.20–$0.27
mushroomsLeft after cooking: 7 oz9 oz2 × 8 oz pack (226.796 g)$3.34–$4.52
onionsLeft after cooking: 361 × 3 lb (~9 recipe pieces)$2.32–$3.87
fresh parsleyLeft after cooking: 0.5 oz1 oz1 × Approx. 40 g pack$1.01–$2.10
potatoesLeft after cooking: 2¾ lb2¼ lb1 × 5 lb pack (2267.96 g)$3.04–$4.11
tomatoesLeft after cooking: ½1112 × 120 g pack (~1)$4.53–$7.55
zucchini11 × pack of 1$0.57–$0.78
baguetteLeft after cooking: 4.5 oz5.5 oz1 × 10 oz pack (283.495 g)$1.59–$2.15
corn tortillasLeft after cooking: 18121 × pack of 30$1.60–$2.16
bulgurLeft after cooking: 14 oz10 oz1 × 24 oz pack (680.389 g)$1.97–$2.67
couscousLeft after cooking: 6.5 oz5.5 oz1 × 12 oz pack (340.194 g)$1.76–$2.93
short vermicelli noodlesLeft after cooking: 3 oz4 oz1 × 7 oz pack (198.447 g)$0.44–$0.59
lentilsLeft after cooking: 12 oz4 oz1 × 1 lb pack (453.592 g)$1.55–$2.10
pastaLeft after cooking: 9.5 oz6.5 oz1 × 16 oz pack (453.592 g)$1.10–$1.49
polentaLeft after cooking: 5.5 oz10.5 oz1 × Approx. 453.592 g pack$0.82–$1.71
rice noodlesLeft after cooking: 0.5 oz5.5 oz1 × 6.3 oz pack (178.602 g)$2.94–$3.98
long-grain riceLeft after cooking: 2 oz2 lb1 × 32 oz pack (907.185 g)$1.47–$1.99
dried white beansLeft after cooking: 10.5 oz5.5 oz1 × 16 oz pack (453.592 g)$1.59–$2.15
black beansLeft after cooking: 1 oz1 lb2 × 15 oz pack (255.146 g drained)$1.31–$2.19
sweetcornLeft after cooking: 5.5 oz5 oz1 × 15.25 oz pack (302.631 g drained)$0.62–$1.03
kidney beansLeft after cooking: 1 oz8.5 oz1 × 15.5 oz pack (263.651 g drained)$0.66–$1.09
refried beansLeft after cooking: 11 oz1¼ lb2 × 16 oz pack (453.592 g)$1.62–$2.18
tomato salsaLeft after cooking: 4.5 oz10 oz1 × 14.5 oz pack (411.068 g)$1.19–$1.61
tomato sauceLeft after cooking: 8 oz7 oz1 × 15 oz pack (425.243 g)$0.68–$1.14
passataLeft after cooking: 16 oz13 oz1 × 29 oz pack (822.136 g)$1.52–$2.05
canned chopped tomatoesLeft after cooking: 0.5 oz14 oz1 × 14.5 oz pack (411.068 g)$0.78–$1.05
cooked white beansLeft after cooking: 1 oz8.5 oz1 × 15.5 oz pack (263.651 g drained)$0.66–$1.09
chili powderLeft after cooking: 3 oz1 tsp1 × 3 oz pack (85.0486 g)$0.81–$1.09
ground cuminLeft after cooking: 2.5 oz2¼ tsp1 × 2.5 oz pack (70.8738 g)$1.11–$1.50
dried thymeLeft after cooking: 0.5 oz¾ tsp1 × 0.75 oz pack (21.2621 g)$1.71–$2.32
mustardLeft after cooking: 8 oz1 tsp1 × 8 oz pack (226.796 g)$0.60–$0.81
soy sauceLeft after cooking: 1¾ cups1¼ tbsp1 × 15 fl oz pack (443.603 ml)$1.40–$1.89
frozen green beansLeft after cooking: 3 oz9 oz1 × 12 oz pack (340.194 g)$0.79–$1.07
frozen peasLeft after cooking: 1.5 oz10.5 oz1 × 12 oz pack (340.194 g)$0.79–$1.07
roasted peanutsLeft after cooking: 15 oz1 oz1 × 16 oz pack (453.592 g)$1.91–$2.59
What you eat this week
$37–$53
At the checkout
$61–$91

Already at home

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

  • bay leaf 1
  • black pepper ¼ tsp
  • olive oil ¾ cup
  • dried oregano 1¾ tbsp
  • sweet paprika 1 tsp
  • salt 1¼ tbsp
  • vegetable stock cubes 2
  • sunflower oil ½ cup
  • wine vinegar 1½ tbsp

Where the money goes

The biggest lines at the checkout are tomatoes (≈ $4.53–$7.55), mushrooms (≈ $3.34–$4.52), lemons (≈ $2.79–$4.65).

39 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 $80 a week enough for 2 people?

This plan's checkout estimate is $61–$91 at Aldi; the central estimate is ≈ $76, against a $80 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: bay leaf, black pepper, olive oil, dried oregano, sweet paprika, salt, vegetable stock cubes and sunflower oil. 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 $37–$53 of food. At the checkout you pay $61–$91 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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