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$80 vegan weekly meal plan for a family of 4 · Aldi
Seven days of breakfast, lunch and dinner (vegan) for two adults and two children, shopped at Aldi: about $65–$95 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
- $50–$71
- At the checkout
- $65–$95
Within the budget target · ≈ $79.79
You buy whole packages; you use only part of some. The rest stays in your kitchen for another meal.
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- Household
- two adults and two children
- Store prices
- Aldi
- Diet
- Vegan
- Meals covered
- Breakfast, lunch & dinner · 7 days
Shopping list
Whole packages as sold. The checkout range is an estimate based on dated price tables.
| Ingredients | You need | Buy these packages | Checkout range |
|---|---|---|---|
| avocadosLeft after cooking: ½ | 2 | 2 × pack of 1 | $1.18–$1.60 |
| bananasLeft after cooking: ½ | 12 | 13 × pack of 1 | $2.10–$2.84 |
| green bell pepperLeft after cooking: ½ | 1 | 1 × pack of 1 | $0.69–$0.94 |
| red bell pepperLeft after cooking: ½ | 1 | 1 × pack of 1 | $1.02–$1.38 |
| carrotsLeft after cooking: 7 | 3 | 1 × 2 lb (~11 recipe pieces) | $1.61–$2.68 |
| cucumberLeft after cooking: 1 | 1 | 2 × pack of 1 | $1.23–$1.66 |
| eggplantLeft after cooking: ½ | 1 | 1 × pack of 1 | $1.34–$1.81 |
| garlic clovesLeft after cooking: 22 | 7 | 1 × 3 count (~30 recipe pieces) | $1.05–$1.76 |
| lemonsLeft after cooking: 4 | 3 | 1 × 2 lb (~8 recipe pieces) | $2.79–$4.65 |
| limeLeft after cooking: ½ | 1 | 1 × pack of 1 | $0.20–$0.27 |
| mushroomsLeft after cooking: 2 oz | 14 oz | 2 × 8 oz pack (226.796 g) | $3.34–$4.52 |
| onionsLeft after cooking: 1 | 10 | 2 × pack of 1 + 1 × 3 lb (~9 recipe pieces) | $3.47–$5.42 |
| fresh parsleyLeft after cooking: 0.5 oz | 1.5 oz | 1 × Approx. 40 g pack | $1.01–$2.10 |
| potatoesLeft after cooking: 15 oz | 4 lb | 1 × 5 lb pack (2267.96 g) | $3.04–$4.11 |
| tomatoesLeft after cooking: ½ | 12 | 13 × 120 g pack (~1) | $4.91–$8.18 |
| zucchiniLeft after cooking: ½ | 2 | 2 × pack of 1 | $1.15–$1.55 |
| wholegrain breadLeft after cooking: 8.5 oz | 2 lb | 2 × 20 oz pack (566.99 g) | $3.26–$4.41 |
| corn tortillasLeft after cooking: 23 | 6 | 1 × pack of 30 | $1.60–$2.16 |
| bulgurLeft after cooking: 7.5 oz | 1 lb | 1 × 24 oz pack (680.389 g) | $1.97–$2.67 |
| couscousLeft after cooking: 3.5 oz | 8.5 oz | 1 × 12 oz pack (340.194 g) | $1.76–$2.93 |
| short vermicelli noodlesLeft after cooking: 0.5 oz | 7 oz | 1 × 7 oz pack (198.447 g) | $0.44–$0.59 |
| lentilsLeft after cooking: 1 oz | 15 oz | 1 × 1 lb pack (453.592 g) | $1.55–$2.10 |
| pastaLeft after cooking: 6 oz | 10 oz | 1 × 16 oz pack (453.592 g) | $1.10–$1.49 |
| polentaLeft after cooking: 4.5 oz | 11.5 oz | 1 × Approx. 453.592 g pack | $0.82–$1.71 |
| long-grain riceLeft after cooking: 14.5 oz | 3 lb | 2 × 32 oz pack (907.185 g) | $2.94–$3.98 |
| dried white beansLeft after cooking: 7 oz | 9 oz | 1 × 16 oz pack (453.592 g) | $1.59–$2.15 |
| black beansLeft after cooking: 4.5 oz | 13.5 oz | 2 × 15 oz pack (255.146 g drained) | $1.31–$2.19 |
| sweetcornLeft after cooking: 2.5 oz | 8 oz | 1 × 15.25 oz pack (302.631 g drained) | $0.62–$1.03 |
| refried beansLeft after cooking: 4.5 oz | 11.5 oz | 1 × 16 oz pack (453.592 g) | $0.81–$1.09 |
| tomato salsaLeft after cooking: 5.5 oz | 9 oz | 1 × 14.5 oz pack (411.068 g) | $1.19–$1.61 |
| tomato sauceLeft after cooking: 3.5 oz | 11.5 oz | 1 × 15 oz pack (425.243 g) | $0.68–$1.14 |
| passataLeft after cooking: 8 oz | 1¼ lb | 1 × 29 oz pack (822.136 g) | $1.52–$2.05 |
| cooked white beansLeft after cooking: 5 oz | 13.5 oz | 2 × 15.5 oz pack (263.651 g drained) | $1.31–$2.19 |
| ground cinnamonLeft after cooking: 2.5 oz | 2⅓ tsp | 1 × 2.5 oz pack (70.8738 g) | $1.03–$1.39 |
| ground cuminLeft after cooking: 2.5 oz | 2⅓ tsp | 1 × 2.5 oz pack (70.8738 g) | $1.11–$1.50 |
| dried thymeLeft after cooking: 0.5 oz | 1¼ tsp | 1 × 0.75 oz pack (21.2621 g) | $1.71–$2.32 |
| mustardLeft after cooking: 7.5 oz | 1½ tsp | 1 × 8 oz pack (226.796 g) | $0.60–$0.81 |
| frozen green beansLeft after cooking: 10 oz | 14 oz | 2 × 12 oz pack (340.194 g) | $1.58–$2.14 |
| frozen peasLeft after cooking: 2 oz | 2 lb | 3 × 12 oz pack (340.194 g) | $2.37–$3.21 |
| peanut butterLeft after cooking: 9 oz | 7 oz | 1 × 16oz pack (453.592 g) | $1.81–$2.45 |
- What you eat this week
- $50–$71
- At the checkout
- $65–$95
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 leaves 2
- black pepper ⅓ tsp
- olive oil 1¼ cups
- dried oregano 2¼ tbsp
- sweet paprika 2¾ tsp
- salt 2 tbsp
- vegetable stock cubes 4
- sunflower oil ½ cup
- wine vinegar 2⅓ tbsp
Where the money goes
The biggest lines at the checkout are tomatoes (≈ $4.91–$8.18), onions (≈ $3.47–$5.42), mushrooms (≈ $3.34–$4.52).
40 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 a family of 4?
This plan's checkout estimate is $65–$95 at Aldi; the central estimate is ≈ $80, 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 leaves, 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 $50–$71 of food. At the checkout you pay $65–$95 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.