Meal Plan: A Budget Friendly Week

Good food doesn’t have to be expensive. This plan leans on simple, affordable staples like lentils, rice, oats, chicken and yellow vegetables (carrots and pumpkin are always cheap!) to make hearty, nourishing meals that are big on flavour and easy on your grocery bill.

You’ll find recipes that make the most of what you already have: use up sauces from your pantry, pick a budget-friendly seasonal green veg for an easy weeknight side, and skip pricier ingredients like nuts (pepita seeds make a great swap!).

There are also two adaptable baking recipes that are great for using up whatever’s hanging out in your fruit bowl, fridge, or pantry—and a rice porridge that gives leftover rice a second life.

It’s flexible, practical, and made for real kitchens. Use what you’ve got, cook what you love, and waste less to save.