Cost of ingredients from Aldi: £1.75 (as of January 2026) approx time: 10mins
INGREDIENTS Chickpea tin (49p) Chilli powder (8p) Couscous packet (49p) Mixed Beans (69p) You could also add: Chicken, Quorn pieces and Tuna
COOKING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Boil some water in a kettle. 2. Pour the couscous packet into a bowl and then pour in the amount of water stated on the packet. Cover with a larger plate or tea-towel. 3. Place the mixed beans and chickpeas into a saucepan. Heat to a medium-high heat. 4. Mix in the chilli powder. 5. Once the couscous is ready (it should have absorbed all of the water), pour onto a plate and add the beans and chickpeas on the couscous. 6. Enjoy your free Monthly Monday Meal, courtesy of the Big Deal.
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