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Cooking for One? 15 Budget Meals That Won't Leave You Eating Leftovers for Days
Solo cooking is tough — recipes are sized for families, and you end up wasting food. These 15 single-serve meals are designed for one person, big on flavour, easy on the wallet.
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Amina Wanjiru
Head of Nutrition
15 April 2026
· 7 min read
Living alone shouldn't mean surviving on instant noodles and takeaway. Here are 15 satisfying meals scaled perfectly for one person.
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About the author
Amina Wanjiru
Head of Nutrition
Registered nutritionist with 8+ years helping Kenyan families eat better on a budget.