I'm a broke student from France who shops at Lidl on a tight budget. Here are 15 of the best things I buy.

Alex Bikard Nov 3, 2021, 00:04 IST

From croissants to pesto sauce, here's what I get from Lidl as an international student.Alex Bikard

As a student from France living in the UK, I always shop at Lidl for food that reminds me of home.
From croissants to bread, Lidl's baked goods remind me of French bakeries and can be kept frozen.

Lidl's sourdough bread reminds me of French bakeries back home.

I usually freeze and store slices. Alex Bikard

All-butter croissants always hit the spot.

When I have a butter craving, I get Lidl's pastries. Alex Bikard

I buy potatoes in small batches.

This way, they don't go bad. Alex Bikard

Garlic makes everything more flavorful.

It's is a pantry staple. Alex Bikard

Bananas are a cheap and nutritious staple for me.

They're a nice addition to smoothies. Alex Bikard

I typically get around 500 grams of spinach.

Toss spinach into smoothies or pasta for a healthy kick. Alex Bikard

Since I have cut out meat, lentils have been a large part of my diet.

Lentils can replace beef. Alex Bikard

Conchiglie pasta is delicious and filling.

This is my favorite kind of pasta. Alex Bikard

Pesto alla Genovese tastes great on toast.

Have it with mozzarella for lunch. Alex Bikard

I prefer making my own pasta sauce with chopped tomatoes.

Making your own sauce is easier than you think. Alex Bikard

Whole-grain rolled oats are a new staple for me.

Make overnight oats for a delicious breakfast. Alex Bikard

You can't go wrong with omelets made with large free-range eggs.

Scrambled eggs are a quick and easy meal, too. Alex Bikard

Camembert cheese beats out vegan options.

Even though I'm lactose intolerant, I still love this cheese. Alex Bikard

I always make sure to have butter.

I grab the unsalted kind. Alex Bikard

I'm a big fan of frozen raspberries and mango chunks.

Frozen fruit pairs well with porridge. Alex Bikard

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