9 Aldi Frozen Sides Under $5 Perfect For Fast Weeknight Meals

Are you looking for creative ways to stretch your Aldi budget further? We've rounded up the season's best sides — and they won't break the bank.

If you want convenience, quality, and low cost, luckily, these frozen finds have all three. From nutrient-rich butternut squash to cheesy Texas toast, you can transform a hum-drum dinner into a fab feast with these affordable add-ons.

At under $5 each, you can fill your cart with a selection of ready-to-heat-and-eat sides and still have room in your budget to snag something from Aldi's home goods aisle.

Editor's note: Prices and availability are subject to change and may vary by location.

Price: $1.65

Brussels sprouts are an easy, nutritious side. Steam the spouts, air-fry them with olive oil and a pinch of salt, or bake them in a sweet balsamic glaze.

This 12-ounce bag is a steal for $1.65 and is a great way to save money on groceries. You'll pay $1.99 for a 10.8-ounce size of Bird's Eye frozen Brussels sprouts from Target.

Price: $1.89

Swap out the same side dishes you usually make for this garlic and herbs cauliflower rice. The savory selection is a sneaky way to make your meal healthier.

Each serving has 83 percent fewer carbs than white rice. Steam the mix and pair it with fish or another lean meat. Snag the 12-ounce bag for $1.89. A smaller 7.05-ounce pack of FullGreen's Riced Cauliflower costs $2.89 at Target.

Price: $2.15

Broccoli is filled with healthy antioxidants and plenty of fiber. If you want an easy way to add some serious nutrition to a meal, pop this 10-ounce steam-in-bag pack into the microwave. The preservative-free, non-GMO florets are also USDA organic.

Save money with this $2.15 Aldi store-brand buy. Whole Foods Market sells the same Cascadian Farms frozen organic broccoli for $4.49.

Price: $2.75

You don't have to spend a fortune to eat healthy. For $2.75, you can get this 10-ounce pack of organic, non-GMO butternut squash. Steam the bag in your microwave in minutes, and add the subtly sweet veggies to your favorite low-fat pasta, grilled chicken, or tofu recipe.

Save almost a dollar on this Aldi buy. You'll pay $3.39 for Whole Foods' frozen cubed squash.

Price: $2.15

Make plain bread baskets a thing of the past. This five-cheese Texas Toast is a warm, savory side with a flavor you'll savor. You can serve the mozzarella, cheddar, provolone, asiago, and parmesan-covered pick with spaghetti and meat sauce, lasagna, chicken parm, or seared steak and veggies.

Nab an eight-count box for $2.15 Target sells the same size pack of New York Bakery's frozen garlic Texas Toast for $3.19.

Price: $1.75

This vegetable medley has an Asian flair you can easily pair with braised tofu, LiveGFree's Gluten Free General Tso's Chicken ($7.49), or stir-fried steak. Steam or sauté the carrot, broccoli, baby corn, and sugar snap pea mix.

Price: $3.29

Elevate almost any meal with this Vitamin C-rich veggie. Asparagus complements chicken, beef, fish, tofu, or pasta. And if you want to make pizza or fried food more nutritious, serve this Season's Choice selection steamed with a pinch of sea salt.

Price: $3.19

Whether you call them potato puffs or tater tots, these spuds are a savory side. And while they can complement a breakfast scramble or brunch buffet, you can also have the crispy bites with your family's dinner.

You can serve the pint-sized potato pick with hamburgers, hot dogs, a hearty meatloaf, or spicy fried chicken. Score the 32-ounce store-brand bag for just over $3. Target sells the same size pack of Ore-Ida seasoned frozen tots for $5.49.

Price: $3.25

Add an egg roll (or a few) to your favorite Asian-inspired main. These crispy chicken and vegetable rolls are ready in minutes. You can microwave, bake, or air-fry the savory side.

Not only is this four-pack a fraction of what you could pay for takeout, but it's also less than many name-brand buys. P.F. Chang's Chicken Egg Rolls retail for $3.99 at Target.

Make your next family dinner a hit with these savory sides. Whether you're cooking for one, two, three, four, or more, you can score the season's top deals. Don't worry about starting from scratch — these budget-friendly buys are ready to heat and eat.

Aldi makes it easy to shop smarter. Along with affordable frozen sides, you can save money on essentials, desserts, pantry products, and more right now.