"Content like this should trend": Olive shows how to make 3 meals for under R10 per portion

• A food content creator, Olive, demonstrated how to make three complete meals for under R10 per portion
• Using a discounted loaf of brown bread and a tin of baked beans, she prepared meals costing just R6.00 each
• Olive urged online users to refrain from negative comments, reminding them that a simple dish could be someone's only food for the day.

With the rising cost of living affecting households across the country, TikTok user @olive_foodie shared a practical budget cooking demonstration on Sunday, 11 October 2026, showing South Africans how to prepare a filling meal for under R10 per portion. In the video, the Cape Town food creator revealed her affordable grocery picks: a loaf of Shoprite brown bread bought on promotion for R5.00 and a 410g tin of Ritebrand baked beans in tomato sauce priced at R12.99.

Stretching simple ingredients on a budget

Demonstrating the process step-by-step, she toasted slices of brown bread and portioned out the warm baked beans across the plates. By serving two slices of toast topped with beans per person, she successfully generated three full meal portions, bringing the total cost down to just R6.00 per meal while leaving extra bread in the bag.

Before ending her video, Olive delivered a poignant message to her audience regarding empathy and respect for those facing financial hardship. "Before you leave an ugly comment, just remember: this might be someone's only meal for the day. Be nice, be kind," she emphasised.

Watch Olive prepare the meal for three for under R10 per person in the TikTok video below:

Mzansi loves the affordable meal

The post resonated deeply with social media users, drawing praise for both the practical meal idea and the compassionate message attached to it.

@Millie commented:

"I love baked beans on toast; I just put vinegar, salt and sugar with baked beans, and warm it up. I'd rather eat that in place of meat."

@reetsamponer shared an international perspective:

"Here in the UK we love our beans on toast. I put a bit of hot sauce on top. It's an excellent source of protein and fibre too."

@2NEIDAFAMMA added:

"Thank you for sharing the amazing ideas and content 🙏."

@Jordan shared:

"Thanks for the help. I am a 20-year-old who has no one else to depend on for money. You have helped so much more than you think❤️."

@Brie Bella wrote:

"Content like this should trend 🥰."

@drewstarkeyswifee5 commented:

"I love your videos; you’re such a sweetie ❤️."

More articles about meals on a budget

• South African food content creator Olive impressed online users after demonstrating how to make a home-cooked meal of sausage, butternut, and rice using Shoprite ingredients for just R16.15.
• Briefly News reported that a university student showed how she successfully bought enough ingredients at Pick n Pay to prepare two full days of meals on a strict R50 budget.
• Local content creator Veronica challenged herself to get a proper lunch for under R30 at Woolworths and made it work, surprising many viewers with her choices.

Source: Briefly News

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