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Aldi Vegetarian Maintenance Plan — 2,000 kcal
Steady, balanced eating around a ~2,000 kcal/day target. This 7-day plan targets 2,000 kcal/day and averages 121g of protein, built around Aldi's Everyday Essentials for roughly £30–40/week. Protein comes from whole foods — eggs, dairy, pulses and tofu — rather than protein powders or bars, in line with the whole-food approach this plan takes throughout.
Your week at a glance
1 personPlan summary
SupermarketAldi
GoalMaintenance
Weekly cost£30–40 estimate
Daily average across the 7 days
2,000 kcal121g protein248g carbs61g fat51g fibre
Individual days vary around these figures.
Adjust Household PortionsCurrently 1 person · 1 cook portions
Your 7-Day Meal Plan
Monday
2001 kcal per person121g protein · 237g carbs per person
Breakfast172 kcal · 23g protein · 15g carbs · 10 min
Egg White Omelette with Peppers
Made with egg whites, mixed peppers, onion. Ready in 10 min — 172 kcal, 23g protein, 15g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 6 egg whites
- ¾ pepper
- ½ onion
- olive oil spray, as needed
- 1 tsp mixed herbs
Allergens in this meal: Eggs. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
- Slice or chop pepper and onion, then cook them in a non-stick pan over medium heat until softened.
- Beat the eggs in a bowl and season lightly, then pour over the pan and cook over medium heat until just set, folding it over to serve.
- Season to taste and serve with mixed herbs.
Lunch497 kcal · 31g protein · 83g carbs · 15 min
Lentil and Roasted Vegetable Soup
Made with green lentils, courgette, red pepper. Ready in 15 min — 497 kcal, 31g protein, 83g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 90g green lentils
- 1 courgette
- 1 red pepper
- 1 onion
- 475ml vegetable stock
- 1 tsp cumin
Check the label for: Celery, Cereals containing gluten, Soybeans. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
- Peel and chop onion, courgette and red pepper into even pieces.
- Heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan) and roast courgette and red pepper for 25-30 minutes, until tender and caramelised at the edges. Meanwhile soften onion in a large pan over medium heat.
- Stir in vegetable stock and cumin, then add green lentils and simmer gently until tender and thickened.
- Taste, season and portion for serving.
Dinner982 kcal · 49g protein · 100g carbs · 25 min
Tofu and Vegetable Curry with Brown Rice
Made with firm tofu, tinned chickpeas, frozen mixed veg. Ready in 25 min — 982 kcal, 49g protein, 100g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 200g firm tofu
- 90g chickpeas, drained
- 200g frozen mixed veg
- ½ of a standard tin of light coconut milk
- 2 tbsp curry paste
- 80g brown rice (dry weight)
Allergens in this meal: Soybeans. Check the label for: Cereals containing gluten, Fish, Mustard, Tree nuts. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
- Drain and rinse chickpeas.
- Heat a large pan over medium heat and brown the tofu for 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in light coconut milk and curry paste, then add chickpeas and frozen mixed veg and simmer gently until tender and thickened.
- Meanwhile, cook the rice according to its packet instructions, then drain and serve alongside.
Snack148 kcal · 15g protein · 17g carbs · 5 min
Frozen Greek Yogurt and Berry Bark
Made with low-fat greek yogurt, frozen berries, honey. Ready in 5 min — 148 kcal, 15g protein, 17g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 150g low-fat Greek yogurt
- 60g frozen berries
- 1 tsp honey
Allergens in this meal: Milk. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
- Line a tray or shallow container with baking paper.
- Spread the low-fat Greek yogurt over the paper in an even layer about 1cm thick.
- Scatter frozen berries and honey over the top and press them in lightly.
- Freeze flat for at least 3-4 hours, until solid.
- Break into shards and serve straight from the freezer. Keep any leftovers frozen.
Snack202 kcal · 3g protein · 22g carbs · 1 min
Apple with Walnuts
Made with apple, walnuts. Ready in 1 min — 202 kcal, 3g protein, 22g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 apple
- 20g walnuts
Allergens in this meal: Tree nuts. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
- Slice or portion apple as needed.
- Combine apple and walnuts in a bowl or lidded container.
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Estimated cost: £30–40/week for 1 person from Aldi. Calories and macros stay shown per person; ingredients and shopping quantities are scaled for the household.
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Plan Details And Assumptions
Aldi Shopping Evidence Notes
These basket notes explain why this plan is shaped around certain ingredients and swaps before you open the shopping list.
- Batch-cook plans suit Aldi well because fewer niche products means fewer swaps when ranges change.
- Use the same protein across lunches or dinners if a pack size is larger than one meal needs.
Why This Exact Plan Exists
This page is not only a title-and-macros variant. The calorie target, supermarket, diet type, budget and prep style all change the meals, shopping-list assumptions and swaps.
Shopping Logic
The list favours repeatable UK supermarket staples, grouped by protein, carbs, vegetables, dairy and extras so the basket can be checked before buying.
Practical Swaps
The swap section keeps the page usable if a product is out of stock, too expensive, or not right for the reader's diet.
| Decision | This plan uses | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Calorie target | Built around roughly 2,000 kcal per day | Moderate targets balance breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks without extreme restriction. |
| Supermarket | Aldi | Aldi pages lean on own-brand staples, simple proteins, frozen veg and budget-friendly repeats. |
| Budget | £30–40/week estimate | Budget plans keep variety while still prioritising own-brand and batch-friendly ingredients. |
| Prep style | Standard (20–30 min/day) | Standard-prep plans balance variety, fresh meals and realistic weekday cooking. |
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Aldi Vegetarian Maintenance Plan — 2,000 kcal
A 7-day UK meal plan summary for saving as a PDF or printing, including every meal, daily macros and the weekly shopping list.
7-day meal plan
Monday
2001 kcal - 121g protein, 237g carbs, 63g fat, 43g fibre- Breakfast: Egg White Omelette with Peppers (172 kcal, 23g protein, 15g carbs, 1g fat, 5g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Lentil and Roasted Vegetable Soup (497 kcal, 31g protein, 83g carbs, 3g fat, 18g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Tofu and Vegetable Curry with Brown Rice (982 kcal, 49g protein, 100g carbs, 43g fat, 14g fibre per person)
- Snack: Frozen Greek Yogurt and Berry Bark (148 kcal, 15g protein, 17g carbs, 3g fat, 1g fibre per person)
- Snack: Apple with Walnuts (202 kcal, 3g protein, 22g carbs, 13g fat, 5g fibre per person)
Tuesday
2000 kcal - 134g protein, 259g carbs, 48g fat, 45g fibre- Breakfast: Egg White Omelette with Peppers (197 kcal, 27g protein, 16g carbs, 1g fat, 6g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Lentil and Roasted Vegetable Soup (563 kcal, 35g protein, 93g carbs, 4g fat, 20g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Teriyaki Tofu with Brown Rice and Broccoli (844 kcal, 51g protein, 107g carbs, 24g fat, 12g fibre per person)
- Snack: Frozen Greek Yogurt and Berry Bark (174 kcal, 17g protein, 20g carbs, 4g fat, 2g fibre per person)
- Snack: Apple with Walnuts (222 kcal, 4g protein, 23g carbs, 15g fat, 5g fibre per person)
Wednesday
2005 kcal - 112g protein, 221g carbs, 73g fat, 33g fibre- Breakfast: Egg White Omelette with Peppers (198 kcal, 27g protein, 17g carbs, 1g fat, 6g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Grilled Halloumi and Roasted Vegetable Salad (612 kcal, 30g protein, 24g carbs, 43g fat, 7g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Mushroom and Pea Brown Rice Risotto (770 kcal, 34g protein, 132g carbs, 10g fat, 12g fibre per person)
- Snack: Frozen Greek Yogurt and Berry Bark (177 kcal, 17g protein, 20g carbs, 4g fat, 2g fibre per person)
- Snack: Apple with Walnuts (248 kcal, 4g protein, 28g carbs, 15g fat, 6g fibre per person)
Thursday
2007 kcal - 135g protein, 212g carbs, 72g fat, 52g fibre- Breakfast: Egg White Omelette with Peppers (198 kcal, 27g protein, 17g carbs, 1g fat, 6g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Grilled Halloumi and Roasted Vegetable Salad (612 kcal, 30g protein, 24g carbs, 43g fat, 7g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Quorn Mince Bolognese with Wholemeal Pasta (772 kcal, 57g protein, 123g carbs, 9g fat, 31g fibre per person)
- Snack: Frozen Greek Yogurt and Berry Bark (177 kcal, 17g protein, 20g carbs, 4g fat, 2g fibre per person)
- Snack: Apple with Walnuts (248 kcal, 4g protein, 28g carbs, 15g fat, 6g fibre per person)
Friday
1999 kcal - 117g protein, 273g carbs, 51g fat, 61g fibre- Breakfast: Egg White Omelette with Peppers (160 kcal, 21g protein, 14g carbs, 1g fat, 5g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Lentil and Roasted Vegetable Soup (436 kcal, 27g protein, 72g carbs, 3g fat, 15g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Chickpea and Spinach Coconut Curry (990 kcal, 41g protein, 142g carbs, 31g fat, 25g fibre per person)
- Snack: Roasted Spiced Chickpeas (254 kcal, 14g protein, 33g carbs, 9g fat, 9g fibre per person)
- Snack: Frozen Edamame Beans with Sea Salt (159 kcal, 14g protein, 12g carbs, 7g fat, 7g fibre per person)
Saturday
1990 kcal - 121g protein, 279g carbs, 45g fat, 65g fibre- Breakfast: Bran Flakes with Semi-Skimmed Milk and Berries (331 kcal, 14g protein, 63g carbs, 5g fat, 9g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Lentil and Roasted Vegetable Soup (566 kcal, 35g protein, 93g carbs, 4g fat, 20g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Poached Eggs and Baked Beans on Wholemeal Toast (562 kcal, 36g protein, 66g carbs, 16g fat, 15g fibre per person)
- Snack: Roasted Spiced Chickpeas (328 kcal, 18g protein, 42g carbs, 11g fat, 12g fibre per person)
- Snack: Frozen Edamame Beans with Sea Salt (203 kcal, 18g protein, 15g carbs, 9g fat, 9g fibre per person)
Sunday
1999 kcal - 105g protein, 253g carbs, 73g fat, 59g fibre- Breakfast: Bran Flakes with Semi-Skimmed Milk and Berries (314 kcal, 13g protein, 60g carbs, 5g fat, 8g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Grilled Halloumi and Roasted Vegetable Salad (562 kcal, 28g protein, 20g carbs, 40g fat, 5g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Chickpea and Sweet Potato Stew (614 kcal, 29g protein, 119g carbs, 9g fat, 26g fibre per person)
- Snack: Roasted Spiced Chickpeas (314 kcal, 17g protein, 40g carbs, 11g fat, 12g fibre per person)
- Snack: Frozen Edamame Beans with Sea Salt (195 kcal, 18g protein, 14g carbs, 8g fat, 8g fibre per person)
Weekly shopping list
Protein
- Egg whites 1.05kg
- Green lentils 410g
- Firm tofu 420g
- Tinned chickpeas 1.3kg
- Quorn mince 230g
- Eggs 3
Carbs & Grains
- Brown rice 360g
- Wholemeal pasta 110g
- Wholemeal bread 3 slices
Vegetables
- Mixed peppers 525g
- Onion 10
- Courgette 8
- Red pepper 8
- mixed veg 190g
- Broccoli 230g
- Spring onion 3
- Mixed leaves 200g
- Mushrooms 230g
- peas 120g
- Tinned tomatoes 3 x 400g tins (1053g required)
- Baby spinach 140g
- edamame beans 460g
- Sweet potato 270g
- Spinach 110g
Dairy & Eggs
- Tinned coconut milk light 1 x 400ml tin (363ml required)
- Low-fat Greek yogurt 650g
- Halloumi 340g
- Parmesan 23g
- Semi-skimmed milk 1 x 1L carton (440ml required)
Fruit
- berries 260g
- Apple 5
- mixed berries 180g
Herbs & Spices
- Mixed herbs 2.25 tbsp
- Cumin 2.25 tbsp
- Garlic 6 cloves
- Smoked paprika 1 tbsp
- Paprika 1.25 tsp
Condiments & Oils
- Olive oil spray, optional light coating x5
- Vegetable stock 6 cubes (makes 3L; 2703ml required)
- Curry paste 55g
- Honey 2.25 tbsp
- Teriyaki sauce 45g
- Olive oil 4.5 tbsp
Tins & Jars
- Reduced-sugar baked beans 230g
Extras
- Walnuts 90g
- Sesame seeds 1.25 tsp
- Balsamic glaze 1.25 tbsp
- Sea salt, optional to taste x3
- Bran Flakes 100g
Shopping This Plan At Aldi
A limited-range discounter: fewer lines per category, but consistently among the cheapest UK baskets.
Value rangeEveryday Essentials
What Aldi is good for here
- Cheap frozen vegetables and fruit, which keep weekly costs stable.
- Own-brand dairy — Greek-style yogurt, cottage cheese, skyr — at discounter prices.
Worth knowing before you shop
- Ranges rotate and stock varies by store, so plan a fallback for any single named product.
- Fewer speciality and free-from lines than the big four, which matters for restrictive diets.
Retailer details checked 2026-07-20. Ranges and loyalty schemes change — the weekly cost estimate above is based on the plan's budget tier, not on live prices at this store.
Swaps & Suggestions
💰 Make it cheaper
- Buy Aldi's Everyday Essentials range for rice, pasta, oats and tins — nutritionally identical to standard lines, at the lowest price point in store
- Buy dried pulses (lentils, chickpeas, black beans) and cook in bulk rather than tinned — cheaper per portion
- Swap fresh berries for frozen mixed berries (same nutrients, fraction of the cost)
- Add a couple of eggs or a portion of cottage cheese as a whole-food protein top-up
- Use 0% fat Greek yogurt or quark in place of standard yogurt — same volume, far more protein
💪 Increase protein
- Use extra eggs or cottage cheese as a whole-food protein top-up between meals
- Swap a processed snack for a handful of nuts and a boiled egg to keep protein whole-food
- Add a couple of eggs or a portion of cottage cheese as a whole-food protein top-up
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does this maintenance plan cost per week?
This plan is designed for Aldi and typically costs £30–40 per week for one person, depending on what you already have at home. Buying in bulk and choosing own-brand items can reduce this further.
How much protein does this plan provide per day?
This plan averages 121g of protein per day across the week, based on the meals actually selected — in line with general UK guidance of roughly 0.8–1.6g per kg of bodyweight for active adults.
How is this different from a generic maintenance plan?
Plenty of maintenance plans share the same 2,000 kcal target — the difference here is that protein comes from whole foods throughout, with no reliance on powders or bars.
Can I print this maintenance meal plan or save it as a PDF?
Yes. Use the export / print PDF button on the plan page. The printable version summarises all 7 days at 2,000 kcal/day, the Aldi shopping list, and your chosen household portion sizes.
Is this plan suitable for meal prep?
Most recipes in this plan scale well and reheat easily. Soups, stews, and grain dishes are ideal for making in larger batches to save time midweek.
Is this plan suitable for vegetarian eaters?
Yes. Every meal in this plan is vegetarian, using ingredients readily available from Aldi.
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