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Aldi Omega-3 Pescatarian Plan — 1,800 kcal
Fish and plant-based meals. This 7-day plan targets 1,800 kcal/day and averages 110g of protein, built around Aldi's Everyday Essentials for roughly £30–40/week. Protein comes from whole foods — fish, eggs, dairy, legumes — 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
GoalPescatarian
Weekly cost£30–40 estimate
Daily average across the 7 days
1,812 kcal110g protein220g carbs56g fat39g fibre
Individual days vary around these figures.
Adjust Household PortionsCurrently 1 person · 1 cook portions
Your 7-Day Meal Plan
Monday
1822 kcal per person136g protein · 204g carbs per person
Breakfast262 kcal · 12g protein · 31g carbs · 3 min
Kefir with Berries and Chia Seeds
Made with plain kefir, frozen mixed berries, chia seeds. Ready in 3 min — 262 kcal, 12g protein, 31g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 250ml plain kefir
- 125g frozen mixed berries
- 1¼ tbsp chia seeds
- 1¼ tsp honey
Allergens in this meal: Milk. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
- Stir plain kefir and chia seeds together in a lidded jar or container.
- Stir well, cover and chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Stir again before eating, then add frozen mixed berries and honey. Loosen with a splash of plain kefir if needed.
Lunch729 kcal · 64g protein · 85g carbs · 12 min
Tuna and Edamame Brown Rice Bowl
Made with tinned tuna in spring water, brown rice, edamame beans. Ready in 12 min — 729 kcal, 64g protein, 85g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 1¼ standard tins of tuna, drained
- 100g brown rice (dry weight)
- 100g edamame beans
- 1¼ tbsp soy sauce
- 1¼ tsp sesame oil
- 3 spring onions
Allergens in this meal: Cereals containing gluten, Fish, Sesame, Soybeans. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
- Cook the rice according to its packet instructions, then drain and cool slightly.
- Drain tuna.
- Slice or chop spring onions.
- Arrange tuna, brown rice (dry weight) and edamame beans in a bowl and finish with soy sauce and sesame oil.
Dinner616 kcal · 40g protein · 72g carbs · 10 min
Poached Eggs and Baked Beans on Wholemeal Toast
Made with eggs, reduced-sugar baked beans, wholemeal bread. Ready in 10 min — 616 kcal, 40g protein, 72g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- 250g reduced-sugar baked beans
- 3 slices of wholemeal bread
Allergens in this meal: Cereals containing gluten, Eggs. Check the label for: Celery, Sesame, Soybeans. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
- Crack the eggs into a bowl, season lightly and whisk with a fork.
- Cook the eggs to your preferred set: 5-6 minutes for soft-boiled, or poach gently until the whites are set.
- Toast wholemeal bread, then serve with the eggs and reduced-sugar baked beans.
Snack215 kcal · 20g protein · 16g carbs · 5 min
Frozen Edamame Beans with Sea Salt
Made with frozen edamame beans, sea salt, optional to taste (excluded from nutrition estimate). Ready in 5 min — 215 kcal, 20g protein, 16g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 175g frozen edamame beans
- sea salt, to taste
Allergens in this meal: Soybeans. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
- Drain frozen edamame beans; rinse the pulses under cold water.
- Combine frozen edamame beans and sea salt, to taste 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 1,800 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 Omega-3 Pescatarian Plan — 1,800 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
1822 kcal - 136g protein, 204g carbs, 50g fat, 42g fibre- Breakfast: Kefir with Berries and Chia Seeds (262 kcal, 12g protein, 31g carbs, 10g fat, 9g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Tuna and Edamame Brown Rice Bowl (729 kcal, 64g protein, 85g carbs, 14g fat, 8g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Poached Eggs and Baked Beans on Wholemeal Toast (616 kcal, 40g protein, 72g carbs, 17g fat, 16g fibre per person)
- Snack: Frozen Edamame Beans with Sea Salt (215 kcal, 20g protein, 16g carbs, 9g fat, 9g fibre per person)
Tuesday
1799 kcal - 156g protein, 180g carbs, 53g fat, 32g fibre- Breakfast: Kefir with Berries and Chia Seeds (272 kcal, 12g protein, 33g carbs, 10g fat, 9g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Tuna Niçoise Salad (577 kcal, 63g protein, 46g carbs, 17g fat, 9g fibre per person)
- Dinner: King Prawn and Cherry Tomato Wholemeal Pasta (772 kcal, 62g protein, 84g carbs, 22g fat, 12g fibre per person)
- Snack: Low-Fat Greek Yogurt with Berries (178 kcal, 19g protein, 17g carbs, 4g fat, 2g fibre per person)
Wednesday
1801 kcal - 94g protein, 187g carbs, 80g fat, 32g fibre- Breakfast: Kefir with Berries and Chia Seeds (200 kcal, 9g protein, 24g carbs, 7g fat, 7g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Salmon Fillet with New Potatoes and Green Beans (483 kcal, 33g protein, 42g carbs, 23g fat, 7g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Tofu and Vegetable Curry with Brown Rice (955 kcal, 48g protein, 97g carbs, 42g fat, 14g fibre per person)
- Snack: Apple and Peanut Butter (163 kcal, 4g protein, 24g carbs, 8g fat, 4g fibre per person)
Thursday
1798 kcal - 109g protein, 147g carbs, 79g fat, 26g fibre- Breakfast: Kefir with Berries and Chia Seeds (210 kcal, 10g protein, 25g carbs, 8g fat, 7g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Baked Salmon and Quinoa Power Bowl (654 kcal, 45g protein, 48g carbs, 29g fat, 8g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Spinach and Ricotta Wholemeal Pasta (661 kcal, 30g protein, 65g carbs, 30g fat, 10g fibre per person)
- Snack: Light Mozzarella and Tomato (273 kcal, 24g protein, 9g carbs, 12g fat, 1g fibre per person)
Friday
1800 kcal - 80g protein, 291g carbs, 41g fat, 60g fibre- Breakfast: Kefir with Berries and Chia Seeds (252 kcal, 12g protein, 30g carbs, 9g fat, 9g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Black Bean Burrito Bowl (664 kcal, 27g protein, 125g carbs, 3g fat, 20g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Chickpea and Sweet Potato Stew (657 kcal, 31g protein, 127g carbs, 10g fat, 28g fibre per person)
- Snack: Peanut Butter with Celery Sticks (227 kcal, 10g protein, 9g carbs, 19g fat, 3g fibre per person)
Saturday
1868 kcal - 86g protein, 279g carbs, 45g fat, 44g fibre- Breakfast: Bircher Muesli with Grated Apple and Cinnamon (385 kcal, 16g protein, 67g carbs, 7g fat, 10g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Hummus and Roasted Vegetable Pitta (370 kcal, 16g protein, 63g carbs, 9g fat, 11g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Butternut Squash and Lentil Soup with Bread (717 kcal, 35g protein, 125g carbs, 3g fat, 20g fibre per person)
- Snack: Smoked Mackerel Pâté on Oatcakes (396 kcal, 19g protein, 24g carbs, 26g fat, 3g fibre per person)
Sunday
1796 kcal - 112g protein, 249g carbs, 42g fat, 40g fibre- Breakfast: Bircher Muesli with Grated Apple and Cinnamon (352 kcal, 15g protein, 59g carbs, 6g fat, 9g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Green Lentil and Roasted Sweet Potato Bowl (560 kcal, 29g protein, 87g carbs, 12g fat, 16g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Tuna and Sweetcorn Pasta Bake (607 kcal, 54g protein, 76g carbs, 9g fat, 11g fibre per person)
- Snack: Reduced-Fat Cheddar on Oatcakes (277 kcal, 14g protein, 27g carbs, 15g fat, 4g fibre per person)
Weekly shopping list
Protein
- Tinned tuna in spring water 480g
- Eggs 4
- King prawns 250g
- Salmon fillet 290g
- Firm tofu 190g
- Tinned chickpeas 330g
- Beef tomato 1
- Black beans 230g
- Red lentils 90g
- Smoked mackerel fillet 75g
- Green lentils 85g
Carbs & Grains
- Brown rice 260g
- Wholemeal bread 3 slices
- New potatoes 370g
- Wholemeal pasta 290g
- Quinoa 80g
- Rolled oats 110g
- Wholemeal 1 pitta
- Wholemeal 1 roll
Vegetables
- Edamame beans 280g
- Spring onion 3
- Green beans 200g
- Cherry tomatoes 2 x 300g packs (417g required)
- mixed veg 190g
- Baby spinach 260g
- Cucumber 1 (48g required)
- Sweet potato 460g
- Tinned tomatoes 2 x 400g tins (628g required)
- Spinach 150g
- Celery 5 sticks
- Courgette 1
- Red pepper 1
- Butternut squash 360g
- Onion 1
Dairy & Eggs
- Plain kefir 1.1L
- Low-fat Greek yogurt 190g
- Tinned coconut milk light 1 x 400ml tin (184ml required)
- Ricotta 100g
- Parmesan 14g
- Light mozzarella 100g
- Semi-skimmed milk 1 x 1L carton (260ml required)
- Low-fat natural yogurt 140g
- Light cream cheese 18g
Fruit
- mixed berries 650g
- Apple 3
Herbs & Spices
- Garlic 8 cloves
- Basil, optional to taste x2
- Chilli flakes, optional to taste
- Coriander, optional to taste
- Cumin 2 tsp
- Paprika 1.25 tsp
- Cinnamon 1 tsp
Condiments & Oils
- Honey 2 tbsp
- Soy sauce 1.25 tbsp
- Sesame oil 1.25 tsp
- Olive oil 2.5 tbsp
- Curry paste 30g
- Peanut butter 55g
- Lemon dressing 14g
- Salsa 60g
- Hummus 75g
- Vegetable stock 2 cubes (makes 1L; 620ml required)
- Tahini 17g
Tins & Jars
- Reduced-sugar baked beans 240g
Extras
- Chia seeds 85g
- Sea salt, optional to taste
- Olives 1 x 300g jar (49g required)
- Lemon 1
- Pumpkin seeds 10g
- Balsamic glaze 1 tsp
- Sweetcorn 160g
- Lime juice, optional to taste
- Lemon juice 1 tsp
- Oatcakes 6
- Lemon juice, optional to taste
- Reduced-fat cheddar 60g
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
- Replace fresh salmon with tinned mackerel or sardines in brine (saves ~£2–3/week)
- 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)
- Keep tinned tuna, mackerel or sardines in for a fast protein top-up with no cooking
💪 Increase protein
- Add an extra tin of fish (mackerel, sardines, tuna) rather than reaching for a protein bar
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does this pescatarian 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 110g 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 pescatarian plan?
Plenty of pescatarian plans share the same 1,800 kcal target — the difference here is that protein comes from whole foods throughout, with no reliance on powders or bars.
Can I print this pescatarian 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 1,800 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 pescatarian eaters?
Yes. Every meal in this plan is pescatarian, using ingredients readily available from Aldi.
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