Mediterranean Pescatarian Plan — 1,800 kcal

Fish and plant-based meals. This 7-day plan targets 1,800 kcal/day and averages 130g of protein, built from ingredients stocked at any major UK supermarket for roughly £30–40/week. Meals deliberately rotate protein sources and formats across the week — this plan avoids repeating the same protein twice in one day so the week does not feel monotonous.

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Plan summary

1 person
SupermarketGeneric UK supermarket
GoalPescatarian
Weekly cost£30–40 estimate
Daily average across the 7 days
1,806 kcal130g protein191g carbs56g fat31g fibre

Individual days vary around these figures.

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Adjust Household PortionsCurrently 1 person · 1 cook portions

Your 7-Day Meal Plan

Monday

1801 kcal per person117g protein · 191g carbs per person
Breakfast173 kcal · 23g protein · 15g carbs · 10 min

Egg White Omelette with Peppers

Made with egg whites, mixed peppers, onion. Ready in 10 min — 173 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
  1. Slice or chop pepper and onion, then cook them in a non-stick pan over medium heat until softened.
  2. 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.
  3. Season to taste and serve with mixed herbs.
Lunch340 kcal · 19g protein · 64g carbs · 15 min

Cannellini Bean and Tomato Soup

Made with cannellini beans tinned, tinned tomatoes, onion. Ready in 15 min — 340 kcal, 19g protein, 64g carbs.

Recipe
Ingredients
  • ¾ of a standard tin of cannellini beans, drained
  • 1 standard tin of tomatoes
  • 1 onion
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 200ml vegetable stock
  • basil, to taste

Check the label for: Celery, Cereals containing gluten, Soybeans. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.

Method
  1. Peel and chop onion, garlic and tomatoes into even pieces. Drain and rinse cannellini beans.
  2. Heat a large pan over medium heat and soften onion, garlic and tomatoes for 5-7 minutes.
  3. Stir in vegetable stock and basil, to taste, then add cannellini beans and simmer gently until tender and thickened.
  4. Taste, season and portion for serving.
Dinner1012 kcal · 51g protein · 103g carbs · 25 min

Tofu and Vegetable Curry with Brown Rice

Made with firm tofu, tinned chickpeas, frozen mixed veg. Ready in 25 min — 1012 kcal, 51g protein, 103g carbs.

Recipe
Ingredients
  • 200g firm tofu
  • 100g 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
  1. Drain and rinse chickpeas.
  2. Heat a large pan over medium heat and brown the tofu for 5-7 minutes.
  3. Stir in light coconut milk and curry paste, then add chickpeas and frozen mixed veg and simmer gently until tender and thickened.
  4. Meanwhile, cook the rice according to its packet instructions, then drain and serve alongside.
Snack276 kcal · 24g protein · 9g carbs · 5 min

Light Mozzarella and Tomato

Made with light mozzarella, beef tomato, basil leaves, optional to taste (excluded from nutrition estimate). Ready in 5 min — 276 kcal, 24g protein, 9g carbs.

Recipe
Ingredients
  • 100g light mozzarella
  • 1 beef tomato
  • basil leaves, to taste
  • 1 tsp balsamic glaze

Allergens in this meal: Milk, Sulphur dioxide and sulphites. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.

Method
  1. Slice or portion light mozzarella, beef tomato and basil leaves, to taste as needed.
  2. Combine light mozzarella, beef tomato and basil leaves, to taste in a bowl or lidded container, adding balsamic glaze just before eating.

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Estimated cost: £30–40/week for 1 person from Generic UK supermarket. Calories and macros stay shown per person; ingredients and shopping quantities are scaled for the household.

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Plan Details And Assumptions

Generic UK Supermarket Shopping Evidence Notes

These basket notes explain why this plan is shaped around certain ingredients and swaps before you open the shopping list.

  • Use common UK staples first: oats, rice, potatoes, pasta, eggs, tins, frozen vegetables, yogurt and lean protein.
  • Keep branded products optional so the plan still works at Tesco, Aldi, Lidl, Asda, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, Iceland, Waitrose, Ocado, M&S or Co-op.
  • Check cupboard items before shopping because sauces, oil, spices, oats and rice are often already at home.

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.

What this plan is for

A Generic UK supermarket pescatarian plan at 1,800 calories is useful when someone wants a printable week before shopping, not just a generic diet article.

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.

DecisionThis plan usesWhy it matters
Calorie targetBuilt around roughly 1,800 kcal per dayModerate targets balance breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks without extreme restriction.
SupermarketGeneric UK supermarketGeneric UK pages use widely available supermarket ingredients and average-price assumptions.
Budget£30–40/week estimateBudget plans keep variety while still prioritising own-brand and batch-friendly ingredients.
Prep styleHigher varietyHigh-variety plans trade extra decisions for less repetition.

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Shopping This Plan At Generic UK supermarket

Built from ingredients stocked by every major UK supermarket, using average UK pricing rather than one retailer.

Value rangeOwn-brand equivalents at any major retailer

What Generic UK supermarket is good for here

  • Ingredients are chosen from staples that most UK supermarkets carry, so the plan should work wherever you shop, though ranges still vary by store.
  • Easy to swap to a specific retailer later without changing the meals.
  • Costs reflect a mid-market average rather than the cheapest or priciest store.

Worth knowing before you shop

  • Shopping entirely at a discounter will usually come in below the estimate; a premium store above it.
  • No loyalty-scheme pricing is assumed.

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 own-brand rolled oats, rice, pasta and tins — nutritionally identical to branded, at any supermarket
  • 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 a handful of nuts or seeds to a salad or bowl for a different protein source and texture
  • Swap one dairy-based snack for a plant-based one (edamame, hummus) to keep variety going
  • Keep tinned tuna, mackerel or sardines in for a fast protein top-up with no cooking

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does this pescatarian plan cost per week?

This plan is designed for a generic UK supermarket 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 130g of protein per day across the week, based on the meals actually selected — well above 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 the meal rotation actively avoids repeating the same protein twice in one day.

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 generic UK supermarket 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 a generic UK supermarket.

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