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Vegetarian Low Calorie Meal Plan — 1,500 kcal
Vegetarians cutting calories. This 7-day plan targets 1,500 kcal/day and averages 75g of protein, built from ingredients stocked at any major UK supermarket 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
SupermarketGeneric UK supermarket
GoalVegetarian Low Calorie
Weekly cost£30–40 estimate
Daily average across the 7 days
1,496 kcal75g protein220g carbs35g fat33g fibre
Individual days vary around these figures.
Adjust Household PortionsCurrently 1 person · 1 cook portions
Your 7-Day Meal Plan
Monday
1497 kcal per person75g protein · 235g carbs per person
Breakfast332 kcal · 12g protein · 65g carbs · 2 min
Weetabix with Semi-Skimmed Milk and Banana
Made with weetabix, semi-skimmed milk, banana. Ready in 2 min — 332 kcal, 12g protein, 65g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 Weetabix
- 175ml semi-skimmed milk
- 1 banana
- 1 tsp honey
Allergens in this meal: Cereals containing gluten, Milk. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
- Put Weetabix and semi-skimmed milk in a bowl.
- Top with banana and honey.
- Eat straight away, or cover and chill for later the same day.
Lunch375 kcal · 25g protein · 23g carbs · 20 min
Vegetable Frittata Slice with Green Salad
Made with eggs, courgette, red pepper. Ready in 20 min — 375 kcal, 25g protein, 23g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- 1 courgette
- 1 red pepper
- ½ onion
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 2 generous handfuls mixed leaves (about 60g)
Allergens in this meal: Eggs. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
- Slice or chop courgette, red pepper, onion and mixed leaves, 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, finishing under a hot grill until the top is firm.
- Season to taste and serve with olive oil.
Dinner790 kcal · 38g protein · 147g carbs · 25 min
Red Lentil Dahl with Brown Rice
Made with red lentils, tinned tomatoes, onion. Ready in 25 min — 790 kcal, 38g protein, 147g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 100g red lentils
- ½ of a standard tin of tomatoes
- 1 onion
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 tsp ginger
- 1¾ tsp garam masala
- 80g brown rice (dry weight)
Method
- Cook the rice according to its packet instructions, then drain if needed.
- Meanwhile, simmer red lentils, tomatoes, onion, garlic, ginger and garam masala together in a pan with enough water to cover, until tender.
- Fold the cooked rice through the pan, stir in garam masala, and heat through before serving.
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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.
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 1,500 kcal per day | Lower-calorie days need protein, fibre and vegetables so the plan still feels like meals. |
| Supermarket | Generic UK supermarket | Generic UK pages use widely available supermarket ingredients and average-price assumptions. |
| 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. |
Printable meal plan PDF
Vegetarian Low Calorie Meal Plan — 1,500 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
1497 kcal - 75g protein, 235g carbs, 29g fat, 33g fibre- Breakfast: Weetabix with Semi-Skimmed Milk and Banana (332 kcal, 12g protein, 65g carbs, 4g fat, 5g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Vegetable Frittata Slice with Green Salad (375 kcal, 25g protein, 23g carbs, 21g fat, 7g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Red Lentil Dahl with Brown Rice (790 kcal, 38g protein, 147g carbs, 4g fat, 21g fibre per person)
Tuesday
1498 kcal - 82g protein, 207g carbs, 40g fat, 19g fibre- Breakfast: Weetabix with Semi-Skimmed Milk and Banana (325 kcal, 12g protein, 64g carbs, 4g fat, 5g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Tofu and Noodle Stir-Fry with Soy (529 kcal, 38g protein, 65g carbs, 15g fat, 7g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Egg Fried Brown Rice with Frozen Vegetables (644 kcal, 32g protein, 78g carbs, 21g fat, 7g fibre per person)
Wednesday
1500 kcal - 74g protein, 210g carbs, 40g fat, 29g fibre- Breakfast: Weetabix with Semi-Skimmed Milk and Banana (266 kcal, 10g protein, 52g carbs, 3g fat, 4g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Red Lentil and Vegetable Soup with Wholemeal Roll (459 kcal, 25g protein, 79g carbs, 3g fat, 14g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Tofu and Vegetable Curry with Brown Rice (775 kcal, 39g protein, 79g carbs, 34g fat, 11g fibre per person)
Thursday
1501 kcal - 74g protein, 234g carbs, 30g fat, 46g fibre- Breakfast: Weetabix with Semi-Skimmed Milk and Banana (326 kcal, 12g protein, 64g carbs, 4g fat, 5g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Vegetable Frittata Slice with Green Salad (373 kcal, 25g protein, 23g carbs, 20g fat, 7g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Three-Bean Vegetable Chilli with Brown Rice (802 kcal, 37g protein, 147g carbs, 6g fat, 34g fibre per person)
Friday
1483 kcal - 66g protein, 268g carbs, 14g fat, 40g fibre- Breakfast: Weetabix with Semi-Skimmed Milk and Banana (297 kcal, 11g protein, 57g carbs, 4g fat, 5g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Chickpea and Spinach Curry with Rice (531 kcal, 23g protein, 98g carbs, 7g fat, 16g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Butternut Squash and Lentil Soup with Bread (655 kcal, 32g protein, 113g carbs, 3g fat, 19g fibre per person)
Saturday
1495 kcal - 78g protein, 181g carbs, 49g fat, 25g fibre- Breakfast: Baked Beans on Wholemeal Toast (291 kcal, 15g protein, 50g carbs, 2g fat, 11g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Soft Boiled Egg Buddha Bowl with Avocado (555 kcal, 22g protein, 61g carbs, 23g fat, 7g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Tofu Pad Thai (649 kcal, 41g protein, 70g carbs, 24g fat, 7g fibre per person)
Sunday
1499 kcal - 74g protein, 203g carbs, 42g fat, 38g fibre- Breakfast: Baked Beans on Wholemeal Toast (295 kcal, 16g protein, 51g carbs, 2g fat, 12g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Green Lentil and Roasted Sweet Potato Bowl (592 kcal, 30g protein, 92g carbs, 12g fat, 17g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Spinach and Ricotta Wholemeal Pasta (612 kcal, 28g protein, 60g carbs, 28g fat, 9g fibre per person)
Weekly shopping list
Protein
- Eggs 10
- Red lentils 280g
- Firm tofu 490g
- Tinned chickpeas 250g
- Green lentils 90g
Carbs & Grains
- Brown rice 430g
- Wholewheat noodles 75g
- Wholemeal 2 rolls
- Wholemeal bread 4 slices
- Rice noodles 70g
- Wholemeal pasta 80g
Vegetables
- Courgette 2
- Red pepper 3
- Onion 5
- Mixed leaves 170g
- Tinned tomatoes 2 x 400g tins (715g required)
- Broccoli 90g
- mixed veg 330g
- Spring onion 5
- Carrot 1
- Celery 2 stalks
- Baby spinach 280g
- Butternut squash 350g
- Avocado 1
- Cherry tomatoes 1 x 300g pack (89g required)
- Sweet potato 180g
Dairy & Eggs
- Semi-skimmed milk 1 x 1L carton (863ml required)
- Tinned coconut milk light 1 x 400ml tin (149ml required)
- Ricotta 90g
- Parmesan 13g
Fruit
- Banana 5
Herbs & Spices
- Garlic 8 cloves
- Ginger 2 tsp
- Garam masala 2 tsp
- Chilli powder 1 tsp
- Cumin 2 tsp
- Curry powder 1.75 tsp
Condiments & Oils
- Honey 1.5 tbsp
- Olive oil 1.75 tbsp
- Soy sauce 3.5 tbsp
- Sesame oil 1 tsp
- Vegetable stock 2 cubes (makes 1L; 982ml required)
- Curry paste 22g
- Tahini dressing 17g
- Tamari 1.75 tbsp
- Tahini 18g
Tins & Jars
- Mixed beans 360g
- Reduced-sugar baked beans 360g
Extras
- Weetabix 9 biscuits
- Beansprouts 90g
- Lime juice, optional to taste
- Peanuts 17g
- Lemon juice, optional to taste
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
- 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 vegetarian low calorie 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 75g 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 vegetarian low calorie plan?
Plenty of vegetarian low calorie plans share the same 1,500 kcal target — the difference here is that protein comes from whole foods throughout, with no reliance on powders or bars.
Can I print this vegetarian low calorie 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 1,500 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 vegetarian eaters?
Yes. Every meal in this plan is vegetarian, using ingredients readily available from a generic UK supermarket.
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