Lidl High-Variety High-Protein Vegetarian Plan — 1,800 kcal
High-protein meat-free eating. This 7-day plan targets 1,800 kcal/day and averages 125g of protein, built around Lidl's Simply / own-brand core range for an estimated £40–75/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.
Adjust Household PortionsCurrently 1 person · 1 cook portions
Your 7-Day Meal Plan
Monday
1798 kcal per person115g protein · 300g carbs per person
Breakfast266 kcal · 26g protein · 30g carbs · 3 min
Greek Yogurt with Mixed Berries
Made with low-fat greek yogurt, frozen mixed berries, honey.
Recipe
Ingredients
250g low-fat Greek yogurt
125g frozen mixed berries
1¼ tsp honey
Allergens in this meal: Milk. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
Put low-fat Greek yogurt in a bowl.
Top with frozen mixed berries and honey.
Eat straight away, or cover and chill for later the same day.
Lunch439 kcal · 25g protein · 82g carbs · 15 min
Cannellini Bean and Tomato Soup
Made with cannellini beans tinned, tinned tomatoes, onion.
Recipe
Ingredients
1 standard tin of cannellini beans, drained
1¼ standard tins of tomatoes
1¼ onions
4 garlic cloves
250ml 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
Peel and chop onions and garlic into even pieces. Drain and rinse cannellini beans.
Heat a large pan over medium heat and soften onions and garlic for 5-7 minutes.
Stir in vegetable stock and basil, to taste, then add cannellini beans and tomatoes and simmer gently until tender and thickened.
Taste, season and portion for serving.
Dinner768 kcal · 40g protein · 150g carbs · 40 min
Mushroom and Lentil Shepherd's Pie
Made with green lentils tinned, mushrooms, onion.
Recipe
Ingredients
1 standard tin of green lentils, drained
250g mushrooms
1¼ onions
3 carrot
325g sweet potato mash
250ml vegetable stock
Check the label for: Celery, Cereals containing gluten, Soybeans. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
Heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan).
Cook green lentils, mushrooms, onions and carrot in a pan over medium heat until softened and hot through.
Add vegetable stock and simmer for 8-10 minutes, until the filling has thickened and is no longer loose.
Season the filling, then tip it into an ovenproof dish and level the surface.
Spread the sweet potato mash evenly over the top, right to the edges so the filling is sealed in, and rough up the surface with a fork.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the topping is golden and the filling is bubbling at the edges. Rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Snack325 kcal · 24g protein · 38g carbs · 3 min
Protein Yogurt with Low-Sugar Granola
Made with low-fat greek yogurt, low-sugar granola, honey.
Recipe
Ingredients
200g low-fat Greek yogurt
40g low-sugar granola
1¼ tsp honey
Allergens in this meal: Cereals containing gluten, Milk. Check the label for: Tree nuts, Peanuts, Sesame, Soybeans. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
Put low-fat Greek yogurt and low-sugar granola in a bowl.
Top with honey.
Eat straight away, or cover and chill for later the same day.
Estimated cost: £40–75/week for 1 person from Lidl. Calories and macros remain per person, while shopping quantities are scaled for the household.
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Extras
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Container setup for this plan
This plan has about 17 prep-friendly meals. Start with 9 main containers, 4 small sauce or snack tubs, and 2 freezer tubs.
Use 2 five-container glass packs to provide at least 9 main meal spaces, then add the separate small tubs shown above.
RecommendedMid-range glass setup
Best for regular weekday lunches, reheating at work, curry, chilli, pasta, and repeat washing.
Material
Glass
Price and availability
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The One Tool This Plan Assumes
The protein and calorie figures on this plan are calculated from weighed portions. Estimating by eye is where most high-protein plans quietly drift, so a set of digital scales is the difference between following this plan and approximating it. Any scale works — this is simply a cheap, accurate one.
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Kitchen scaleBudget
Salter Arc Digital Kitchen Scale
A slim, add-and-weigh digital scale with a 3kg capacity, useful for portioning rice, protein and vegetables precisely rather than guessing by eye.
Best forWeighing portions accurately for calorie or macro tracking
Good to knowNo liquid measurement mode; for sauces and liquids, a scale with an Aquatronic function is more useful.
The other major discounter, closely matched with Aldi on basket price and similarly limited in range.
Value rangeSimply / own-brand core range
Loyalty pricingLidl Plus (app coupons and spend rewards)
What Lidl is good for here
Strong bakery and fresh produce for the price point.
Vemondo plant-based range makes vegan and vegetarian weeks cheaper than at most mainstream stores.
Worth knowing before you shop
Middle-aisle stock is not reliable for weekly planning — treat it as a bonus, not a staple.
Store-to-store availability varies more than at the big four.
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 Lidl's Simply / own-brand core range 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
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
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 high protein vegetarian plan cost per week?
This plan is designed for Lidl and is estimated at £40–75 per week for one person at typical UK prices, depending on what you already have at home. Lidl Plus (app coupons and spend rewards) can reduce this further.
How much protein does this plan provide per day?
This plan averages 125g 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 high protein vegetarian plan?
Plenty of high protein vegetarian 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 high protein vegetarian 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 Lidl 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 Lidl.
