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Lidl Vegetarian Weight Loss Plan — 1,800 kcal
Anyone aiming for a sustainable calorie deficit. This 7-day plan targets 1,800 kcal/day and averages 87g of protein, built around Lidl's Simply / own-brand core range for roughly £20–30/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
SupermarketLidl
GoalWeight Loss
Weekly cost£20–30 estimate
Daily average across the 7 days
1,810 kcal87g protein195g carbs74g fat37g fibre
Individual days vary around these figures.
Adjust Household PortionsCurrently 1 person · 1 cook portions
Your 7-Day Meal Plan
Monday
1806 kcal per person88g protein · 197g carbs per person
Breakfast525 kcal · 9g protein · 21g carbs · 5 min
Chia Seed Pudding with Mango
Made with chia seeds, coconut milk, mango chunks. Ready in 5 min — 525 kcal, 9g protein, 21g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 30g chia seeds
- 175ml coconut milk
- 90g mango chunks
- vanilla extract, to taste
Method
- Stir chia seeds and coconut milk 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 mango chunks and vanilla extract, to taste. Loosen with a splash of coconut milk if needed.
Lunch520 kcal · 21g protein · 98g carbs · 15 min
Black Bean Burrito Bowl
Made with black beans tinned, brown rice, sweetcorn. Ready in 15 min — 520 kcal, 21g protein, 98g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- ¾ of a standard tin of black beans, drained
- 70g brown rice (dry weight)
- 50g sweetcorn
- 50g salsa
- coriander fresh, to taste
- lime juice, to taste
Check the label for: Celery. 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 black beans; rinse the pulses under cold water.
- Arrange black beans, brown rice (dry weight), sweetcorn, coriander fresh and lime juice, to taste in a bowl and finish with salsa.
Dinner677 kcal · 43g protein · 73g carbs · 20 min
Tofu Pad Thai
Made with firm tofu, rice noodles, beansprouts. Ready in 20 min — 677 kcal, 43g protein, 73g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 175g firm tofu
- 70g rice noodles (dry weight)
- 90g beansprouts
- 3 spring onions
- 1¾ tbsp tamari
- lime juice, to taste
- 20g peanuts
Allergens in this meal: Peanuts, Soybeans. Check the label for: Cereals containing gluten. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
- Cook the noodles according to their packet instructions, then drain if needed.
- Meanwhile, cook the tofu in a non-stick pan over medium heat, stirring, until browned and hot through. Add beansprouts and spring onions and cook until tender.
- Fold the cooked noodles through the pan, stir in tamari and lime juice, to taste, and heat through before serving with peanuts scattered over.
Snack84 kcal · 15g protein · 5g carbs · 1 min
Skyr High-Protein Yogurt
Made with skyr. Ready in 1 min — 84 kcal, 15g protein, 5g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 125g skyr
Allergens in this meal: Milk. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
- Put skyr in a bowl.
- Stir gently and serve.
- Eat straight away, or cover and chill for later the same day.
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Estimated cost: £20–30/week for 1 person from Lidl. Calories and macros stay shown per person; ingredients and shopping quantities are scaled for the household.
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- 13 July 2026
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Plan Details And Assumptions
Lidl Shopping Evidence Notes
These basket notes explain why this plan is shaped around certain ingredients and swaps before you open the shopping list.
- Best for budget weeks built around simple staples, freezer vegetables, tins, yogurt, eggs and own-brand grains.
- Choose flexible recipes because some limited-time ranges can rotate quickly.
- For batch cooking, buy the core protein and carbohydrate first, then adapt vegetables to what is available.
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 | Lidl | Lidl pages work best with simple staples, rotating offers and flexible protein swaps. |
| Budget | £20–30/week estimate | Very cheap plans repeat staples and avoid niche products. |
| Prep style | Standard (20–30 min/day) | Standard-prep plans balance variety, fresh meals and realistic weekday cooking. |
Printable meal plan PDF
Lidl Vegetarian Weight Loss 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
1806 kcal - 88g protein, 197g carbs, 71g fat, 34g fibre- Breakfast: Chia Seed Pudding with Mango (525 kcal, 9g protein, 21g carbs, 43g fat, 11g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Black Bean Burrito Bowl (520 kcal, 21g protein, 98g carbs, 3g fat, 16g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Tofu Pad Thai (677 kcal, 43g protein, 73g carbs, 25g fat, 7g fibre per person)
- Snack: Skyr High-Protein Yogurt (84 kcal, 15g protein, 5g carbs, 0g fat, 0g fibre per person)
Tuesday
1811 kcal - 86g protein, 214g carbs, 65g fat, 46g fibre- Breakfast: Chia Seed Pudding with Mango (424 kcal, 7g protein, 17g carbs, 34g fat, 9g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Baked Tofu and Tahini Buddha Bowl (544 kcal, 30g protein, 58g carbs, 22g fat, 7g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Three-Bean Vegetable Chilli with Brown Rice (646 kcal, 30g protein, 118g carbs, 5g fat, 27g fibre per person)
- Snack: Pea Protein Green Smoothie (197 kcal, 19g protein, 21g carbs, 4g fat, 3g fibre per person)
Wednesday
1798 kcal - 73g protein, 171g carbs, 91g fat, 35g fibre- Breakfast: Chia Seed Pudding with Mango (428 kcal, 7g protein, 17g carbs, 35g fat, 9g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Baked Falafel and Salad Pitta (512 kcal, 19g protein, 65g carbs, 21g fat, 11g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Tofu and Vegetable Curry with Brown Rice (761 kcal, 38g protein, 77g carbs, 33g fat, 11g fibre per person)
- Snack: Tzatziki with Vegetable Dippers (97 kcal, 9g protein, 12g carbs, 2g fat, 4g fibre per person)
Thursday
1805 kcal - 95g protein, 193g carbs, 71g fat, 49g fibre- Breakfast: Chia Seed Pudding with Mango (539 kcal, 9g protein, 21g carbs, 44g fat, 12g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Hummus and Roasted Vegetable Pitta (374 kcal, 17g protein, 63g carbs, 9g fat, 11g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Quorn Mince Bolognese with Wholemeal Pasta (629 kcal, 46g protein, 100g carbs, 7g fat, 25g fibre per person)
- Snack: Light Mozzarella and Tomato (263 kcal, 23g protein, 9g carbs, 11g fat, 1g fibre per person)
Friday
1800 kcal - 70g protein, 161g carbs, 92g fat, 39g fibre- Breakfast: Chia Seed Pudding with Mango (511 kcal, 9g protein, 20g carbs, 42g fat, 11g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Lentil and Roasted Vegetable Soup (436 kcal, 27g protein, 72g carbs, 3g fat, 15g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Spinach and Ricotta Wholemeal Pasta (599 kcal, 28g protein, 59g carbs, 27g fat, 9g fibre per person)
- Snack: Dark Chocolate and Almonds (254 kcal, 6g protein, 10g carbs, 20g fat, 4g fibre per person)
Saturday
1853 kcal - 96g protein, 257g carbs, 49g fat, 33g fibre- Breakfast: Garlic Mushrooms with Poached Egg on Sourdough (551 kcal, 30g protein, 68g carbs, 18g fat, 5g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Egg Mayo Sandwich on Wholemeal (406 kcal, 23g protein, 37g carbs, 18g fat, 5g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Red Lentil Dahl with Brown Rice (794 kcal, 39g protein, 147g carbs, 4g fat, 21g fibre per person)
- Snack: Almond Butter with Celery Sticks (102 kcal, 4g protein, 5g carbs, 9g fat, 2g fibre per person)
Sunday
1799 kcal - 98g protein, 175g carbs, 78g fat, 22g fibre- Breakfast: Garlic Mushrooms with Poached Egg on Sourdough (483 kcal, 26g protein, 59g carbs, 15g fat, 4g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Baked Tofu and Tahini Buddha Bowl (645 kcal, 35g protein, 68g carbs, 26g fat, 8g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Three-Egg Omelette with Feta and Vegetables (501 kcal, 34g protein, 31g carbs, 26g fat, 6g fibre per person)
- Snack: Apple with Walnuts (170 kcal, 3g protein, 17g carbs, 11g fat, 4g fibre per person)
Weekly shopping list
Protein
- Black beans 180g
- Firm tofu 625g
- Pea protein powder 22g
- Falafel 3
- Tinned chickpeas 75g
- Quorn mince 190g
- Beef tomato 1
- Green lentils 90g
- Eggs 9
- Red lentils 120g
Carbs & Grains
- Brown rice 390g
- Rice noodles 75g
- Wholemeal 2 pittas
- Wholemeal 1 roll
- Wholemeal pasta 170g
- Sourdough bread 4 slices
- Wholemeal bread 2 slices
Vegetables
- Spring onion 3
- mixed veg 390g
- Tinned tomatoes 3 x 400g tins (843g required)
- Onion 4
- Red pepper 3
- Spinach 110g
- Mixed leaves 30g
- Tomato 1
- Cucumber 1 (90g required)
- Carrot 1
- Celery 6 sticks
- Courgette 2
- Baby spinach 140g
- Mushrooms 270g
- Watercress 30g
- Cherry tomatoes 1 x 300g pack (115g required)
Dairy & Eggs
- Coconut milk 3 x 400ml tins (827ml required)
- Skyr 140g
- Oat milk 1 x 1L carton (180ml required)
- Tinned coconut milk light 1 x 400ml tin (146ml required)
- Low-fat Greek yogurt 75g
- Light mozzarella 95g
- Ricotta 90g
- Parmesan 13g
- Reduced-fat feta 55g
Fruit
- Mango chunks 420g
- Banana 1
- Apple 1
Herbs & Spices
- Coriander, optional to taste
- Chilli powder 0.75 tsp
- Cumin 1.75 tsp
- Garlic 10 cloves
- Dill 0.75 tsp
- Mixed herbs 1.75 tsp
- Basil, optional to taste
- Parsley, optional to taste x2
- Ginger 1 tsp
- Garam masala 2 tsp
Condiments & Oils
- Salsa 45g
- Tamari 2 tbsp
- Tahini 35g
- Hummus 110g
- Curry paste 22g
- Vegetable stock 1 cube (makes 500ml; 436ml required)
- Olive oil 1.75 tbsp
- Light mayo 19g
- Mustard 1 tsp
- Almond butter 1 tbsp
Tins & Jars
- Mixed beans 290g
Extras
- Chia seeds 130g
- Vanilla extract, optional to taste x5
- Sweetcorn 55g
- Lime juice, optional to taste x2
- Beansprouts 90g
- Peanuts 18g
- Lemon juice, optional to taste x2
- Sesame seeds 1.75 tsp
- Balsamic glaze 1 tsp
- Dark chocolate 70% 30g
- Almonds 17g
- Walnuts 17g
Shopping This Plan At Lidl
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
- 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 weight loss plan cost per week?
This plan is designed for Lidl and typically costs £20–30 per week for one person, 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 87g 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 weight loss plan?
Plenty of weight loss 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 weight loss 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.
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