Ocado Higher-Protein Weekly Pescatarian Plan — 1,800 kcal
Fish and plant-based meals. This 7-day plan targets 1,800 kcal/day and averages 98g of protein, built around Ocado's Ocado Own Range (740+ own-label lines) for an estimated £40–70/week. Meals lean on lower-fat protein — white fish, prawns, egg whites and low-fat dairy — so each meal carries more protein for the calories it costs, leaving room to hit the day's target without relying on volume alone.
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Your 7-Day Meal Plan
Monday
Quinoa and Coconut Milk Porridge with Mango
Made with quinoa, coconut milk light, mango chunks.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 40g quinoa
- 150ml light coconut milk
- 60g mango chunks
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
- ¾ tsp maple syrup
Method
- Rinse the quinoa in a sieve, then put it in a small saucepan with the light coconut milk and cinnamon.
- Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring often, until the quinoa is tender and creamy. Add a splash of water if it gets too thick.
- Spoon into a bowl, top with the mango chunks and drizzle over the maple syrup.
Cottage Cheese and Roasted Vegetable Bowl
Made with cottage cheese, courgette, red pepper.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 150g cottage cheese
- 1 courgette, roasted
- 1 red pepper, roasted
- 6 cherry tomatoes
- ¾ tsp mixed herbs
- 1 wholemeal pitta
Allergens in this meal: Cereals containing gluten, Milk. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
- Warm the roasted courgette and roasted red pepper through, or use them cold. Halve the cherry tomatoes.
- Put the vegetables in a bowl, top with the cottage cheese and sprinkle over the mixed herbs.
- Toast the wholemeal pitta, cut it into strips and serve alongside.
Tofu and Vegetable Curry with Brown Rice
Made with firm tofu, tinned chickpeas, frozen mixed veg.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 150g firm tofu
- 70g chickpeas, drained
- 150g frozen mixed veg
- 150g light coconut milk
- 1 tbsp plus 1 tsp curry paste
- 60g 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
- Drain and rinse chickpeas.
- Heat a large pan over medium heat and brown the tofu for 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in light coconut milk and curry paste, then add chickpeas and frozen mixed veg and simmer gently until tender and thickened.
- Meanwhile, cook the rice according to its packet instructions, then drain and serve alongside.
Smoked Mackerel Pâté on Oatcakes
Made with smoked mackerel fillet, light cream cheese, lemon juice.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 50g smoked mackerel fillet
- 15g light cream cheese
- ¾ tsp lemon juice
- 2 oatcakes
Allergens in this meal: Cereals containing gluten, Fish, Milk. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
- Peel the skin off the smoked mackerel fillet and flake the fish into a bowl.
- Mash it with the light cream cheese and lemon juice until fairly smooth, then season to taste.
- Spread the pâté onto the oatcakes and serve.
Weekly Shopping List
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Estimated cost: £40–70/week for 1 person from Ocado. Calories and macros remain per person, while shopping quantities are scaled for the household.
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Carbs & Grains
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Dairy & Eggs
Fruit
Herbs & Spices
Condiments & Oils
Extras
Container setup for this plan
This plan has about 18 prep-friendly meals. Start with 10 main containers, 4 small sauce or snack tubs, and 2 freezer tubs.
Use 2 five-container glass packs to provide at least 10 main meal spaces, then add the separate small tubs shown above.
Best for regular weekday lunches, reheating at work, curry, chilli, pasta, and repeat washing.
- Material
- Glass
- Price and availability
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Plan Details and Assumptions
Ocado 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 planned online shops, wider range searches, scheduled deliveries and easy repeat baskets.
- Use Ocado plans when you want M&S products, broad branded choice or specialist diet items without visiting multiple stores.
- Check substitutions and delivery cut-offs before relying on a narrow ingredient or exact pack size.
The Assumptions Behind This Plan
Every plan is built on four decisions. If one of them does not match your week, that is the part to change - the swaps below cover the common cases.
| 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 | Ocado | Ocado pages suit online baskets, scheduled deliveries, M&S ranges and easy repeat shops. |
| Budget | £40–70/week estimate | Moderate plans allow more convenience items and variety without becoming premium-only. |
| Prep style | Standard (20–30 min/day) | Standard-prep plans balance variety, fresh meals and realistic weekday cooking. |
Shopping This Plan At Ocado
Online-only, with a very wide catalogue and the M&S food range alongside its own label.
What Ocado is good for here
- The widest catalogue of any UK grocer, so speciality and diet-specific ingredients are rarely a blocker.
- Delivery slots and a saved trolley make repeating the same weekly prep shop straightforward.
- Ocado publishes a minimum-life-on-delivery policy, which suits plans that shop once and cook across the week. Check the current policy before relying on it.
Worth knowing before you shop
- Delivery fees and minimum basket sizes change the real cost of a small weekly shop.
- No physical stores, so there is no option to top up mid-week.
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 Ocado's Ocado Own Range (740+ own-label lines) 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)
- Switch to Ocado's value range across the board rather than mid-tier lines
- 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 extra egg whites (3–4) to a breakfast instead of whole eggs — protein without the extra fat
- Use 0% fat Greek yogurt or quark instead of standard yogurt for the same volume, far more protein
- 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 Ocado and is estimated at £40–70 per week for one person at typical UK prices, depending on what you already have at home. Ocado Smart Pass can reduce this further.
How much protein does this plan provide per day?
This plan averages 98g 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 the meal selection is biased toward lower-fat protein sources rather than just hitting a protein number however it can.
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 Ocado 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 Ocado.
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