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Tesco Lean Body Recomposition Plan — 2,000 kcal
Body recomposition: high protein with a moderate calorie target. This 7-day plan targets 2,000 kcal/day and averages 134g of protein, built around Tesco's Stockwell & Co (cupboard staples: tins, cereals, tea, baking) for roughly £40–55/week. Protein sits high relative to the calorie target — the aim is building muscle and losing fat at the same time, which needs more protein than either goal alone. Whether that target sits above or below your own maintenance depends on your energy needs.
Your week at a glance
1 personPlan summary
SupermarketTesco
GoalBody Recomposition
Weekly cost£40–55 estimate
Daily average across the 7 days
2,001 kcal134g protein213g carbs68g fat38g fibre
Individual days vary around these figures.
Adjust Household PortionsCurrently 1 person · 1 cook portions
Your 7-Day Meal Plan
Monday
2001 kcal per person133g protein · 213g carbs per person
Breakfast483 kcal · 26g protein · 59g carbs · 12 min
Garlic Mushrooms with Poached Egg on Sourdough
Made with mushrooms, eggs, sourdough bread. Ready in 12 min — 483 kcal, 26g protein, 59g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 125g mushrooms
- 2 eggs
- 2 slices of sourdough bread
- 1 garlic clove
- ¾ tsp olive oil
- parsley, to taste
Allergens in this meal: Cereals containing gluten, Eggs. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
- Slice or chop mushrooms, then cook them in a non-stick pan over medium heat until softened.
- Cook the eggs to your preferred set: 5-6 minutes for soft-boiled, or poach gently until the whites are set.
- Toast sourdough bread, then serve with the eggs and garlic, olive oil and parsley, to taste.
Lunch565 kcal · 39g protein · 42g carbs · 20 min
Baked Salmon and Quinoa Power Bowl
Made with salmon fillet, quinoa, baby spinach. Ready in 20 min — 565 kcal, 39g protein, 42g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 125g salmon fillet
- 70g quinoa (dry weight)
- 2 generous handfuls baby spinach (about 50g)
- 40g cucumber
- 1 tbsp lemon dressing
- 8g pumpkin seeds
Allergens in this meal: Fish. Check the label for: Mustard. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
- Cook the quinoa according to its packet instructions, then drain and cool slightly.
- heat the oven to 200C/180C fan. Bake the salmon fillet for 12-18 minutes, Until cooked through and it flakes or slices easily. Rest briefly before slicing if needed.
- Rinse baby spinach, then slice or chop cucumber.
- Arrange salmon fillet, quinoa (dry weight), baby spinach, cucumber and pumpkin seeds in a bowl and finish with lemon dressing. Keep the dressing separate if packing ahead.
Dinner616 kcal · 51g protein · 77g carbs · 25 min
Turkey Mince Bolognese with Wholemeal Pasta
Made with turkey mince lean, wholemeal pasta, tinned tomatoes. Ready in 25 min — 616 kcal, 51g protein, 77g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 175g lean turkey mince
- 80g wholemeal pasta (dry weight)
- ¾ of a standard tin of tomatoes
- ¾ onion
- 3 garlic cloves
- ¾ tsp mixed herbs
Allergens in this meal: Cereals containing gluten. Check the label for: Eggs. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
- Cook the pasta according to its packet instructions, then drain if needed.
- Meanwhile, cook the lean turkey mince in a non-stick pan over medium heat, stirring, until browned and hot through. Add tomatoes, onion and garlic and cook until tender.
- Fold the cooked pasta through the pan, stir in mixed herbs, and heat through before serving.
Snack246 kcal · 14g protein · 31g carbs · 5 min
Roasted Spiced Chickpeas
Made with tinned chickpeas, smoked paprika, cumin. Ready in 5 min — 246 kcal, 14g protein, 31g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- ¾ of a standard tin of chickpeas, drained
- ¾ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp cumin
- ¾ tsp olive oil
Method
- Heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan).
- Line a roasting tray ready for the main ingredients.
- Roast the chickpeas until cooked through and piping hot, adding it to the tray so it finishes at the same time as the vegetables.
- Serve with smoked paprika, cumin and olive oil, then season to taste.
Snack91 kcal · 3g protein · 4g carbs · 3 min
Almond Butter with Celery Sticks
Made with almond butter, celery sticks. Ready in 3 min — 91 kcal, 3g protein, 4g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- ¾ tbsp almond butter
- 3 celery sticks
Allergens in this meal: Celery, Tree nuts. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
- Slice or portion celery sticks as needed.
- Combine almond butter and celery sticks in a bowl or lidded container.
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Estimated cost: £40–55/week for 1 person from Tesco. Calories and macros stay shown per person; ingredients and shopping quantities are scaled for the household.
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- Last checked
- 13 July 2026
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Plan Details And Assumptions
Tesco 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 broad choice, easy vegetarian swaps, high-protein dairy, ready-to-eat helpers and Clubcard-style shops.
- Good when a plan needs a specific diet type because the range is usually wider than discount stores.
- Use own-brand alternatives first, then only add premium products where they solve a real convenience problem.
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 2,000 kcal per day | Moderate targets balance breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks without extreme restriction. |
| Supermarket | Tesco | Tesco pages can use wider choice, online availability and convenient high-protein or free-from options. |
| Budget | £40–55/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. |
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Tesco Lean Body Recomposition Plan — 2,000 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
2001 kcal - 133g protein, 213g carbs, 67g fat, 36g fibre- Breakfast: Garlic Mushrooms with Poached Egg on Sourdough (483 kcal, 26g protein, 59g carbs, 15g fat, 4g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Baked Salmon and Quinoa Power Bowl (565 kcal, 39g protein, 42g carbs, 25g fat, 7g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Turkey Mince Bolognese with Wholemeal Pasta (616 kcal, 51g protein, 77g carbs, 10g fat, 14g fibre per person)
- Snack: Roasted Spiced Chickpeas (246 kcal, 14g protein, 31g carbs, 9g fat, 9g fibre per person)
- Snack: Almond Butter with Celery Sticks (91 kcal, 3g protein, 4g carbs, 8g fat, 2g fibre per person)
Tuesday
2006 kcal - 117g protein, 262g carbs, 51g fat, 36g fibre- Breakfast: Garlic Mushrooms with Poached Egg on Sourdough (487 kcal, 27g protein, 60g carbs, 16g fat, 4g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Red Lentil and Vegetable Soup with Wholemeal Roll (571 kcal, 31g protein, 100g carbs, 3g fat, 17g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Egg Fried Brown Rice with Frozen Vegetables (644 kcal, 32g protein, 78g carbs, 21g fat, 7g fibre per person)
- Snack: Frozen Edamame Beans with Sea Salt (160 kcal, 15g protein, 12g carbs, 7g fat, 7g fibre per person)
- Snack: Lean Beef Jerky (144 kcal, 12g protein, 12g carbs, 4g fat, 1g fibre per person)
Wednesday
1999 kcal - 115g protein, 275g carbs, 51g fat, 34g fibre- Breakfast: Garlic Mushrooms with Poached Egg on Sourdough (483 kcal, 26g protein, 59g carbs, 15g fat, 4g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Tofu and Noodle Stir-Fry with Soy (503 kcal, 36g protein, 61g carbs, 15g fat, 7g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Red Lentil Dahl with Brown Rice (701 kcal, 34g protein, 130g carbs, 4g fat, 18g fibre per person)
- Snack: Apple with Walnuts (170 kcal, 3g protein, 17g carbs, 11g fat, 4g fibre per person)
- Snack: Cottage Cheese with Cucumber (142 kcal, 16g protein, 8g carbs, 6g fat, 1g fibre per person)
Thursday
2002 kcal - 126g protein, 181g carbs, 85g fat, 33g fibre- Breakfast: Garlic Mushrooms with Poached Egg on Sourdough (487 kcal, 27g protein, 60g carbs, 16g fat, 4g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Baked Salmon and Quinoa Power Bowl (598 kcal, 41g protein, 44g carbs, 26g fat, 7g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Lamb Keema with Cauliflower Rice (576 kcal, 47g protein, 42g carbs, 24g fat, 13g fibre per person)
- Snack: Carrot Sticks with Hummus (131 kcal, 5g protein, 18g carbs, 5g fat, 6g fibre per person)
- Snack: Mixed Nuts and Dried Fruit (210 kcal, 6g protein, 17g carbs, 14g fat, 3g fibre per person)
Friday
1999 kcal - 155g protein, 249g carbs, 46g fat, 44g fibre- Breakfast: Garlic Mushrooms with Poached Egg on Sourdough (552 kcal, 30g protein, 68g carbs, 18g fat, 5g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Tuna Niçoise Salad (456 kcal, 50g protein, 36g carbs, 13g fat, 7g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Quorn Mince Bolognese with Wholemeal Pasta (665 kcal, 49g protein, 105g carbs, 7g fat, 27g fibre per person)
- Snack: Tzatziki with Vegetable Dippers (126 kcal, 12g protein, 15g carbs, 3g fat, 4g fibre per person)
- Snack: Rice Cakes with Cottage Cheese (200 kcal, 14g protein, 25g carbs, 5g fat, 1g fibre per person)
Saturday
2000 kcal - 157g protein, 192g carbs, 65g fat, 42g fibre- Breakfast: Chia Seed Pudding with Mango (565 kcal, 10g protein, 22g carbs, 46g fat, 12g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Tuna and Edamame Brown Rice Bowl (590 kcal, 52g protein, 69g carbs, 11g fat, 6g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Cod and Chickpea Stew (536 kcal, 56g protein, 67g carbs, 7g fat, 18g fibre per person)
- Snack: Skyr High-Protein Yogurt (91 kcal, 16g protein, 6g carbs, 0g fat, 0g fibre per person)
- Snack: Tuna on Rye Crackers (218 kcal, 23g protein, 28g carbs, 1g fat, 6g fibre per person)
Sunday
1998 kcal - 135g protein, 122g carbs, 110g fat, 39g fibre- Breakfast: Chia Seed Pudding with Mango (748 kcal, 13g protein, 30g carbs, 61g fat, 16g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Tiger Prawn and Mango Salad (257 kcal, 37g protein, 29g carbs, 3g fat, 5g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Chicken Tikka with Cauliflower Rice and Raita (583 kcal, 73g protein, 34g carbs, 18g fat, 11g fibre per person)
- Snack: Almond Butter with Celery Sticks (140 kcal, 5g protein, 6g carbs, 12g fat, 3g fibre per person)
- Snack: Almonds and Dried Cranberries (270 kcal, 7g protein, 23g carbs, 16g fat, 4g fibre per person)
Weekly shopping list
Protein
- Eggs 13
- Salmon fillet 260g
- Turkey mince lean 170g
- Tinned chickpeas 370g
- Red lentils 190g
- Lean beef jerky 35g
- Firm tofu 160g
- Lean lamb mince 180g
- Tinned tuna in spring water 360g
- Quorn mince 200g
- Cod fillet 200g
- King prawns 200g
- Chicken breast 260g
Carbs & Grains
- Sourdough bread 9 slices
- Quinoa 140g
- Wholemeal pasta 170g
- Wholemeal 1 roll
- Brown rice 230g
- Wholewheat noodles 70g
- New potatoes 150g
- Rice 3 cakes
Vegetables
- Mushrooms 675g
- Baby spinach 110g
- Cucumber 2 (375g required)
- Tinned tomatoes 4 x 400g tins (1280g required)
- Onion 6
- Celery 11 sticks
- Celery 2 stalks
- Carrot 4
- mixed veg 180g
- Spring onion 4
- edamame beans 210g
- Broccoli 85g
- Peas 75g
- Green beans 80g
- Cherry tomatoes 1 x 300g pack (132g required)
- Mixed leaves 110g
- Red onion 1
Dairy & Eggs
- Cottage cheese 230g
- Low-fat Greek yogurt 100g
- Coconut milk 2 x 400ml tins (449ml required)
- Skyr 150g
- Low-fat yogurt 110g
Fruit
- Apple 1
- Raisins 18g
- Mango chunks 230g
- Mango 1
Herbs & Spices
- Garlic 21 cloves
- Parsley, optional to taste x6
- Mixed herbs 2 tsp
- Smoked paprika 1 tsp
- Cumin 0.5 tsp
- Ginger 2.75 tsp
- Garam masala 1.25 tbsp
- Dill 1 tsp
- Paprika 1 tsp
- Chilli flakes, optional to taste
- Coriander, optional to taste
- Mint 1.5 tsp
Condiments & Oils
- Olive oil 2 tbsp
- Lemon dressing 30g
- Almond butter 2.25 tbsp
- Vegetable stock 1 cube (makes 500ml; 440ml required)
- Soy sauce 4.5 tbsp
- Sesame oil 2 tsp
- Hummus 55g
- Tikka paste 40g
Extras
- Pumpkin seeds 17g
- Sea salt, optional to taste
- Walnuts 17g
- Cauliflower 650g
- Mixed nuts 30g
- Olives 1 x 300g jar (39g required)
- Chia seeds 70g
- Vanilla extract, optional to taste x2
- Rye 4 crackers
- Lemon juice 1 tsp
- Lime juice, optional to taste
- Almonds 35g
- Dried cranberries 30g
Shopping This Plan At Tesco
The largest UK grocer. Widest range of the mainstream stores, with Clubcard pricing doing much of the value work.
Value rangeStockwell & Co (cupboard staples: tins, cereals, tea, baking)
Loyalty pricingClubcard Prices
What Tesco is good for here
- Deepest own-brand range across price tiers, so most recipes can be built up or down in cost.
- Strong free-from and speciality shelves for gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan weeks.
- Clubcard Prices frequently cover chicken, mince and dairy — the high-cost items in a protein-led plan.
Worth knowing before you shop
- Non-Clubcard prices are noticeably higher; the card is effectively required to hit the budget estimate.
- The Stockwell & Co economy tier has been shrinking, so some value lines have moved up a tier.
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 Tesco's Stockwell & Co (cupboard staples: tins, cereals, tea, baking) 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 Tesco's value range across the board rather than mid-tier lines
- Use frozen chicken breast instead of fresh (saves ~£1.50/week, same protein)
- Swap fresh berries for frozen mixed berries (same nutrients, fraction of the cost)
💪 Increase protein
- Add 2–3 extra egg whites to breakfast rather than increasing portion size across the board
- Use a protein shake as a between-meal top-up instead of an extra carb-based snack
- Swap a starchy side for extra chicken, fish or tofu when a meal runs light on protein
🥦 Make it vegetarian
- Replace chicken with Quorn fillets or diced firm tofu
- Swap beef mince for tinned green lentils or plant-based mince
- Use halloumi or feta instead of meat in lunch salads
- Substitute eggs or cottage cheese for fish-based meals
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does this body recomposition plan cost per week?
This plan is designed for Tesco and typically costs £40–55 per week for one person, depending on what you already have at home. Clubcard Prices can reduce this further.
How much protein does this plan provide per day?
This plan averages 134g 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 body recomposition plan?
Plenty of body recomposition plans share the same 2,000 kcal target — the difference here is that protein is set higher than a typical weight-loss plan without cutting calories as hard.
Can I print this body recomposition 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 2,000 kcal/day, the Tesco 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 beginners?
Yes. Recipes are rated Standard (20–30 min/day) and use ingredients available at Tesco — no specialist equipment or advanced technique is needed.
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