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.
Protein
Eggs 42
Firm tofu 575g
Cod fillet 420g
Tinned chickpeas 420g
Green lentils tinned 220g
King prawns 135g
Smoked mackerel fillet 70g
Carbs & Grains
Wholemeal flour 400g
Brown rice 340g dry
Oatcakes 3
Vegetables
Courgette 5
Red pepper 5
Onion 7 1/2
Mixed leaves 290g
Broccoli 575g
Spring onion 8
Tinned tomatoes 1650g
Mushrooms 220g
Carrot 4
Sweet potato mash 280g
Romaine lettuce leaves 4
Frozen mixed veg 180g
Peanut butter 1 tbsp
Dairy & Eggs
Oat milk 500ml
Low-fat Greek yogurt 500g
Semi-skimmed milk 300ml
Low-fat yogurt 200g
Light cream cheese 20g
Fruit
Raisins 100g
Apple 1
Herbs & Spices
Garlic 12 cloves
Paprika 2 tsp
Parsley fresh x2
Basil x2
Condiments & Oils
Olive oil 5 tsp
Teriyaki sauce 120g
Vegetable stock 625ml
Light mayo 15g
Hummus 65g
Soy sauce 1.75 tbsp
Sesame oil 1 tsp
Tins & Jars
Cannellini beans tinned 400g
Extras
Whey protein powder 125g
Frozen berries 290g
Sesame seeds 3 tsp
Mixed nuts 150g
Blueberries 100g
Lemon juice
Lemon juice 1 tsp
SupermarketTesco
Cooking for1 person
Cook amount1 portions
Calorie target~2000 kcal/day per person
Weekly budget£40–55 total
Prep difficultyBatch cook (prep on Sunday)
Best forBody recomposition with high protein and slightly higher calories
DietPescatarian
Estimated Daily Macros Per Person
Protein
139g
Carbs
203g
Fats
73g
Fibre
39g
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.
Search Intent
A Tesco body recomposition plan at 2,000 calories is useful when someone wants a printable week before shopping, not just a generic diet article.
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.
Breakfast: Wholemeal Pancakes with Low-Fat Yogurt (500 kcal, 32g protein, 61g carbs, 14g fat, 9g fibre per person)
Lunch: Cannellini Bean and Tomato Soup (312 kcal, 17g protein, 58g carbs, 2g fat, 18g fibre per person)
Dinner: Egg Fried Brown Rice with Frozen Vegetables (643 kcal, 32g protein, 78g carbs, 20g fat, 7g fibre per person)
Snack: Apple and Peanut Butter (153 kcal, 4g protein, 21g carbs, 7g fat, 4g fibre per person)
Snack: Smoked Mackerel Pâté on Oatcakes (392 kcal, 19g protein, 23g carbs, 26g fat, 3g fibre per person)
Weekly shopping list
Protein
Eggs 42
Firm tofu 575g
Cod fillet 420g
Tinned chickpeas 420g
Green lentils tinned 220g
King prawns 135g
Smoked mackerel fillet 70g
Carbs & Grains
Wholemeal flour 400g
Brown rice 340g dry
Oatcakes 3
Vegetables
Courgette 5
Red pepper 5
Onion 7 1/2
Mixed leaves 290g
Broccoli 575g
Spring onion 8
Tinned tomatoes 1650g
Mushrooms 220g
Carrot 4
Sweet potato mash 280g
Romaine lettuce leaves 4
Frozen mixed veg 180g
Peanut butter 1 tbsp
Dairy & Eggs
Oat milk 500ml
Low-fat Greek yogurt 500g
Semi-skimmed milk 300ml
Low-fat yogurt 200g
Light cream cheese 20g
Fruit
Raisins 100g
Apple 1
Herbs & Spices
Garlic 12 cloves
Paprika 2 tsp
Parsley fresh x2
Basil x2
Condiments & Oils
Olive oil 5 tsp
Teriyaki sauce 120g
Vegetable stock 625ml
Light mayo 15g
Hummus 65g
Soy sauce 1.75 tbsp
Sesame oil 1 tsp
Tins & Jars
Cannellini beans tinned 400g
Extras
Whey protein powder 125g
Frozen berries 290g
Sesame seeds 3 tsp
Mixed nuts 150g
Blueberries 100g
Lemon juice
Lemon juice 1 tsp
Swaps & Suggestions
💰 Make it cheaper
Replace fresh salmon with tinned mackerel or sardines in brine (saves ~£2–3/week)
Switch to own-brand products across the board
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)
Buy pulses (lentils, chickpeas, black beans) dried and cook in bulk
💪 Increase protein
Add a scoop of unflavoured whey or plant protein to porridge or smoothies
Replace rice or pasta with extra protein (an additional chicken breast or 2 boiled eggs)
Use Skyr or Quark instead of standard yogurt (roughly 2× the protein)
Add a hard-boiled egg as an afternoon snack on rest days
Swap rice cakes or crackers for a protein bar (aim for 20g+ protein, under 200 kcal)
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. Buying in bulk, choosing own-brand items, and batch cooking can reduce the cost further.
How much protein does this plan provide per day?
Protein is balanced across the week. Most days provide 100–130g, which meets general UK dietary guidelines for active adults.
Can I swap meals I don't like?
Yes. Use the AI edit button on any meal to swap it out. Common requests include swapping chicken for turkey, replacing salmon with tinned tuna, or making a day vegetarian. The shopping list updates automatically.
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 the full 7-day meal plan and includes the weekly shopping list.
Is this plan suitable for meal prep?
Yes — this plan is specifically designed for batch cooking. Prep everything on Sunday in 60–90 minutes and portion into containers for the week ahead.
Is this plan suitable for pescatarian eaters?
Yes. Every meal in this plan is pescatarian, using ingredients readily available from Tesco.
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