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Tesco Pescatarian Cutting Phase Plan — 1,500 kcal
A structured lower-calorie, higher-protein plan for active adults. This 7-day plan targets 1,500 kcal/day and averages 103g of protein, built around Tesco's Stockwell & Co (cupboard staples: tins, cereals, tea, baking) for roughly £40–55/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.
Your week at a glance
1 personPlan summary
SupermarketTesco
GoalCutting Phase
Weekly cost£40–55 estimate
Daily average across the 7 days
1,497 kcal103g protein189g carbs37g fat31g fibre
Individual days vary around these figures.
Adjust Household PortionsCurrently 1 person · 1 cook portions
Your 7-Day Meal Plan
Monday
1499 kcal per person113g protein · 180g carbs per person
Breakfast203 kcal · 28g protein · 17g carbs · 10 min
Egg White Omelette with Peppers
Made with egg whites, mixed peppers, onion. Ready in 10 min — 203 kcal, 28g protein, 17g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 7 egg whites
- ¾ pepper
- ½ onion
- olive oil spray, as needed
- 1¼ tsp mixed herbs
Allergens in this meal: Eggs. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
- Slice or chop pepper and onion, then cook them in a non-stick pan over medium heat until softened.
- Beat the eggs in a bowl and season lightly, then pour over the pan and cook over medium heat until just set, folding it over to serve.
- Season to taste and serve with mixed herbs.
Lunch455 kcal · 43g protein · 60g carbs · 25 min
Baked Cod with Sweet Potato Wedges
Made with cod fillet, sweet potato, olive oil. Ready in 25 min — 455 kcal, 43g protein, 60g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 200g cod fillet
- 1 medium sweet potato
- 1¼ tsp olive oil
- 1¼ tsp paprika
- 1¼ lemons
Allergens in this meal: Fish. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
- Cut the medium sweet potato into even chunks and roast at 200°C (180°C fan) until tender and browned.
- Meanwhile, bake the cod fillet for 12-18 minutes, until cooked through and it flakes or slices easily.
- Serve the medium sweet potato with cod fillet, lemons, olive oil and paprika, then season to taste.
Dinner841 kcal · 42g protein · 103g carbs · 15 min
Egg Fried Brown Rice with Frozen Vegetables
Made with eggs, brown rice, frozen mixed veg. Ready in 15 min — 841 kcal, 42g protein, 103g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- 100g brown rice (dry weight)
- 225g frozen mixed veg
- 2¼ tbsp soy sauce
- 1¼ tsp sesame oil
- 2 spring onions
Allergens in this meal: Cereals containing gluten, Eggs, Sesame, Soybeans. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
- Cook the brown rice (dry weight) according to its packet instructions, then spread it on a plate to cool slightly.
- Stir-fry frozen mixed veg and spring onions in a large non-stick pan for 3-4 minutes. Push them to one side, add the beaten eggs, and stir until softly set.
- Add the cooled rice, stir in soy sauce and sesame oil, and toss over high heat until piping hot.
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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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- Glass
- 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 1,500 kcal per day | Lower-calorie days need protein, fibre and vegetables so the plan still feels like meals. |
| 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. |
Printable meal plan PDF
Tesco Pescatarian Cutting Phase Plan — 1,500 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
1499 kcal - 113g protein, 180g carbs, 36g fat, 26g fibre- Breakfast: Egg White Omelette with Peppers (203 kcal, 28g protein, 17g carbs, 1g fat, 6g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Baked Cod with Sweet Potato Wedges (455 kcal, 43g protein, 60g carbs, 8g fat, 10g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Egg Fried Brown Rice with Frozen Vegetables (841 kcal, 42g protein, 103g carbs, 27g fat, 10g fibre per person)
Tuesday
1489 kcal - 122g protein, 138g carbs, 52g fat, 19g fibre- Breakfast: Egg White Omelette with Peppers (210 kcal, 29g protein, 17g carbs, 1g fat, 6g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Grilled Halloumi and Roasted Vegetable Salad (649 kcal, 32g protein, 24g carbs, 46g fat, 7g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Thai-Style Prawn and Noodle Stir-Fry (630 kcal, 61g protein, 97g carbs, 5g fat, 6g fibre per person)
Wednesday
1498 kcal - 94g protein, 177g carbs, 44g fat, 33g fibre- Breakfast: Egg White Omelette with Peppers (160 kcal, 21g protein, 14g carbs, 1g fat, 5g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Lentil and Roasted Vegetable Soup (436 kcal, 27g protein, 72g carbs, 3g fat, 15g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Tofu and Vegetable Curry with Brown Rice (902 kcal, 46g protein, 91g carbs, 40g fat, 13g fibre per person)
Thursday
1498 kcal - 146g protein, 182g carbs, 22g fat, 31g fibre- Breakfast: Egg White Omelette with Peppers (203 kcal, 28g protein, 17g carbs, 1g fat, 6g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Baked Cod with Sweet Potato Wedges (456 kcal, 43g protein, 60g carbs, 8g fat, 10g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Tuna and Sweetcorn Pasta Bake (839 kcal, 75g protein, 105g carbs, 13g fat, 15g fibre per person)
Friday
1499 kcal - 83g protein, 199g carbs, 41g fat, 35g fibre- Breakfast: Egg White Omelette with Peppers (180 kcal, 24g protein, 16g carbs, 1g fat, 5g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Chickpea and Spinach Curry with Rice (619 kcal, 27g protein, 114g carbs, 8g fat, 19g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Spinach and Ricotta Wholemeal Pasta (700 kcal, 32g protein, 69g carbs, 32g fat, 11g fibre per person)
Saturday
1499 kcal - 87g protein, 208g carbs, 34g fat, 36g fibre- Breakfast: Peanut Butter Overnight Oats (524 kcal, 16g protein, 77g carbs, 16g fat, 13g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Lentil and Roasted Vegetable Soup (436 kcal, 27g protein, 72g carbs, 3g fat, 15g fibre per person)
- Dinner: King Prawn and Cherry Tomato Wholemeal Pasta (539 kcal, 44g protein, 59g carbs, 15g fat, 8g fibre per person)
Sunday
1500 kcal - 77g protein, 241g carbs, 30g fat, 38g fibre- Breakfast: Peanut Butter Overnight Oats (561 kcal, 17g protein, 84g carbs, 16g fat, 14g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Garlic Prawn and Brown Rice Bowl (431 kcal, 36g protein, 59g carbs, 7g fat, 3g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Chickpea and Sweet Potato Stew (508 kcal, 24g protein, 98g carbs, 7g fat, 21g fibre per person)
Weekly shopping list
Protein
- Egg whites 1.1kg
- Cod fillet 420g
- Eggs 4
- King prawns 600g
- Green lentils 180g
- Firm tofu 180g
- Tinned chickpeas 470g
- Tinned tuna in spring water 170g
Carbs & Grains
- Brown rice 330g
- Wholewheat noodles 110g
- Wholemeal pasta 290g
- Rolled oats 150g
Vegetables
- Mixed peppers 550g
- Onion 4
- Sweet potato 700g
- mixed veg 410g
- Spring onion 3
- Courgette 3
- Red pepper 3
- Mixed leaves 75g
- Pak choi 190g
- Tinned tomatoes 2 x 400g tins (792g required)
- Baby spinach 310g
- Cherry tomatoes 1 x 300g pack (174g required)
- Spinach 90g
Dairy & Eggs
- Halloumi 130g
- Tinned coconut milk light 1 x 400ml tin (174ml required)
- Ricotta 110g
- Parmesan 15g
- Oat milk 1 x 1L carton (351ml required)
Fruit
- Banana 2
Herbs & Spices
- Mixed herbs 2 tbsp
- Paprika 1.25 tbsp
- Cumin 2.75 tsp
- Curry powder 2.25 tsp
- Garlic 8 cloves
- Basil, optional to taste
- Chilli flakes, optional to taste
Condiments & Oils
- Olive oil spray, optional light coating x5
- Olive oil 4.25 tbsp
- Soy sauce 3.75 tbsp
- Sesame oil 1.25 tsp
- Sweet chilli sauce 24g
- Vegetable stock 2 cubes (makes 1L; 869ml required)
- Curry paste 30g
- Peanut butter 30g
Extras
- Lemon 3
- Balsamic glaze 1.25 tsp
- Lime juice, optional to taste
- Sweetcorn 120g
- Reduced-fat cheddar 35g
- Chia seeds 9g
- Lemon juice, optional to taste
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.
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
- 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 cutting phase 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 103g 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 cutting phase plan?
Plenty of cutting phase plans share the same 1,500 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 cutting phase 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 1,500 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 pescatarian eaters?
Yes. Every meal in this plan is pescatarian, using ingredients readily available from Tesco.
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