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Tesco Pescatarian Balanced Plate Weekly Endurance Athlete Plan — 2,000 kcal
Fuelling running and endurance training with higher-carb meals. This 7-day plan targets 2,000 kcal/day and averages 124g of protein, built around Tesco's Stockwell & Co (cupboard staples: tins, cereals, tea, baking) for roughly £40–55/week. Protein comes from whole foods — fish, eggs, dairy, legumes — 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
SupermarketTesco
GoalEndurance & Running
Weekly cost£40–55 estimate
Daily average across the 7 days
1,994 kcal124g protein236g carbs62g fat33g fibre
Individual days vary around these figures.
Adjust Household PortionsCurrently 1 person · 1 cook portions
Your 7-Day Meal Plan
Monday
1994 kcal per person122g protein · 197g carbs per person
Breakfast484 kcal · 26g protein · 59g carbs · 12 min
Garlic Mushrooms with Poached Egg on Sourdough
Made with mushrooms, eggs, sourdough bread. Ready in 12 min — 484 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.
Lunch592 kcal · 41g protein · 44g carbs · 20 min
Baked Salmon and Quinoa Power Bowl
Made with salmon fillet, quinoa, baby spinach. Ready in 20 min — 592 kcal, 41g protein, 44g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 125g salmon fillet
- 70g quinoa (dry weight)
- 2 generous handfuls baby spinach (about 50g)
- 40g cucumber
- 1 tbsp lemon dressing
- 9g 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.
Dinner621 kcal · 31g protein · 77g carbs · 15 min
Egg Fried Brown Rice with Frozen Vegetables
Made with eggs, brown rice, frozen mixed veg. Ready in 15 min — 621 kcal, 31g protein, 77g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- 80g brown rice (dry weight)
- 175g frozen mixed veg
- 1¾ tbsp soy sauce
- ¾ 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.
Snack114 kcal · 19g protein · 2g carbs · 8 min
Prawn Cocktail in Lettuce Cups
Made with king prawns, light mayo, lemon juice, optional to taste (excluded from nutrition estimate). Ready in 8 min — 114 kcal, 19g protein, 2g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 100g king prawns
- 1 tbsp light mayo
- lemon juice, to taste
- 4 romaine lettuce leaves
Allergens in this meal: Crustaceans, Eggs. Check the label for: Mustard. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
- Separate, rinse and dry the romaine lettuce leaves, keeping them whole so they can hold the filling.
- Cook the king prawns in a non-stick pan over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, turning, until pink and opaque.
- Cool the king prawns slightly, then combine king prawns, light mayo and lemon juice to make the filling and season to taste.
- Spoon the filling into the lettuce leaves and serve immediately.
Snack183 kcal · 5g protein · 15g carbs · 1 min
Almonds and Dried Cranberries
Made with almonds, dried cranberries. Ready in 1 min — 183 kcal, 5g protein, 15g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 20g almonds
- 15g dried cranberries
Allergens in this meal: Tree nuts. Check the label for: Sulphur dioxide and sulphites. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
- Combine almonds and dried cranberries 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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- Material
- 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 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. |
Printable meal plan PDF
Tesco Pescatarian Balanced Plate Weekly Endurance Athlete 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
1994 kcal - 122g protein, 197g carbs, 76g fat, 20g fibre- Breakfast: Garlic Mushrooms with Poached Egg on Sourdough (484 kcal, 26g protein, 59g carbs, 15g fat, 4g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Baked Salmon and Quinoa Power Bowl (592 kcal, 41g protein, 44g carbs, 26g fat, 7g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Egg Fried Brown Rice with Frozen Vegetables (621 kcal, 31g protein, 77g carbs, 20g fat, 7g fibre per person)
- Snack: Prawn Cocktail in Lettuce Cups (114 kcal, 19g protein, 2g carbs, 4g fat, 0g fibre per person)
- Snack: Almonds and Dried Cranberries (183 kcal, 5g protein, 15g carbs, 11g fat, 2g fibre per person)
Tuesday
1982 kcal - 107g protein, 241g carbs, 62g fat, 44g fibre- Breakfast: Garlic Mushrooms with Poached Egg on Sourdough (420 kcal, 23g protein, 51g carbs, 14g fat, 4g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Grilled Halloumi and Roasted Vegetable Salad (425 kcal, 21g protein, 15g carbs, 31g fat, 4g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Three-Bean Vegetable Chilli with Brown Rice (718 kcal, 34g protein, 131g carbs, 5g fat, 30g fibre per person)
- Snack: Protein Yogurt with Low-Sugar Granola (207 kcal, 15g protein, 24g carbs, 5g fat, 2g fibre per person)
- Snack: Smoked Salmon with Cream Cheese Crackers (212 kcal, 14g protein, 20g carbs, 7g fat, 4g fibre per person)
Wednesday
1983 kcal - 139g protein, 262g carbs, 40g fat, 34g fibre- Breakfast: Garlic Mushrooms with Poached Egg on Sourdough (491 kcal, 27g protein, 60g carbs, 16g fat, 4g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Lentil and Roasted Vegetable Soup (493 kcal, 30g protein, 82g carbs, 3g fat, 18g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Grilled Tuna Steak with Brown Rice and Asparagus (603 kcal, 59g protein, 71g carbs, 8g fat, 5g fibre per person)
- Snack: Almond Butter with Celery Sticks (102 kcal, 4g protein, 5g carbs, 9g fat, 2g fibre per person)
- Snack: Mini Protein Overnight Oats (294 kcal, 19g protein, 44g carbs, 4g fat, 5g fibre per person)
Thursday
2007 kcal - 100g protein, 225g carbs, 88g fat, 34g fibre- Breakfast: Garlic Mushrooms with Poached Egg on Sourdough (487 kcal, 26g protein, 60g carbs, 16g fat, 4g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Hummus and Roasted Vegetable Pitta (368 kcal, 16g protein, 63g carbs, 9g fat, 11g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Baked Salmon, Sweet Potato Wedges and Broccoli (656 kcal, 40g protein, 57g carbs, 34g fat, 12g fibre per person)
- Snack: Reduced-Fat Cheddar on Oatcakes (294 kcal, 15g protein, 29g carbs, 15g fat, 4g fibre per person)
- Snack: Walnuts and Dried Blueberries (202 kcal, 3g protein, 16g carbs, 14g fat, 3g fibre per person)
Friday
1998 kcal - 97g protein, 222g carbs, 83g fat, 28g fibre- Breakfast: Garlic Mushrooms with Poached Egg on Sourdough (484 kcal, 26g protein, 59g carbs, 15g fat, 4g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Hummus and Roasted Vegetable Pitta (305 kcal, 14g protein, 50g carbs, 8g fat, 9g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Salmon and Wholemeal Pasta with Spinach (705 kcal, 45g protein, 55g carbs, 34g fat, 8g fibre per person)
- Snack: Banana and Almonds (177 kcal, 5g protein, 21g carbs, 9g fat, 4g fibre per person)
- Snack: Oat Biscuits with Peanut Butter (327 kcal, 7g protein, 37g carbs, 17g fat, 3g fibre per person)
Saturday
1992 kcal - 167g protein, 266g carbs, 30g fat, 33g fibre- Breakfast: Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese Wholemeal Bagel (452 kcal, 31g protein, 45g carbs, 15g fat, 4g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Tiger Prawn and Mango Salad (208 kcal, 33g protein, 21g carbs, 2g fat, 4g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Red Lentil Dahl with Brown Rice (938 kcal, 46g protein, 174g carbs, 5g fat, 24g fibre per person)
- Snack: Skyr High-Protein Yogurt (106 kcal, 18g protein, 7g carbs, 0g fat, 0g fibre per person)
- Snack: Chocolate Protein Shake (288 kcal, 39g protein, 19g carbs, 8g fat, 1g fibre per person)
Sunday
2001 kcal - 133g protein, 237g carbs, 55g fat, 35g fibre- Breakfast: Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese Wholemeal Bagel (317 kcal, 21g protein, 33g carbs, 10g fat, 3g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Tuna and Edamame Brown Rice Bowl (454 kcal, 40g protein, 53g carbs, 8g fat, 5g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Chickpea and Spinach Coconut Curry (848 kcal, 35g protein, 122g carbs, 27g fat, 21g fibre per person)
- Snack: Light Mozzarella and Tomato (211 kcal, 19g protein, 7g carbs, 9g fat, 1g fibre per person)
- Snack: Tuna on Rye Crackers (171 kcal, 18g protein, 22g carbs, 1g fat, 5g fibre per person)
Weekly shopping list
Protein
- Eggs 11
- Salmon fillet 450g
- King prawns 280g
- Smoked salmon 200g
- Green lentils 95g
- Tuna steak 190g
- Red lentils 140g
- Whey protein powder 35g
- Tinned tuna in spring water 170g
- Tinned chickpeas 300g
- Beef tomato 1
Carbs & Grains
- Sourdough bread 9 slices
- Quinoa 70g
- Brown rice 440g
- Low-sugar granola 24g
- Rolled oats 40g
- Wholemeal 2 pittas
- Wholemeal pasta 80g
- Oat 4 biscuits
Vegetables
- Mushrooms 675g
- Baby spinach 250g
- Cucumber 1 (82g required)
- mixed veg 180g
- Spring onion 4
- Romaine lettuce 35g
- Courgette 4
- Red pepper 5
- Mixed leaves 140g
- Tinned tomatoes 2 x 400g tins (696g required)
- Onion 4
- Asparagus 140g
- Celery 4 sticks
- Spinach 55g
- Sweet potato 180g
- Broccoli 180g
- Red onion 1
- Edamame beans 60g
Dairy & Eggs
- Halloumi 85g
- Low-fat Greek yogurt 130g
- Light cream cheese 100g
- Skyr 270g
- Semi-skimmed milk 1 x 1L carton (430ml required)
- Coconut milk light 1 x 400ml tin (148ml required)
- Light mozzarella 75g
Fruit
- Banana 2
- Dried blueberries 18g
- Mango 1
Herbs & Spices
- Garlic 10 cloves
- Parsley, optional to taste x5
- Chilli powder 1 tsp
- Cumin 1.75 tsp
- Dill 1 tsp
- Chilli flakes, optional to taste
- Coriander, optional to taste
- Ginger 1.25 tsp
- Garam masala 2.25 tsp
- Basil, optional to taste
Condiments & Oils
- Olive oil 4.5 tbsp
- Lemon dressing 13g
- Soy sauce 3.5 tbsp
- Sesame oil 1.75 tsp
- Light mayo 13g
- Honey 1 tsp
- Vegetable stock 1 cube (makes 500ml; 467ml required)
- Almond butter 1 tbsp
- Hummus 140g
- Peanut butter 14g
- Curry paste 22g
Tins & Jars
- Mixed beans 330g
Extras
- Pumpkin seeds 9g
- Lemon juice, optional to taste x3
- Almonds 40g
- Dried cranberries 17g
- Balsamic glaze 1.75 tsp
- Rye 6 crackers
- Lemon 1
- Reduced-fat cheddar 35g
- Oatcakes 4
- Walnuts 22g
- Wholemeal bagel 2
- Lemon juice 2.75 tsp
- Lime 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 an extra tin of fish (mackerel, sardines, tuna) rather than reaching for a protein bar
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does this endurance & running 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 124g 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 endurance & running plan?
Plenty of endurance & running plans share the same 2,000 kcal target — the difference here is that protein comes from whole foods throughout, with no reliance on powders or bars.
Can I print this endurance & running 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 pescatarian eaters?
Yes. Every meal in this plan is pescatarian, using ingredients readily available from Tesco.
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