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Tesco Vegetarian Muscle Gain Plan — 2,000 kcal
Muscle building, at a higher daily calorie target. This 7-day plan targets 2,000 kcal/day and averages 105g of protein, built around Tesco's Stockwell & Co (cupboard staples: tins, cereals, tea, baking) for roughly £40–55/week. Protein comes from whole foods — eggs, dairy, pulses and tofu — 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
GoalMuscle Gain
Weekly cost£40–55 estimate
Daily average across the 7 days
2,000 kcal105g protein288g carbs49g fat52g fibre
Individual days vary around these figures.
Adjust Household PortionsCurrently 1 person · 1 cook portions
Your 7-Day Meal Plan
Monday
1999 kcal per person104g protein · 318g carbs per person
Breakfast228 kcal · 10g protein · 27g carbs · 3 min
Kefir with Berries and Chia Seeds
Made with plain kefir, frozen mixed berries, chia seeds. Ready in 3 min — 228 kcal, 10g protein, 27g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 200ml plain kefir
- 100g frozen mixed berries
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tsp honey
Allergens in this meal: Milk. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
- Stir plain kefir and chia seeds together in a lidded jar or container.
- Stir well, cover and chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Stir again before eating, then add frozen mixed berries and honey. Loosen with a splash of plain kefir if needed.
Lunch630 kcal · 28g protein · 116g carbs · 20 min
Chickpea and Spinach Curry with Rice
Made with tinned chickpeas, baby spinach, tinned tomatoes. Ready in 20 min — 630 kcal, 28g protein, 116g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- ¾ of a standard tin of chickpeas, drained
- 3 generous handfuls baby spinach (about 100g)
- ½ of a standard tin of tomatoes
- 80g brown rice (dry weight)
- 2 tsp curry powder
Method
- Peel and chop tomatoes into even pieces. Drain and rinse chickpeas.
- Heat a large pan over medium heat and soften tomatoes for 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in curry powder, then add chickpeas and baby spinach and simmer gently until tender and thickened.
- Meanwhile, cook the rice according to its packet instructions, then drain and serve alongside.
Dinner626 kcal · 33g protein · 122g carbs · 40 min
Mushroom and Lentil Shepherd's Pie
Made with green lentils tinned, mushrooms, onion. Ready in 40 min — 626 kcal, 33g protein, 122g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- ¾ of a standard tin of green lentils, drained
- 200g mushrooms
- 1 onion
- 2 carrot
- 250g sweet potato mash
- 200ml vegetable stock
Check the label for: Celery, Cereals containing gluten, Soybeans. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
- Heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan).
- Cook green lentils, mushrooms, onion and carrot in a pan over medium heat until softened and hot through.
- Add vegetable stock and simmer for 8-10 minutes, until the filling has thickened and is no longer loose.
- Season the filling, then tip it into an ovenproof dish and level the surface.
- Spread the sweet potato mash evenly over the top, right to the edges so the filling is sealed in, and rough up the surface with a fork.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the topping is golden and the filling is bubbling at the edges. Rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Snack163 kcal · 16g protein · 18g carbs · 5 min
Frozen Greek Yogurt and Berry Bark
Made with low-fat greek yogurt, frozen berries, honey. Ready in 5 min — 163 kcal, 16g protein, 18g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 150g low-fat Greek yogurt
- 60g frozen berries
- 1 tsp honey
Allergens in this meal: Milk. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
- Line a tray or shallow container with baking paper.
- Spread the low-fat Greek yogurt over the paper in an even layer about 1cm thick.
- Scatter frozen berries and honey over the top and press them in lightly.
- Freeze flat for at least 3-4 hours, until solid.
- Break into shards and serve straight from the freezer. Keep any leftovers frozen.
Snack352 kcal · 17g protein · 35g carbs · 3 min
Reduced-Fat Cheddar on Oatcakes
Made with reduced-fat cheddar, oatcakes. Ready in 3 min — 352 kcal, 17g protein, 35g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 40g reduced-fat cheddar
- 4 oatcakes
Allergens in this meal: Cereals containing gluten, Milk. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
- Top oatcakes with reduced-fat cheddar and serve.
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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 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 Vegetarian Muscle Gain 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
1999 kcal - 104g protein, 318g carbs, 40g fat, 65g fibre- Breakfast: Kefir with Berries and Chia Seeds (228 kcal, 10g protein, 27g carbs, 8g fat, 8g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Chickpea and Spinach Curry with Rice (630 kcal, 28g protein, 116g carbs, 8g fat, 19g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Mushroom and Lentil Shepherd's Pie (626 kcal, 33g protein, 122g carbs, 3g fat, 31g fibre per person)
- Snack: Frozen Greek Yogurt and Berry Bark (163 kcal, 16g protein, 18g carbs, 3g fat, 2g fibre per person)
- Snack: Reduced-Fat Cheddar on Oatcakes (352 kcal, 17g protein, 35g carbs, 18g fat, 5g fibre per person)
Tuesday
2001 kcal - 96g protein, 226g carbs, 81g fat, 32g fibre- Breakfast: Kefir with Berries and Chia Seeds (189 kcal, 9g protein, 23g carbs, 7g fat, 7g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Soft Boiled Egg Buddha Bowl with Avocado (555 kcal, 22g protein, 61g carbs, 23g fat, 7g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Tofu and Vegetable Curry with Brown Rice (902 kcal, 46g protein, 91g carbs, 40g fat, 13g fibre per person)
- Snack: Banana and Peanut Butter on Rice Cakes (220 kcal, 6g protein, 36g carbs, 8g fat, 4g fibre per person)
- Snack: Frozen Greek Yogurt and Berry Bark (135 kcal, 13g protein, 15g carbs, 3g fat, 1g fibre per person)
Wednesday
2002 kcal - 95g protein, 298g carbs, 47g fat, 45g fibre- Breakfast: Kefir with Berries and Chia Seeds (216 kcal, 10g protein, 26g carbs, 8g fat, 8g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Green Lentil and Roasted Sweet Potato Bowl (652 kcal, 33g protein, 101g carbs, 14g fat, 19g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Mushroom and Pea Brown Rice Risotto (663 kcal, 29g protein, 113g carbs, 9g fat, 10g fibre per person)
- Snack: Protein Yogurt with Low-Sugar Granola (250 kcal, 18g protein, 30g carbs, 6g fat, 3g fibre per person)
- Snack: Banana and Almonds (221 kcal, 5g protein, 28g carbs, 10g fat, 5g fibre per person)
Thursday
1999 kcal - 129g protein, 300g carbs, 35g fat, 60g fibre- Breakfast: Kefir with Berries and Chia Seeds (211 kcal, 10g protein, 25g carbs, 8g fat, 7g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Chickpea and Spinach Curry with Rice (593 kcal, 26g protein, 109g carbs, 8g fat, 18g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Quorn Mince Bolognese with Wholemeal Pasta (665 kcal, 49g protein, 105g carbs, 7g fat, 27g fibre per person)
- Snack: Pea Protein Green Smoothie (281 kcal, 26g protein, 32g carbs, 6g fat, 5g fibre per person)
- Snack: Protein Yogurt with Low-Sugar Granola (249 kcal, 18g protein, 29g carbs, 6g fat, 3g fibre per person)
Friday
1996 kcal - 106g protein, 281g carbs, 47g fat, 53g fibre- Breakfast: Kefir with Berries and Chia Seeds (189 kcal, 9g protein, 23g carbs, 7g fat, 7g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Soft Boiled Egg Buddha Bowl with Avocado (558 kcal, 22g protein, 62g carbs, 23g fat, 7g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Three-Bean Vegetable Chilli with Brown Rice (768 kcal, 36g protein, 140g carbs, 6g fat, 32g fibre per person)
- Snack: Pea Protein Green Smoothie (258 kcal, 23g protein, 30g carbs, 5g fat, 5g fibre per person)
- Snack: Protein Yogurt with Low-Sugar Granola (223 kcal, 16g protein, 26g carbs, 6g fat, 2g fibre per person)
Saturday
2001 kcal - 101g protein, 302g carbs, 49g fat, 58g fibre- Breakfast: Oat Porridge with Berries (433 kcal, 13g protein, 69g carbs, 9g fat, 11g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Green Lentil and Roasted Sweet Potato Bowl (603 kcal, 31g protein, 94g carbs, 12g fat, 17g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Chickpea and Sweet Potato Stew (521 kcal, 25g protein, 101g carbs, 8g fat, 22g fibre per person)
- Snack: Peanut Butter with Celery Sticks (178 kcal, 8g protein, 7g carbs, 15g fat, 3g fibre per person)
- Snack: Pea Protein Green Smoothie (266 kcal, 24g protein, 31g carbs, 5g fat, 5g fibre per person)
Sunday
2000 kcal - 107g protein, 291g carbs, 45g fat, 50g fibre- Breakfast: Oat Porridge with Berries (440 kcal, 13g protein, 70g carbs, 9g fat, 12g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Chickpea and Spinach Curry with Rice (564 kcal, 25g protein, 104g carbs, 7g fat, 17g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Teriyaki Tofu with Brown Rice and Broccoli (706 kcal, 43g protein, 90g carbs, 20g fat, 10g fibre per person)
- Snack: Tzatziki with Vegetable Dippers (122 kcal, 11g protein, 15g carbs, 2g fat, 4g fibre per person)
- Snack: Frozen Edamame Beans with Sea Salt (168 kcal, 15g protein, 12g carbs, 7g fat, 7g fibre per person)
Weekly shopping list
Protein
- Tinned chickpeas 875g
- Green lentils 400g
- Eggs 4
- Firm tofu 360g
- Quorn mince 200g
- Pea protein powder 85g
Carbs & Grains
- Brown rice 700g
- Rice 2 cakes
- Low-sugar granola 85g
- Wholemeal pasta 90g
- Rolled oats 150g
Vegetables
- Baby spinach 410g
- Tinned tomatoes 5 x 400g tins (1692g required)
- Mushrooms 410g
- Onion 4
- Carrot 3
- Sweet potato mash 260g
- Avocado 1
- Mixed leaves 110g
- Cherry tomatoes 1 x 300g pack (179g required)
- mixed veg 180g
- Sweet potato 625g
- peas 100g
- Spinach 180g
- Red pepper 1
- Celery 6 sticks
- Broccoli 190g
- Spring onion 2
- Cucumber 1 (75g required)
- edamame beans 140g
Dairy & Eggs
- Plain kefir 950ml
- Low-fat Greek yogurt 825g
- Tinned coconut milk light 1 x 400ml tin (174ml required)
- Parmesan 20g
- Oat milk 2 x 1L cartons (1243ml required)
Fruit
- mixed berries 625g
- berries 120g
- Banana 4
Herbs & Spices
- Curry powder 2 tbsp
- Cumin 1.25 tbsp
- Garlic 6 cloves
- Mixed herbs 1 tsp
- Chilli powder 1 tsp
- Paprika 1 tsp
- Dill 1 tsp
Condiments & Oils
- Honey 3.25 tbsp
- Vegetable stock 2 cubes (makes 1L; 792ml required)
- Tahini dressing 35g
- Curry paste 30g
- Peanut butter 45g
- Tahini 40g
- Teriyaki sauce 40g
Tins & Jars
- Mixed beans 350g
Extras
- Chia seeds 75g
- Reduced-fat cheddar 45g
- Oatcakes 5
- Lemon juice, optional to taste x2
- Almonds 20g
- Sesame seeds 1 tsp
- Sea salt, 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
- 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)
- Add a couple of eggs or a portion of cottage cheese as a whole-food protein top-up
- Use 0% fat Greek yogurt or quark in place of standard yogurt — same volume, far more protein
💪 Increase protein
- 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
- Add a couple of eggs or a portion of cottage cheese as a whole-food protein top-up
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does this muscle gain 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 105g 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 muscle gain plan?
Plenty of muscle gain 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 muscle gain 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 vegetarian eaters?
Yes. Every meal in this plan is vegetarian, using ingredients readily available from Tesco.
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