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Tesco Higher-Protein Weekly Pescatarian Plan — 1,500 kcal
Fish and plant-based meals. This 7-day plan targets 1,500 kcal/day and averages 90g of protein, built around Tesco's Stockwell & Co (cupboard staples: tins, cereals, tea, baking) for roughly £30–40/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
GoalPescatarian
Weekly cost£30–40 estimate
Daily average across the 7 days
1,497 kcal90g protein179g carbs45g fat31g fibre
Individual days vary around these figures.
Adjust Household PortionsCurrently 1 person · 1 cook portions
Your 7-Day Meal Plan
Monday
1479 kcal per person89g protein · 151g carbs per person
Breakfast467 kcal · 39g protein · 30g carbs · 12 min
Poached Eggs with Smoked Salmon on Toast
Made with eggs, smoked salmon, wholemeal bread. Ready in 12 min — 467 kcal, 39g protein, 30g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 75g smoked salmon
- 2 slices of wholemeal bread
- ¾ tsp lemon juice
Allergens in this meal: Cereals containing gluten, Eggs, Fish. Check the label for: Sesame, Soybeans. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
- Crack the eggs into a bowl, season lightly and whisk with a fork.
- Cook the eggs to your preferred set: 5-6 minutes for soft-boiled, or poach gently until the whites are set.
- Toast wholemeal bread, then serve with the eggs and smoked salmon and lemon juice.
Lunch575 kcal · 22g protein · 70g carbs · 10 min
Baked Falafel and Salad Pitta
Made with falafel, wholemeal pitta, hummus. Ready in 10 min — 575 kcal, 22g protein, 70g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 falafel, baked
- 1 wholemeal pitta
- 2 tbsp plus 1 tsp hummus
- 1 generous handful mixed leaves (about 40g)
- 1 tomato
- 4 cucumber slices
Allergens in this meal: Cereals containing gluten, Sesame. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
- Toast or warm wholemeal pitta.
- Warm the baked falafel through in a non-stick pan or oven until piping hot.
- Layer baked falafel, hummus, mixed leaves, tomato and cucumber evenly and season to taste. Roll it up tightly if you are taking it with you.
Dinner437 kcal · 28g protein · 51g carbs · 10 min
Poached Eggs and Baked Beans on Wholemeal Toast
Made with eggs, reduced-sugar baked beans, wholemeal bread. Ready in 10 min — 437 kcal, 28g protein, 51g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 175g reduced-sugar baked beans
- 2 slices of wholemeal bread
Allergens in this meal: Cereals containing gluten, Eggs. Check the label for: Celery, Sesame, Soybeans. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
- Crack the eggs into a bowl, season lightly and whisk with a fork.
- Cook the eggs to your preferred set: 5-6 minutes for soft-boiled, or poach gently until the whites are set.
- Toast wholemeal bread, then serve with the eggs and reduced-sugar baked beans.
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Estimated cost: £30–40/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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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 | £30–40/week estimate | Budget plans keep variety while still prioritising own-brand and batch-friendly ingredients. |
| Prep style | Standard (20–30 min/day) | Standard-prep plans balance variety, fresh meals and realistic weekday cooking. |
Printable meal plan PDF
Tesco Higher-Protein Weekly Pescatarian 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
1479 kcal - 89g protein, 151g carbs, 56g fat, 29g fibre- Breakfast: Poached Eggs with Smoked Salmon on Toast (467 kcal, 39g protein, 30g carbs, 19g fat, 4g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Baked Falafel and Salad Pitta (575 kcal, 22g protein, 70g carbs, 25g fat, 13g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Poached Eggs and Baked Beans on Wholemeal Toast (437 kcal, 28g protein, 51g carbs, 12g fat, 12g fibre per person)
Tuesday
1508 kcal - 97g protein, 185g carbs, 41g fat, 38g fibre- Breakfast: Poached Eggs with Smoked Salmon on Toast (524 kcal, 44g protein, 35g carbs, 21g fat, 5g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Egg Mayo Sandwich on Wholemeal (406 kcal, 23g protein, 37g carbs, 18g fat, 5g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Mushroom and Lentil Shepherd's Pie (578 kcal, 30g protein, 113g carbs, 2g fat, 28g fibre per person)
Wednesday
1488 kcal - 96g protein, 130g carbs, 60g fat, 23g fibre- Breakfast: Poached Eggs with Smoked Salmon on Toast (412 kcal, 35g protein, 26g carbs, 17g fat, 4g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Green Lentil and Halloumi Bowl (520 kcal, 35g protein, 50g carbs, 17g fat, 10g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Spinach and Ricotta Wholemeal Pasta (556 kcal, 26g protein, 54g carbs, 26g fat, 9g fibre per person)
Thursday
1495 kcal - 106g protein, 198g carbs, 29g fat, 26g fibre- Breakfast: Poached Eggs with Smoked Salmon on Toast (401 kcal, 34g protein, 26g carbs, 17g fat, 4g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Tuna and Edamame Brown Rice Bowl (460 kcal, 41g protein, 54g carbs, 9g fat, 5g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Red Lentil Dahl with Brown Rice (634 kcal, 31g protein, 118g carbs, 3g fat, 17g fibre per person)
Friday
1498 kcal - 91g protein, 151g carbs, 63g fat, 31g fibre- Breakfast: Poached Eggs with Smoked Salmon on Toast (476 kcal, 41g protein, 30g carbs, 20g fat, 4g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Grilled Halloumi and Roasted Vegetable Salad (493 kcal, 25g protein, 19g carbs, 35g fat, 5g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Chickpea and Sweet Potato Stew (529 kcal, 25g protein, 102g carbs, 8g fat, 22g fibre per person)
Saturday
1510 kcal - 77g protein, 243g carbs, 21g fat, 42g fibre- Breakfast: Garlic Mushrooms with Poached Egg on Sourdough (487 kcal, 26g protein, 60g carbs, 16g fat, 4g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Cannellini Bean and Tomato Soup (312 kcal, 17g protein, 59g carbs, 2g fat, 18g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Butternut Squash and Lentil Soup with Bread (711 kcal, 34g protein, 124g carbs, 3g fat, 20g fibre per person)
Sunday
1501 kcal - 77g protein, 198g carbs, 44g fat, 29g fibre- Breakfast: Garlic Mushrooms with Poached Egg on Sourdough (352 kcal, 19g protein, 43g carbs, 11g fat, 3g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Sardine and Wholemeal Pasta Salad (364 kcal, 26g protein, 41g carbs, 9g fat, 6g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Chickpea and Spinach Coconut Curry (785 kcal, 32g protein, 114g carbs, 24g fat, 20g fibre per person)
Weekly shopping list
Protein
- Eggs 16
- Smoked salmon 430g
- Falafel 4
- Green lentils 270g
- Tinned tuna in spring water 110g
- Red lentils 180g
- Tinned chickpeas 460g
- Tinned sardines 85g
Carbs & Grains
- Wholemeal bread 13 slices
- Wholemeal 1 pitta
- Wholemeal 1 roll
- Wholemeal pasta 130g
- Brown rice 180g
- Sourdough bread 3 slices
Vegetables
- Mixed leaves 90g
- Tomato 1
- Cucumber 1 (67g required)
- Watercress 30g
- Mushrooms 430g
- Onion 5
- Carrot 2
- Sweet potato mash 240g
- Baby spinach 250g
- Edamame beans 60g
- Spring onion 2
- Tinned tomatoes 3 x 400g tins (1007g required)
- Courgette 1
- Red pepper 1
- Sweet potato 240g
- Spinach 95g
- Butternut squash 350g
- Cherry tomatoes 1 x 300g pack (115g required)
Dairy & Eggs
- Halloumi 160g
- Ricotta 85g
- Parmesan 12g
- Coconut milk light 1 x 400ml tin (136ml required)
Fruit
- Pomegranate seeds 24g
Herbs & Spices
- Garlic 10 cloves
- Ginger 0.75 tsp
- Garam masala 1.5 tsp
- Cumin 1 tsp
- Paprika 1 tsp
- Parsley, optional to taste x2
- Basil, optional to taste
Condiments & Oils
- Hummus 35g
- Light mayo 19g
- Mustard 1 tsp
- Vegetable stock 2 cubes (makes 1L; 976ml required)
- Lemon dressing 12g
- Olive oil 2.25 tbsp
- Soy sauce 2.25 tsp
- Sesame oil 0.75 tsp
- Curry paste 20g
Tins & Jars
- Reduced-sugar baked beans 180g
- Cannellini beans 180g
Extras
- Lemon juice 2.25 tbsp
- Balsamic glaze 1 tsp
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)
- Buy dried pulses (lentils, chickpeas, black beans) and cook in bulk rather than tinned — cheaper per portion
- 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 pescatarian plan cost per week?
This plan is designed for Tesco and typically costs £30–40 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 90g 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 pescatarian plan?
Plenty of pescatarian 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 pescatarian 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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