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Tesco Higher-Protein Weekly Pescatarian Plan — 1,800 kcal
Fish and plant-based meals. This 7-day plan targets 1,800 kcal/day and averages 114g 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
GoalPescatarian
Weekly cost£40–55 estimate
Daily average across the 7 days
1,798 kcal114g protein205g carbs60g fat40g fibre
Individual days vary around these figures.
Adjust Household PortionsCurrently 1 person · 1 cook portions
Your 7-Day Meal Plan
Monday
1799 kcal per person116g protein · 180g carbs per person
Breakfast366 kcal · 32g protein · 12g carbs · 12 min
Tofu Scramble with Peppers
Made with firm tofu, mixed peppers, turmeric. Ready in 12 min — 366 kcal, 32g protein, 12g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 200g firm tofu
- ¾ pepper
- ½ tsp turmeric
- ½ tsp cumin
- 1 tsp olive oil
Allergens in this meal: Soybeans. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
- Slice or chop pepper and have everything else to hand.
- Cook the tofu in a non-stick pan over medium heat until cooked through.
- Add turmeric and cumin, stir in olive oil and heat through, then taste and serve.
Lunch508 kcal · 31g protein · 84g carbs · 15 min
Lentil and Roasted Vegetable Soup
Made with green lentils, courgette, red pepper. Ready in 15 min — 508 kcal, 31g protein, 84g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 100g green lentils
- 1 courgette
- 1 red pepper
- 1 onion
- 475ml vegetable stock
- 1 tsp cumin
Check the label for: Celery, Cereals containing gluten, Soybeans. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
- Peel and chop onion, courgette and red pepper into even pieces.
- Heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan) and roast courgette and red pepper for 25-30 minutes, until tender and caramelised at the edges. Meanwhile soften onion in a large pan over medium heat.
- Stir in vegetable stock and cumin, then add green lentils and simmer gently until tender and thickened.
- Taste, season and portion for serving.
Dinner495 kcal · 32g protein · 58g carbs · 10 min
Poached Eggs and Baked Beans on Wholemeal Toast
Made with eggs, reduced-sugar baked beans, wholemeal bread. Ready in 10 min — 495 kcal, 32g protein, 58g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 200g 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.
Snack430 kcal · 21g protein · 26g carbs · 5 min
Smoked Mackerel Pâté on Oatcakes
Made with smoked mackerel fillet, light cream cheese, lemon juice. Ready in 5 min — 430 kcal, 21g protein, 26g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 75g smoked mackerel fillet
- 20g light cream cheese
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 3 oatcakes
Allergens in this meal: Cereals containing gluten, Fish, Milk. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
- Slice or portion smoked mackerel fillet as needed.
- Top oatcakes with smoked mackerel fillet, light cream cheese and lemon juice and serve.
Weekly Shopping List
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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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- 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 1,800 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 Higher-Protein Weekly Pescatarian Plan — 1,800 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
1799 kcal - 116g protein, 180g carbs, 67g fat, 39g fibre- Breakfast: Tofu Scramble with Peppers (366 kcal, 32g protein, 12g carbs, 22g fat, 5g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Lentil and Roasted Vegetable Soup (508 kcal, 31g protein, 84g carbs, 3g fat, 18g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Poached Eggs and Baked Beans on Wholemeal Toast (495 kcal, 32g protein, 58g carbs, 14g fat, 13g fibre per person)
- Snack: Smoked Mackerel Pâté on Oatcakes (430 kcal, 21g protein, 26g carbs, 28g fat, 3g fibre per person)
Tuesday
1801 kcal - 140g protein, 237g carbs, 36g fat, 64g fibre- Breakfast: Tofu Scramble with Peppers (419 kcal, 36g protein, 14g carbs, 25g fat, 5g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Cannellini Bean and Tomato Soup (378 kcal, 21g protein, 71g carbs, 2g fat, 22g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Quorn Mince Bolognese with Wholemeal Pasta (747 kcal, 56g protein, 118g carbs, 8g fat, 30g fibre per person)
- Snack: Tuna on Rye Crackers (257 kcal, 27g protein, 34g carbs, 1g fat, 7g fibre per person)
Wednesday
1799 kcal - 131g protein, 177g carbs, 66g fat, 30g fibre- Breakfast: Tofu Scramble with Peppers (386 kcal, 33g protein, 13g carbs, 23g fat, 5g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Mackerel and Brown Rice Salad (602 kcal, 32g protein, 74g carbs, 18g fat, 4g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Cod and Chickpea Stew (565 kcal, 59g protein, 70g carbs, 8g fat, 18g fibre per person)
- Snack: Mixed Nuts and Dried Fruit (246 kcal, 7g protein, 20g carbs, 17g fat, 3g fibre per person)
Thursday
1800 kcal - 110g protein, 231g carbs, 53g fat, 44g fibre- Breakfast: Tofu Scramble with Peppers (376 kcal, 32g protein, 13g carbs, 22g fat, 5g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Miso Tofu and Edamame Bowl (560 kcal, 29g protein, 78g carbs, 14g fat, 9g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Chickpea and Sweet Potato Stew (570 kcal, 27g protein, 110g carbs, 8g fat, 24g fibre per person)
- Snack: Sardines on Rye Crackers (294 kcal, 22g protein, 30g carbs, 9g fat, 6g fibre per person)
Friday
1802 kcal - 109g protein, 152g carbs, 82g fat, 20g fibre- Breakfast: Tofu Scramble with Peppers (373 kcal, 32g protein, 13g carbs, 22g fat, 5g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Mackerel and Brown Rice Salad (581 kcal, 31g protein, 72g carbs, 17g fat, 4g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Spinach and Ricotta Wholemeal Pasta (682 kcal, 31g protein, 66g carbs, 32g fat, 11g fibre per person)
- Snack: Hard-Boiled Eggs (166 kcal, 15g protein, 1g carbs, 11g fat, 0g fibre per person)
Saturday
1793 kcal - 83g protein, 248g carbs, 52g fat, 46g fibre- Breakfast: Avocado and Eggs on Wholemeal Toast (403 kcal, 21g protein, 32g carbs, 20g fat, 8g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Miso Tofu and Edamame Bowl (505 kcal, 26g protein, 70g carbs, 13g fat, 8g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Mushroom and Lentil Shepherd's Pie (554 kcal, 29g protein, 109g carbs, 2g fat, 27g fibre per person)
- Snack: Oat Biscuits with Peanut Butter (331 kcal, 7g protein, 37g carbs, 17g fat, 3g fibre per person)
Sunday
1792 kcal - 107g protein, 208g carbs, 63g fat, 38g fibre- Breakfast: Avocado and Eggs on Wholemeal Toast (403 kcal, 21g protein, 32g carbs, 20g fat, 8g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Green Lentil and Roasted Sweet Potato Bowl (542 kcal, 28g protein, 85g carbs, 11g fat, 16g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Miso Glazed Salmon with Soba Noodles (607 kcal, 45g protein, 60g carbs, 24g fat, 5g fibre per person)
- Snack: Roasted Spiced Chickpeas (240 kcal, 13g protein, 31g carbs, 8g fat, 9g fibre per person)
Weekly shopping list
Protein
- Firm tofu 1.05kg
- Green lentils 360g
- Eggs 8
- Smoked mackerel fillet 80g
- Quorn mince 230g
- Tinned tuna in spring water 90g
- Tinned mackerel in brine 260g
- Cod fillet 210g
- Tinned chickpeas 575g
- Silken tofu 290g
- Tinned sardines in spring water 90g
- Salmon fillet 150g
Carbs & Grains
- Wholemeal bread 6 slices
- Wholemeal pasta 190g
- Brown rice 320g
- Oat 4 biscuits
- Soba noodles 75g
Vegetables
- Mixed peppers 525g
- Courgette 1
- Red pepper 1
- Onion 5
- Tinned tomatoes 5 x 400g tins (1693g required)
- Cucumber 1 (300g required)
- Red onion 1
- Edamame beans 190g
- Sweet potato 420g
- Spinach 100g
- Baby spinach 200g
- Avocado 1
- Mushrooms 190g
- Carrot 2
- Sweet potato mash 230g
- Pak choi 130g
Dairy & Eggs
- Light cream cheese 19g
- Ricotta 100g
- Parmesan 15g
Fruit
- Raisins 20g
Herbs & Spices
- Turmeric 2.75 tsp
- Cumin 2 tbsp
- Garlic 12 cloves
- Basil, optional to taste
- Mixed herbs 1.25 tsp
- Paprika 2 tsp
- Parsley, optional to taste
- Chilli flakes, optional to taste x2
- Smoked paprika 1 tsp
Condiments & Oils
- Olive oil 3 tbsp
- Vegetable stock 2 cubes (makes 1L; 887ml required)
- Lemon dressing 30g
- Miso paste 2.75 tbsp
- Soy sauce 2.75 tbsp
- Peanut butter 15g
- Tahini 16g
Tins & Jars
- Reduced-sugar baked beans 200g
- Cannellini beans 230g
Extras
- Lemon juice 1.25 tbsp
- Oatcakes 3
- Rye 9 crackers
- Mixed nuts 35g
- Sesame seeds 2.75 tsp
- 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 pescatarian 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 114g 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 1,800 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 1,800 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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