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Tesco Easy Vegetarian Low Calorie Plan — 1,800 kcal
Vegetarians cutting calories. This 7-day plan targets 1,800 kcal/day and averages 96g of protein, built around Tesco's Stockwell & Co (cupboard staples: tins, cereals, tea, baking) for roughly £30–40/week. Meals need close to no active cooking — assemble-and-eat, one-pan or ready-to-eat combinations — so the plan stays realistic on the busiest days.
Your week at a glance
1 personPlan summary
SupermarketTesco
GoalVegetarian Low Calorie
Weekly cost£30–40 estimate
Daily average across the 7 days
1,795 kcal96g protein225g carbs59g fat37g fibre
Individual days vary around these figures.
Adjust Household PortionsCurrently 1 person · 1 cook portions
Your 7-Day Meal Plan
Monday
1801 kcal per person97g protein · 233g carbs per person
Breakfast508 kcal · 32g protein · 63g carbs · 15 min
Wholemeal Pancakes with Low-Fat Yogurt
Made with wholemeal flour, eggs, semi-skimmed milk. Ready in 15 min — 508 kcal, 32g protein, 63g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 70g wholemeal flour
- 2 eggs
- 150ml semi-skimmed milk
- 90g low-fat yogurt
- 50g blueberries
Allergens in this meal: Cereals containing gluten, Eggs, Milk. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
- Whisk wholemeal flour, eggs and semi-skimmed milk into a smooth batter and leave it to stand for 2 minutes.
- Lightly grease a non-stick pan, then cook small pancakes for 1-2 minutes per side.
- Serve with low-fat yogurt and blueberries.
Lunch374 kcal · 17g protein · 63g carbs · 10 min
Hummus and Roasted Vegetable Pitta
Made with hummus, wholemeal pitta, courgette. Ready in 10 min — 374 kcal, 17g protein, 63g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 5 tbsp hummus
- 1 wholemeal pitta
- 1 courgette, roasted
- 1 red pepper, roasted
- 1 generous handful spinach (about 30g)
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.
- Slice roasted courgette and roasted red pepper.
- Layer hummus, roasted courgette, roasted red pepper and spinach evenly and season to taste. Roll it up tightly if you are taking it with you.
Dinner697 kcal · 42g protein · 89g carbs · 20 min
Teriyaki Tofu with Brown Rice and Broccoli
Made with firm tofu, brown rice, broccoli. Ready in 20 min — 697 kcal, 42g protein, 89g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 175g firm tofu
- 80g brown rice (dry weight)
- ½ small head of broccoli (about 175g)
- 2 tbsp plus 1 tsp teriyaki sauce
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
- 2 spring onions
Allergens in this meal: Sesame, Soybeans. Check the label for: Cereals containing gluten. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
- Cook the rice according to its packet instructions, then drain if needed.
- Meanwhile, cook the tofu in a non-stick pan over medium heat, stirring, until browned and hot through. Add small head of broccoli and spring onions and cook until tender.
- Fold the cooked rice through the pan, stir in teriyaki sauce, and heat through before serving with sesame seeds scattered over.
Snack222 kcal · 6g protein · 18g carbs · 1 min
Mixed Nuts and Dried Fruit
Made with mixed nuts, raisins. Ready in 1 min — 222 kcal, 6g protein, 18g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 30g mixed nuts
- 20g raisins
Allergens in this meal: Tree nuts. Check the label for: Peanuts, Sulphur dioxide and sulphites. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
- Combine mixed nuts and raisins in a bowl or lidded container.
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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 1,800 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 | £30–40/week estimate | Budget plans keep variety while still prioritising own-brand and batch-friendly ingredients. |
| Prep style | Low (10–20 min/day) | Low-effort plans keep daily cooking short while preserving enough variety. |
Printable meal plan PDF
Tesco Easy Vegetarian Low Calorie 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
1801 kcal - 97g protein, 233g carbs, 59g fat, 32g fibre- Breakfast: Wholemeal Pancakes with Low-Fat Yogurt (508 kcal, 32g protein, 63g carbs, 15g fat, 9g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Hummus and Roasted Vegetable Pitta (374 kcal, 17g protein, 63g carbs, 9g fat, 11g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Teriyaki Tofu with Brown Rice and Broccoli (697 kcal, 42g protein, 89g carbs, 20g fat, 9g fibre per person)
- Snack: Mixed Nuts and Dried Fruit (222 kcal, 6g protein, 18g carbs, 15g fat, 3g fibre per person)
Tuesday
1777 kcal - 93g protein, 178g carbs, 80g fat, 31g fibre- Breakfast: Wholemeal Pancakes with Low-Fat Yogurt (491 kcal, 31g protein, 60g carbs, 14g fat, 9g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Baked Falafel and Salad Pitta (575 kcal, 22g protein, 70g carbs, 25g fat, 13g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Three-Egg Omelette with Feta and Vegetables (504 kcal, 34g protein, 31g carbs, 27g fat, 6g fibre per person)
- Snack: Mixed Nuts and Dried Fruit (207 kcal, 6g protein, 17g carbs, 14g fat, 3g fibre per person)
Wednesday
1801 kcal - 130g protein, 252g carbs, 37g fat, 50g fibre- Breakfast: Wholemeal Pancakes with Low-Fat Yogurt (547 kcal, 35g protein, 67g carbs, 16g fat, 9g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Cottage Cheese and Roasted Vegetable Bowl (472 kcal, 35g protein, 66g carbs, 11g fat, 10g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Quorn Mince Bolognese with Wholemeal Pasta (657 kcal, 49g protein, 104g carbs, 7g fat, 27g fibre per person)
- Snack: Tzatziki with Vegetable Dippers (125 kcal, 11g protein, 15g carbs, 3g fat, 4g fibre per person)
Thursday
1799 kcal - 96g protein, 272g carbs, 39g fat, 38g fibre- Breakfast: Wholemeal Pancakes with Low-Fat Yogurt (577 kcal, 36g protein, 72g carbs, 17g fat, 10g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Hummus and Roasted Vegetable Pitta (391 kcal, 17g protein, 65g carbs, 10g fat, 12g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Mushroom and Pea Brown Rice Risotto (699 kcal, 31g protein, 119g carbs, 9g fat, 11g fibre per person)
- Snack: Tzatziki with Vegetable Dippers (132 kcal, 12g protein, 16g carbs, 3g fat, 5g fibre per person)
Friday
1789 kcal - 96g protein, 244g carbs, 48g fat, 35g fibre- Breakfast: Wholemeal Pancakes with Low-Fat Yogurt (491 kcal, 31g protein, 60g carbs, 14g fat, 9g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Black Bean Burrito Bowl (505 kcal, 20g protein, 95g carbs, 3g fat, 15g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Tofu Pad Thai (655 kcal, 41g protein, 71g carbs, 24g fat, 7g fibre per person)
- Snack: Apple and Peanut Butter (138 kcal, 4g protein, 18g carbs, 7g fat, 4g fibre per person)
Saturday
1799 kcal - 82g protein, 192g carbs, 75g fat, 32g fibre- Breakfast: Quinoa and Coconut Milk Porridge with Mango (436 kcal, 10g protein, 52g carbs, 19g fat, 7g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Green Lentil and Halloumi Bowl (578 kcal, 39g protein, 56g carbs, 19g fat, 11g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Spinach and Ricotta Wholemeal Pasta (622 kcal, 29g protein, 60g carbs, 29g fat, 10g fibre per person)
- Snack: Apple and Peanut Butter (163 kcal, 4g protein, 24g carbs, 8g fat, 4g fibre per person)
Sunday
1799 kcal - 76g protein, 203g carbs, 77g fat, 44g fibre- Breakfast: Quinoa and Coconut Milk Porridge with Mango (467 kcal, 11g protein, 56g carbs, 21g fat, 7g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Grilled Halloumi and Roasted Vegetable Salad (512 kcal, 25g protein, 19g carbs, 36g fat, 5g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Mushroom and Lentil Shepherd's Pie (591 kcal, 31g protein, 116g carbs, 2g fat, 29g fibre per person)
- Snack: Pumpkin Seeds with Dark Chocolate Chips (229 kcal, 9g protein, 12g carbs, 18g fat, 3g fibre per person)
Weekly shopping list
Protein
- Eggs 12
- Firm tofu 360g
- Falafel 4
- Quorn mince 200g
- Black beans 180g
- Green lentils 290g
Carbs & Grains
- Wholemeal flour 380g
- Wholemeal 4 pittas
- Wholemeal 1 roll
- Brown rice 260g
- Wholemeal pasta 170g
- Rice noodles 70g
- Quinoa 120g
Vegetables
- Courgette 4
- Red pepper 4
- Spinach 120g
- Broccoli 190g
- Spring onion 5
- Mixed leaves 95g
- Tomato 1
- Cucumber 1 (222g required)
- Cherry tomatoes 1 x 300g pack (251g required)
- Tinned tomatoes 1 x 400g tin (385g required)
- Onion 3
- Carrot 4
- Celery 4 sticks
- Mushrooms 400g
- peas 110g
- Baby spinach 140g
- Sweet potato mash 250g
Dairy & Eggs
- Semi-skimmed milk 1 x 1L carton (699ml required)
- Low-fat yogurt 470g
- Reduced-fat feta 55g
- Cottage cheese 200g
- Low-fat Greek yogurt 200g
- Parmesan 35g
- Coconut milk light 1 x 400ml tin (374ml required)
- Halloumi 170g
- Ricotta 90g
Fruit
- Blueberries 240g
- Raisins 35g
- Apple 2
- Mango chunks 150g
- Pomegranate seeds 30g
Herbs & Spices
- Mixed herbs 2.75 tsp
- Garlic 8 cloves
- Dill 2 tsp
- Coriander, optional to taste
- Cinnamon 1 tsp
Condiments & Oils
- Hummus 200g
- Teriyaki sauce 40g
- Olive oil 2.25 tbsp
- Vegetable stock 2 cubes (makes 1L; 815ml required)
- Salsa 45g
- Tamari 1.75 tbsp
- Peanut butter 30g
- Lemon dressing 14g
Extras
- Sesame seeds 1 tsp
- Mixed nuts 55g
- Sweetcorn 55g
- Lime juice, optional to taste x2
- Beansprouts 90g
- Peanuts 17g
- Maple syrup 2 tsp
- Balsamic glaze 1 tsp
- Pumpkin seeds 30g
- Dark chocolate chips 14g
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
- 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)
- 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
- Add cottage cheese or a protein yogurt as a snack — no cooking, no extra washing up
- A ready-made protein shake covers a gap without adding a single extra step
- 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 vegetarian low calorie 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 96g 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 vegetarian low calorie plan?
Plenty of vegetarian low calorie plans share the same 1,800 kcal target — the difference here is that meals are filtered for near-zero active cooking time, not just for being quick recipes.
Can I print this vegetarian low calorie 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 vegetarian eaters?
Yes. Every meal in this plan is vegetarian, using ingredients readily available from Tesco.
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