Tesco Plant-Forward Weekly Vegan Low Calorie Plan — 1,800 kcal
Vegans working to a lower daily calorie target. This 7-day plan targets 1,800 kcal/day and averages 75g of protein, built around Tesco's Stockwell & Co (cupboard staples: tins, cereals, tea, baking) for an estimated £30–50/week. Protein comes from whole foods — pulses, tofu, tempeh, nuts and seeds — rather than protein powders or bars, in line with the whole-food approach this plan takes throughout.
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Your 7-Day Meal Plan
Monday
Quinoa and Coconut Milk Porridge with Mango
Made with quinoa, coconut milk light, mango chunks.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 50g quinoa
- 175ml light coconut milk
- 70g mango chunks
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¾ tsp maple syrup
Method
- Rinse the quinoa in a sieve, then put it in a small saucepan with the light coconut milk and cinnamon.
- Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring often, until the quinoa is tender and creamy. Add a splash of water if it gets too thick.
- Spoon into a bowl, top with the mango chunks and drizzle over the maple syrup.
Red Lentil and Vegetable Soup with Wholemeal Roll
Made with red lentils, carrot, onion.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 80g red lentils
- 1 carrot
- ¾ onion
- 2 celery stalks
- 1 wholemeal roll
- 425ml vegetable stock
Allergens in this meal: Celery, Cereals containing gluten. Check the label for: Sesame, Soybeans. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
- Peel and chop carrot, onion and celery into even pieces.
- Heat a large pan over medium heat and soften carrot, onion and celery for 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in vegetable stock, then add red lentils and simmer gently until tender and thickened.
- Taste, season and serve with wholemeal roll on the side.
Three-Bean Vegetable Chilli with Brown Rice
Made with mixed beans tinned, tinned tomatoes, onion.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 1½ standard tins of mixed beans, drained
- ¾ of a standard tin of tomatoes
- ¾ onion
- 1 red pepper
- ¾ tsp chilli powder
- ¾ tsp cumin
- 70g brown rice (dry weight)
Method
- Peel and chop onion and red pepper into even pieces. Drain and rinse mixed beans.
- Heat a large pan over medium heat and soften onion and red pepper for 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in chilli powder and cumin, then add mixed beans and tomatoes and simmer gently until tender and thickened.
- Meanwhile, cook the rice according to its packet instructions, then drain and serve alongside.
Peanut Butter with Celery Sticks
Made with peanut butter, celery sticks.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 1¾ tbsp peanut butter
- 3 celery sticks
Allergens in this meal: Celery, Peanuts. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
- Slice or portion celery sticks as needed.
- Combine peanut butter and celery sticks in a bowl or lidded container.
Weekly Shopping List
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Estimated cost: £30–50/week for 1 person from Tesco. Calories and macros remain per person, while shopping quantities are scaled for the household.
Protein
Carbs & Grains
Vegetables
Plant-Based Milks & Alternatives
Fruit
Herbs & Spices
Condiments & Oils
Tins & Jars
Extras
Container setup for this plan
This plan has about 18 prep-friendly meals. Start with 10 main containers, 4 small sauce or snack tubs, and 2 freezer tubs.
Use 2 five-container glass packs to provide at least 10 main meal spaces, then add the separate small tubs shown above.
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- Material
- Glass
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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.
- 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.
The Assumptions Behind This Plan
Every plan is built on four decisions. If one of them does not match your week, that is the part to change - the swaps below cover the common cases.
| 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 | £30–50/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. |
Shopping This Plan At Tesco
The largest UK grocer. Widest range of the mainstream stores, with Clubcard pricing doing much of the value work.
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)
- Stir a scoop of plant protein into porridge, oats or a smoothie for an easy 20g
- Add extra firm tofu, tempeh or edamame to any bowl or stir-fry
💪 Increase protein
- Stir a scoop of plant protein into porridge, oats or a smoothie for an easy 20g
- Add extra firm tofu, tempeh or edamame to any bowl or stir-fry
- Keep tinned lentils, chickpeas and black beans in to bulk out a meal at low cost
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does this vegan low calorie plan cost per week?
This plan is designed for Tesco and is estimated at £30–50 per week for one person at typical UK prices, 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 75g 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 vegan low calorie plan?
Plenty of vegan low calorie plans share the same 1,800 kcal target — the difference here is that protein comes from whole foods throughout, with no reliance on powders or bars.
Can I print this vegan 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 vegan eaters?
Yes. Every meal in this plan is vegan, using ingredients readily available from Tesco.
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