Mediterranean Tuna Couscous Bowl
Estimated $5.57 recipe · $2.79 per serving (US / USD)
Couscous tossed with tuna, tomatoes, olives and lemon — a bright packable lunch.
The recipe
Mediterranean Tuna Couscous Bowl
Couscous tossed with tuna, tomatoes, olives and lemon — a bright packable lunch.
Ingredients
- 2 cans tuna, drained
- 150g couscous
- Handful of cherry tomatoes
- 2 tbsp olives
- 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp olive oil, parsley
Estimated recipe cost
$5.57 for 2 servings · $2.79 per serving
US grocery planning estimate in USD. Includes the amounts used from the listed ingredients, including pantry items. Prices and portion weights vary.
Ingredient-by-ingredient breakdown
| Ingredient & price basis | Cost used |
|---|---|
| 2 cans tuna, drainedPlanning assumption · $1.20 / 113 g · Assumes 113 g per can (drained where applicable) | $2.40 |
| 150g couscousPlanning assumption · $3.00 / 454 g · Uses 150g | $0.99 |
| Handful of cherry tomatoesPlanning assumption · $2.97 / 255 g · Assumes 50 g per item/portion | $0.58 |
| 2 tbsp olivesPlanning assumption · $3.00 / 200 g · 1 tbsp ≈ 15g | $0.45 |
| 1 lemonPlanning assumption · $0.60 / 1 each · Count stated in recipe | $0.60 |
| 2 tbsp olive oil, parsleyCombined estimates · olive oil: $6.12 / 503 ml + fresh herbs: $1.00 / 28 g · 1 tbsp ≈ 15ml; Unspecified amount: assumes 5 g | $0.55 |
| Estimated total | $5.57 |
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Price bases and quantity assumptions refer to the original recipe. Unspecified quantities use the assumptions shown above. Listed optional ingredients are included. Unlisted sides, extra seasoning, tax, energy and delivery are excluded. Buying full packages will cost more.
Instructions
- Soak the couscous and fluff with a fork.
- Fold through the tuna, tomatoes and olives.
- Dress with lemon, olive oil and parsley.
Recipe notes
Travels well and needs no reheating — ideal for lunch.
Estimated nutrition per serving
520 kcal · 35g protein. Values are estimates and vary with brands, substitutions and portions.
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