DINNER IN 15 MINUTES
PANTRY-FRIENDLY
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Step 1
Cover couscous with hot stock for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
DINNER IN 15 MINUTES
PANTRY-FRIENDLY
FISH · LUNCH
Tuna Lemon Couscous
Tuna Lemon Couscous recipe with couscous, tuna, and cucumber. A simple 15-minute lunch with clear, step-by-step instructions.
Total time15 min
YieldServes 2
DietFish & Seafood
Shopping10 ingredients
DifficultyEasy
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Ingredients
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Method
4 steps · about 15 minutes total
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Step 2
Fold through tuna, cucumber, spring onions and parsley.
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Step 3
Mix yogurt, olive oil and lemon juice and spoon over the couscous.
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Step 4
Season with black pepper and serve warm or chilled.
Before you serve
Cooking notes & good-to-know answers.
Small details for confident timing, useful swaps, and safer leftovers.
Cooking notes
Seafood cooks quickly, so watch the final minutes closely and follow local food-safety guidance.
Taste at the end and adjust salt and pepper after the sauce has reduced.
Taste as you go and adjust seasoning to suit your ingredients and preferences.
Good to know
Serve it with a simple side that complements the main ingredients, such as a salad, cooked vegetables, bread or rice where appropriate.
This version is designed to take about 15 minutes from start to finish, depending on your equipment and ingredient preparation.
Refrigerate leftovers promptly in a covered container and use them according to local food-safety guidance.
About this recipe
Tuna Lemon Couscous is a lunch idea built around couscous, tuna, cucumber, and lemon. It is designed for straightforward home cooking and takes about 15 minutes, making it a useful option when you want a practical meal without a long ingredient list.
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