Ingredients
What you need
- 180g couscous
- 2 tins tuna
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 2 peppers
- 1 lemon
- 1 bunch fresh herbs
You'll also need
bowl, knife
Recipe
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Lunch recipe
Tuna Mayo Couscous Boxes
Lemony tuna mayo couscous boxes with peppers and herbs for a colourful packed lunch.
25 min540 kcal2 base servingsPackableSatisfyingColourful
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Method
Step by step
Step 1Get prepped
Boil water in a kettle or saucepan, then put the couscous in a heatproof bowl, pour over 220ml boiling water, cover, and leave for 5 minutes.
Step 2Start cooking
Deseed and finely dice the peppers, zest and juice the lemon, and chop the fresh herbs.
Step 3Build the flavour
Drain the tuna well, then flake it with a fork and mix it with the mayonnaise.
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