Mediterranean Tuna Couscous Bowls with Roasted Red Pepper Yogurt

Total time
25 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Yield
4 servings

Mediterranean Tuna Couscous Bowls with Roasted Red Pepper Yogurt

Directions

12 steps

  1. Bring 1 cup water to a boil in a kettle or small saucepan for the couscous.

  2. Put the dry couscous and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt into a large heatproof bowl.

  3. Pour the boiling water over the couscous. Drizzle in 1 teaspoon of the olive oil, cover the bowl with a plate or lid, and let it sit for 5 minutes.

  4. Squeeze the juice from one lemon half into a small cup. You need about 2 tablespoons of juice. Cut the remaining lemon half into wedges for serving.

  5. Put the Greek yogurt and chopped roasted red peppers into a small bowl.

  6. Add 1 tablespoon of the lemon juice, 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, and 1/4 teaspoon of the black pepper to the yogurt bowl. Stir until the sauce is evenly mixed, then set it aside.

  7. Put the drained tuna into a medium bowl.

  8. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon of the olive oil, and half of the chopped parsley to the bowl with the tuna. Flake the tuna with a fork and stir gently so it stays in soft pieces.

  9. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

  10. Add the drained chickpeas and the ground cumin to the skillet.

  11. Cook the chickpeas for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring a few times, until they are hot and lightly browned in spots. Sprinkle in the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of black pepper.

  12. Uncover the couscous and fluff it with a fork so the grains separate.