Name: High-Protein Tuna Couscous Power Bowl (Hotel Room Edition)
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 2 (5-oz) cans tuna in water, drained; 1 cup quick-cooking couscous; 1 1/4 cups boiling water; 1/2 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed; 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (or mini bell peppers, sliced); 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional); 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tbsp lemon juice (plus more lemon wedges to serve); 1/2 tsp garlic powder; Salt and pepper, to taste; 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or basil (optional, for garnish)

High-Protein Tuna Couscous Power Bowl (Hotel Room Edition)

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This power bowl is designed for the hotel traveler: it requires only a kettle and a mini fridge but delivers a restaurant-worthy dinner. Combining protein-packed tuna and chickpeas with fluffy couscous and bright veggies, it hits your 50g protein goal per serving. The olive oil and lemon lift the flavors, while feta adds creamy, tangy depth. Assemble in under 15 minutes—no stove, no fuss. Perfect for a satisfying, nourishing meal on the road.

Ingredients

Instructions

Empty couscous into a large heat-safe bowl. Pour 1 1/4 cups boiling water from kettle over couscous. Cover with a plate and let steam for 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, drain tuna and chickpeas. Halve tomatoes (or slice peppers).
After 5 minutes, fluff couscous with a fork. Stir in olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to taste.
Fold in drained tuna, chickpeas, tomatoes, and half the feta (if using). Mix gently to combine.
Divide the mixture between bowls. Top with remaining feta and sprinkle with fresh herbs if available.
Serve with extra lemon wedges for brightness.