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Tomato couscous & feta
Fluffy couscous with tomato and crumbled feta. A warm bowl with very little effort.
A simple lunch
From start to plate
Serving
- Protein
- 18.4 g
- Carbs
- 58.4 g
- Fat
- 18.7 g
For one serving
What you’ll need
- Instant couscous · dry60 g
- Feta60 g
- Tomato paste · no added salt20 g
- Tomatoes150 g
- Olive oil5 g
Water as needed. Optional herbs, lemon or pepper are not included in the nutrition estimate.
Allergens to check
Wheat (gluten) and milk.
Always check your specific product labels.
Keep it simple
How to make it
Soak the couscous
Put the couscous in a heatproof bowl. Mix the tomato paste with the amount of boiling water stated on the couscous packet, pour over and cover. Leave for the packet’s standing time, usually 5 minutes.
Prepare the toppings
Rinse and chop the tomatoes. Crumble the feta into small pieces.
Fluff and combine
Fluff the couscous with a fork. Fold through the olive oil, tomatoes and feta. A squeeze of lemon and a few herbs are optional.
A useful detail
Use instant couscous for this method. Pearl couscous needs a different cooking method and more time.
About these recipes and nutrition estimates
These are simple Selfboost recipe ideas, with one example serving each. Your appetite and energy needs can be different. A varied diet matters across the day and week; every meal does not need to contain every food group.
Calories and nutrients are calculated from the listed ingredient weights using the Food Library’s representative USDA records. Raw, dry, cooked and drained weights are marked separately. All listed oil is included. Optional seasonings and garnishes are excluded. Brands, cooking losses and portion sizes change the result; use a product’s label for its specific values.
Preparation times are estimates and include any ready-cooked ingredients noted in the recipe. Photographs are serving inspiration; follow the ingredient list for the recipe and portion.
- Food Library data notes — USDA food composition and its limits.
- NHS Eatwell Guide — variety and balance across meals.
- FoodSafety.gov cooking temperatures — chicken, fish and eggs.
- Food Standards Agency food safety guidance — handling and reheating rice.
Sources reviewed 8 October 2026. Recipe combinations and serving sizes are Selfboost’s editorial choices, not a prescribed meal plan or an endorsement by these organisations.
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