Can I add protein to this couscous bowl?

Yes, grilled chicken or chickpeas work well.

Is the Mediterranean couscous bowl vegan?

Yes, it can be made vegan-friendly.

Preparation takes approximately 20 minutes.

Grains

A vibrant bowl filled with couscous, fresh vegetables, and Mediterranean spices, great for lunch or dinner.

Per 100 g

140 kcal

1 cup

280 kcal

(200 g)

Protein	Carbs	Fat
5 g / 100g	28 g / 100g	2 g / 100g

Where the calories come from

Protein 13% · Carbs 75% · Fat 12%

Share of energy: 4 kcal per gram of protein and carbs, 9 kcal per gram of fat.

1 cup (200 g, 280 kcal) is 14% of a 2,000 kcal day. 2,000 kcal is the reference day used on nutrition labels, not a personal target.
Burning 1 cup takes about 68 min of brisk walking. Estimate for a 70 kg adult walking briskly (about 4 kcal a minute).

Mediterranean Couscous Bowl is number 3 of 6 by calories per 100 g, lowest first. The similar foods average 137 kcal per 100 g.

Food	kcal / 100 g	Protein / 100 g
Nutty Barley Salad	120	4 g
Turmeric Rice Salad	130	3 g
Mediterranean Couscous Bowl	140	5 g
Wild Rice Pilaf with Cranberries	140	4 g
Apple Cinnamon Quinoa	143	4.1 g
Bulgur and Roasted Veggie Bowl	150	5 g

Nutrition data updated June 13, 2026.

Serving	Grams	Calories
1 cup	200 g	280 kcal
1/2 cup	100 g	140 kcal

7/10

High in fiber and low in calories, this bowl is perfect for maintaining a healthy weight.

Can I add protein to this couscous bowl?: Yes, grilled chicken or chickpeas work well.
Is the Mediterranean couscous bowl vegan?: Yes, it can be made vegan-friendly.
How long does it take to prepare?: Preparation takes approximately 20 minutes.

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