40 couscous recipes that are successful in different regions of Brazil

Couscous is very successful in Brazil – although with its particularities in different corners of the country! Couscous from São Paulo, for example, widely consumed in the southeastern region of Brazil, is made from corn flour and is totally versatile, being able to be made, for example, with chicken, shrimp, fish and many other ways!

The northeastern couscous, unlike the paulista couscous, which is full of ingredients, is a simple couscous that can be consumed, for example, only with butter on top.

Moroccan couscous, on the other hand, is easily found in gourmet emporiums or in the imported area of ​​supermarkets, being a wildcard ingredient to have at home, and can be placed in the most varied recipes.

In addition, regardless of the type of couscous, there is no single recipe that needs to be followed to the letter. It is always possible to innovate, making dishes with the ingredients you like the most or, simply, that you have at home! For all that, you will surely be inspired by the recipes below!

Couscous Nordestino

1. Northeastern couscous: unlike São Paulo couscous (which is full of ingredients), Northeastern couscous is simple and can be eaten with sun-dried meat, for example, or just with butter on top.

2. Microwave couscous: practical and delicious. But, like all microwave food, it must be consumed immediately, otherwise it will become rubbery. Good tip for a quick dinner during the week.

3. Couscous stuffed with jerked beef and coalho cheese cream: a different and very tasty recipe, ideal for those who like to venture into the kitchen, always making new recipes. The soft jerky inside the dough and the cream cheese on top couldn’t match more.

4. Italian couscous: you will basically use cottage cheese, tomato sauce, ham, cheese and oregano. Preparation is in the microwave. A practical, different and tasty recipe.

5. Corn Couscous with Coalho Cheese: An easy-to-make dish where you will only use corn for couscous, butter, cheese curds and salt. Good tip for a quick dinner during the week.

6. Northeastern couscous with peppers: a different dish, full of flavor. You will use milharina, water for hydrating and water for cooking. To enhance the couscous, stir-fry peppers that caramelize and give the couscous a special and wonderfully perfect touch.

7. Couscous from back to front: the main tip of this recipe is to put a little butter on top of the couscous, with the heat off. The butter will melt and penetrate the dough, leaving it moist and with a special touch.

Moroccan couscous

8. Moroccan couscous: ideal dish for those busy days of the week! That’s because it’s delicious, practical, makes little mess and is ready in a few minutes. The recipe serves up to four people.

9. Green broth couscous: in addition to being tasty, it is a very practical dish. It’s economical, yields a lot, is quick to prepare and extremely versatile. Serves as a starter or main course, with meat or some vegetarian option.

10. Couscous with okra: the income of the recipe is for two people. You will use Moroccan couscous, water, olive oil, unsalted butter, beef broth, smoked pork tenderloin, okra, onion, garlic, parsley and salt.

11. Tuna couscous and sun-dried tomatoes: you will use couscous, sun-dried tomatoes in olive oil, water, salt, olive oil, lemon, honey, tuna and chives. It is the ideal dish for a light meal, as well as being quick and easy to make.

12. Couscous with ratatouille: the mix with the traditional French dish that became even better known because of the movie “The Cook Mouse” is spectacular. And the advantage is that as the recipe only uses vegetables, you can serve it with meat, poultry or fish.

13. Couscous with apricots and raisins: a delicious dish, different and with striking flavors. You will need sour apricots, white raisins, black raisins, onions, white wine, Moroccan couscous, boiling water, butter, salt and ground pepper.

14. Couscous with merguez sausage: merguez is a different sausage, with a very characteristic flavor, so it gives this dish a very special and striking touch. It’s worth a try!

15. Couscous with mushrooms in balsamic sauce: you will basically use Moroccan couscous, fresh paris mushrooms, balsamic vinegar, semi-cured cheese, olive oil and salt. The result is a complete and delicious dish.

16. Couscous with lemon, chicken and honey: a tasty dish for which you will use, in addition to the main ingredients, salt, mustard, chicken broth, garlic and cilantro.

Couscous Paulista

17. Couscous paulista de palmito: a delicious dish that is very simple to make, in addition to being beautiful and colorful. It goes well with a Sunday lunch, a light weekday meal and even a good barbecue.

18. Couscous from São Paulo with quail egg: different and practical, this mini couscous is an excellent and beautiful individual starter. And the touch of coconut milk makes it even tastier, it’s worth a try!

19. Calabrese couscous: practical, it is made with olive oil, onion, garlic, finely chopped pepperoni, corn flour, fresh peas, green corn, tomato extract, red pepper, olives, vegetable broth, salt and pepper. -rhen;

20. End of month couscous from São Paulo: practical and economical, this couscous was made with cornmeal, water, onion, tomato, pepper, garlic, salt, pepper, Parmesan cheese, butter, sardines, parsley, carrots and eggs. But you can also do with whatever you have at home!

21. Turkey couscous with coconut, saffron and pepper: couscous from São Paulo is a versatile dish, which can include seafood, vegetables, chicken. This one, in particular, stands out for its shredded turkey breast, touch of coconut and palm heart. Good option to change the menu.

22. Prawn couscous: delicious, beautiful and easy to make. Good tip for those who love shrimp! In addition to shrimp, you will use olive oil, onion, garlic, cornmeal, fresh peas, tomato sauce, olives, sardines, egg, vegetable broth, salt, parsley and black pepper.

23. Eggplant Couscous: Makes six servings. Good tip for those who don’t eat meat. To serve, the tip is to decorate the sides of the couscous with strips of red pepper and parsley leaves.

24. High tide couscous: legend has it that this couscous brings abundance and good luck when eaten in the New Year. Regardless, it’s an easy dish to prepare and very tasty. Worth a try!

25. Couscous from São Paulo: a great couscous for party days! Complete as it should be, it takes sardines, shrimp and egg. Tasty, easy to make and with an amazing presentation.

26. Vegetable couscous: a vegan and gluten-free recipe. Yields on average for eight people as a follow-up. Preparation time is approximately 20 minutes and another 3 hours to serve.

Sweet couscous

27. Couscous with coconut: good tip for a simple but very tasty dessert. You will basically use dry shredded coconut, coconut milk, milk, sugar, salt and water.

28. Diet tapioca couscous: a typical dessert from the northeast that is delicious and easy to make, in addition to having no sugar. You will only use rice milk, tapioca, coconut milk, sweetener and fresh coconut.

29. Couscous jam, raspberry caramel and Greek yogurt: a different and very tasty dessert that serves six people. You put the couscous in the bottom of the glass, top with the raspberry caramel and finish with the sugared Greek yogurt.

More couscous recipes

30. Couscous bread: a very good bread to be savored with butter. To make it, you will only use butter, corn oil, sugar, egg, milk, plain yogurt, cornflakes, wheat flour, yeast, bicarbonate and salt.

31. Couscous cake: a great option to reuse couscous (commonly consumed in the Northeast). In addition to it, you will use eggs, sugar, milk, coconut milk, butter, grated coconut and cake yeast.

32. Couscous tapioca: you know that couscous leftover that you feel sorry for throwing it away? Just mix it with the gum and prepare this delicious tapioca! For the filling, a shredded beef jerky and curd cheese.

33. Roasted couscous: you will roast the dormant couscous. It’s a super simple process but it results in a very tasty food. It’s worth a try.

34. Creamy Couscous Polenta: A creamy polenta made with couscous flour. It looks beautiful and delicious. To accompany, the tip is shredded chicken breast in lightly peppered tomato sauce.

35. Tomatoes stuffed with couscous and feta cheese: a different and extremely tasty option. You will use medium tomatoes, couscous, hot water, butter, onion, garlic, parsley, feta cheese, olive oil, salt and black pepper.

36. Mushrooms stuffed with couscous: a healthy recipe, which is light but satisfying. You will need mushrooms, olive oil, garlic, red peppers, tomatoes, couscous, water, salt, pepper and light mozzarella.

37. Cabbage rolls with couscous and zucchini: vegan recipe, very easy and yields two potions. You will use Moroccan couscous, water, olive oil, salt, pepper, cabbage, onions, zucchini, red peppers, celery and vegetable oil.

38. Chayote stuffed with couscous and shrimp: practical and delicious recipe, ideal for a complete meal. You will use chayote, shallots, garlic, olive oil, red peppers, couscous, shrimp broth, shrimp with the shell, parsley, lemon, salt, black pepper and grated mozzarella cheese.

39. Greek couscous salad: a good tip for hot days, which ask for lighter dishes with fresher flavors. This Greek-inspired recipe is made with feta cheese, olives and tomatoes, and is perfect as a starter, a side dish for meat or fish, or even as a main course.

40. Pumpkin and beetroot salad with couscous: recipe that makes for four people. You will use couscous, water, feta cheese, beets, squash, arugula, olive oil and red wine vinegar, harissa paste, salt and pepper.

Now you know that talking about couscous is having a thousand and one possibilities in the kitchen! How about getting inspired by the recipe you liked the most and using creativity to create your own dish?! Here’s the suggestion!