TexMex-style Couscous and Cheese Recipe

[Aaron Zagrodnick]

After many hours of bushwhacking through pick-up-sticks and talus in the Ferris Mountain Wilderness Study Area, I was hungry. The mile an hour pace through this rough terrain certainly made me want a hearty meal. But also one that would cook quick. And would go down easy. I had just the meal in my food bag. Something would be just what I needed after a rewarding, but tiring, day. I’d have a TexMex-style dish in the backcountry. Some cheesy bean goodness with a bit of a spice kick...

@PaulMags details his latest backpacking recipe in Issue 29, check out the full article at the link below:

TexMex-style Couscous and Cheese

Issue 29 Page 1

[wspscott]

This sounds really good.

Any suggestions for the beans? Is the Nido necessary? Or does it just add some creaminess?

[PaulMags]

The nido does indeed some creaminess and fat.

Mexicali Rose if you can find them is good..or order online

http://www.mexgrocer.com/1419.html

[Aaron Zagrodnick]

I've had good success with Santa Fe Bean Co.'s offering as well in regards to options on the beans and always have some on hand - works well as a base for a lot of backpacking recipes and for those "what's for dinner" moments at home as well:

https://www.amazon.com/Santa-Fe-Bean-Vegetarian-7-25-Ounce/dp/B000FICDO8