Microwave couscous with cheese: prepare this delicious treat!

Preparing a recipe has never been as easy as this microwave couscous with cheese.

This dish is a very quick and practical option, especially for those who like traditional couscous and want to add extra flavor to the recipe.

What is couscous?

Despite having originated in Africa, couscous is very popular in Brazil and can be found in two versions, the original made mainly in the northeast, and the version known as Paulista.

It can be served as a main dish or side dish, made with or without filling, which can be dried meat, cheese, vegetables and even sweet fillings.

There are several types, such as Moroccan couscous, wheat couscous, corn couscous and tapioca couscous.

It is a nutritious and very versatile dish, easy to prepare and can be made with corn or wheat flour, steamed.

The dish is a great source of carbohydrates, giving you energy for the day, as well as being a source of fiber that helps with digestion and controlling your cholesterol.

Besides these benefits, couscous can be a great source of minerals and B vitamins, perfect for a diet.

And the best part is that it can be consumed at any time of the day, from breakfast to dinner.

Microwave Couscous with Cheese Recipe

To prepare this delicious treat, you will need the following ingredients:

• 1 cup of flake;
• ¾ cup of water;
• salt to taste;
• mozzarella cheese to taste.

Start by moistening the flakes with water, stir a little and let it rest for up to 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, grease a pot, bowl, glass or whatever you are going to use to make your couscous with butter, and remember that the container must be microwave-safe.

Place some of the hydrated corn flakes, the cheese on top and the rest of the flakes on top. 

Microwave the couscous for 3 minutes with a plate on top of the container, as it is necessary to cover the couscous.

The 3 minutes is an estimated time, so keep an eye on it so it doesn't burn or become raw.

When you unmold it onto a plate, your microwave couscous with cheese will be ready and, without a doubt, delicious.

It can be consumed alone or with a nice coffee, you can't go wrong with this combination.

If you think it is too dry, you can make it a second time adding a spoonful of butter, so that it becomes even creamier and tastier.

And the cheese is just a suggestion since you can use many things and fillings, such as vegetables, ground meat, eggs and others. The most common is dried meat with butter, which is mouth-watering!

Remember that practice makes perfect, and you can adjust the proportions and ingredients to suit your personal preferences.