Trail Meal | Paprika BiFi couscous stew

Couscous is a trail meal any hiker is familiar with. To spruce it up a bit, try out the following combination with BiFi sausage(s)!

As with all my trail meal recipes this one requires minimal prep and is lightweight to take with you out on hiking trips. The total trail weight for this recipe is:

104 grams

Putting the Trail Meal together

It can be mixed up in advance at home in a Ziploc bag, or put together on the trail while on resupply in a town. All the ingredients should be easy to find and process.

What you will need for this Trail Meal recipe is:

• Two tablespoons of dried vegetables, I used a store-bought freeze-dried mix but you can sub out any that you make or can find.
• One teaspoon of smoked Paprika
• One teaspoon of Beef bouillon powder (or any cube you can find)
• One BiFi sausage (or more) I used a bit more organic variety that’s easy to get here in Germany.
• 60 grams of couscous (any), if you eat it more often you probably have already a favorite brand. I like durum.
• One teaspoon of mixed dried Italian herbs. Oregano, Thyme, Basil, Marjoram, Parsley
• Water 300 ml

You can prep all the ingredients ahead of time by combining them in a Ziploc bag, just pack the BiFi sausage separately or in its package. Stored this way it should be good for months outside of the fridge or freezer. And should last way longer than you will need for it to last on a hiking trip.

To boost the calorie intake you can add olive oil and cheese. The listed ingredients will put you around:
420 kcal

Cook on the Trail:

• Boil 300ml of water in your pot.
• Add the couscous and dry ingredients to the boiling water.
• Add the BiFi sausage, either whole or sliced.
• Stir, cover, and let sit for 5-10 minutes. Stir every few minutes.

Further tips for Customization:

Add veggies: Incorporate more vegetables like dried tomatoes, mushrooms, or bell peppers.

Add different flavors: Experiment with different herbs and spices like chili powder, cumin, or curry.

Customize your protein: Use a different type of sausage, such as chorizo or fuet, or replace it with a vegan option.

Decrease the water: for less of a stew add 250 ml of water instead of 300, and you will end up with a bit firmer dish.

Happy Hiking and Hike for Purpose!