Aslooz (Libyan Couscous-Based Dish) - African Food Network

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups couscous
• 1 bunch asparagus spears
• 1 bunch fresh dill
• 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion (finely diced)
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 14 oz can crushed tomatoes or diced tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon tomato paste
• 1 1/2 cup water
• 1 tablespoon paprika (sweet, not smoked)
• 1 teaspoon Libyan bzaar spice mix (if you don’t have any, use Arabic 7-spice and a pinch of turmeric)
• cayenne pepper (to taste)
• black pepper (to taste)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt (adjust to taste)