20+ Fast and Fresh Spring Asparagus Recipes
20+ Fast and Fresh Spring Asparagus Recipes
Celebrate the comeback of pretty flower bouquets, warm weather and gorgeous spring produce with these almost-too-easy asparagus recipes.
Lemony Asparagus, Beans and Peas
Nothing says spring like a gorgeous green side dish. To ensure the asparagus and peas stay extra-green, we blanched 'em before tossing with onions, lemon juice and sesame.
Pizza Primavera
Sorry pepperoni, we've moved on.
Spring Minestrone
When you stir fresh veggies into the pot, soup season never really ends, even if all the snow has melted.
Quick-Braised Spring Vegetables
What's the secret to more flavorful greens? Cooking onions, garlic and oil before adding the veggies to the skillet.
Sprigs in a Blanket
What doesn't taste better wrapped in prosciutto and puff pastry? Exactly.
Spring Veggie and Goat Cheese Spaghetti
In this recipe, the pasta cooks in the same skillet as the milk and tangy goat cheese, so you don't have to dirty another pan.
Garden Greens and Pumpernickel Panzanella
Yes, there is an abundance of bread in this salad. No, we aren't even the tiniest bit sorry.
Bacon and Eggs Over Asparagus
Forget the fancy serving platters. With a presentation as impressive as this, you should just bring the baking sheet straight to the table.
Grilled Asparagus and Shiitake Tacos
Give the Tuesday night standby a deliciously vegetarian twist.
Rustic Smoky Glazed Chicken
If your asparagus is almost past-its-prime, throw it in the oven to roast and get crisp. Add some chicken and other old veggies to the baking sheet and make it a feast. #savethefood
Summer Pesto Penne
Brighten up a batch of pasta with crisp, green vegetables and a homemade pesto (which is easier to DIY than you'd think!).
Dijon Pork and Asparagus Sauté
When you're short on time, turn to this easy pork recipe —15 minutes, six ingredients, one skillet.
Nutty Green Beans and Asparagus with Bacon
We're way more inclined to eat all our vegetables when there's bacon involved.
Asparagus and Bacon Make-Ahead Quiche
These quiche mix-ins (i.e. bacon and asparagus) also work well in scrambled eggs and omelets. Keep that in mind for days when you don't feel like dealing with a crust.
Chilled Asparagus Bisque
Keep this chic cold soup in mind for days when the thermometer reads 65° or above.
Asparagus-Ricotta Tart
Throw this one-skillet dish together, effortlessly: Combine ricotta, eggs, milk and chives, pour into skillet, top with asparagus and throw in the oven.
Asparagus with Eggs Mimosa
This combo is a classic for a reason. Hard-cooked eggs give the stalks some substance, while vinegar amps up the flavor.
Spring Chicken Pot Pies
Full of fresh spring veggies, this cozy recipe can help make the slow transition from winter to spring a bit more bearable.
Asparagus Gruyere Toasts with Crispy Leeks & Poached Eggs
In-season asparagus is cheaper than avocado nowadays —and, works just as well on toast.
Surf 'n' Turf Sliders
Crispy fried shrimp, beef patties, roasted asparagus and chipotle mayo are stacked between two buns in this over-the-top slider recipe.
You can't hate on this veggie when it's in a taco!