It’s much easier now to find good asparagus year-round than ten years ago when I could only find it in the spring or at my local farmers market. So, it’s become the perfect vegetable to grab whenever I’m stocking my fridge for weeknight dinners. Here are 23 easy recipes that shine the light on this delicious vegetable.
Asparagus spears are cooked perfectly and dressed with olive oil, parmesan, and lemon zest. It’s quick, easy, and tasty.
If you have asparagus that’s getting a little over the hill, use it up this way! It’s all pureed, so shriveled spears won’t be a problem.
This hearty casserole is suitable for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Think of it as a savory bread pudding. And you can assemble it up to a day ahead!
A satisfying midweek meal. Cook the asparagus directly in the pasta water to streamline prep. Use penne to echo the shape of the asparagus segments.
Could this be the world’s easiest sheet pan dinner? Serve with quick couscous for the most stress-free weeknight meal ever.
A sheet pan supper that’s satisfying and healthy. Ten minutes of prep, pop it in the oven, and dinner’s on the way.
Eggs and asparagus were made for each other! And think beyond brunch. Try leftover frittata as a sandwich filling and you’ll be a convert, we promise.
Transition into a new season with an alluring, greens-packed soup. If you like, omit the artichokes and use an entire pound of asparagus.
So pretty and so fancy, but not as much work as you’d think. Make this elegant dinner to impress someone you care about.
Everything comes together quickly in this one-pan meal. Potatoes add some heft but keep it gluten-free.
It’s a veggie side, it’s a starch…and, with a few hard-boiled eggs, it’s a fabulous lunch the next day, too.
Whether you eat this classic risotto with fresh asparagus as a main dish or a side, it will be the star of the meal.
Move over tomatoes, asparagus makes a great bruschetta topping, especially when it sits atop a lemony ricotta spread.
The salty flavors of the prosciutto are a perfect complement to the subtly sweet flavor of roasted asparagus in this side dish or appetizer.
This quickly grilled asparagus with a little salt and a squeeze of lemon might be the easiest way to prepare this family favorite.
If you’re looking for a light summer salad that’s different from the norm but still healthy and delicious, this grilled asparagus and marinated artichoke salad does the trick.
Take it easy on yourself and use frozen puff pastry as the base for this springtime asparagus and salty, savory goat cheese tart.
Simply Recipes / Photo by Andrew Bui / Food Styling by Kaitlin Wayne
Thick asparagus spears roasted in the oven with olive oil and garlic turn out slightly sweet and perfectly tender.
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Packed with small, tender bites of asparagus, these fried treats known as pakoras are scented with cumin and seasoned with a mix of fresh green onions, cilantro, and dill. Dip it in a lemony yogurt and keep reaching for more!
Want an easy clean-up after dinner? Make this chicken, asparagus, potato, onion, and herb dish that gets slow-roasted on one sheet pan.
If you’re confident with your egg white whipping and folding skills, try this light and fluffy asparagus soufflé recipe that makes six individual servings.
Baby spinach joins asparagus as the base of a pesto that tops linguini, fettuccine, or spaghetti for a vegetarian meal. Toasted pine nuts add some crunch.
Topping asparagus with a buttery Hollandaise sauce turns the simple stalks into something extra special.
