16 Asparagus Recipes That Prove Healthy Can Be Delicious
Think asparagus is just a bland, boring veggie? Think again. These 16 mouthwatering recipes take this humble green spear and transform it into crispy sides, savory mains, and flavor-packed salads you’ll crave again and again. Whether you’re roasting, grilling, or wrapping it in bacon, these asparagus dishes prove that healthy eating doesn’t have to be dull. Get ready to fall in love with your new favorite green!
Pasta with Asparagus in Lemon Cream Sauce
This quick and easy Pasta with Asparagus and Peas tossed in a bright and delicious lemon cream sauce will knock your socks off! This light and creamy pasta recipe is perfect any time of the year, especially during spring time.
Asparagus and Crab Cake Benedict
This Asparagus and Crab Cake Benedict was made for brunch! Skip the ham and opt for rich lump crab cakes, lemony blanched asparagus, and poached eggs set on top of a buttery English muffin, then drizzled with the easiest, creamiest 1-minute Hollandaise sauce in the world!
Asparagus Mushroom Fettuccine Alfredo
Fettuccine Alfredo with blanched fresh asparagus, sautéed mushrooms, perfectly cooked pasta, and a lemon garlic parmesan cream sauce for an amazing dinner. This spring pasta recipe is loaded with vibrant vegetables and the most amazing flavor.
Cheesy Air Fryer Asparagus
This Cheesy Air Fryer Asparagus is the only way I will eat asparagus from now on. The asparagus stays nice and crisp in the air fryer (not mushy) and cheese makes everything better!
Asparagus Tart
Delicious tender-crisp asparagus on a flaky, buttery puff pastry crust with plenty of cheese and Dijon mustard, this easy Asparagus Tart is casually elegant and perfect for brunches, Mother’s Day, showers & parties, and more.
Asparagus Omelette Souffle
This omelette soufflé is a light and fluffy breakfast bursting with fresh spring ingredients like asparagus, green onions and optional creamy tart goat cheese.
Crispy Parmesan Oven Roasted Asparagus
Caramelized Oven Roasted Asparagus get an extra dose of flavor from the best crispy, buttery and cheesy Parmesan cracker crumb topping! This easy side dish recipe is perfect any time of the year and especially delicious during springtime when asparagus are in season.
Asparagus Tart With Goat Cheese
Let me present you the perfect appetizer for a spring time gathering. This gorgeous asparagus and goat cheese tart is so easy to prepare and I always receive compliments when I serve it. Trust me, anyone can make this, no matter how bad you think you may be in the kitchen!
Baked Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
Everything tastes better with crispy, salty bacon, and this baked bacon-wrapped asparagus recipe proves it! These bacon-wrapped spears of asparagus make a wonderful gourmet appetizer or side dish with very little fuss!
Bacon Asparagus Miso Soup
With chunks of tender potatoes, this Bacon Asparagus Miso Soup provides warm comfort on a cool spring day. A thin slice of butter adds a creamy and sweet touch to this savory miso soup!
Crustless Asparagus Quiche
If you’re looking for easy asparagus recipes, look no further! With the perfect amount of cheese and asparagus, this Crustless Asparagus Quiche is the perfect dish for any brunch, breakfast or brinner.
Easy Asparagus Frittata
This simple Asparagus Frittata is the ultimate quick and easy savory breakfast or lunch recipe. This satisfying Asparagus Frittata recipe is made with crisp tender asparagus, hearty mushrooms and lots of creamy goat’s cheese.
Spring Asparagus Salad
This Asparagus Salad is layered with crisp-tender asparagus, sweet peas, spring salad mix, cherry tomatoes, chickpeas, thinly sliced radishes and avocado tossed in a light lemon tarragon vinaigrette. Top it with hard boiled eggs, crunchy nuts and creamy goat cheese for the best spring salad recipe ever!
Roasted Asparagus Pasta Salad
Roasted Asparagus Pasta Salad is the perfect spring and summer side dish. It’s full of colorful veggies, tender pasta, and tossed in a homemade lemon dressing. Ready in just a few minutes, this dish is perfect for a picnic!
Simple Chopped Asparagus Salad Recipe with Basil & Pine Nuts
This easy salad recipe showcases asparagus front and center, pairing it with pine nuts, parmesan, fresh herbs, and a garlicky lemon dressing.
Grilled Asparagus with Lemon Garlic Butter
Crisp tender Grilled Asparagus are tossed with lemon garlic butter and finished with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. This simple grilled asparagus recipe can be made outdoors on a charcoal, pallet or gas grill or in an indoor grill pan.
