20 fresh new recipe ideas for cooking with asparagus, just in time for spring.
As I look out the window typing this post I see fluffy white snow flakes falling from the sky. I’m going to pretend I’m hallucinating and focus on the fact that according to the calendar, it’s officially SPRING! And when you live in West Michigan, spring = asparagus.
Whether you’re already enjoying locally grown asparagus or counting down the days until it hits farm stands, here are 20 delicious recipes for you to take advantage of spring’s jewel.
Chicken and Wheat Berry Salad
This hearty, protein-packed wheat berry chicken salad is full of spring flavors including asparagus, artichokes and creamy goat cheese.
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GARLIC BUTTER SHRIMP WITH ASPARAGUS
So much flavor and so easy to throw together, this shrimp and asparagus skillet dinner is a winner!
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Asparagus and Goat Cheese Frittata
This simple frittata is bursting with fresh flavors from smoky, roasted asparagus and creamy, tangy goat cheese.
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Roasted Red Pepper and Asparagus Quinoa
This Roasted Red Pepper and Asparagus Quinoa is a great meal choice when you are eating healthier. Healthy dinner choices help you stay lean and fit.
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Chicken and Asparagus Stir Fry
This quick and easy chicken and asparagus stir-fry comes together in less than 15 minutes, ideal for a busy weeknight dinner.
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Phyllo, Parmesan, Bacon Asparagus Bundles
Tender asparagus sprinkled with bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and bacon wrapped in phyllo dough and baked until it’s crispy and golden brown.
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Spring Panzanella Salad
Spring Panzanella Salad-this panzanella salad is bursting with spring vegetables and is a great side dish to any meal.
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Asparagus Pasta Salad
This Asian inspired pasta salad is made with fresh asparagus and tossed in a creamy, flavor-packed peanut dressing made with lime juice, garlic and ginger.
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PROSCIUTTO WRAPPED ASPARAGUS (PALEO, KETO)
This grilled prosciutto wrapped asparagus spears are great as an appetizer or finger food at parties and it’s a fun and easy way to cook nutritious asparagus. This dish is paleo, low-carb and keto, gluten-free and Whole30.
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Baked Asparagus Fries with Lemon Herb Aioli
A great healthy alternative to french fries, Crispy Baked Parmesan Herb Crusted Asparagus with a light Lemon Herb Aioli for dipping!
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Asparagus Wrapped in Prosciutto
This Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus with Boursin is my go-to appetizer recipe when I need an easy, impressive starter! Just three ingredients in this show stopping, incredibly delicious recipe.
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Sauteed Asparagus and Cherry Tomatoes
This simple sautéed asparagus is paired beautifully with bright cherry tomatoes. A splash of cream and Parmesan rounds everything out. If you don’t know how to sauté asparagus, it’s easy! It’s great year-round as a summer side dish or a perfect compliment for a holiday meal.
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Perfect Scrambled Eggs with Asparagus and Goat Cheese | Keto/LCHF Friendly
Perfect Scrambled Eggs with Asparagus, Goat Cheese, and Chives - This breakfast is elegant yet hearty. With protein, healthy fat, and fresh asparagus, you can enjoy yourself and know that you are sticking with your low-carb/keto diet.
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What are your favorite ways to enjoy asparagus? I’d love to hear your from you!
Your fork is waiting.
Joanne
April 13, 2015 at 6:19 pmIt’s a good thing there’s asparagus in what we’re having for dinner today or I’d be running to the grocery store! Great roundup.
Liz DellaCroce
April 14, 2015 at 3:40 pmI can’t stop eating asparagus!
Amelia @ Eating Made Easy
April 11, 2015 at 12:41 pmI love asparagus, and I love this post! Such beautiful ideas. Can’t wait to make a few of these!
p.s. What program did you use to make that first image with all the little asparagus photo circles? It’s so cute!
Liz DellaCroce
April 12, 2015 at 10:43 amPicMonkey!! It’s the best Amelia!!
Lily Lau
April 11, 2015 at 12:31 pmI shouldn’t make my fork wait anymore! Truth is that I usually don’t prepare any asparagus recipes, so this spring I have to borrow yours! Thanks for sharing, Liz :)
Carol at Wild Goose Mama
April 10, 2015 at 7:28 pmWhat a varied and creative round up. I love asparagus. I should be turning green with how much I’ve eaten.
I don’t normally talk about ME, but please make note of the slight name change from Wild Goose Tea.
New web design—whoopee. Will be adding some new features along the way.
Liz DellaCroce
April 12, 2015 at 10:48 amHi Carol! Congrats!! For some reason WildGooseMama.com isn’t working for me – please tell me your new website and I’ll check it out!!
Heather @ Sugar Dish Me
April 10, 2015 at 7:56 amGahhh these recipes are gorgeous! I love asparagus sosososo much and will put so many of these to good use! Thanks so much for including my pizza recipe. Hurray for spring produce!
Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche
April 9, 2015 at 6:09 pmI LOVE asparagus and I currently have three bunches in the fridge which all need eating in the next few days – so I’ll definitely be coming back to this tomorrow for inspiration! Thanks! :)
Amy @Very Culinary
April 9, 2015 at 2:10 pmAsparagus is my all time favorite vegetable, so clearly I want all. of. these. Thanks for including me!
She Rocks Fitness
April 9, 2015 at 11:16 amSo many AWESOME recipes! I love asparagus and just picked up a big old bag from Costco! Thanks for sharing all of these!
Maria
April 9, 2015 at 9:20 amLove all of these spring recipes!