20 asparagus recipes to spice up and reinvigorate this healthy, spring veggie.
Are you trying to eat healthier, but are bored with the recipes you have to cook veggies? Say no more! I’ve compiled a list of 20 Asparagus Recipes for your ease and pleasure. 20 different, delicious ways to prepare this classic vegetable. Need a side dish? Got you covered. Want a one-pan, all inclusive meal? You’ll find it! I promise I have something for everyone, helping you to take advantage of this healthy, spring vegetable.
Why Eat Asparagus?
Asparagus is an amazing vegetable to include in your weekly meal planning. Some of the benefits include:
- It can help you lose weight as its low in calories and fat, while being high in vitamins and nutrients: good source of potassium and protein; excellent source of vitamin C, vitamin K, folate, and fiber.
- High in antioxidants.
- Helps improve digestive health and lower blood pressure.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What’s the best way to cook asparagus?
Roasted is the most common, but I like asparagus cooked all sorts of ways! Grilled, sautéed, or even prepared raw in a salad.
What part of asparagus should you not eat?
Bend the stalk until it naturally snaps. Eat the top part and discard the woody, bottom part.
Can you eat asparagus raw?
Yes you can!
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20 Asparagus Recipes
Grilled Asparagus Salad with Arugula and Goat Cheese
20 minutes
Asparagus is grilled until charred and slightly caramelized then tossed with spicy arugula and creamy goat cheese in this fresh and flavorful summer salad.
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Pesto Pasta with Asparagus and Goat Cheese
25 minutes
Penne pasta is tossed with roasted asparagus, fragrant pesto and creamy goat cheese to create this easy, crowd-pleasing pasta salad recipe.
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Broiled Asparagus with Tahini Dipping Sauce
15 minutes
One of my go-to weeknight side dish recipes, asparagus is broiled until caramelized and served with a creamy tahini-lemon dipping sauce.
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Grilled Asparagus with Lemon and Za’atar
15 minutes
A fast and easy side dish recipe, asparagus is coated with lemon and za'atar and grilled until slightly charred.
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Asparagus and Goat Cheese Frittata
40 minutes
This simple frittata is bursting with fresh flavors from smoky, roasted asparagus and creamy, tangy goat cheese.
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Sautéed Asparagus with Indian Curry Spices
15 minutes
This fresh and fast 10 minute vegetarian side dish recipe is made with asparagus sauteed with onions, garlic and curry spices.
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Arugula Salad with Roasted Potatoes, Asparagus and Goat Cheese
30 minutes
This bright and flavorful arugula salad is topped with Creamer potatoes by The Little Potato Company, caramelized roasted asparagus and creamy goat cheese.
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Roasted Asparagus with Za’atar
20 minutes
Asparagus is roasted in olive oil and za’atar until caramelized and tender. A healthy and easy 15-minute side dish recipe.
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Thai Green Curry Chicken with Asparagus
25 minutes
Bright and fragrant, this Thai Green Curry Chicken and Asparagus stir-fry recipe is easy to make and comes together in less than 20 minutes. The ultimate fast dinner recipe!
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Roasted Asparagus with Tzatziki Sauce
25 minutes
A fast and easy side dish recipe, asparagus is roasted until tender and served with a creamy cucumber yogurt tzatziki dipping sauce.
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Ginger Beef and Asparagus Stir-Fry
22 minutes
This sesame-ginger scented beef and asparagus stir-fry is fresh, flavorful and ready in less than 15 minutes.
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Grilled Asparagus with Tahini Lemon Sauce
11 minutes
A fast and easy summer side dish recipe, asparagus is grilled until slightly charred then drizzled with a creamy tahini lemon sauce.
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Chicken and Asparagus Stir Fry
20 minutes
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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Asparagus Pasta Salad
15 minutes
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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Turkey Sausage and Asparagus Pasta
30 minutes
Dinner doesn’t need to be a 1500 calorie endeavor. Here are my tricks to a healthy, delicious and affordable pasta dinner
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Roasted Asparagus with Red Peppers
30 minutes
Roasted Asparagus with Red Peppers is sweet, tender, and melts in your mouth as the flavors caramelize in the oven.
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Pasta Primavera With Sautéed Vegetables
35 minutes
Sautéed vegetables are tossed with whole wheat pasta, olive oil, garlic and creamy Stonyfield yogurt. The ultimate family friendly weeknight dinner recipe.
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Grilled Veggies with Lemon Herb Vinaigrette
20 minutes
Grilled veggies with lemon herb vinaigrette is a tasty and easy way to dress up a simple dinner side.
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Pork and Asparagus Stir Fry
30 minutes
Tender, delicious, and ready in 20 minutes, it's hard to resist this pork and asparagus stir fry.
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Roasted Asparagus and Tangerines
20 minutes
Asparagus and tangerines are drizzled with olive oil, salt and pepper then roasted until caramelized and tender. You will love this fast and easy side dish recipe!
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