Food and Recipes Kitchen Assistant 37 Fresh And Flavorful Asparagus Recipes Easy ways to add some green to your plate. By Kimberly Holland Kimberly Holland Kimberly Holland is a writer and editor with 15 years of experience in food, lifestyle, health, and nutrition content. She has been published in Southern Living, Real Simple, Allrecipes, EatingWell, Cooking Light, and other publications. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on May 15, 2023 Trending Videos Close this video player There are plenty of reasons to love asparagus. These elegant green stalks are a favorite of weeknight tables and holiday spreads alike. Their versatility when it comes to taking on the flavor of a dish is unmatched, making them a vegetable that is easy to throw into almost any recipe. Whether you need a quick 10-minute asparagus side dish to accompany a weeknight dinner or you're in search of a beautiful asparagus quiche for your Easter spread, these asparagus recipes will go above and beyond. Showcase fresh asparagus with simple asparagus recipes like salads, appetizers, pasta dishes, and even kebabs. Don't feel like standing over the stove or turning on the oven? Try grilling the asparagus in these recipes to add some extra char and lots of flavor. Use our collection of asparagus recipes for new family favorites to add to your table this spring and summer. These healthy asparagus recipes are the easiest way to add some green to your plate. 01 of 38 Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus Jennifer Causey These bacon-wrapped asparagus bundles make serving a crowd easy, and they look so pretty on a platter. If you can't find bacon or have it somewhere else on your menu, prosciutto will work as an equally savory alternative. 02 of 38 Chicken Leg Quarters With Asparagus And Buttermilk Ranch Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn; Prop Stylist: Christine Keely Two pounds of fresh asparagus serve as a colorful and delicious base for this easy sheet pan supper. 03 of 38 Asparagus Gratin Photography and Styling: Karen Rankin All the flavors you love in a gratin come to life in this easy asparagus recipe, which requires only five minutes of hands-on time. 04 of 38 Spring-Vegetable Sheet Pan Quiche Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn; Prop Stylist: Christine Keely Make a quiche large enough to serve a crowd by baking it on a sheet pan. Plus, it starts with a refrigerated pie crust to help it come together easily. 05 of 38 Air Fryer Asparagus With a little help from your air fryer, you can prepare delicious roasted asparagus in just 15 minutes. 06 of 38 Asparagus-Stuffed Chicken Fred Hardy II, Food Stylist: Kelsey Moylan, Prop Stylist: Caleb Clarke Coming together in under an hour, this chicken dinner will impress your family if you serve it for a weeknight dinner and is also elegant enough to serve for weekend company. 07 of 38 Pesto Primavera Ravioli with Ham Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Ruth Blackburn; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch Here's proof some of spring's best produce can still provide all the comfort and satisfaction of winter's rich meals. Quick-cooking refrigerated ravioli come together with a simple sauce and tender vegetables for a dinner your family will ask for time and time again. 08 of 38 Grilled Asparagus Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox When choosing asparagus for this recipe, remember that medium-sized or thick pieces will hold up best on the grill. 09 of 38 Asparagus with Eggs and Prosciutto Greg Dupree; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Christina Daley Brunch is served—all on one sheet pan. This asparagus dish would make a beautiful addition to Easter brunch spreads or holiday breakfast buffets. It's filling enough to be served on its own, but it would make a great side for waffles or a potato casserole. 10 of 38 Asparagus with Cheese Sauce and Herb Breadcrumbs Greg Dupree; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall A little bit of effort pays off in a stunning way: Simmer heavy cream and add in Parmesan cheese to make a sauce that pairs beautifully with roasted asparagus. 11 of 38 Oven-Roasted Asparagus Southern Living This asparagus recipe will become a go-to side dish because it calls for just six ingredients and is ready in 20 minutes. For a bit of crunch, top the roasted asparagus with slivers of toasted almonds. 12 of 38 Asparagus Soup Photography: Caitlin Bensel, Food Styling: Karen Rankin Humble asparagus soup may not get much love over other spring soups, but it deserves a spot on any springtime table. This asparagus soup is made creamy and looks a bit more elevated, thanks to the addition of whipping cream, but it couldn't be easier to make. 13 of 38 Easy Grilled Asparagus Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Melissa Gray; Prop Styling: Missie Neville Crawford Grilled asparagus is a no-brainer side dish to make while you've got the grill going. You can roast and toss with salt and pepper, or step it up a bit with a tasty vinaigrette as we did in this asparagus recipe. 14 of 38 Asparagus Frittata Photography and Styling: Karen Rankin Mascarpone cheese makes this asparagus frittata extra light and fluffy, while still perfectly creamy. This is a good base recipe to use no matter what vegetables you have on hand. But try it first with asparagus, then get creative. 15 of 38 Spring Shrimp-and-Orzo Salad with Lemon Dressing Photo: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Claire Spollen; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer This simple asparagus salad is delicious chilled or at room temperature for an easy lunch or dinner recipe. It's also fancy enough to serve at a shower or afternoon gathering of friends. 16 of 38 Asparagus-and-Goat Cheese Quiche Hector Manuel Sanchez; Prop Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas; Food Styling: Torie Cox Prep this pretty asparagus quiche up to two days in advance before your weekend brunch crowd arrives. 17 of 38 Deviled Egg Salad and Asparagus Tartines Alison Miksch; Prop Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller; Food Styling: Torie Cox This fresh take on finger sandwiches will wow at any spring luncheon or shower. You can make all the elements a day ahead, but don't assemble until just before serving so the toast stays crisp. 18 of 38 Chicken Fricassee with Spring Vegetables Greg DuPree We love any dinner that can easily come together in one skillet, and this one with chicken and asparagus showcases spring's fresh bounty. 19 of 38 Company Quiche Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Tina Bell Stamos A gorgeous braided crust will impress guests, but the rich filling makes this asparagus quiche most memorable. 20 of 38 Asparagus and Goat Cheese Mini Quiches Hector Manuel Sanchez With mini quiches, you don't have to worry if every guest received the same size slice of the pie. Plus, don't they look so cute? You can make these up to two days in advance, and warm them gently in a cooling oven or by sitting them at room temperature an hour before serving. 21 of 38 Ham and Noodle Casserole Jen Causey This is the ideal make-ahead casserole to have in your freezer for busy weeknights. With ingredients like egg noodles, sour-cream-and-onion cream cheese, and frozen asparagus, this asparagus casserole is also a good option for guests, new neighbors, or friends who need a bit of extra TLC. 22 of 38 Bacon-Hash Brown Quiche Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Missie Neville Crawford; Food Styling: Torie Cox For a twist on the classic pie crust quiche, this one is made with shredded potatoes and bacon. It is a great way to spruce up a typical brunch. 23 of 38 Sesame-Soy Asparagus Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis Soy sauce and mirin are all you'll need for the subtle-sweet sauce in this asparagus side dish. Top with sesame seeds once finished. 24 of 38 Pork Chops with Spring Onions, Farro, and Asparagus Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Mary Clayton Carl Jones; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall We added farro to make this meal a little more hearty. If you can't find farro, brown rice will work beautifully. Both add subtle nuttiness to the plate, which complements the spring vegetables beautifully. 25 of 38 Slow-Cooker Lemon-Asparagus Risotto Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis While risotto may be notoriously time-consuming, this one requires just 10 minutes of active time. The slow cooker takes care of the rest. 26 of 38 Spring Mix Salad with Herbed Goat Cheese Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall You don't have to cook asparagus to enjoy its vegetal flavors. You can thinly shave the stalks before adding to a wonderful spring time salad like this one, and the delicate ribbons provide a nice crunch. 27 of 38 Honey-Soy Glazed Salmon with Veggies and Oranges Alison Miksch Sweet honey-soy glaze gets a splash of citrus from the oranges, a flavor combination that pairs well with asparagus. The best part is that this meal only takes 25 minutes, and it's all ready at once. 28 of 38 Fettuccine-and-Asparagus al Burro Jennifer Davick Al burro means "buttered." This simple sauce is a more authentic version of today's popular Alfredo, which calls for whipping cream. We recommend buying a high-quality cheese—it makes a difference! 29 of 38 Beef-and-Asparagus Bundles Ralph Lee Anderson Your guests will be impressed with how you used a fresh chive to tie Beef-and-Asparagus Bundles. This recipe makes a wonderful appetizer, but it can also stand alone as a light main finger food at showers or parties. 30 of 38 Snapper Baked in Parchment with Spring Vegetables Hector Sanchez; Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller What makes parchment recipes the best? No cleanup! While we call for a variety of vegetables in this recipe, you can really use whatever you have on hand. Everything steams well together, and if anything is too big to cook evenly, just cut it into smaller spears or slices. 31 of 38 Pasta Shells with Spring Vegetables Alison Miksch Creamy ricotta cheese and fresh mint make for a bright, satisfying pasta dish. The beautiful contrast of colors makes this inviting for an afternoon lunch, but it's worthy of a dinner party, too. 32 of 38 Baked Chicken Roulade Photo: Jennifer Davick Switch up your weekly chicken breast routine with a fancy stuffed version. This one is made with asparagus and wilted spinach. 33 of 38 Chicken Risotto with Spring Vegetables Jennifer Davick Creamy risotto makes a comforting dinner, but green veggies keep it light. 34 of 38 Spring Vegetable Frittata Iain Bagwell You can serve this pretty frittata family-style and let guests slice their own pieces. 35 of 38 Asparagus Ribbon Crostini Greg Dupree; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Christina Daley Impress guests at your barbecue or bridal shower with these crostini. The asparagus ribbons add crunch and moisture to each bite, but don't assemble the crostini until just before serving so the toast slices stay crisp for the perfect textural contrast. 36 of 38 Creamy Asparagus Soup Greg Dupree; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Christina Daley This asparagus soup is great as an appetizer, but it could be served as a main dish with a beautiful side salad or toast. Potatoes add enough body that you won't be left wanting after an hour. 37 of 38 Bacon-Wrapped Sausage-and-Asparagus Bundles Greg DuPree; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Styling: Christine Keely Can't decide if you want burgers or grilled vegetable kebabs at your next barbecue? Flip the script and get a bit of everything, all in one bite. These bundles feature asparagus and pepper slices for crunch. The sausages are plenty juicy with a just-right hint of smoke through all the ingredients. Don't skip the mustard dipping sauce. It brights up the whole thing. 38 of 38 More Asparagus Inspiration Jen Causey Get More Asparagus Recipes How To Store Asparagus So It Stays Fresh and Crisp What Is White Asparagus? Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit