53 Asparagus Recipes That Celebrate Spring
We're straight up "stalk"ing asparagus this season.
All the fresh produce back in action after a long winter (sorry sweet potatoes and pomegranates, we’ll see you next year) is one of the best parts about spring—outside the return of nice weather, ofc! One of our favorites? Has to be asparagus. While somewhat similar in flavor to other green veggies like broccoli or green beans, asparagus’s earthy, slightly bitter taste largely stands alone, making it an awesome addition to a number of recipes and meals. If you’ve started spotting the green stalks at your farmers' market or grocery store, pick some up and get inspired by our list of 53 delicious asparagus recipes.
Sprinkled among our more involved recipes here, we’ve included simple methods for how to cook asparagus. Whether you’re grilling, air frying, oven-roasting, or steaming, we’ve got tips for you. Whatever method you go with, make sure you first trim off the woody ends—no one likes expecting a crispy bite and getting something tough and stringy instead. You can peel down to the white part, or (our fave), simply snap them off. Once you’ve done so, you’ll be ready to turn them into everything from crowd-pleasing appetizers to delicious weeknight dinners.
If you’re looking for something to serve to a crowd, we highly recommend wrapping asparagus in some bacon or prosciutto for a great snack or sit-down meal appetizer. Willing to put in a bit more effort? Get some crescent or puff pastry dough and go to town, like in our asparagus Alfredo bundles, our asparagus and chive tart, or our brie, asparagus, & prosciutto bundles. Take our word for it, and make extra—these babies always go fast.
For more of a main dish, we’ve got lots of springy pasta and chicken recipes with asparagus as the star or supporting cast. Try our creamy feta-lemon penne with asparagus, our one-pan balsamic chicken & asparagus, or our creamy asparagus bacon gnocchi to see all the different ways these ingredients can pair well together. Hint: If you’re into lemon and garlic, you’re going to love them.
Want even more spring fruit and veggie inspiration? Check out our favorite celery recipes, our top strawberry desserts, our best garlic recipes, and our fave rhubarb recipes too.
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