23 Easy Asparagus Recipes

Check out these Easy and Healthy Asparagus Recipes featuring one of my favorite spring vegetables! From pasta recipes with steamed asparagus to baked asparagus appetizers and saucy stir fries, I’m sharing all my best asparagus recipes for you to try.

Spring is in the air, and fresh asparagus is one of my favorite seasonal ingredients. The snappy spears bring such irresistible earthy flavor to all sorts of dishes. From salads to risottos, stir-fries to pasta dishes, there are endless ways to bring asparagus into the mix.

Even if you don’t cook with asparagus often, I’ve included all my tips and tricks for getting it perfect below. I’ve also rounded up my best asparagus recipes that I just know any asparagus fans will love. 

Asparagus is a delicious spring vegetable that’s low in calories and high in nutrients like fiber, potassium, folic acid, and vitamins (especially vitamins A and C). Eating asparagus has many benefits in terms of weight loss, better digestion, and lowered blood pressure. Of course, it all depends on how it’s prepared, see the next section for details.

While asparagus is perfectly safe (and tasty) to enjoy uncooked, many recipes call for cooking. As with most veggies, cooking asparagus can lead to some nutrient loss as many vitamins are heat-sensitive. How you cook your asparagus also makes a difference in how healthy your dish is. Here are the best ways to cook asparagus in order to reap the most of this veggie’s benefits:

Yes, don’t forget to wash your veggies! Grit, sand, and dirt can get trapped in asparagus tips, so it’s best to give the spears a good rinse before you cook them.

Whether you’re new to this crisp spring veggie or a longstanding lover of asparagus, there’s a recipe here with your name on it. Below you’ll find delicious and easy asparagus pasta, salads, breakfast ideas, appetizers, and more.

We love raiding our local farmer’s market for asparagus as soon as it hits the stands. If you’re looking for more easy, healthy recipes featuring fresh seasonal ingredients, check out my recipe finder!

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