15 Healthy Asparagus Recipes for Spring
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Published Mar 24, 2022, Updated Sep 18, 2023
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15 healthy asparagus recipes perfect for spring! From humble side dish to main entree, asparagus is rich in antioxidants and high in fiber.
When I find myself getting caught in spontaneous rain showers, enjoying late-evening sunsets and waking up to a dusting of pale yellow pollen all over my car in the morning – that’s when I know it’s spring! Not only do I get spring fever to go outside (hello working on my patio!) and start exploring new trails to blaze, but I also get adventurous in trying new recipes for the season’s produce! Asparagus is one of spring’s finest veggies, and I’m pumped to stock up on them from the farmers market over the next few weeks.
Asparagus spears are much like wildflowers – they can be laid-back for a weeknight supper or dressed up for an elegant backyard dinner party. Either way, they can be the show-stopper at any meal!
Health Benefits of Asparagus
On the nutrition front, asparagus is a low calorie vegetable that is rich in vitamins and minerals (namely folate and vitamins A, C and K) and antioxidants. It’s also high in fiber and a natural diuretic, helping remove excess water and salt from the body. This is be really helpful if you’re struggling with bloating or water retention.
Points for color. Points for health benefits. Negative points for stinky pee – but it’s worth it! 😉
Asparagus Recipes To Make This Spring
Basically asparagus is the cool kid at the table and there are so many ways you can flavor, cook and serve it. That’s why I put together this fun round-up of recipes from some of my fave blogging friends. Get inspired, grab yourself a bundle of spears and get cooking!
Air Fryer Asparagus
Asparagus Salad with Lemon and Feta
Roasted Asparagus
Strawberry Spinach Mason Jar Salad
Garlic Shrimp and Asparagus over Zucchini Noodle Pasta
Lemon Garlic Chicken + Veggies Sheet Pan Meal
Spring Quinoa Salad
Grilled Shrimp Salad
Hummus Collard Wraps
Nicoise Mason Jar Salad
Creamy Asparagus Pea Soup
Asparagus and Sweet Potato Hash with Chimichurri
Sauteed Asparagus with Candied Bacon
Tomato Basil Zucchini Pasta with Goat Cheese and Asparagus
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15 Healthy Asparagus Recipes (+ Roasted Asparagus)
Ingredients
- 1 bunch fresh asparagus
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon ground pepper
- parmesan cheese, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Place the asparagus into a mixing bowl, and drizzle with the olive oil. Toss to coat the spears, then sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Arrange the asparagus onto a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Bake in the preheated oven until just tender, 12 to 15 minutes depending on thickness.
- Sprinkle with shredded parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
All of these recipes look fabulous. Asparagus is a go to veggie. It can it paired with almost anything. The pasta and the hash are calling my name. xo Lauren
Asparagus is TOTALLY the cool kid at the table and all these recipes look incredible!
Asparagus is so yummy that it is worth putting up with the foul pee smell, ha! Tonight we are going to try ribboned asparagus on pizza. Your Asparagus Feta Salad has already been bookmarked for a side dish next week 🙂
I’m pretty sure I’ll be making all of these asparagus recipes over the next month since I can’t get enough of the stuff!
I highly support this decision. 🙂
I love asparagus! It can be hard to find, but makes me cherish it more when I find it.
thanks lovely! i adore asparagus and am still trying to get my husband to like it! saving all these to try!
Isaac is funny about asparagus too… boys!!