Healthy Recipes Ingredients Healthy Vegetable Recipes Healthy Asparagus Recipes 22 Asparagus Recipes You'll Want to Make Forever By Dillon Evans Dillon Evans Dillon Evans fell in love with cooking at a very young age. He remembers the novel experiences of microwaving a bowl of oatmeal without his parents' permission and asking to make his mother's morning pot of coffee. These moments became catalysts for his interest in cooking and baking. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on March 2, 2024 Close A springtime-favorite vegetable, healthy and nutritious asparagus is super versatile. You can serve the vegetable roasted with salt and pepper for a side dish, slice it into pieces before adding to a hot soup or bake it into a delicious and cheesy quiche to enjoy for breakfast, lunch or dinner. With these four- and five-star recipes, you truly can’t go wrong. Make our Asparagus Casserole or Honey-Mustard Chicken with Asparagus Farrotto, and you’ll want to stay stocked with this seasonal veggie all year long. 01 of 22 Crustless Spinach & Asparagus Quiche with Gruyère Photography / Caitlin Bensel, Styling / Emily Nabors Hall / ulia Bayless This light but filling crustless spinach-and-asparagus quiche features plenty of spring vegetables baked with richly flavored Gruyère cheese. Enjoy a slice for dinner with a salad on the side or as part of a simple spring brunch. View Recipe 02 of 22 Asparagus Casserole Jason Donnelly Blanching the asparagus before assembling this casserole helps to maintain its vibrant green color. This asparagus casserole is perfect for the holidays or a weeknight dinner. View Recipe 03 of 22 Honey-Mustard Chicken with Asparagus Farrotto Risotto gets a whole-grain upgrade by swapping in farro (a type of wheat) for the white rice. The farrotto adds a chewy bite and nutty flavor, plus 4 extra grams of fiber per serving. View Recipe 04 of 22 Coconut Black Rice Bowls with Tofu & Purple Asparagus Black beans, black rice and black sesame seeds all contain anthocyanins, potent antioxidant compounds that have been shown to reduce inflammation. So "forbidden" rice isn't just striking, it's also a serious nutrition upgrade. Simmering it in coconut milk adds rich aroma and flavor. View Recipe 05 of 22 Creamy Asparagus-Potato Soup In this fast asparagus soup recipe, potato adds creaminess without adding cream. Double or triple this soup and freeze the leftovers for a quick lunch. View Recipe 06 of 22 Lemon Asparagus Pasta Lemon zest ties all the flavors together in this light and creamy pasta. Make it a meal: Serve with a salad of sliced fresh mozzarella and cherry tomatoes tossed with a little fresh basil, balsamic vinegar and olive oil. View Recipe 07 of 22 One-Pan Chicken & Asparagus Bake photography / Caitlin bensel, Food Styling / Emily Nabors Hall In this chicken and asparagus bake recipe, we use one baking sheet to whip up dinner quickly, veggies included. Pounding the chicken thin helps it cook quickly alongside the carrots and potatoes, with asparagus rounding out the meal. View Recipe 08 of 22 Potato, Asparagus & Mushroom Hash Made with asparagus, roasted red pepper and mushrooms, this hash has a fresh and light, springtime taste. Serve with hearty whole-grain toast for an easy vegan breakfast or with an egg on top for a vegetarian take. View Recipe 09 of 22 Shrimp Risotto with Asparagus Dera Burreson Asparagus, snap peas and a touch of lemon zest bring fresh spring flavor to this riff on classic risotto made with a whole-grain rice blend. View Recipe 10 of 22 Grilled Asparagus Grilling is a simple and fast way to cook asparagus that yields a delicious result every time. Trimming off about one inch of the asparagus yields the best flavor--the ends are tough and hard to chew. View Recipe 11 of 22 One-Pot Chicken Pesto Pasta with Asparagus This healthy chicken pesto pasta recipe is easy to make thanks to convenience ingredients like rotisserie chicken and store-bought pesto. The addition of fresh asparagus brightens up the look and flavors of this easy one-pot dinner. Fresh basil, if you have it on hand, is a nice finishing touch. View Recipe 12 of 22 Skillet Gnocchi with Shrimp & Asparagus The gnocchi cooks right in the skillet, along with shrimp, shallots, asparagus and Parmesan cheese, in this gnocchi recipe. Look for shelf-stable gnocchi near other pasta. Serve with baby arugula salad with vinaigrette and a glass of pinot grigio. View Recipe 13 of 22 Grilled Asparagus & Shrimp with Pasta Topped with fresh mint, this pasta dish is perfect for any night of the week! View Recipe 14 of 22 Frittata with Asparagus, Leek & Ricotta Photographer / Jacob Fox, Food styling / Sue Mitchell, Food Styling / Kelsey Bulat Serve this spring-vegetable-loaded frittata with an arugula salad and a hunk of crusty bread. Tip: This recipe cooks quickly, so be sure to have all your ingredients prepped and ready to go. View Recipe 15 of 22 Vegetarian Spring Egg Casserole This easy egg casserole is filled with spring green vegetables and rustic whole-grain bread. It's perfect for a healthy vegetarian dinner or a springtime brunch. You can assemble it the night before and bake it in the morning when you're ready. View Recipe 16 of 22 Creamy Chicken & Asparagus Pasta Fred Hardy This creamy chicken and asparagus pasta is a quick, warming meal all cooked in one pot. The cream cheese adds a silky texture to the sauce, while fresh asparagus and lemon brighten the dish. View Recipe 17 of 22 Creamy Mushroom, Chicken & Asparagus Bake This comforting weeknight casserole recipe features plenty of mushrooms and asparagus combined with chicken and brown rice and a creamy Parmesan cheese sauce. Whip this up anytime you have leftover chicken or cooked brown rice to spare. View Recipe 18 of 22 Ham & Asparagus Quiche Victor Protasio This spring ham-and-asparagus quiche is perfect for brunch or dinner with a green salad on the side. If you've got leftover Easter ham, let it shine paired with tender asparagus in this crustless quiche. Emmenthal cheese adds a rich, sharp flavor, but Swiss cheese is an excellent alternative. View Recipe 19 of 22 Baked Asparagus & Cheese Frittata Antonis Achilleos Perfect for a spring brunch or light supper, this Italian omelet is baked so it is easy to serve to a group. View Recipe 20 of 22 Potato, Leek & Asparagus Soup Charlotte & Johnny Autry Rather than tossing your potato peels, asparagus stalks and leek tops, cook them down into this soup instead. Once tender, they'll blend right in. Plus, they contain prebiotic fiber to help feed the good bugs in your gut. We reserve the asparagus tips to pan-fry with peas for a bright green garnish. View Recipe 21 of 22 Garlic-Parmesan Asparagus In this garlic-Parmesan-crusted asparagus recipe, we combine Parmesan cheese, whole-wheat panko breadcrumbs and walnuts for a crispy topping that's baked over asparagus. Roasting the asparagus spears in a hot oven keeps them tender-crisp in this quick side dish! View Recipe 22 of 22 One-Pot Lemon Asparagus Pasta with Shrimp Brie Passano This quick one-pot shrimp and pasta dinner is cooked with asparagus in a lemony sauce. Feta cheese sprinkled over the top adds another savory layer, but feel free to skip it and add additional fresh herbs and a lemon slice instead. 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