Healthy Recipes Ingredients Healthy Vegetable Recipes Healthy Asparagus Recipes 25 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 17, 2024 Close Photo: Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster At its peak during springtime, asparagus can be cooked in so many delicious ways. Roast it for a side dish, blend it into a soup or bake it into a casserole—you name it, and asparagus can do it. Use the nutrient-dense vegetable to make highly-rated recipes like our Crustless Spinach & Asparagus Quiche with Gruyère and our Asparagus with Balsamic & Parmesan. 01 of 25 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 25 Garlic Butter-Roasted Salmon with Potatoes & Asparagus Photographer Victor Protasio, Food Stylist Margaret Dickey, Prop Stylist Lydia Pursell This one-pan salmon and potatoes recipe makes a healthy and satisfying weeknight dinner. Melted garlic butter coats the salmon and vegetables, adding depth of flavor and richness to the dish. View Recipe 03 of 25 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 04 of 25 Anti-Inflammatory Lemony Salmon & Orzo Casserole Stacy k. Allen, Props: Julia Bayless, Food Stylist: Ana Kelley This lemony salmon and orzo casserole is a one-dish dinner that's packed with omega-3 fatty acids—a polyunsaturated fat in salmon that can help tame inflammation and may even help lower blood pressure. Here, omega-3-rich salmon sits on top of an orzo mixture that bakes in the oven, instead of boiling on the stovetop, absorbing all the bright and lemony flavors while it cooks. View Recipe 05 of 25 Asparagus with Balsamic & Parmesan Is “So Easy and Quick” Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster Elevate your main course with these tender-crisp asparagus spears drizzled with a glossy balsamic glaze and topped with Parmesan cheese. Try to find asparagus spears that are a medium thickness—slightly larger around than a pencil. Although thinner or thicker asparagus will work, be mindful that the cooking time may differ. View Recipe 06 of 25 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 07 of 25 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 08 of 25 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 25 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 10 of 25 Farro & Vegetable Bowls with Lemon-Shallot Herb Sauce Photographer: Greg DuPree, Food Stylist: Martgaret Dickey Prop Stylist: Kay Clarke These hearty grain bowls make the perfect lunch or dinner. You can use any assortment of roasted vegetables you like. The herb sauce adds brightness, while chopped pistachios provide crunch. Use any leftover sauce as a spread on a sandwich or drizzle over fried eggs. View Recipe 11 of 25 Chili-Rubbed Tilapia with Asparagus & Lemon Tilapia, a relatively plentiful fish, has the unfortunate reputation of being dull. All it needs is a spice rub, a familiar barbecuing technique that works just as well indoors. You could also use this rub on chicken breasts or toss it with lightly oiled shrimp before cooking. View Recipe 12 of 25 Grilled Asparagus & Shrimp with Pasta Topped with fresh mint, this pasta dish is perfect for any night of the week! View Recipe 13 of 25 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 14 of 25 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 15 of 25 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 16 of 25 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 17 of 25 Rosemary Roasted Salmon with Asparagus & Potatoes Yukon Golds are great here because they get crispy on the outside but completely creamy on the inside. A brush stroke or two of balsamic glaze provides a rich color and a sweet finish to the roasted salmon. View Recipe 18 of 25 Strata with Goat Cheese & Asparagus Photographer: Stacy K. Allen. Food Stylist: Ana Kelly, Prop Stylist: Christina Brockman With a fluffy and light texture, this strata makes the perfect breakfast or brunch dish. Crumbles of goat cheese ensure each bite is salty and creamy. If the goat cheese is soft, place it in the fridge to harden, which will make crumbling easier. View Recipe 19 of 25 Asparagus Tart Photographer / Jennifer Causey, Food Stylist / Melissa Gray, Prop Stylist / Kay Clarke This asparagus tart is balanced by notes of savory Gruyère, fresh asparagus and creamy ricotta cheese. Sweet peas and honey round out the flavors, with a dash of heat coming from crushed red pepper. View Recipe 20 of 25 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 21 of 25 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 22 of 25 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. View Recipe 23 of 25 Coriander-&-Lemon-Crusted Salmon with Asparagus Salad & Poached Egg Crushed coriander seeds and lemon zest give this quick salmon recipe praiseworthy flavor that pairs beautifully with a shaved asparagus and poached egg salad. Served with a glass of white wine, this healthy recipe makes the ultimate lunch or light dinner. View Recipe 24 of 25 Salmon Noodle Casserole Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Charlie Worthington This salmon noodle casserole is filled with creamy pasta, chunks of salmon and plenty of vegetables for a well-rounded meal. Dijon mustard flavors the dish, complementing the salmon and asparagus. View Recipe 25 of 25 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 Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit