Asparagus season is here and it's the perfect time to bring out creative and delicious recipes that showcase this tasty springtime veggie. Asparagus is filled with amazing health benefits and can be used in a variety of dishes.
From classic garlicky roasted asparagus to bright citrus grilled asparagus, cheesy baked asparagus and of course flavorful sautéed asparagus, there are so many delicious ways to cook asparagus that you won't be able to pick just one. We've collected our favorite asparagus dishes, from appetizers and side dishes to main courses and salads. Each recipe has its own unique flavor and will make a delightful addition to any meal.
So get ready to fill you kitchen with the smell of fresh asparagus. Here are 23 of the best asparagus dishes to make this spring.
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Garlic and Parmesan Roasted Asparagus
Garlic and Parmesan Roasted Asparagus is simple and delicious. It is a quick side dish that pairs with any savory meal.
This is the Best Baked Asparagus on your table in 15 minutes! It boasts caramelized roasted asparagus, nutty, salty Parmesan and tantalizing buttery, crispy panko! You are going to want to make this addictive dinner side your entire meal! This Baked Asparagus takes just minutes of prep and can be...
The perfect spring side dish easily doubles as an appetizer. Olive oil roasted asparagus, tossed with sesame seeds, garlic, and lemon zest - served over creamy, salty whipped feta cheese, and topped off with crispy, torn ciabatta breadcrumbs!
Cheesy Baked Asparagus is the perfect no-fuss side dish. With just 4 ingredients and 15mins to make, you'll be serving this Asparagus with just about everything!
An easy grilled asparagus recipe finished with a buttery BBQ inspired hollandaise sauce. Grill the asparagus over direct heat and serve with the BBQ hollandaise sauce.
Indulge in the rich flavors of balsamic vinegar and the tender, slightly crispy texture of asparagus with this delectable side dish. It will effortlessly complement any main course.
Trim off the tough, woody ends of the asparagus. Optionally, you can use a vegetable peeler to further thin the bottom half of the asparagus for a more uniform texture.
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Place the trimmed asparagus in a 15x10-inch jelly-roll pan.
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Drizzle olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the asparagus. Sprinkle with kosher salt, minced garlic, and freshly ground black pepper, then toss gently to evenly coat the asparagus.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, turning the asparagus halfway through to ensure even roasting.
Baked asparagus with shallots, lemon, and garlic is simple to make and approved for most diets. Oven roasted asparagus is an easy side dish that pairs with any protein and adds an elegant touch to dinner, breakfast, or brunch.
With fresh lemon, garlic, and Mediterranean favorites like feta and roasted red peppers, this Sautéed Asparagus is an easy side dish that complements almost any dinner. Serve with your favorite fish, lamb or chicken for a quick and healthy meal any night.
This Sauteed Asparagus Recipe with Chickpea Miso Butter Sauce is umami magic at its BEST! Caramelized brown butter miso sauce with perfectly tender and crisp asparagus...5 ingredients, out of the world delicious. So good that your friends will think it’s a special delivery from Momofuku!
Perfect Grilled Asparagus Recipe with Toasted Almonds
It’s asparagus season, and I can’t get enough of it. This grilled asparagus brings out its best. This recipe is made in five minutes and the flavor is to die for.
An easy summer side dish, Grilled Asparagus in Foil is packed with garlic-y goodness, lemon-y tang and is easy to clean up! Super simple on the grill, in the oven or on your campfire.
Roasted asparagus with poached eggs is a match made in food heaven. Serve this topped with fresh herbs and lots of black pepper for a classy, elevated brunch dish that will leave you feeling light, but completely satisfied, or simply to celebrate the arrival of spring!
The umami-rich flavor combo of roasted asparagus with soy sauce and garlic is the kind of dish that turns asparagus haters into asparagus lovers. Even better? It is SO hands off to make, you'll find yourself loving it even more just because it takes you zero time at all to pull together.
This is especially wonderful when locally grown asparagus is in season and so easy for celebrations because you can serve it hot or cold. This is how to bake asparagus. —Jannine Fisk, Malden, Massachusetts
Roasted asparagus with cherry tomatoes is a delicious Mediterranean-inspired dish. It pairs deliciously with seafood, steak, or chicken. It's an easy side dish to make, and is a low-carb, Whole30-friendly dish.
Roasted Asparagus with Dill Yogurt Sauce is a 5 minute side dish that's crisp, tender, and amazingly delicious with an equally quick and easy sauce that makes this side dish pretty enough to serve for holidays and guests.