60 Amazing Asparagus Recipes for Spring and Beyond

Seasonal favorite

Spring and juicy green asparagus are inextricably linked. Whether you grow it yourself or buy it at the market, these tender green stalks appear on the table starting in March and throughout April and May. Asparagus is one of the most beloved seasonal vegetables worldwide. It's surprisingly easy to prepare and fits perfectly into a wide variety of dishes, from spring weekday dinners, and for festive Easter tableThe main thing is to learn how to clean asparagus properly and grill it, bake in the oven Or sauté it in a skillet—it's super easy. This simple, ten-minute side dish is one of our favorites. No need to preheat the oven: the asparagus quickly steams on the stovetop, turning out perfectly tender and juicy. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, and serve!

Steamed asparagus

You don't need to preheat the oven. For a 10-minute side dish, simply steam the asparagus and drizzle with olive oil and lemon.

Recipe: Steamed asparagus

Asparagus wrapped in bacon

Bacon-wrapped asparagus is ready in under 20 minutes: a simple yet impressive side dish for entertaining.

Recipe: Asparagus wrapped in bacon

Cavatelli pasta with asparagus

Asparagus and Parmesan complement ricotta pasta perfectly.

Recipe: Cavatelli pasta with asparagus

Baked Asparagus with Lemon Dressing

For a burst of flavor, toss roasted asparagus with a simple lemon vinaigrette.

Recipe: Baked Asparagus in Lemon Dressing

Asparagus puree soup

This creamy soup is easy to make and very colorful.

Recipe: Asparagus puree soup

Asparagus Crostini

Get the party started with these simple toasts topped with fresh ricotta and asparagus slices.

Recipe: Asparagus Crostini

Warm asparagus salad

This salad is great any time of year. Maybe you have some leftover asparagus from a holiday dinner, or you're just looking to add more green vegetables to your diet—either way, Cardea's salad makes a great side dish.

Recipe: Warm Asparagus Salad

Cheese tart with asparagus

Asparagus plays a starring role in this elegant tart. The dish is effortless to prepare thanks to store-bought puff pastry and a quick cheese frosting.

Recipe: Asparagus and cheese pie

Pasta Carbonara with Asparagus

Shredded asparagus adds a vibrant touch to this simple and quick classic dish. The thin green strips pair beautifully with fettuccine pasta, brightening it up with a pop of color.

Recipe: Pasta carbonara with asparagus

Roasted asparagus with olives and basil

Garlic and olives, full of vibrant flavor, along with fragrant basil, enliven crisp asparagus. Cut the spears into small pieces to speed up cooking.

Recipe: Fried asparagus with olives

Puff pastry with smoked salmon and asparagus

Asparagus spears liven up the flavor and appearance of this appetizer. Valerie uses store-bought bagel dough and a savory smoked salmon dipping sauce.

Recipe: Puff pastry with smoked salmon and asparagus

Baked asparagus in the oven

Aina's trusted recipe has received over 350 reviews. This simple baked asparagus is easy enough for even novice cooks to make.

Recipe: Baked asparagus in the oven

Pearl barley risotto in a slow cooker

This delicate dish is typically made with Arborio rice, but we like to use pearl barley—it's high in fiber and has a pleasant nutty flavor. Serve with lemon wedges for a refreshing taste.

Recipe: Slow Cooker Barley Risotto with Asparagus

Eggplant and Asparagus Napoleons

Giada prepares a party appetizer, layering asparagus and creamy ricotta between slices of grilled eggplant.

Recipe: Eggplant and Asparagus Napoleons

Asparagus with roasted sweet peppers

This side dish is quick, easy, and delicious, thanks to roasted red peppers and crumbled feta cheese.

Recipe: Asparagus with feta

Frittata with asparagus, tomatoes and cheese

Giada dices the asparagus to speed up cooking, then adds tomato, cheese, and eggs. This quick and versatile frittata is delicious served hot or cold.

Recipe: Frittata with asparagus, tomatoes and fontina cheese

Baked asparagus

Tyler roasts the asparagus in the oven at a high temperature—10 minutes is enough for perfect results.

Recipe: Asparagus in the oven

Pancakes stuffed with chicken and asparagus

Asparagus, shallots, and herbs are cooked in chicken broth, serving as both a sauce and a garnish in this quick dish made with store-bought pancakes and grilled chicken.

Recipe: Pancakes with chicken, cheese and asparagus

Corn cutlets with asparagus

These crispy sweet corn and tender asparagus patties transform vegetables into a real treat.

Recipe: Asparagus and Corn Fritters

Asparagus casserole

Trisha's casserole with a cheese and egg filling is perfect for Easter and spring gatherings. In addition to the asparagus base, vegetable broth—the liquid in which the asparagus was cooked—is added to the cheese sauce for extra flavor.

Recipe: Asparagus casserole

Asparagus, Zucchini, and Pea Soup

This delicate soup with spring vegetables will be especially rich if you add a little potato.

Recipe: Cream of asparagus, green pea and zucchini soup

Asparagus with Prosciutto and Pickled Onions

Top roasted asparagus with salty prosciutto and sweet pickled shallots.

Recipe: Asparagus with Prosciutto and Pickled Shallots

Stir-fry with chicken and asparagus

Instead of restaurant delivery, make a homemade stir-fry of asparagus and chicken in a flavorful soy-ginger marinade.

Recipe: Chicken and Asparagus Stir-Fry

Blanched Asparagus Salad

Alex Guarnaschelli blanch asparagus for a refreshing, crisp salad with a honey-mustard vinaigrette.

Recipe: Chilled Asparagus Salad

Flatbread with summer vegetables

Replace pizza dough with naan bread! Trisha fills this fragrant and delicious naan with asparagus, zucchini strips, and grated Parmesan.

Recipe: Flatbreads with summer vegetables

Asparagus with Serrano Ham

Replace your usual breadsticks with thin, crisp asparagus spears wrapped in slices of ham. You'll definitely want more!

Recipe: Asparagus with Serrano Ham

Fried asparagus with shallots

Roasted asparagus makes a great addition to Valerie's 10-Minute Side Dish.

Recipe: Roasted Asparagus Side Dish

Deep-fried asparagus

French fries have a new rival: deep-fried asparagus. A beer batter and hot oil ensure the green stalks are just as crispy and golden brown. The lemon aioli makes a great dipping sauce, and there are three seasoning options to choose from.

Recipe: Deep-fried asparagus

Asparagus and Bread Soup

Jeffrey uses asparagus, spinach, and bread as the base for his creamy soup. For a signature presentation, top the soup with pancetta and chives and top with crème fraîche.

Recipe: Asparagus and Pancetta Bread Soup

Crostini with asparagus and lemon

Impress your guests with these luxurious baguette crostini. They're topped with a vibrant and flavorful asparagus topping that takes just 15 minutes to prepare.

Recipe: Crostini with asparagus, lemon and herbs

Farfalle pasta with mushrooms, asparagus and walnuts

Walnuts, asparagus and cremini mushrooms add a rustic flair to this quick and filling dish.

Recipe: Creamy bows with fried mushrooms, asparagus and walnuts

Asparagus and cheese tart

This tart from Ree is a dish that will make anyone crave green vegetables. She combines bright green asparagus with a buttery crust and a mixture of fontina and ricotta cheese. Delicious!

Recipe: Cheese tart with asparagus

Grilled asparagus with pesto and prosciutto

Dress up grilled asparagus with store-bought pesto and crispy prosciutto.

Recipe: Roasted Asparagus with Pesto and Prosciutto

Asparagus puree soup

Asparagus adds a lovely color and a rich, fresh spring flavor to this creamy soup.

Recipe: Creamy Asparagus Soup

Quesadilla with asparagus, bell peppers and mozzarella

This vegetarian quesadilla calls for a sweet and crunchy blend of bell peppers and asparagus.

Recipe: Quesadilla with asparagus, bell peppers and mozzarella

Asparagus risotto

In addition to the asparagus tips that are placed on top, the lower tips of the spears are also used here, adding flavor to the risotto broth.

Recipe: Asparagus risotto

Roasted asparagus

Cut into small pieces, asparagus roasts faster: a four-ingredient side dish will be ready in 10 minutes.

Recipe: Roasted asparagus with almonds

Mini Egg Salad and Asparagus Sandwiches

These elegant egg and asparagus sandwiches are perfect for afternoon tea or an al fresco lunch.

Recipe: Egg Salad and Asparagus Sandwiches

Orecchiette pasta with asparagus pesto

Asparagus and basil pesto gets an unexpected umami kick from truffle-infused pecorino cheese, while toasted hazelnuts add texture.

Recipe: Orecchiette Pasta with Truffle Asparagus Pesto

Dumplings with shrimp and asparagus

Don't like vegetables but want to add them to your diet? Mix small pieces of asparagus into the filling of shrimp dumplings!

Recipe: Dumplings with shrimp and asparagus

Bacon-wrapped asparagus

A delicious brown sugar glaze makes this bacon-wrapped asparagus even more delicious.

Recipe: Asparagus wrapped in bacon

Pizza with asparagus

For a healthier pizza, top your homemade dough with fresh asparagus.

Recipe: Pizza with asparagus

Fresh Asparagus Salad with Prosciutto

While most recipes call for baking, steaming, or grilling asparagus until tender, it can also be eaten raw! Peel the stalks to create crisp ribbons that can easily be transformed into a refreshing salad: season with lemon and olive oil, add prosciutto, and grated Parmesan.

Recipe: Shaved asparagus salad with prosciutto

Quick asparagus in the oven

Using the grill setting, asparagus cooks in 10 minutes. The result is lightly charred spears, perfectly complemented by a dressing of red wine vinegar and olive oil.

Recipe: Roasted asparagus

Quinoa salad with asparagus, goat cheese and olives

Bobby uses quinoa as the base for a healthy salad with grilled asparagus, olives, goat cheese, and a red wine vinaigrette.

Recipe: Quinoa salad with asparagus, goat cheese and olives

Frittata with asparagus and spinach

For a delicious green frittata, Katie Lee combines asparagus and spinach (or other vegetables, too!) with goat cheese and salty Parmesan cheese. For a beautiful presentation, she prepares the dish in a springform pan.

Recipe: Frittata with asparagus and spinach

Baked asparagus with hollandaise sauce

Hollandaise sauce isn't just for eggs! When you're roasting asparagus, make a quick sauce in a blender.

Recipe: Baked asparagus in hollandaise sauce

Orecchiette pasta with peas and asparagus

Lidia Bastianich makes a simple spring pasta with classic Italian ingredients—garlic, olive oil, and fresh pepper—plus seasonal asparagus, peas, and a generous helping of grated cheese.

Recipe: Orecchiette pasta with asparagus and green peas

Pasta with asparagus pesto sauce

This pesto is so delicious—you can't even tell it's made with asparagus. This makes it perfect for kids who don't like green vegetables.

Recipe: Pasta with asparagus pesto

Vegetarian asparagus tacos

Have a meatless taco night. Grilled asparagus, cotija cheese, and salsa verde infuse these vegetarian spring tacos with a multifaceted flavor.

Recipe: Asparagus tacos

Cream of asparagus soup

Sunny makes a hearty, creamy asparagus soup with a few seasonings, chicken broth, and sour cream.

Recipe: Sour cream asparagus soup

Grilled Asparagus with Pecorino and Nuts

Jeffrey uses a trick for this recipe. If you're worried about the asparagus falling through the grates while grilling, use a metal baking rack, turn it upside down, and place it on the grill to hold the vegetables in place. Meanwhile, prepare a Caesar-style vinaigrette (minus the eggs and anchovies) using four ingredients: olive oil, lemon, Pecorino Romano cheese, and pine nuts. When the asparagus is done, serve drizzled with the dressing and generously sprinkled with cheese and pine nuts.

Recipe: Grilled asparagus with pecorino cheese and pine nuts

Pasta salad with asparagus

Asparagus, endive, red bell pepper, and green peas add wonderful color and texture to this vegetarian pasta salad.

Recipe: Salad with pasta and asparagus

Asparagus in hollandaise sauce with mustard

Tender asparagus and creamy hollandaise sauce are a classic pairing. And no wonder: the lemon and butter notes in the sauce give this simple side dish a rich, balanced flavor.

Recipe: Asparagus with hollandaise sauce and mustard

Asparagus spaghetti with pesto

Use a vegetable peeler to turn asparagus into "spaghetti" and toss with homemade pesto for a healthy 30-minute meal.

Recipe: Asparagus Noodles with Pesto Sauce

Asparagus tempura

What's the best way to cook vegetables? Deep-fry them! Coat each asparagus spear in batter and fry in hot vegetable oil. They'll be crispy and tender, almost like French fries.

Recipe: Asparagus tempura

Salad with baked asparagus, mushrooms and pearl barley

Top baked asparagus with spiced pearl barley and mushrooms for a guilt-free treat.

Recipe: Barley salad with mushrooms and fried asparagus

Frittata with asparagus

Trisha whips up a quick breakfast on the stovetop using just a few ingredients—asparagus, onion, feta cheese, an egg, and heavy cream. Then, all that's left to do is place the frittata in the oven under the broiler for a few minutes until golden brown.

Recipe: Frittata with asparagus

Salad with white beans and asparagus

You'll be surprised how easy it is to get beautiful, long strips of asparagus for this salad. Simply peel each stalk with a vegetable peeler.

Recipe: White Bean and Asparagus Salad

Crab and Asparagus Sandwich

Looking to spice up your brunch? This open-faced sandwich will give avocado toast a run for its money! Tender asparagus, crab meat, and a cheesy topping—isn't that amazing?

Recipe: Crab and Asparagus Sandwich