77 Delicious Ways to Serve Asparagus


77 Delicious Ways to Serve Asparagus


Asparagus, a perennial spring vegetable, is delicious in main dishes, side dishes and salads. Learn how to cook asparagus on the grill, how to roast asparagus, and how to shave asparagus for a salad. Choose from these 77 asparagus recipes to find your family's new favorite dishes!


77 Delicious ways to serve asparagus


When we lived in Michigan, I measured "spring" by the appearance of wild asparagus fronds along the fencelines bordering our country roads.


Birds sitting on the wire fences in previous summers had dropped seeds that grew in our fertile black soil.


Each year I wished that I could have found those tasty asparagus spears at the right time so I could have harvested them and enjoyed a delicious meal, but of course by the time they were large enough for me to see as I walked or drove down the road, they were already too mature. 


On the other hand, asparagus is readily available in the produce aisle in springtime, and if you have the space for it, an asparagus patch in your backyard will yield tender-crisp spears for years to come. 


We've moved many times (one of the disadvantages of military life) and have left a couple of asparagus patches behind.


According to both the calendar and the weather, spring is just about here in Oklahoma and I'm ready for crispy, delicious asparagus. 


If you're like me and can't get enough of it, here are 77 delicious recipes you can use all through asparagus season to make the most of its fresh taste and health benefits.


Why asparagus is good for you


Besides being delicious, asparagus is very low in calories (one spear contains about 3 calories) and contains anti-oxidants, folic acid, vitamins A, B, C, E and K. 


Asparagus is an excellent source of copper and iron, plus it contains smaller amounts of additional essential minerals and electrolytes. It's also a good source of dietary fiber.


The potassium in asparagus is good for your heart, bones, kidneys and even your nerves. 


According to Eating Well, asparagus may also help fight cancer, lower blood pressure, and improve cognitive function. [Source]


A delicious way to eat your way through spring


Asparagus is harvested for just a few weeks in the spring. Our modern world of transportation has made it possible to extend the asparagus season in the grocery store.


Choose asparagus spears that are bright green with tightly closed tips, and that are the same relative thickness so they'll cook in the same amount of time. Avoid buying spears that have tough, woody, white ends.


Many of these recipes included here are vegetarian, low carb, and/or gluten free. Asparagus might just be the perfect food.


I've divided these recipes roughly into categories, but many of them fit into more than one. You might need to go visit every one of these links to discover your favorite way to enjoy asparagus!


Asparagus Soup Recipes


Black truffle asparagus soup from Dude That Cookz, used with permission.
Black Truffle Asparagus Soup from Dude That Cookz
Used with permission


Cream of Asparagus Soup from Oak Hill Homestead


Black Truffle Asparagus Soup from Dude That Cookz


Vegan Cream of Asparagus Soup (Gluten Free) from Rhian's Recipes


Asparagus Appetizers


Baked asparagus fries from The Thrifty Couple; used with permission.
Baked Asparagus Fries from The Thrifty Couple
Used with permission


The Best Gluten-Free Baked Asparagus Fries (Made from GF Bagels) by The Thrifty Couple


Asparagus Tomato Parmesan Squares, an easy asparagus appetizer from Confessions of An Over-Worked Mom


Crispy Asparagus Fries from Dancing Through the Rain


Sauteed Asparagus


Pan-seared asparagus with soy sauce and garlic from Crayons and Cravings; used with permission
by Crayons and Cravings. Used with permission.


Pan-Seared Asparagus with Soy Sauce and Garlic by Crayons and Cravings


Asparagus with Dijon Mustard from Cook Eat World


Sauteed Asparagus with Garlic, Butter & Parmesan from The Rising Spoon


Sausage, Asparagus and Quinoa from Everyday Savvy


Sauteed Asparagus with Bacon and Onions from Beyer Beware


Sauteed Asparagus and Mushrooms with Poached Eggs from HWC Magazine



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Stir-fried Asparagus Dishes


Stir Fried Sesame Asparagus from Herbivore Cucina


Beef Stir Fry with Asparagus by Nut Free Wok


Pan-Fried Asparagus from Rocky Hedge Farm


Roasted Asparagus Dishes


Super simple and super delicious roasted asparagus from Beyond the Chicken Coop; used with permission
from Beyond the Chicken Coop. Used with permission.


Roasted Asparagus and Carrots from Through the Fibro Fog


Super Simple and Super Delicious Roasted Asparagus from Beyond the Chicken Coop


Easy Roasted Asparagus Lemon recipe made in the oven by Confessions of an Over-Worked Mom


Roasted Asparagus with Walnut Crema and Pecorino from Foodal


Roasted Garlic Lemon Asparagus from The Holy Mess


Balsamic Roasted Asparagus from Moneywise Moms


Balsamic Roasted New Potatoes with Asparagus from Wallflower Kitchen


Almond-Crusted Asparagus with Soy Yogurt Dip from Skinny Fitalicious


Baked Asparagus from the kitchen of Know Your Produce


Easy Flounder and Asparagus Packets by Mashup Mom


Quiche, Frittatas, Tarts and more


Spinach and asparagus frittata from Happy Foods Tube; used with permission.
Spinach and Asparagus Frittata from Happy Foods Tube. 
Used with permission.


Spinach and Asparagus Frittata from Happy Foods Tube


Crustless Asparagus Quiche (Gluten Free) from Low Carb Yum


Asparagus, Bacon and Gruyere Tart from Older Mommy Still Yummy


Puff Pastry Pancetta Asparagus Quiche from An Italian in My Kitchen


Asparagus Quiche with Goat Cheese and Chives from Savory Simple


Italian Veggie Ricotta Frittata from Mash Up Mom 


Asparagus Puff Pastry Tart from Dancing Through the Rain


Asparagus and Sun-Dried Tomato Puff Pasty Bites from Culinary Ginger


Cheddar Bacon Asparagus Chicken Rolls from Beauty and the Foodie


Spring Starter Flans with Wild Asparagus from Your Guardian Chef


Asparagus with Pasta Dishes


Lemon asparagus pasta with grilled chicken from Dinner at the Zoo; used with permission.
from Dinner at the Zoo. Used with permission.


Lemon Asparagus Pasta with Grilled Chicken from Dinner at the Zoo


Chicken Asparagus Pasta from Courtney's Sweets


Pesto Tortellini Salad with Asparagus from The Kitchen is My Playground


Creamy Mushroom and Roasted Asparagus Pappardelle Pasta with Panko and Preserved Lemon Crunch from Feast in Thyme


Penne with Sausage and Asparagus Cream Sauce from An Italian in My Kitchen


Asparagus and Pancetta Baked Pasta from The Cook Report


Lemon Pasta with Grilled Asparagus and Chevre from Beyond Mere Sustenance


Creamy Pasta with Asparagus and Bacon from Uncommon Designs


Creamy Pesto Penne Pasta with Tomatoes and Asparagus by the Rising Spoon


Greek Yogurt Lemon Linguine with Asparagus and Mushrooms from Mashup Mom


Lemon Shrimp Asparagus Noodles (low carb) from My Life Cookbook


Chicken and Asparagus Spaghetti Bake from Julia's Simply Southern


Bacon Asparagus and Parmesan Pasta with a how-to video from Thrifty NW Mom


Asparagus and Chicken Dishes


Lemon butter chicken with asparagus from the Weary Chef; used with permission.
Used with permission.


Lemon Butter Chicken with Asparagus from The Weary Chef


Pesto Turkey and Asparagus from the Mummy Toolbox


Chicken and Asparagus Salad from Simply Stacie


Baked Lemon Chicken with Asparagus and Mushrooms from Mashup Mom


Spring Salad with Chicken and Lemon Dressing from Style and Grace


Garlic Asparagus with Chicken and Noodles from The Mummy Toolbox


Stuffed Chicken with Asparagus and Bacon from Joy Filled Eats


Asparagus-Stuffed Chicken from The Weary Chef



Asparagus with Bacon or Prosciutto Dishes


Bacon-wrapped asparagus from Dinner at the Zoo; used with permission.
Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus from Dinner at the Zoo.
Used with permission.


Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus from Dinner at the Zoo


Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus Cream Cheese from Low Carb Yum


Bacon Asparagus Tarts Recipe from Thrifty Jinxy


Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus Appetizer from Melanie Cooks


Prosciutto Asparagus Spears from Ann's Entitled Life


Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus from Dinner at the Zoo


Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus Recipe in the Oven from Wholesome Yum



Asparagus Salads, Casseroles and dishes that didn't quite fit anywhere else


Shaved purple asparagus and Asian vegetable soba noodles from Strength and Sunshine; used with permission.
from Strength and Sunshine. Used with permission.


Shaved Asparagus Salad with fresh asparagus, creamy avocado, toasted pine nuts and more, from Boulder Locavore


Shaved Purple Asparagus and Asian Vegetable Soba Noodles from Strength and Sunshine


Purple Cabbage and Shaved Asparagus Slaw with Cumin-Sesame Dressing from Foodal


Asparagus Casserole by Homemade Interest


Asparagus Casserole with Jarlsburg Cheese and Creme Fraiche from Hearth and Vine


Cheesy Asparagus and Potato Casserole from The Weary Chef


Easy Cheesy Asparagus Recipe from Wholesome Yum (low carb, gluten free)


Creamy Lemon Casarecce with Asparagus and Toasted Almonds from Pass Me Some Tasty


Lemon Parmesan Asparagus from My Life Cookbook (low carb)


Skillet Mushroom Asparagus from My Home-Based Life


Grilled Asparagus in Foil by Fresh Off the Grill


How to Make Easy Pickled Asparagus from Confessions of an Over-Worked Mom



77 different ways to serve asparagus this spring!



What's your favorite way to enjoy asparagus?



Originally published in 4/2018,
Updated and broken links replaced on 2/21/2022

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