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A springtime-favorite vegetable, healthy andnutritiousasparagus 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.
01of 22Crustless Spinach & Asparagus Quiche with GruyèrePhotography / Caitlin Bensel, Styling / Emily Nabors Hall / ulia BaylessThis 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
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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.
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02of 22Asparagus CasseroleJason DonnellyBlanching 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
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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.
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Honey-Mustard Chicken with Asparagus Farrotto
04of 22Coconut Black Rice Bowls with Tofu & Purple AsparagusBlack 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
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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.
05of 22Creamy Asparagus-Potato SoupIn 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
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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.
06of 22Lemon Asparagus PastaLemon 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
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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.
07of 22One-Pan Chicken & Asparagus Bakephotography / Caitlin bensel, Food Styling / Emily Nabors HallIn 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
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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.
08of 22Potato, Asparagus & Mushroom HashMade 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
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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.
09of 22Shrimp Risotto with AsparagusDera BurresonAsparagus, 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
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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.
10of 22Grilled AsparagusGrilling 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
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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.
11of 22One-Pot Chicken Pesto Pasta with AsparagusThis 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
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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.
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Skillet Gnocchi with Shrimp & Asparagus
13of 22Grilled Asparagus & Shrimp with PastaTopped with fresh mint, this pasta dish is perfect for any night of the week!View Recipe
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Grilled Asparagus & Shrimp with Pasta
Topped with fresh mint, this pasta dish is perfect for any night of the week!
14of 22Frittata with Asparagus, Leek & RicottaPhotographer / Jacob Fox, Food styling / Sue Mitchell, Food Styling / Kelsey BulatServe 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
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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.
15of 22Vegetarian Spring Egg CasseroleThis 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
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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.
16of 22Creamy Chicken & Asparagus PastaFred HardyThis 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
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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.
17of 22Creamy Mushroom, Chicken & Asparagus BakeThis 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
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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.
18of 22Ham & Asparagus QuicheVictor ProtasioThis 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
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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.
19of 22Baked Asparagus & Cheese FrittataAntonis AchilleosPerfect for a spring brunch or light supper, this Italian omelet is baked so it is easy to serve to a group.View Recipe
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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.
20of 22Potato, Leek & Asparagus SoupCharlotte & Johnny AutryRather 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
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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.
21of 22Garlic-Parmesan AsparagusIn 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
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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!
22of 22One-Pot Lemon Asparagus Pasta with ShrimpBrie PassanoThis 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
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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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