Yahoo Lifestyle 20 Easy Asparagus Recipes To Make This Spring
It's not really spring until we have asparagus!
Simply Recipes / Sally Vargas
When local asparagus pops up at the farmers market, I know that spring is finally here. Turn to one of these recipes for this quick-cooking, versatile vegetable when asparagus is fresh and abundant.
Sheet Pan Shrimp and Asparagus
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Could this be the world's easiest sheet pan dinner? Serve with a quick couscous for the most stress-free weeknight meal ever.
Creamy Asparagus Soup
Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer
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If you have some asparagus that’s getting a little over the hill, use it up in this springy soup! It’s all puréed, so shriveled spears won’t be a problem.
Shrimp and Asparagus Pasta
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"While there are many ways you can enjoy your early spring asparagus, one of my favorites is to pair it with shrimp in a simple, weeknight-friendly pasta dish." —Georgia Freedman, Recipe Developer
Quick and Easy Asparagus
Simply Recipes / Alison Bickel
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In this simple side dish, asparagus spears are cooked perfectly and dressed with olive oil, Parmesan cheese, and lemon zest. It's quick, easy, and tasty.
Ham and Asparagus Strata
Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer
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This hearty casserole is suitable for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Think of it as a savory bread pudding. Bonus: you can assemble it up to a day ahead!
Air Fryer Asparagus
Simply Recipes / Shilpa Iyer
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"[The air fryer] has a way of crisping up asparagus like nobody’s business and it’s all done with just 10 minutes of cooking time. The method is simple: Snap the ends off, wash, pat dry, toss in olive oil and garlic salt, and air fry to perfection." —Claudia Cash, Recipe Developer
Sheet Pan Salmon with Asparagus
Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek
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"Quick-cooking asparagus roasts next to the salmon—it's a one-pan dinner that’s ready in about 20 minutes from start to finish." —Sheela Prakash, Recipe Developer
Easy Asparagus Tart with Goat Cheese
Simply Recipes / Sally Vargas
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Take it easy on yourself and use frozen puff pastry as the base for this springtime asparagus and salty, savory goat cheese tart.
Asparagus Frittata
Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer
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Eggs and asparagus were made for each other! And think beyond brunch. Try leftover frittata as a sandwich filling and you'll be a convert, I promise.
Spring Minestrone Soup
Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer
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Transition into a new season with an alluring, greens-packed soup. If you like, omit the artichokes and use an entire pound of asparagus.
Green Goddess Pasta Salad with Asparagus
Simply Recipes / Lori Rice
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"The dressing is what makes this pasta salad special. It’s not your traditional green goddess dressing, which typically has mayo and sour cream. Instead, it’s a more vibrant—both in color and flavor—vegan dressing." —Devan Grimsrud, Recipe Developer
Grilled Asparagus
Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer
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This quick grilled asparagus with a little salt and a squeeze of lemon might just be the easiest way to prepare this family favorite.
Sheet Pan Chicken with Asparagus and Potatoes
Simply Recipes / Sheryl Julian
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Want easy clean-up after dinner? Make this chicken, asparagus, potato, onion, and herb dish that gets slow-roasted all on one sheet pan.
Asparagus Risotto
Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer
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Whether you eat this classic risotto with fresh asparagus as a main dish or a side, it will be the star of the meal.
Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus
Simply Recipes / Lisa Lin
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The salty flavors of the prosciutto are a perfect complement to the subtly sweet flavor of roasted asparagus in this side dish or appetizer.
Asparagus Pakoras With Lemony Yogurt Sauce
Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe
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Packed with small, tender bites of asparagus, these fried pakoras are scented with cumin and seasoned with a mix of fresh green onions, cilantro, and dill. Dip them in lemony yogurt and keep reaching for more!
Roasted Asparagus
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Thick asparagus spears roasted in the oven with olive oil and garlic turn out slightly sweet and perfectly tender.
Seared Scallops with Asparagus Sauce
Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer
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So pretty and so fancy, but not as much work as you’d think. Make this elegant dinner to impress someone you care about.
Asparagus Pesto with Pasta
Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer
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Baby spinach joins asparagus as the base of a pesto that tops linguine, fettuccine, or spaghetti for a vegetarian meal. Toasted pine nuts add some crunch.
Steamed Asparagus with Hollandaise Sauce
Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer
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Topping asparagus with a buttery Hollandaise sauce turns the simple stalks into something extra special. And never fear—this easy Hollandaise is made in the blender!
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