Easy Asparagus Recipes To Try This Week

WAYS TO COOK ASPARAGUS

Roasting, sautéing, grilling, and blanching are some of the best ways to cook asparagus. Of course, shaved and lightly dressed asparagus is delicious too!

Swipe up to read the full blog post:  11 Recipes that Showcase the Best Ways to Cook Asparagus

1

Asparagus with Zesty Garlic-Tahini Avocado Dressing

For a steak or roasted chicken breast, No Crumbs Left's roasted asparagus with avocado tahini cream sauce is the ideal side dish.

2

Roasted Asparagus and Goat Cheese Tart

Simple, but so beautiful. This recipe shows that a bunch of fresh asparagus can be elegantly used to make this tart from Yes to Yolks. 

3

Bruschetta w/ Warm Goat Cheese, Roasted Asparagus, and Pistachio Pesto

What could be better than this bruschetta with goat cheese and pesto? For the ultimate pairing, try a Riesling or Rosé from Discover California Wines.

4

Spicy Pork and Asparagus Stir-Fry

This one-pan, Whole30 and keto-friendly Spicy Pork and Asparagus Stir-Fry from Nom Nom Paleo is a quick, tasty, and affordable midweek meal.

5

Spaghetti with Asparagus, Wilted Greens, and Avocado

Asparagus and Swiss chard sautéed in a white wine and garlic sauce then combined with spaghetti and slices of avocado in this pasta dish from the Husbands that Cook.

6

Asparagus w/ Burrata & Pistachio Salsa Verde

The crunchy fresh herb sauce in this recipe from A Girl Defloured is wonderful over grilled seafood, especially salmon, or chicken in addition to being delicious served over asparagus.

7

Kale & Quinoa Bountiful Bowls

Easily prepare a week's worth of these Bountiful Bowls from This Mess is Ours in advance and keep them on hand in the refrigerator all week.

8

Asparagus Au Gratin

The asparagus in this delectably indulgent Asparagus Au Gratin from the G-Free Foodie is simply blanched in broth before being covered in cheese and finished in the oven!

9

Asparagus Ribbon Pizza

Your palate will be in culinary ecstasy with shaved asparagus heaped high on pizza crust with fresh mozzarella, bacon, garlic, and chives!

10

Asparagus Cilantro Tahini Avocado Toast 

Avocado toast with a delectable twist from Salt and Wind, topped with shaved asparagus salad and cilantro-tahini dressing!

11

How to Grill Asparagus like a Pro

Using this foolproof technique, you can grill asparagus to perfection every time without losing a spear or burning a fragile tip to oblivion!

12

Lamb Asparagus Kabobs + Pistachio Mint Pesto 

These kabobs are ideal for spring because of their earthy flavors and colorful colors. On a skewer, lamb and asparagus go together beautifully. 

The California Asparagus harvest begins in February with supplies peaking March through May. The asparagus season will taper off into June. Be sure to get your fill of fresh California grown asparagus while it is in season!