Here are all the best asparagus recipes for cooking up this healthy green vegetable! Try it roasted, in risotto, pasta, and more.

Asparagus recipes

Are you an asparagus fan? Combine it with the fresh flavors of lemon and Parmesan, and it’s absolutely fantastic. It’s good for you (one of the best vegetables to eat), loaded with fiber and vitamins C, A and K. It’s seasonal in the spring and often eaten in that season, but is typically available throughout the year.

Asparagus is not just for side dishes: it’s great as the star ingredient of a main dish, too! Add it to pasta with lemon and Parmesan and you’ve got a tasty dinner. Throw it into a quiche or frittata, or alongside goat cheese scrambled eggs for brunch. It’s even fantastic raw shaved into ribbons! Let’s get to the recipes.

And now: our top asparagus recipes!

Fun facts about asparagus!

Want to know more about this super veggie? Here are some fun facts that will make you want to make all the asparagus recipes!

  • It’s a great source of fiber: 1 cup of cooked asparagus has 4 grams of fiber. (Source)
  • It’s also high in protein for a green vegetable: 1 cup also has 4 grams protein. (Source) That’s a similar level to broccoli and potatoes.
  • It can aid in eye and hair health, it has potential anti-aging properties and it’s promoted as an aphrodisiac! Who knew. (Source)
  • Why does asparagus make your pee smell? It’s caused by sulfurous compounds in the vegetable. (Source) If you’ve never smelled it, well: it’s actually genetic.
  • Want simple cooking methods? Here are the best ways to cook asparagus.
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Broiled asparagus

15 Best Asparagus Recipes


  • Author: Sonja Overhiser
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x

Description

This baked asparagus is an easy side dish that’s a hit with everyone! The green stalks are roasted until tender, spritzed with lemon & topped with Parmesan.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 pound asparagus
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • Fresh ground black pepper
  • 1 lemon (Zest from half, plus slices from the other half)
  • ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese (omit for vegan)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Cut off the tough bottom ends of the asparagus. Add the asparagus stalks to a foil-lined baking sheet. Drizzle them with olive oil, and add the kosher salt and a few grinds of black pepper. Add the zest of ½ lemon and mix with your hands. Thinly slice 4 lemon wheels from the lemon, then add them right on the tray. Sprinkle everything with Parmesan cheese.
  3. Bake 10 to 15 minutes, until tender when pierced by a fork at the thickest part. The timing will depend on the thickness of the asparagus spears (ours in the photo were done at 12 minutes). Serve immediately.
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: Easy Asparagus Recipes, Asparagus Recipes

About the authors

Sonja & Alex

Meet Sonja and Alex Overhiser: Husband and wife. Expert home cooks. Authors of recipes you'll want to make again and again.

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