Our Best Asparagus Recipes
Recipes and text by Chantal Braganza; Produced by Aimee Nishitoba; Photography by Christie Vuong; Food Styling by Sage Dakota; Prop Styling by Nicole Billark
Asparagus is one of spring's earliest vegetables. These are just a few of the ways we'll be using it, from one-pan weeknight dinners, to pickles, creamy dips, salads and more. There's a recipe here to suit every mood, from when you don't want to spend a lot of time cleaning the kitchen, to when you feel like extra vegetables, or when dinner needs to be something simple. Plus, click here for everything you need to know about asparagus.
Asparagus Tart
No matter how you arrange the asparagus on this simple, peppery tart, it always ends up looking pretty. Get Chantal Braganza's asparagus tart recipe.
Chicken Cutlets And Roasted Asparagus
Chicken breast cutlets are a quick-cooking ingredient that saves major time on busy weeknights (check out the image at the top of this piece for a glimpse). Get this chicken cutlets & roasted asparagus recipe.
Baked Asparagus Fries
Crisp, golden and...healthy? These asparagus fries make a perfect spring snack or a beautiful accompaniment to seafood or meat. Get this baked asparagus fries recipe.
Sheet-Pan Salmon With Asparagus
Asparagus and salmon are a classic combination, and cooking them at the same time means you can have dinner on the table in less than 30 minutes. Get this sheet pan salmon with asparagus recipe.
Asparagus Hummus
Get some protein with your asparagus in this easy, healthy dip. Get this asparagus hummus recipe.
Roasted Asparagus With Tahini Dip
This healthy and delicious tahini dip with crisp asparagus spears will become a party favourite. Get this roasted asparagus with tahini dip recipe.
One-Pan Pork Tenderloin with Asparagus and Snow Peas
Elevate your dinner game with asparagus, peas, and a sweet, tangy sauce, over pork tenderloin. Get our one-pan pork tenderloin with asparagus and snow peas recipe.
Pickled Asparagus
Snack on these pickled asparagus spears right out of the jar, chopped up in a salad, or as an edible garnish on a Caesar cocktail. Get this pickled asparagus recipe.
Spanish Tortilla With Asparagus
This flavourful, quick tortilla can be served at any temperature and tastes even better the next day. Get this Spanish tortilla with asparagus recipe.
Spinach Asparagus Pesto Pasta With Shrimp
Asparagus and spinach makes a yummy pesto for this 25-minute dish. Get this spinach asparagus pesto pasta with shrimp recipe.
Asparagus Pesto
Loaded with mint, lemon juice, almonds and parmesan, asparagus pesto pulls double duty. Toss it onto pasta or serve with pita as a dip. Get this asparagus pesto recipe.
Chicken, Asparagus And Udon Noodle Salad
Fast-cooking udon noodles and pre-cooked rotisserie chicken make this chicken, asparagus and udon noodle salad a weeknight dinner saviour. Get this chicken, asparagus and udon noodle salad recipe.
Sheet Pan Chicken And Asparagus
Bake the drumsticks for this recipe tonight and then use again for a chicken salad tomorrow night. Get our two-for-one fast chicken and asparagus sheet pan dinner recipe.
Grilled Asparagus, Edamame And Crab Salad Rolls
Impress your guests at your next BBQ: these grilled asparagus, edamame and crab salad rolls are picture-perfect and pair great with homemade miso sauce. Get this grilled asparagus, edamame and crab salad rolls recipe.
Grilled Asparagus
Summer and fresh local asparagus come but once a year. This is a super-simple way to enjoy both. Get our grilled asparagus recipe.
Asparagus, Shiitake And Spaghetti Squash Sauté
This versatile gourd makes an eat-your-veggies alternative to the usual pasta. Get this asparagus, shiitake and spaghetti squash saute recipe.
Shrimp Primavera Pasta
For when you’re craving some lighter comfort food. Get this shrimp primavera pasta recipe.
Grilled Asparagus-Stuffed Chicken Breast
For backyard barbeques. Get this grilled asparagus-stuffed chicken breast recipe.
Shaved Asparagus Salad
A fresh, no-cook, spring salad with pine nuts and parmesan. Get this shaved asparagus salad recipe.
Honey-Ginger Tofu And Vegetable Stir-Fry
This spicy-sweet honey-ginger tofu and vegetable stir-fry dish is ready in less than 35 minutes. Get this honey-ginger tofu and vegetable stir-fry recipe.
Asparagus Soup
For when you need something warm on a cool spring day. Get this asparagus soup recipe.
Sugar Snap Pea And Asparagus Pasta
Get a fresh, fast dinner on the table. Get this sugar snap pea and asparagus pasta recipe.
White Asparagus With Easy Hollandaise
Change things up with a savoury hollandaise. Get this white asparagus with hollandaise recipe.
Fresh Vegetable Omelette With Lentils
Lentils in an omelette? Their flavour and texture add dimension—and a hit of healthy folate to boot. Get this fresh vegetable omelette with lentils recipe.
Halibut With Rhubarb Chutney And Asparagus
Roasted asparagus and a savoury rhubarb sauce make dinner a quick, healthy and colourful ode to spring. Get this halibut with rhubarb chutney and asparagus recipe.
Caramelized Onion Tart With Asparagus
This perfectly gooey and crisp tart will wow your guests. It can be served as either an appetizer or a main. Get our caramelized onion tart with asparagus recipe.
Marinated Asparagus
A flavourful asparagus recipe you can whip up easily, chill and serve when you're ready. Get this marinated asparagus recipe.
Rolled Trout With Asparagus And Tarragon Cream
This elegant, company-worthy dish manages to be both light and decadent at the same time.
Get the rolled trout with asparagus and tarragon cream recipe.
White Asparagus With Bacon Pangrattato
For when you want to celebrate spring with something extra special. Get this white asparagus with bacon pangrattato recipe.
Panko Chicken With Roasted Asparagus
Citrusy chicken has newly harvested asparagus as a crisp sidekick in this super-easy roasted dinner. Get this panko chicken with roasted asparagus recipe.
Watch: How to blanch asparagus
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