Food Fruits & Vegetables Asparagus Recipes to Brighten Your Meals By Midwest Living editors Midwest Living editors Midwest Living's experienced editors create best-in-class travel, lifestyle, food, home and garden content you won't find anywhere else. We're loudly, proudly Midwestern, and we're passionate about helping our audience explore and create through award-winning storytelling. Midwest Living's Editorial Guidelines Updated on March 4, 2023 Trending Videos Photo: Carson Downing Naturally low in calories and carbohydrates, asparagus makes a healthy addition to many recipes. Enjoy a taste of spring with our recipes for asparagus toast, risotto, salads, quiche and more. 01 of 24 Asparagus Ricotta Toasts with Crispy Prosciutto Carson Downing When you want an easy supper or an inventive lunch or brunch dish, these simple toasts are ready in 15 minutes. View Recipe 02 of 24 Risotto with Asparagus and Shiitakes Carson Downing Brothy rice with mushrooms, tender asparagus, chives and Parmesan make this risotto truly luxurious. The only things that might make this meal better? A glass of white wine and a chunk of crusty bread to sop up leftover sauce. View Recipe 03 of 24 Asparagus, Morel and Walleye Soup with Rye Croutons Carson Downing This recipe (with its addictive miso-butter croutons) is adapted from one served at Larder, a Jewish deli in Cleveland. How 3 Midwest Kitchens Are Adapting—And Expanding—Modern Jewish Cuisine View Recipe 04 of 24 Bagel Strata with Asparagus and Ham Brie Passano Weekend guests? Create a bagel bar for Saturday's breakfast, then grab a couple of bagels to make this strata for Sunday morning. Our Best Breakfast Casseroles View Recipe 05 of 24 Roasted Asparagus and Gnocchi Brie Passano Keep it simple. Roast your entire dinner in one pan, then clear a little space in the corner of the pan to mix up a simple dressing. Bonus—one less dish to wash! View Recipe 06 of 24 Spicy Asparagus Relish Brie Passano Pickling is no mystery, especially if you leave out the canning part. Serve this kicky condiment on a relish tray or charcuterie board, or spoon it over grilled Italian sausages. View Recipe 07 of 24 Grilled Asparagus with Minty Lemon and Walnut Crumbs Dress up grilled asparagus with this crispy crumb mixture, sort of a savory streusel made with panko, walnuts, lemon zest and mint. The combo is especially good alongside pork or chicken. Great Grilled Vegetable Recipes View Recipe 08 of 24 Ham-Wrapped Asparagus This iconic three-ingredient Spanish appetizer is an addictive finger food that's just salty and porky enough to go great with drinks. View Recipe 09 of 24 Shaved Asparagus Salad Uncooked asparagus might sound strange, but this is essentially an elegant take on slaw—slicing a firm vegetable like cabbage or carrot thinly to break down its cell walls and allow a tangy dressing to soak in. Fresh Slaw Recipes View Recipe 10 of 24 Creamy Potato and Asparagus Soup Sauteed asparagus and honey-drizzled bacon top a velvety asparagus soup. Family-Favorite Soups and Stews View Recipe 11 of 24 Spinach-Asparagus Quiche This hearty quiche recipe makes a great addition to any breakfast or brunch. View Recipe 12 of 24 Garlic-Roasted Asparagus This simple recipe is sure to become a spring standard on your table. Don't be tempted to skip the lemon juice; the acidity brightens the flavors of the whole dish. Best Roasted Vegetable Recipes View Recipe 13 of 24 Chicken and Asparagus Risotto Don't be afraid to try this Italian classic at home! Our hearty version is made with convenient rotisserie chicken and loaded with asparagus, herbs and lemony flavor. View Recipe 14 of 24 Asparagus Fritters Nebraska chef Kevin Shinn says you can use the same batter recipe with other vegetables, such as sweet peas. 15 of 24 Tender-Crisp Spring Braise Chicken, potatoes and veggies cook together for a nutritious dinner that's missing only one ingredient—a bottle of white wine. View Recipe 16 of 24 Sesame Asparagus Serve this Asian-seasoned chilled asparagus with grilled meat, chicken, or fish. With just four ingredients, it takes only minutes to prepare. View Recipe 17 of 24 English Muffin and Asparagus Bake This cross between a frittata and a strata makes a great meatless breakfast or brunch dish. Asparagus, sugar snap pea pods, cherry tomatoes, bell peppers and fresh basil pack in lots of veggie and herb flavor. Easy Frittata Recipes for Any Meal View Recipe 18 of 24 Chicken and Asparagus Skillet Supper Prepare this easy weeknight dinner in just 20 minutes with skillet-cooked chicken and microwaved asparagus and summer squash. View Recipe 19 of 24 Fettuccine Alfredo with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Vegetables Ready in just 15 minutes, this easy dinner calls for sautéed vegetables—Brussels sprouts, broccoli, mushrooms, and asparagus—along with a simple homemade cheese sauce. Dinner Recipes to Make in 20 Minutes or Less View Recipe 20 of 24 Asparagus-Ham Bake Bake a hearty breakfast or brunch casserole with cubed ham, fresh or frozen asparagus, rice and Swiss cheese. A sprinkle of panko mixed with melted butter gives the dish a crispy topping. View Recipe 21 of 24 Asparagus-Leek Risotto Leeks, oven-roasted asparagus and lemon peel add flavor and pretty spring color to creamy risotto. View Recipe 22 of 24 Bacon-Asparagus Strata Kritsada Panichgul Asparagus, bacon and roasted red sweet peppers update a classic breakfast casserole mix of eggs, bread and cheese. View Recipe 23 of 24 Mushroom, Asparagus and Tofu Quiches Tofu and soy cheese boost the protein of this golden vegetable and egg dish. Use fresh assorted mushrooms, including morels. View Recipe 24 of 24 Morel and Asparagus Crispy Pizza Morels, Gruyere cheese, asparagus and fresh thyme top a homemade pizza crust. Morel Mushroom Recipes View Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit