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Food for Spear Hunters: 21 Crazy-Good Asparagus Recipes

Sweet, earthy, and delicious asparagus is one of the first Spring vegetables, each year.

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Make the most of this delectably easy to cook and nutritious vegetable with these quick and easy, flavor-rocking asparagus recipes.

Asparagus Keto Quiche

Asparagus Keto Quiche in white tart pan.
Asparagus Keto Quiche. Photo credit: Low Carb No Carb.

This healthy, simple and easy to make Asparagus Keto Quiche with fathead dough and camembert is a great casserole dish, that can be made well in advance. Have it for breakfast, dinner, brunch or any other occasion. It will always be a winner on the table.

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Air Fryer Asparagus with Easy Hollandaise

Crispy Air Fryer Asparagus with Hollandaise in a white bowl.
Air Fryer Asparagus with Hollandaise. Photo credit: Glenda Embree Blog.

You’re gonna swoon for the crisp, tender, sweet simplicity of this air fryer asparagus recipe. This scrumptious Springtime side dish can be on the table in under 10 minutes with or without the creamy Hollandaise.

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Keto Asparagus Pasta

Keto Asparagus Pasta on a white plate.
Keto Asparagus Pasta. Photo credit: Low Carb No Carb.

Our Keto Asparagus Pasta made into tagliatelle from actual asparagus offers you another unique keto-friendly pasta variation to go into the already wide selection I offer you. This keto asparagus tagliatelle pasta is not only fully low carb, grain-free, and gluten-free but also diabetic friendly and, together with our cheesy creamy keto sauce, will make your evening meal one great enjoyment.

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Sous Vide Asparagus Recipe

Sous Vide Asparagus on a white plate.
Sous Vide Asparagus. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Sous vide asparagus is crisp, tender and perfectly cooked to bring out the natural sweetness of asparagus.

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Air Fryer Parmesan Asparagus

Air Fryer Parmesan Asparagus on a white plate.
Air Fryer Parmesan Asparagus. Photo Credit: Lara Clevenger Blog.

Making asparagus in the air fryer is incredibly quick and easy! In just 7 minutes you will have a crispy asparagus ready to enjoy!

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Grilled Asparagus with Lemon-Caper Vinaigrette

Grilled Asparagus with Lemon Caper Vinaigrette
Grilled Asparagus With Lemon Vinaigrette. Photo Credit: Girls Can Grill.

Ready in 15 minutes, grilled asparagus with lemon-caper vinaigrette is a side exquisite enough for a holiday, yet easy enough for a Monday.

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Sheet Pan Salmon and Asparagus

Sheet Pan Salmon and Asparagus on a white plate.
Sheet Pan Salmon and Asparagus. Photo credit: Little Bit Recipes.

Making dinner for your family can be overwhelming, especially when you don’t have a lot of time. But with this simple and delicious recipe for sheet pan salmon and asparagus, you can have a nutritious meal ready in no time.

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Flavorful Smoked Asparagus Recipe

Smoked Asparagus on a platter with lemon slices.
Flavorful Smoked Asparagus. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Impress your guests with this flavorful smoked asparagus. With a buttery lemon flavor and smoky taste, it’s a versatile side dish that’s sure to be a BBQ hit.

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Asparagus Goat Cheese Pizza

Asparagus Goat Cheese Pizza on a Pizza Peel
Asparagus Goat Cheese Pizza. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

This white pizza is a unique homemade pizza that will wow everyone who tries it. It is a perfect way to enjoy your homemade pizza night with something different.

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Spring Vegetable Bruschetta

Simple Spring Bruschetta Recipe
Simple Spring Bruschetta Recipe. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

This tasty twist on bruschetta features the fresh flavors of spring vegetables from asparagus to peas to broccoli and more. It is light and delicious and so pretty, too!

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Asparagus Omelette Souffle

Asparagus Omelette Souffle slices on white plates.
Asparagus Omelette Souffle. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

This omelette soufflé is a light and fluffy breakfast bursting with fresh spring ingredients like asparagus, green onions and optional creamy tart goat cheese.

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Cold Asparagus Salad with Pistachios

Cold Asparagus Salad with Pistachios in a white bowl.
Cold Asparagus Salad with Pistachios. Photo credit: The Delicious Spoon.

Enjoy a taste of spring and give this beautiful Cold Asparagus Salad dressed with a light citrus vinaigrette and some chopped pistachios a try!

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Cream of Asparagus Soup

Cream of Asparagus Soup
Cream of Asparagus Soup. Photo credit: Keto Cooking Wins.

Silky and flavorful, there’s a trick to getting maximum asparagus flavor into Cream of Asparagus Soup, and I’ll show you how!

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Asparagus With Lemon and Parmesan

Asparagus with Lemon and Parmesan on a white platter.
Asparagus With Lemon and Parmesan. Photo credit: Keto Cooking Wins.

With a kiss of lemon and plenty of Parmesan, this chilled Asparagus with Lemon & Parmesan is so good, you’ll lick your plate clean!

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Roasted Asparagus and Brussels Sprouts

Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Asparagus on a Baking Tray.
Roasted Asparagus and Brussels Sprouts. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This simple Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Asparagus recipe is a healthy, delicious side dish that’s full of lightly sweet, deeply browned flavor, with crispy and tender textures. Finished with a rich drizzle of olive oil, these savory roasted veggies are a perfect pairing for just about everything!

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Crispy Baked Asparagus Fries

Crispy Baked Asparagus Fries on a rack.
Crispy Baked Asparagus Fries. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Healthy baked asparagus fries are a taste of spring in every bite. Served with a tangy lemon Dijon dipping sauce and made both gluten-free and vegan. Air-fryer method included.

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Air Fryer Asparagus

Air Fryer Asparagus on a white platter with lemon slices and Parmesan.
Air Fryer Asparagus. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Lightly seasoned and topped with Parmesan cheese and drizzled with lemon juice this air fryer asparagus is the ultimate spring vegetable with a tender delicate taste.

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Lemony Shaved Asparagus Tomato Salad

Lemony shaved Asparagus Tomato Salad in a white bowl.
Lemony Shaved Asparagus Tomato Salad. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

This asparagus tomato salad is bursting with bright lemon flavor. Topped with sharp Parmesan and fresh basil it’s the perfect way to ring in the spring season.

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Asparagus Cheese Tart

Asparagus Cheese Tart on Baking Sheet.
Asparagus Cheese Tart. Photo credit: The Delicious Spoon.

Made with puff pastry dough, cheese, and fresh asparagus, this Asparagus Cheese Tart is an elegant but easy appetizer for any occasion. Or enjoy it as part of a brunch spread!

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Spinach Asparagus Fennel Salad

Spinach Asparagus Fennel Salad on a yellow plate with green trim.
Spinach Asparagus Fennel Salad. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

With a light, refreshing citrus dressing and oodles of flavor, this Spinach Asparagus and Fennel Salad is perfect for spring and early summer dining!

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Garlic Balsamic Roasted Asparagus & Potatoes

Garlic Balsamic Roasted Asparagus and Potatoes in a white baking dish.
Garlic Balsamic Roasted Asparagus and Potatoes. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

This easy side dish of oven roasted potatoes and asparagus is made all on one baking sheet with garlic balsamic seasoning. Perfect for weeknight meals or even holiday feasts!

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This article originally appeared on Food Drink Life

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10 thoughts on “Food for Spear Hunters: 21 Crazy-Good Asparagus Recipes”

  1. I just put a bookmark on this post! These asparagus recipes are all great. Thanks for compiling them Glenda, really need it!

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  2. We love asparagus and goats cheese quiche, so seeing your post about making it into a pizza! yes that is what I need to do!!
    And the soufflé omelet looks divine! Definitely trying that too.
    🙂

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  3. These all look so good! I started with the air fryer asparagus with the hollandaise sauce, and it was divine. Can’t wait to try more recipes!

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  4. This was such a great roundup of asparagus recipes. Making the spinach asparagus fennel salad tonight as a side for dinner, and super excited. Bookmarked for the spring season too!

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