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Sweet and Sour Asparagus

Sweet and Sour Asparagus

4.5

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
495 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the asparagus, and cook uncovered until slightly tender, about 1 minute. Drain in a colander, then immediately immerse in ice water for several minutes until cold to stop the cooking process. Once the asparagus spears are cold, place them on paper towels to dry.
  2. 2 Bring vinegar, water, sugar, cinnamon sticks, cloves, celery seed, and salt to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Boil for 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Spread the asparagus spears in a large dish or baking pan. Pour the vinegar mixture over the asparagus. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. Drain and serve cold or at room temperature.

By Barbara Kahian

Asparagus and Blue Cheese Avocado Toast

Asparagus and Blue Cheese Avocado Toast

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Toast bread and spread with butter. Top with smashed avocado. Lay the asparagus spears horizontally over the avocado, alternating which way they face. Sprinkle with blue cheese and drizzle with olive oil.

By Kim's Cooking Now

Roasted Asparagus Salad with Feta Cheese

Roasted Asparagus Salad with Feta Cheese

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place asparagus in a large bowl. Drizzle olive oil over asparagus and season with garlic powder; toss well. Transfer asparagus to a baking sheet.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until asparagus are tender, about 20 minutes.
  4. 4 Place lettuce in the same bowl used for asparagus; top with tomatoes, feta cheese, and roasted asparagus.

By pbutler

Ramen Bento Box

Ramen Bento Box

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
13 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Crumble ramen noodles into a microwavable to-go container with a lid.
  2. 2 Sprinkle half of the season packet over the noodles and discard the rest of the packet.
  3. 3 Add chicken, spinach, asparagus, carrots, green onion, sesame oil and Sriracha sauce and put the lid on. Refrigerate until lunchtime.
  4. 4 Remove the lid and pour water into the noodle bowl. Microwave on high for 5 minutes. Let stand 3 minutes before digging in.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Blue Cheese and Asparagus Pizza

Blue Cheese and Asparagus Pizza

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place asparagus on a baking sheet; drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  3. 3 Bake the asparagus in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.
  4. 4 While asparagus is baking, spread the pizza sauce over the pizza crust. Distribute asparagus pieces and crumbles of blue cheese evenly over the pizza.
  5. 5 Return pizza to center rack of preheated oven; bake until the cheese is melted and bubbling, 8 to 10 more minutes.

By Cait

French Shrimp Salad

French Shrimp Salad

4.8

Prep
30 min
Cook
10 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cook asparagus in a large saucepan of boiling salted water until tender. Cool under cold water. Reserve 6 stalks; cut remaining stalks into 1-inch pieces.
  2. 2 Reserve 6 shrimp; dice remaining shrimp. Combine chopped asparagus and diced shrimp in a bowl; gently stir in mayonnaise and lemon juice.
  3. 3 Marinate artichoke hearts in 1 cup French dressing in a separate bowl.
  4. 4 Place shrimp salad in an attractive shallow bowl. Garnish with eggs; arrange reserved 6 asparagus spears on top to resemble the spokes of a wheel.
  5. 5 Drain artichoke hearts; discard dressing. Dollop each artichoke heart with mayonnaise, then top with 1 shrimp and 1 sprig parsley. Arrange artichokes around salad.

By Inga

Simple Yet Yummy Tortellini Salad

Simple Yet Yummy Tortellini Salad

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil. Stir in tortellini and return to a boil; cook until tortellini float to the top, 5 to 6 minutes; Drain and run tortellini under cold water to cool. Drain.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, fill a large bowl with ice and cold water. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add asparagus and cook uncovered until bright green, 1 to 2 minutes. Drain in a colander and immediately immerse in ice water to cool and stop the cooking process. Drain.
  3. 3 Combine cooked tortellini, blanched asparagus, tomatoes, olives, and basil in a large serving bowl; drizzle with olive oil and stir to coat. Season with salt.

By Deb

Asparagus Avocado Medley Evonne Style

Asparagus Avocado Medley Evonne Style

4.5

Prep
30 min
Cook
10 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place asparagus and water into a dish, cover, and microwave on high for 3 minutes; stir. Continue microwaving until asparagus are bright green and slightly tender, 2 to 3 more minutes. Drain and cool.
  2. 2 Toss asparagus, mushrooms, avocado, zucchini, tomato, and red onion gently in a large salad bowl. Combine lemon juice, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, basil, thyme, salt, and black pepper in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; cover and shake dressing to mix. Pour dressing over salad and toss again to coat. Cover salad and refrigerate until serving time.

By evonnecpa

Instant Pot® Jazzed-Up Instant Ramen Noodle Soup

Instant Pot® Jazzed-Up Instant Ramen Noodle Soup

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine water, ramen, seasoning packets, asparagus, cooked chicken, frozen peas, carrots, mushrooms, sesame oil, and chile-garlic sauce in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 0 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  2. 2 Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 3 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
  3. 3 Ladle into bowls and top with chopped scallions.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Homemade Cream of Asparagus Soup

Homemade Cream of Asparagus Soup

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt butter in a stockpot over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Add asparagus and bone broth; cover and simmer until asparagus is tender, about 20 minutes.
  2. 2 Remove from the heat and puree with an immersion blender until smooth.
  3. 3 Stir in cream, Marsala wine, lemon zest, salt, Aleppo pepper, and black pepper until well blended. Return to low heat and simmer (do not boil) until flavors are mixed and soup is hot, about 5 minutes.
  4. 4 Ladle into bowls. Garnish with sour cream and croutons.

By Dan Toomey

Veggie Chicken Pasta

Veggie Chicken Pasta

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook the rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain.
  2. 2 Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken in hot oil until browned completely, 3 to 5 minutes. Add asparagus, zucchini, yellow squash, onion, and mushrooms; continue to cook until the chicken is no longer pink in the middle, about 5 minutes more.
  3. 3 Pour chicken broth over the vegetable mixture, place a cover on the skillet, and continue cooking until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
  4. 4 Stir cooked pasta into the vegetable mixture; season with red pepper flakes and top with feta cheese.

By dnce4mee

Asparagus, Lemon, and Mint Soup

Asparagus, Lemon, and Mint Soup

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cut tips from 6 asparagus spears, about 1 1/2 inches from the top; reserve for garnish later. Chop the remaining asparagus into chunks.
  2. 2 Heat olive oil in a soup pot over medium heat; cook and stir shallot in the hot oil until softened, about 3 minutes. Add chopped asparagus; season with mint, salt, and pepper. Cook until asparagus are slightly tender, about 3 minutes.
  3. 3 Pour chicken stock into asparagus mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until asparagus are tender, 12 to 15 minutes. Stir in lemon zest.
  4. 4 Blend soup using a hand blender or a food processor until smooth.
  5. 5 Bring a small pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook asparagus tips in the boiling water until just turning bright green, about 2 minutes. Strain asparagus tips and run under cold water to stop the cooking process. Garnish soup with asparagus tips and hard-boiled egg.

By fromgardentosoupbowlcom

Farro Salad with Asparagus and Parmesan

Farro Salad with Asparagus and Parmesan

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
55 min
Total
795 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Soak farro in a large bowl of water for at least 12 hours. Drain.
  2. 2 Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Stir in drained farro and return to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and cook farro uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes. Reduce heat to low, cover, and continue simmering until tender, about 30 more minutes. Drain and allow to cool.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, fill another large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a boil. Add asparagus and cook, uncovered, until tender, about 3 minutes. Drain in a colander, then immediately immerse in ice water for several minutes until cold to stop the cooking process. Drain well and chop. Set aside.
  4. 4 Place farro, asparagus, tomatoes, walnuts, cranberries, parsley, and chives in a large bowl. Drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette and sprinkle with about 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese; toss until evenly mixed. Top with remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese and serve at room temperature.

By Duncan

Curried Couscous with Asparagus and Bleu Cheese

Curried Couscous with Asparagus and Bleu Cheese

4.3

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring 1 3/4 cups water to a boil in a saucepan. Slowly pour couscous and raisins into the boiling water while stirring. Place a cover on the saucepan, reduce heat to low, and simmer until the couscous absorbs most of the water, 8 to 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Remove saucepan from heat and set aside until couscous absorbs remaining water, about 5 minutes more. Fluff couscous with a fork.
  3. 3 Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Saute asparagus, green onions, and carrots in hot oil until tender-crisp, about 5 minutes.
  4. 4 Mix vinegar, sugar, curry powder, ginger, and salt together in a large bowl until the sugar is completely dissolved into the vinegar; add the couscous mixture, asparagus mixture, blue cheese, and sunflower kernels. Gently fold the mixture until the kernels are evenly distributed through the mixture.

By Ginny Maziarka

Asparagus, Snow Pea, and Radish Salad

Asparagus, Snow Pea, and Radish Salad

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Fill a large saucepan with water; bring to a boil. Add asparagus; boil 1 minute. Add snow peas to pan with asparagus; boil 1 minute more. Drain and pat dry.
  2. 2 Transfer asparagus and snow peas to a large bowl. Add radishes, scallions, and dill; toss gently to combine.
  3. 3 Whisk oil, sugar, salt, and black pepper together in a small bowl; pour over salad and toss to coat. Set aside at room temperature to allow flavors to blend; about 1 hour. Drizzle lime juice over salad; toss gently to coat.

By NutritionSuz

Lemony Israeli Couscous with Asparagus

Lemony Israeli Couscous with Asparagus

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat 1/2 tablespoon olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat; add Israeli couscous. Toast couscous until lightly browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Slowly pour in boiling water. Cover and reduce heat to medium-low; simmer until couscous is tender and water has been absorbed, about 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, heat remaining olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add shallot and cook until starting to soften, about 1 minute. Increase heat to medium-high. Add asparagus and a pinch of salt; saute until asparagus is tender, 5 to 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir lemon zest into the asparagus in the last few minutes of cooking. Add cooked couscous and toss with the asparagus mixture. Stir in lemon juice. Taste for seasoning and add salt and pepper if needed.

By Diana Moutsopoulos

Pretty Crawfish Pasta

Pretty Crawfish Pasta

3.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add farfalle pasta, and cook until tender, about 8 minutes. Drain. Place a separate pan of water on to boil. Add asparagus, and cook until tender and bright green, about 3 minutes depending on thickness. Drain, and place into ice water to stop the cooking process.
  2. 2 Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and bell pepper; cook and stir for about 5 minutes. Add the mushrooms and crawfish tails; cook and stir for another 10 minutes. Add the asparagus and grape tomatoes to the pan, and cook for a couple of minutes. Remove from the heat and transfer to a large serving bowl.
  3. 3 Mix pasta into the serving bowl along with the vinaigrette dressing. Serve immediately, or refrigerate and serve chilled.

By Linda

Spring Asparagus Salad

Spring Asparagus Salad

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk rice vinegar, red wine vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, and Dijon together in a small bowl until well combined; drizzle in peanut oil and sesame oil, while whisking vigorously, until emulsified. Set vinaigrette aside.
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook asparagus in boiling water until just tender but mostly firm, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
  3. 3 Place asparagus in a large bowl; drizzle with vinaigrette and toss until evenly coated. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

By Seattle Dad

Spicy Cream of Asparagus Soup

Spicy Cream of Asparagus Soup

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
  2. 2 Cook and stir onion in butter until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Pour chicken broth over onions and bring to a boil.
  4. 4 Stir in asparagus and potato; cover and cook until asparagus spears are tender, about 8 minutes.
  5. 5 Mix in jalapeno pepper.
  6. 6 Pour the soup into a blender, filling the pitcher no more than halfway full. Hold down the lid of the blender with a folded kitchen towel, and carefully start the blender, using a few quick pulses to get the soup moving before leaving it on to puree. Puree in batches until smooth and pour into a clean pot.
  7. 7 Stir in heavy cream.
  8. 8 Season with salt, black pepper and hot sauce.

By Scott M

Asparagus and Crab Salad

Asparagus and Crab Salad

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an oven to 430 degrees F (225 degrees C).
  2. 2 Toss the asparagus, tomatoes, and olive oil together in a bowl until the vegetables are evenly coated; season with salt and pepper. Pour into a baking dish; sprinkle 1 minced clove of garlic over the mixture.
  3. 3 Roast in the preheated oven until tender, about 9 minutes. Set aside to cool. Cut the asparagus into 2 inch pieces.
  4. 4 Cook the bacon in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat until crisp, about 10 minutes. Remove the bacon to a plate lined with paper towels, reserving 2 tablespoons of the bacon drippings in the skillet. Add the crabmeat to the hot bacon drippings and cook until warmed through, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a large mixing bowl; add the asparagus, tomatoes, and hearts of palm.
  5. 5 Whisk the lemon juice, olive oil, and 1 minced clove garlic together in a small bowl; season with salt and pepper. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat. Sprinkle the bacon over the salad just before serving.

By Diane H

Fresh Asparagus, Tomato, and Feta Salad

Fresh Asparagus, Tomato, and Feta Salad

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk together rice vinegar, olive oil, sugar, sea salt, and sesame oil in the bottom of a salad bowl until dressing is well blended.
  2. 2 Add asparagus, feta, tomato, green onion, and cilantro to dressing in the bowl; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.

By Locally Grown

Roasted Asparagus and Yellow Pepper Salad

Roasted Asparagus and Yellow Pepper Salad

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Arrange the asparagus spears and bell peppers in a single layer on the baking sheet, and drizzle or mist with 1/4 cup of olive oil.
  2. 2 Roast 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until tender, turning occasionally to prevent burning. Remove from heat, and cool completely.
  3. 3 In a bowl, toss together the asparagus, bell peppers, onion, almond slices, and Parmesan cheese.
  4. 4 In a separate bowl, mix the 1/2 cup olive oil, Dijon mustard, garlic, lime juice, sugar, hot sauce, and salad seasoning. Pour over the salad, and toss to coat.

By Kim

Pool Party Pasta Salad

Pool Party Pasta Salad

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta, and cook until tender, about 8 minutes. Add broccoli florets and asparagus to the boiling water during the last 5 minutes. Drain, and run under cold water to cool.
  2. 2 In a large serving bowl, stir together the diced chicken, kidney beans, black olives, green pepper, cherry tomatoes, feta cheese and Italian dressing. Stir in the pasta, broccoli and asparagus. Season with salt and pepper to taste. I like it pretty heavy on the pepper. This salad is best if chilled for a couple of hours before serving.

By Stacey Hiles Thune

Quinoa Pilaf with Veggies and Chickpeas

Quinoa Pilaf with Veggies and Chickpeas

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine chicken stock and quinoa in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat.
  2. 2 Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add asparagus, bell peppers, and onion; cook and stir until softened, about 6 minutes. Stir in chickpeas. Pour in 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar and cook until reduced, about 4 minutes. Add lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Stir in cooked quinoa. Drizzle 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar over pilaf before serving.

By Ashley Hume Saar

Cream of Asparagus and Mushroom Soup

Cream of Asparagus and Mushroom Soup

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place bacon in a large, deep skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon on a paper towel-lined plate. Crumble bacon when cool; set aside. Reserve 1 tablespoon bacon drippings in a small bowl. Set aside the skillet.
  2. 2 Melt butter with drippings in a large saucepan over medium heat.
  3. 3 Cook and stir celery and onion in hot butter-drippings until onion is translucent, about 4 minutes. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute. Whisk in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Add potato and asparagus, reserving asparagus tips for later. Season with salt and ground black pepper. Reduce heat and simmer soup for 20 minutes.
  4. 4 Pour soup into a blender, filling the pitcher no more than halfway. Holding down the lid of the blender with a folded kitchen towel, start the blender, using a few quick pulses to get soup moving before leaving it on to purée. Purée in batches until smooth and pour into a clean pot. Alternately, you can use a stick blender and purée soup right in the cooking pot.
  5. 5 Cook and stir mushrooms and asparagus tips in the same skillet used for bacon until mushrooms release their liquid, 5 to 8 minutes. Season with salt and ground black pepper, if needed.
  6. 6 Stir mushrooms, asparagus tips, and half-and-half cream into puréed soup. Cook until thoroughly heated.
  7. 7 Portion soup into bowls and garnish with crumbled bacon.

By Kristy

Heavenly Turkey Soup

Heavenly Turkey Soup

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place water, turkey breast bone, onion, garlic, pepper flakes, sea salt, and bouillon cubes in a large pot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer broth for 20 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir broccoli, cream of mushroom soup, turkey breast meat, asparagus, bell pepper, and instant soup mix into broth. Return soup to a simmer; cook for 10 minutes. Remove breast bone. Ladle soup into bowls; top with bean sprouts.

By Jaymee

Camp Soup

Camp Soup

3.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
40 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place ground beef in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble, and set aside.
  2. 2 Put all the ingredients in a large soup pot. Do not drain the liquid from the vegetables. Cook until the cabbage is tender. Makes about 2 gallons of soup.

By Gina Babcock

Spicy Cajun Asparagus

Spicy Cajun Asparagus

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  2. 2 Snap asparagus spears at the tender part of the stalk. Arrange spears in one layer on a baking sheet. Spray lightly with nonstick spray; sprinkle with Cajun seasoning.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until tender, about 10 minutes.

By MSLILLY

John's Raspberry Asparagus

John's Raspberry Asparagus

3.8

Prep
3 min
Cook
7 min
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the asparagus in a steamer basket, and set over about 1 inch of boiling water. Cover, and steam for 5 to 8 minutes, or until tender and bright green.
  2. 2 In a small saucepan, stir together the yogurt and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat until warmed.
  3. 3 Place steamed asparagus onto serving plates, and spoon the sauce over, or serve sauce separately.

By Allrecipes Member

Easy Ginger Asparagus

Easy Ginger Asparagus

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  2. 2 Place asparagus on a piece of heavy-duty aluminum foil large enough to wrap completely around asparagus; drizzle with oil and top with ginger. Seal foil into a packet.
  3. 3 Cook on the preheated grill about 5 minutes. Flip packet; cook until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes more (longer if you prefer well-done asparagus).

By Trish