The Best Asparagus Recipes: 34 Ways to Cook Our Favorite Spring Vegetable

A quick and easy spring side dish that cooks the tender green stalks in one of our favorite ways. Start by sautéing, then end with steaming (in the same pan!) for perfect crisp-tender asparagus.

A hearty grain salad that's healthy, too. Grilled asparagus is combined with farro, plenty of fresh dill, scallions, and lots of feta cheese for a make-ahead spring dish to have on repeat.

Creamy but dairy free (in fact, it's vegan!), this dreamy soup is sure to become a go-to recipe.

Asparagus is the best dipper for this umami-packed dip. It's super simple to make, and there's no cooking required: just a quick mix of ingredients for a flavorful result.

Tender stalks are tossed with an irresistible mustard-lemon dressing, made with soft-cooked egg yolk, and topped with almonds and goat cheese.

Using store-bought puff pastry means minimal prep time for this stunning asparagus-studded tart. Serve it with a green salad to balance out the rich, cheesy filling.

We love cooking fish in parchment—no muss, no fuss, and tons of flavor. Here, we've paired wild salmon with spring asparagus, leeks, and a host of fresh herbs, including tarragon, dill, basil, and parsley.

Coriander, lemon zest, bay leaves, and white-wine vinegar infuse asparagus and spring onions with tons of flavor in this easy refrigerator pickle. Serve with broiled cheese toasts.

Ring in spring with not one, but two seasonal favorites: asparagus and fava beans. A topping of toasted almonds and freshly grated lemon zest gives the duo a bright, crunchy finish.

Creamy Parmigiano-enriched risotto showcases the bright, spring-green trio of asparagus, peas, and parsley.

Here's an elegant one-pot dinner of chicken braised with leeks, asparagus, and baby red potatoes. A splash of cream adds just the right amount of richness.

Pair asparagus with another seasonal favorite: fresh peas. The duo are served raw in this salad for a crisp-tender bite, tossed with fresh mint, toasted almonds, and a rice-wine vinaigrette.

Asparagus is teamed with red onion and two different kinds of cheese—ricotta and mozzarella—for this springtime pizza. The heat of the just-out-of-the-oven pie slightly wilts the fresh watercress that's added at the end.

It's hard to play favorites with baked asparagus recipes, but the panko breadcrumbs amped up with fresh lemon juice and zest in this side dish won us over.

This easy dinner can be on the table in just 20 minutes—faster than Chinese food delivery. Thinly sliced skirt steak is quick-cooked with asparagus, fresh ginger, scallions, and Thai chiles. Serve with steamed white rice, lime wedges, and roasted peanuts.

Our take on this traditional Southern side dish takes it to the next level with smoky bacon, creamy bechamel, and nutty Gruyere.

Anchovies give the sherry vinaigrette for this rice-and-veggie salad an umami punch.

Top toasted olive bread with rich burrata cheese, flame-kissed asparagus, and fresh radish sprouts for a quick, utensil-free appetizer. It's just the thing for a garden party.

This asparagus soup recipe uses every part of the stalk. Even the tough ends are transformed into a quick stock for an extra shot of spring flavor.

We love cooking asparagus in the oven, especially like this: surrounded by store-bought puff pastry and topped with shredded Gruyere cheese. Bake the resulting savory tart until golden brown and serve with scrambled eggs for brunch or a green salad for dinner.

A poached egg and grated Parmesan on top of tender steamed asparagus and linguine make a light, pretty vegetarian meal. The egg yolk serves as a rich sauce for the pasta.

There's no shortage of steamed asparagus recipes, but you'd be hard-pressed to find one this easy and sophisticated. Browned butter adds rich depth, and hazelnuts provide the perfect amount of crunch.

Lightly char rounds of homemade pizza dough, then top with creamy ricotta cheese, lemon zest, and grilled asparagus. Simmer garlic and rosemary in olive oil to make the fragrant infused oil for brushing the dough.

Asparagus mimosa is a classic dish named for the pretty yellow-and-white flower. Press a peeled hard-cooked egg through a fine, stainless-steel sieve to create the bright and fluffy garnish.

With creamy mascarpone, salty pecorino, hard-cooked yolk, crisp-tender asparagus, and lots of lemon zest, this springtime pasta is over the top in all the right ways.

How do you make a dish stand out from a pack of roasted asparagus recipes? Shower the spears with briny capers, tangy lemon juice, and fiery red-pepper flakes.

What sets this dish apart from other sautéed asparagus recipes? Bacon, of course!

Raw white asparagus and raw artichokes combine in this hearty salad with herbs, lemon, and farro. Feta cheese tops it off.

This is sophistication in a slaw; asparagus takes everyone's favorite crunchy salad to a new level.

Infuse olive oil with orange zest and red-pepper flakes to give a bright and lively zing to this easy spring side dish.

Crisp-tender asparagus spears and tangy goat cheese adorn this chive- and scallion-flecked frittata. Serve it for breakfast, lunch, or dinner—you can't go wrong!

This creamy, tangy sauce can be drizzled over steamed asparagus or used as a dip. It's simple to make, too—just stir together mayonnaise, olive oil, white-wine vinegar, and Dijon mustard.

The ideal centerpiece for a spring brunch, this quiche combines sautéed asparagus and leeks with Gruyere cheese in a buttery pastry crust. Serve with fruit salad and muffins for a lovely morning meal.

The simple combination of chopped fresh mint and sweet, creamy butter transforms steamed asparagus into a luxurious side dish.