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There are plenty of reasons to love asparagus. These elegant green stalks are a favorite of weeknight tables and holiday spreads alike. Their versatility when it comes to taking on the flavor of a dish is unmatched, making them a vegetable that is easy to throw into almost any recipe. Use our collection of asparagus recipes for new family favorites to add to your table this spring and summer. These healthy asparagus recipes are the easiest way to add some green to your plate.
Chicken Leg Quarters With Asparagus And Buttermilk Ranch
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Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn; Prop Stylist: Christine Keely
Two pounds of fresh asparagus serve as a colorful and delicious base for this easy sheet pan supper.
Asparagus Gratin
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All the flavors you love in a gratin come to life in this easy asparagus recipe, which requires only five minutes of hands-on time.
Spring-Vegetable Sheet Pan Quiche
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Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn; Prop Stylist: Christine Keely
Make a quiche large enough to serve a crowd by baking it on a sheet pan. Plus, it starts with a refrigerated pie crust to help it come together easily.
Air Fryer Asparagus
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With a little help from your air fryer, you can prepare delicious roasted asparagus in just 15 minutes.
Asparagus-Stuffed Chicken
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Fred Hardy II, Food Stylist: Kelsey Moylan, Prop Stylist: Caleb Clarke
Coming together in under an hour, this chicken dinner will impress your family if you serve it for a weeknight dinner and is also elegant enough to serve for weekend company.
Grilled Asparagus
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Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
When choosing asparagus for this recipe, remember that medium-sized or thick pieces will hold up best on the grill.
Asparagus with Cheese Sauce and Herb Breadcrumbs
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A little bit of effort pays off in a stunning way: Simmer heavy cream and add in Parmesan cheese to make a sauce that pairs beautifully with roasted asparagus.
Oven-Roasted Asparagus
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This asparagus recipe will become a go-to side dish because it calls for just six ingredients and is ready in 20 minutes. For a bit of crunch, top the roasted asparagus with slivers of toasted almonds.
Spring Shrimp-and-Orzo Salad with Lemon Dressing
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This simple asparagus salad is delicious chilled or at room temperature for an easy lunch or dinner recipe. It's also fancy enough to serve at a shower or afternoon gathering of friends.
Asparagus Quiche
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Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
A gorgeous braided crust will impress guests, but the rich filling makes this asparagus quiche most memorable.
Ham and Noodle Casserole
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This is the ideal make-ahead casserole to have in your freezer for busy weeknights. With ingredients like egg noodles, sour-cream-and-onion cream cheese, and frozen asparagus, this asparagus casserole is also a good option for guests, new neighbors, or friends who need a bit of extra TLC.
Bacon-Hash Brown Quiche
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For a twist on the classic pie crust quiche, this one is made with shredded potatoes and bacon. It is a great way to spruce up a typical brunch.
Baked Chicken Roulade
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Switch up your weekly chicken breast routine with a fancy stuffed version. This one is made with asparagus and wilted spinach.
Asparagus Ribbon Crostini
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Impress guests at your barbecue or bridal shower with these crostini. The asparagus ribbons add crunch and moisture to each bite, but don't assemble the crostini until just before serving so the toast slices stay crisp for the perfect textural contrast.
Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus
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Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
This appetizer is simple yet elegant. They're easy enough to make on busy weeknight dinners.
More Asparagus Inspiration
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