When springtime comes around, we're all looking for dinner ideas with asparagus since this crop is at its peak. We've got plenty of recipes to use up your farmers market haul.
36 Flavorful Asparagus Recipes to Make for Dinner This Spring
Updated on Mar. 18, 2024
Sheet-Pan Chipotle-Lime Shrimp Bake
I like to make this seafood dinner for company because it tastes amazing, but takes very little effort to throw together. Use asparagus, Broccolini or a mix of the two. It’s all about what’s available for a decent price. —Colleen Delawder, Herndon, Virginia
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Sausage Pasta with Cajun Cream Sauce
Total Time
25 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I needed to use up some ingredients in my refrigerator, so I threw together this dish with a cajun cream sauce. It’s delicious and everyone loves it. —Angela Lively, Conroe, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/4 cups: 496 calories, 26g fat (14g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 909mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 18g protein.
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Dilled Chicken and Asparagus
Total Time
30 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
If a delicious chicken and rice entrée is what you're craving, look no further than this mild herb-flavored rice dish with tender asparagus. —Mary Ann Marino, West Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/4 cups: 356 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 371mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 28g protein.
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Rosemary Salmon and Veggies
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My husband and I eat a lot of salmon. One night while in a rush to get dinner on the table, I created this meal. It's a keeper! You can also include sliced zucchini, small cauliflower florets or fresh green beans. —Elizabeth Bramkamp, Gig Harbor, Washington
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 357 calories, 23g fat (9g saturated fat), 85mg cholesterol, 388mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1-1/2 fat, 1 vegetable.
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Creamy Asparagus Chowder
Total Time
40 min
Servings
10 servings (about 2-1/2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
Although this soup is best when made with fresh asparagus, you can use frozen or canned. I like to blanch and freeze asparagus in portions just right for this recipe so I can make our favorite chowder all year. —Shirley Beachum, Shelby, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 187 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 26mg cholesterol, 491mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 3g fiber), 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1-1/2 fat.
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Savory Waffles with Asparagus, Gruyere and Onion
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I took one of our family’s favorite puff pastry recipes, which uses a similar mix of ingredients, and translated it to savory waffles. It’s a change of pace from sweeter fare. Served with a ham steak and fried eggs, it makes a fabulous meal. Feel free to add maple syrup or a spicy glaze. —Leslie Ponce, Miami, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 544 calories, 29g fat (15g saturated fat), 364mg cholesterol, 1493mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 33g protein.
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Veggie Nicoise Salad
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
More and more people in my workplace are becoming vegetarians. When we cook or eat together, the focus is on fresh produce. This salad combines some of our favorite ingredients in one dish…and with the hard-boiled eggs and kidney beans, it delivers enough protein to satisfy those who are skeptical of vegetarian fare. —Elizabeth Kelley, Chicago, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 329 calories, 19g fat (4g saturated fat), 140mg cholesterol, 422mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 7g fiber), 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 fat, 2 vegetable, 2 medium-fat meat, 11/2 starch.
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Creamy Pasta Primavera
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When I think of springtime, asparagus comes to mind. This pasta dish is a wonderful blend of tender, crisp, colorful vegetables and a creamy Parmesan cheese sauce. —Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/3 cups: 275 calories, 12g fat (6g saturated fat), 33mg cholesterol, 141mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 fat, 1 vegetable.
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Roasted Asparagus Risotto
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This recipe’s wow factor makes it perfect for special occasions. To save time, the asparagus and prosciutto can be roasting while the rice cooks on the stovetop. They’ll be ready to stir into the risotto by the time the rice is done. —Deonna Mazur, Buffalo, New York
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 311 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 962mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 16g protein.
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Green Salad with Shrimp and Wine Vinaigrette
Total Time
1 hour 20 min
Servings
5 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This veggie and seafood salad is light and versatile—you can use whatever vegetables you prefer. —Cecilia Flowers, Nashville, North Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
2 cups: 277 calories, 12g fat (2g saturated fat), 79mg cholesterol, 446mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 11g fiber), 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 lean meat, 2 fat.
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Portobello and Chickpea Sheet-Pan Supper
Total Time
50 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This is a fantastic meatless dinner or an amazing side dish. It works well with a variety of sheet-pan-roasted vegetables. We enjoy using zucchini or squash in the summer, and you can also change up the herbs in the dressing. —Elisabeth Larsen, Pleasant Grove, Utah
Nutrition Facts:
1 mushroom with 1 cup vegetables: 279 calories, 16g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 448mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 7g fiber), 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 fat, 2 starch.
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Asparagus Turkey Stir-Fry
Total Time
20 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When people try this dish, they ask for the recipe, just as I did when I first tasted it when visiting a friend's home. Tossed in a delicious lemon sauce, this simple skillet dish is sure to satisfy on the busiest of nights. It's a great way to use leftover turkey. —May Evans, Corinth, Kentucky
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/4 cups: 205 calories, 9g fat (1g saturated fat), 56mg cholesterol, 204mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 fat, 1 vegetable.
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Shrimp Pasta Primavera
Total Time
15 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
They say the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. So when I invite that special guy to dinner, I like to prepare something equally wonderful. This well-seasoned pasta dish has lots of flavor, and it won’t hurt your budget! —Shari Neff, Takoma Park, Maryland
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 581 calories, 32g fat (6g saturated fat), 89mg cholesterol, 783mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 24g protein.
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Farmers Market Pasta
Total Time
40 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When we moved into our house, little did we know that we had a wild asparagus patch. For decades, that little patch has given us plenty of asparagus. This recipe can be used almost any time of year, with almost any assortment of vegetables the season has to offer. By cooking without butter or oil, you can cut fat and calories, but the flavors are still there. —Wendy Ball, Battle Creek, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
2 cups: 338 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 53mg cholesterol, 817mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 8g fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 starch, 2 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat.
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Asparagus ‘n’ Shrimp with Angel Hair
Total Time
30 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
We’ve all heard that the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach, so when I plan a romantic dinner, this shrimp asparagus pasta with angel hair is one dish I like to serve. It’s easy on the budget and turns out perfectly for two. —Shari Neff, Takoma Park, Maryland
Nutrition Facts:
1-3/4 cups: 488 calories, 19g fat (4g saturated fat), 132mg cholesterol, 584mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 29g protein.
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Artichoke & Lemon Pasta
Total Time
40 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
While sailing in the Mediterranean, we tasted a lemony artichoke pasta. I developed my own version of it that our guests love. Try it with shrimp and kalamata olives. —Peter Halferty, Corpus Christi, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/4 cups: 343 calories, 14g fat (5g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 919mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 14g protein.
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Club Roll-Ups
Total Time
25 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Packed with meat, cheese and olives, these roll-ups are always a hit at parties. —Linda Searl, Pampa, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1 roll-up: 554 calories, 29g fat (12g saturated fat), 80mg cholesterol, 1802mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 7g fiber), 27g protein.
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Monterey Chicken
Total Time
25 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This Monterey chicken transforms regular chicken into a savory dish with barbecue sauce, crisp bacon and melty cheese. It gets even better with a sprinkling of fresh tomatoes and green onions. —Linda Coleman, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Nutrition Facts:
1 each: 318 calories, 17g fat (10g saturated fat), 107mg cholesterol, 680mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 32g protein.
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Asparagus Beef Lo Mein
Total Time
20 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This springtime beef lo mein recipe is as easy as it gets. Ramen noodles make it extra fun. —Dottie Wanat, Modesto, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 511 calories, 21g fat (7g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 1367mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 3g fiber), 31g protein.
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Lemony Vegetables and Pasta
Total Time
40 min
Servings
7 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My refreshing pasta dish comes together in 30 minutes. Its simplicity and flavor combinations are typical of authentic Italian cuisine. Buon appetito! —Erin Mylroie, Santa Clara, Utah
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 366 calories, 15g fat (6g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 559mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 15g protein.
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Chicken Veggie Skillet
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I invented this chicken and veggie dish to use up extra mushrooms and asparagus. My husband suggested I write it down because it's a keeper. —Rebekah Beyer, Sabetha, Kansas
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 228 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 73mg cholesterol, 384mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 fat, 1 vegetable.
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Asparagus, Bacon & Herbed Cheese Pizza
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
A zesty pizza that’s especially nice with spring asparagus but lovely all year round when you add mozzarella and bacon. — Dahlia Abrams, Detroit, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 slice: 407 calories, 24g fat (11g saturated fat), 45mg cholesterol, 748mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 18g protein.
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Asparagus Tofu Stir-Fry
Total Time
35 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
With its flavorful ginger sauce and fresh vegetables, this tasty dish is a favorite. I get rave reviews every time I serve it, and it doesn’t bother my husband’s food allergies. —Phyllis Smith, Chimacum, Washington
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 278 calories, 11g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 682mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 14g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 lean meat, 1 fat.
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Asparagus Ham Dinner
Total Time
25 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I've been making this low-fat ham dinner for my family for years, and we always look forward to it. With asparagus, tomato, pasta and chunks of ham, it's a tempting blend of tastes and textures. —Rhonda Zavodny, David City, Nebraska
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/3 cups: 204 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 561mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 lean meat, 1/2 fat.
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Stir-Fried Scallops and Asparagus
Total Time
25 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Served over quick-cooking ramen noodles, this stir-fry is perfect for busy families on hurried weeknights. Not only do we love the taste, but it comes together in about half an hour. —Barbara Schindler, Napoleon, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 269 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 578mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat.
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Tortellini with Asparagus & Lemon
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This is a terrific warm-weather dish, loaded with fresh flavors. I make mine meatless, but some sliced grilled chicken on top would be awesome, too. —Crystal Schlueter, Northglenn, Colorado
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/4 cups: 594 calories, 28g fat (15g saturated fat), 94mg cholesterol, 843mg sodium, 64g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 5g fiber), 24g protein.
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Baked Cod Piccata with Asparagus
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
It takes longer for the oven to preheat than it does to prepare this delicious, good-for-you dish. While it’s baking, I throw together a quick salad. —Barbara Lento, Houston, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 150 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 58mg cholesterol, 265mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 fat.
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Turkey Asparagus Stir-Fry
Total Time
20 min
Servings
5 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Twenty minutes is all you'll need to make this quick stir-fry. Lean turkey, asparagus and mushrooms make it super nutritious, too. —Darlene Kennedy, Galion, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup with 3/4 cup rice: 343 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 52mg cholesterol, 363mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 3 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat.
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Chicken Sausage & Gnocchi Skillet
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I had a bunch of fresh veggies and combined them with sausage, gnocchi and goat cheese when I needed a quick dinner. Mix and match your own ingredients for unique results. —Dahlia Abrams, Detroit, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups (calculated without Parmesan cheese): 454 calories, 15g fat (6g saturated fat), 58mg cholesterol, 995mg sodium, 56g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 5g fiber), 21g protein.
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Ham It Up Primavera
Total Time
30 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I adapted this recipe from a cookbook my husband and I received when we
got married. We love all the veggies, especially the fresh asparagus.—Angelia Holland, Plano, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/4 cups: 417 calories, 23g fat (14g saturated fat), 79mg cholesterol, 804mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 15g protein.
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Grilled Pineapple Pork & Vegetables
Total Time
40 min
Servings
5 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Celebrate spring with a tasty grilled dinner. The pork takes just an hour to marinate, so you'll enjoy a little hands-free time with this carefree meal. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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Sausage Asparagus Pasta
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
We love asparagus, so I look for ways to go green. This pasta dish comes together fast on hectic nights and makes wonderful leftovers. —Carol Suto, Liverpool, New York
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/3 cups: 247 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 36mg cholesterol, 441mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 4g fiber), 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable.
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Roasted Vegetable Frittata
Total Time
40 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
The wonderful thing about frittatas is that I can make them with whatever I have available in my garden and in the pantry. This version uses spring produce to its fullest. Roasting really intensifies the natural sweetness of the asparagus and onion, and the earthiness of the potatoes. —Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 204 calories, 12g fat (4g saturated fat), 148mg cholesterol, 665mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 medium-fat meat, 1 vegetable, 1 fat.
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Mediterranean Shrimp ‘n’ Pasta
Total Time
35 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Sun-dried tomatoes and curry take center stage in this dish that's loaded with tender shrimp and pasta. —Shirley Kunde, Rhinelander, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 368 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 173mg cholesterol, 702mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 5g fiber), 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 3 lean meat, 1/2 fat.
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Pasta with Asparagus
Total Time
20 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Many terrific recipes change hands at my ladies' bridge group's monthly get-togethers. That's where I discovered this zippy, tempting dish. The garlic, asparagus, Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes create an irresistible taste combination. —Jean Fisher, Redlands, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 259 calories, 13g fat (3g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 83mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein.
