Asparagus 5 Ways

Spring is in the air, which means it’s time for fresh asparagus. This green veggie is packed with energy boosting B-vitamins and a boatload of other nutrients like fiber, vitamin C, beta-carotene and iron. Here are 5 ways to cook it up.

Related To:

asparagus

153175512

steaming green asparagus

Photo by: Marek Uliasz

Marek Uliasz

We’re teaming up with food and garden bloggers to host Spring Fling 2011, a season-long garden party. In coming weeks, we’ll feature favorite garden-to-table recipes and tips to help you enjoy the bounty, whether you’re harvesting your own goodies or buying them fresh from the market.

Spring is in the air, which means it’s time for fresh asparagus.  This green veggie is packed with energy boosting B-vitamins and a boatload of other nutrients like fiber, vitamin C, beta-carotene and iron. Here are 5 ways to cook it up.

Stir-Fry

Cook up a quick and easy stir-fry and don’t forget to add the asparagus for some extra crunch.

Frittata

Asparagus is delicious any time of day! Add to an omelet or frittata and combine with tomatoes, peas and mozzarella cheese.

Bundled

These masterpiece appetizers contain 114 calories per serving (6 spears) and take 12 minutes. What an easy way to please your guests!

Salad

Asparagus can be added to a variety spring salads but this healthy Paula Deen combo of corn, asparagus, onions and basil is one of our favorites.

Risotto

Cook up a batch of spring vegetable risotto for a light weeknight dinner.  Lightly sprinkle the Parmesan cheese to keep calories and fat under control.

RECIPE: Garden Risotto
TELL US: What's your favorite way to enjoy asparagus?

Toby Amidor, MS, RD, CDN, is a registered dietitian and consultant who specializes in food safety and culinary nutrition. See Toby's full bio »

You Might Also Like:

More Asparagus Recipes From Friends and Family:

Next Up

No-Lettuce Salads That Keep You Full

You won't find a leaf of lettuce in these hearty and satisfying salads.

Grilled Salads That Prove a Little Char Goes a Long Way

Break out your grill master skills on a warm night and turn your favorite salad into something a bit more special.

Serving Fattoush the “TikTok Way” Just Might Be the Best Way to Eat It

I love my mom’s quintessential Lebanese fattoush recipe, but TikTok got me thinking — could I modernize the dish by finely chopping it and serving it with with pita chips for scooping? Definitely.

5 Brand-New Salads You Have to Try Before Summer's Over

Lettuce celebrate summer with the season's best produce!

Crave-Worthy Salads for Post-Thanksgiving Dinner

These dinner salads will hit the spot after the big meal.

9 Healthy Sides to Bring to Any Labor Day BBQ

You won't believe the calorie count!

3 Best Salad Spinners of 2024, Tested and Reviewed

We spun multiple heads of romaine to find the best salad spinners.