50 delicious spring asparagus recipes (2024)

Asparagus hollandaise

A well made hollandaise sauce is irresistible, especially when spooned over fresh, barely cooked asparagus.

Warm green salad with soft eggs and hazelnut dressing

Light, fresh and tasty, this warm green salad is beautiful topped with runny soft-boiled eggs, creamy cheese and a gorgeous hazelnut dressing. Enjoy it on it’s own, or serve as a gourmet share platter for your next dinner party.

Rocket, gruyère and ham soufflé omelette

Roasted asparagus and tomatoes with lemon dressing

Asparagus and goat’s cheese party pizzas

Serve slices of this moreish pizza at your next party and watch as they quickly disappear.

Cheesy leg ham and asparagus omelettes

Gnocchi with roast asparagus

Chicken, pea and asparagus soup

A light broth with slices of tender chicken, fresh peas and asparagus spears, this soup makes an excellent starter for a dinner party.

Chicken, asparagus and pea casserole

Artichoke and asparagus fritters with olive relish

These delicious golden artichoke and asparagus fritters are perfect served hot with a fresh tangy olive relish. They make a brilliant finger food or starter for your next dinner party.

Asparagus and feta frittata

This scrumptious asparagus and feta fritatta can be made ahead, stored, then reheated later. Perfect starters for a dinner party or summer BBQ.

Zucchini primavera with poached eggs

Lighter than pasta, with fresh spring flavours.

Omelette with asparagus and mint

This tasty vegetarian omelette combines fresh asparagus, potato and mint to create a brilliant healthy breakfast for any day of the week.

Grilled asparagus with tomato

Breakfast frittata

There is nothing much more satisfying for breakfast or brunch (or lunch, or dinner!) than a colourful frittata served with hot buttered toast.

Chicken and vegetable risotto

This easy chicken and vegetable risotto from our Happy Baby cookbook and is suitable for the entire family so you don’t have to make multiple meals

Spring greens fetta bruschetta

Get your five a day in the tastiest way possible. Packed full of fresh greens and salty fetta for a healthy and delicious bruschetta snack.

Asparagus and lemon risotto with crispy salmon

This beautiful asparagus and lemon risotto is simmered in white wine and garlic to create the creamiest, most flavoursome rice dish. Served with a piece of crispy-skin salmon, this makes a perfect dinner.

Asparagus, cheese and tomato tarts

Topped with asparagus, melted cheese and roasted tomatoes, these moreish tarts are great on their own as a warm snack or paired with a crisp green salad for lunch.

Spicy buttermilk chicken

Succulent, spicy chicken marylands are teamed with tender asparagus spears for a family dinner that’s bound to please.

Prosciutto and artichoke platter

Avoid the bowl of sad crisps and cheap dips this party season with this fresh, hand-made yet completely simple party platter.

Indulge in this deliciously crisp, cheesy and tender asparagus and goat’s cheese tart.

Baked asparagus risotto

Baked risotto is a delicious alternative to the usual hand-stirred risotto (and a lot easier, too!)

Asparagus and smoked chicken salad

This bright and zesty salad will tickle your taste buds. Smoked chicken and asparagus salad with a buttermilk dressing makes a great lunch or light dinner.

Chicken with broccolini and asparagus

Packed full of lovely and tender miso-glazed chicken, this asparagus salad makes the perfect quick and healthy midweek dinner.

Spring is here, time to lighten up your meals. Buttery pastry encases a creamy centre with hints of lemon and chilli and topped with fresh asparagus.

Asparagus, tomato, ricotta and basil frittata

This colourful, veggie-packed frittata is delicious hot or cold at any time of the day.

Sweet and sticky Asian-style rolls with beef and asparagus

Asparagus and coppa salad bites

Serve these moreish mini croissants at your next party and watch as they quickly disappear.

Smoked salmon and asparagus quiche

Quiches make for great mid-week meals. This smoked salmon version comes with bright green bites of asparagus and encased in a sturdy golden crust. Add in a smear of whole grain mustard to take it to a whole new level of delicious.

This easy beetroot, asparagus and feta salad is packed full of colour and goodness and makes an appetising addition to the barbecue table. The tangy dressing and walnuts add an extra depth of flavour and texture.

Healthy breakfast bowl with dukkah eggs and quinoa

Tuck into a breakfast of boiled eggs rolled in crunchy, flavourful dukkah, nestled in a bed of healthy greens and protein-rich quinoa, and drizzled with a mouthwatering tahini dressing.

Asparagus frittata

Make the most of summer asparagus with this easy, quick frittata. You could add a handful of thinly sliced swiss brown mushrooms when you cook the asparagus.

Chicken, asparagus and pea casserole

Creamy and comforting, this asparagus, chicken and mushroom pasta bake is a great mid-week dinner recipe. It’s also handy on a busy weekend when you’ve got lots of mouths to feed.

Smoked salmon and asparagus salad

This salad is perfect for an impressive lunch. It’s quick to prepare and tastes fantastic.

For those evenings when you need something tasty for dinner in double quick time, this delicious angel hair pasta with smoked salmon and asparagus can be on your table in under 15 minutes.

Asparagus with three toppings

Asparagus is a delicious summer vegetable that really comes into its own with the right topping. Try one of these three versions next time you serve this moreish vegetable.

This beautiful asparagus and lemon risotto is simmered in white wine and garlic to create the creamiest, most flavoursome rice dish. Served with a piece of crispy-skin salmon, this makes a perfect dinner.

Grilled asparagus, ham, eggs and garlic platter

Indulge in a gourmet weekend breakfast complete with crispy ham, garlic bread crumbs and perfectly cooked eggs.

Poached salmon with asparagus, rocket and risoni salad.

This recipe can be prepared a few hours ahead but add rocket just before serving.

Sun-dried tomato and asparagus tart

Tangy flavours of fetta and sun-dried tomatoes combine to create a perfect filling for these golden tarts.

Chicken, asparagus and kale caesar

A cracking caesar salad with a healthy twist!

Asparagus, peas and zucchini with fresh mint

This gorgeous side dish is perfect for cooking up delicious in-season spring vegetables.

Very green veggie curry

This fragrant curry is a great way to get more veggies into your day. Full of fresh beans, asparagus, broccolini and the vibrant flavours of lemongrass and ginger, and it can be on your table in 30 minutes

Asparagus with crisp lentils and herb yoghurt

Whip up this easy side with fresh asparagus and a tin of lentils, but the real star of the dish is the herb yoghurt.

Roasted vegetable salad with garlic mustard dressing

This hearty salad is packed full of roasted vegetables and balanced perfectly with a spicy mustard sauce.

Asparagus and salmon pasta salad

Take one tin of salmon and a few fresh ingredients for this tasty pasta salad. It’s an easy packed lunch that you’ll actually look forward to!

Chicken, noodle and asparagus frittata

Prosciutto and cheese asparagus

Palliard of chicken with asparagus and tarragon sauce