Green asparagus recipes

Creamy and decadent but equally healthy and nutritious - this Risotto Verde is a perfect vegetarian main or an appetizer to celebrate nature coming alive in spring! Packed full of green vegetables, this pea and asparagus risotto is vibrant in colour and bursting with flavours of spring greens.

This Oven Roasted Asparagus recipe presents the tall green stalk in all it’s glory! With a few simple ingredients and only minutes in the oven, you can be serving up one of nature’s healthiest foods to your family all year long.

Less is more when it comes to asparagus, especially those first tender stalks that show up in spring. Here they’re quickly steamed and turned into an elegant salad tossed with a lemony, shallot dressing, and enriched with plenty of grated Manchego or other cheese. Chopped pistachios add another shade of green to the plate along with their sweet crunch, but use any nuts you like, or skip them entirely. This tangy, bright salad doesn’t need them.

Creamy asparagus risotto with lemon and mint! A refreshing, easy, and delicious main course perfect for spring!

Cooking asparagus in the oven is our FAVORITE. Roasted asparagus is incredibly quick and easy to make and is much more flavorful than if it's steamed.

Looking for a new salad that's not your same-old, same-old? This delicious French Green Bean Asparagus Salad has a bright lemony dressing and lots of healthy veggies. Each bite is a burst of fabulous fresh flavor!

When it comes to asparagus, I think simple is best.

Soft and pillowy gnocchi tossed in a lemon pesto sauce with peas and asparagus is the perfect spring side dish for any occasion! This lemon pesto gnocchi comes together in minutes and is exploding with green goodness.

This Garlic Asparagus recipe is an easy side dish that's full of fantastic flavor with few ingredients- and ready in under 30 minutes!

In April's ultimate guide to asparagus, we explore planting and harvesting, cooking tips, interesting recipes and a full nutrient breakdown.