31 Asparagus Recipe Ideas to Try This Spring While It’s in Season

Because no one’s ever complained about having fewer dirty dishes to wash.

Not today, lettuce. Trade leafy greens for tender stalks of blanched asparagus drizzled in homemade Caesar dressing.

Fancy Sunday brunch? Alfresco dinner on the patio? Get you a main that can do both.

Steak may seem intimidating, but this one-pan meal is honestly foolproof. The fresh herb sauce is merely the cherry on top.

Leafy greens tend to get soggy and wilted after sitting in dressing for a while, let alone in warm spring weather. Bring this gem to your next picnic instead—the blanched snap peas and asparagus are bound to stay crisp.

Tinned fish is convenient, shelf-stable, sustainable, nutritious and delicious. Remind us again why you haven't ventured beyond tuna?

Oh, store-bought puff pastry. You never cease to amaze us. Don't be surprised if your guests think you picked these up at a local bakery.

Fire up the grill for a warm weather dinner that never disappoints. (Your sink will thank you for the lack of dirty dishes.)

The recipe already calls for mushrooms, leeks, spinach, peas and chives—a few chopped asparagus stalks certainly won't hurt.

Store-bought pizza dough + baked asparagus + fresh lemon juice = a simple appetizer that looks way harder to make than it is.

When it comes to raw veggies, the more the merrier. We're talking string beans, broccoli, cucumber, celery, green bell pepper, endive, fennel and a whole lot of ranch dressing.

Picture red onion, asparagus, cauliflower and red bell pepper caramelized in a zesty mustard marinade alongside crispy chicken thighs.

Panzanella is usually made with stale bread that's hardened after a couple days, but you can still start with fresh bread. Just toast it in the oven until it's dry.

If you're looking for an opportunity to give that store-bought rotisserie chicken in your fridge a second life, here's your chance.

The pesto is traditional, as it calls for basil, pine nuts, garlic and Parmesan. But we're betting you could add some asparagus to the mix too, instead of just putting it on top of the pizza.

Sure, you can call it an appetizer. But the protein in the eggs and cheese scream lazy dinner to us.

Spend 35 minutes in the kitchen now and you'll have lunch for the next four days.

If you have ten minutes, this dish is within reach. Think garlicky, buttery asparagus under a blanket of mozzarella and Brie cheeses.

The key here is using tons of fresh herbs in the lemon butter, like parsley, rosemary and thyme.

We have plans for that half-empty bottle of dry white wine in your fridge...

Any soup topped with that much bacon is one we're eager to devour. It's extra creamy and smooth, thanks to the addition of Greek yogurt.

Bring your biggest tote bag to the farmers market—you'll need space for all the radishes, spinach, asparagus, peas, red onion and cherry tomatoes.

Behold, the star of Easter brunch.

This creamy melange of white wine, lemon juice, fresh thyme, Brie and Parmesan has us drooling—but TBH, you had us at no-stir.

This cozy-yet-fresh 30-minute meal is exactly what we have in mind after a long day. Pass the Parm, please.

If you have a hard time getting your kids to eat their veggies, this cheesy number should change that.

It doesn't get easier than a 20-minute side that only requires four ingredients.

Sandwiching peas, garlic, asparagus and two types of cheese between toasty tortillas is nothing short of genius.

Presenting the weeknight dinner of your dreams. Can you believe it'll only take you 20 minutes from start to finish?

Who knew veggies stuffed with veggies could taste so good? We'll chalk it up to the crispy roasted chickpeas.

The recipe is vegan and gluten-free as is, but feel free to use regular cheese, milk and pasta if you'd like. Either way, it's beyond decadent.