25 Easy Asparagus Recipes Perfect for Spring

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25 Easy Asparagus Recipes Perfect for Spring1/25 Fontina Asparagus Tart 15 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 35 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This lemony tart is loaded with fontina cheese and fresh asparagus. It’s a snap to make but looks really impressive. Be advised…your guests will be vying for the last tasty slice. —Heidi Meek, Grand Rapids, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 142 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 16mg cholesterol, 202mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein. 2/25 Spring Asparagus 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time

25 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

25 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This fresh and colorful Easter side dish is delicious served warm or cold. I get lots of compliments on the homemade dressing. —Millie Vickery, Lena, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 154 calories, 11g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 159mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 starch. 3/25 Cream of Asparagus Soup 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Fresh Asparagus Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the

My recipe highlights the flavor of the vegetable and is very easy to make

Recipe Creator: We have a large asparagus patch and are able to freeze a lot for the year. My recipe highlights the flavor of the vegetable and is very easy to make. —Sherri Melotik, Oak Creek, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 154 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 585mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat-free milk. 4/25 Asparagus with Fresh Basil Sauce 1 Review Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved MARK DERSE FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 15 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the

Recipe Creator: Add zip to your party with this easy appetizer

Recipe Creator: Add zip to your party with this easy appetizer. The dip that can also double as a flavorful sandwich spread. — Janie Colle Hutchinson, Kansas Nutrition Facts: about 2 spears with 1 tablespoon sauce: 72 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 149mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat. 5/25 Radish Asparagus Salad 6 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved JIM WIELAND FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 25 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Lemon zest and mustard in the dressing add the perfect

punch to crisp asparagus and crunchy radishes in this fresh spring salad

punch to crisp asparagus and crunchy radishes in this fresh spring salad. My family loves it! —Nancy Latulippe, Simcoe, Ontario Nutrition Facts: 2/3 cup: 73 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 28mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat. 6/25 Tuna Nicoise Salad 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved MARK DERSE FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Like the French, I pack my classic Nicoise salad with veggies, potatoes, tuna and eggs. Cooking the potatoes and beans together helps

the dish come together fast

the dish come together fast. —Valerie Belley, St. Louis, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 327 calories, 15g fat (2g saturated fat), 206mg cholesterol, 691mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 5g fiber), 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 2 fat, 1 starch. 7/25 Fresh Asparagus with Pecans 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Fresh Asparagus with Pecans Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is one of my family’s favorite special occasion dishes. We all love the fresh taste of asparagus and we know it’s

healthy, too!

healthy, too! —Jennifer Clark, Blacksburg, Virginia Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 77 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 164mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat. 8/25 Sesame Beef & Asparagus Salad 4 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Sesame Beef & Asparagus Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Cooking is one of my favorite hobbies—especially when it comes to experimenting with fresh ingredients like these. This meaty salad is wonderful at the start of asparagus

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1 fat

season. —Tamara Steeb, Issaquah, Washington Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 160 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 42mg cholesterol, 350mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1 fat. 9/25 Asparagus, Bacon & Herbed Cheese Pizza 10 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Asparagus, Bacon & Herbed Cheese Pizza Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe 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,

The lemon pulls this flavorful and healthy dish together

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. 10/25 Cod and Asparagus Bake 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The lemon pulls this flavorful and healthy dish together. You can use grated Parmesan cheese instead of Romano if you’d like. —Thomas Faglon, Somerset, New Jersey Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 141 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 45mg cholesterol, 184mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 23g

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 vegetable

protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 vegetable. 11/25 Asparagus and Green Beans with Tarragon Lemon Dip 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Asparagus and Green Beans with Tarragon Lemon Dip Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Tarragon balances the tangy flavor from lemon in the creamy sauce covering vibrant asparagus and green beans. I serve this as a side dish as well as an appetizer. —Bonnie Hawkins, Elkhorn, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 183 calories, 18g fat (2g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 126mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate

(2g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein

(2g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein. 12/25 Feta Asparagus Frittata 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Eric Kleinberg for Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Asparagus and feta cheese come together to make this frittata extra special. It’s perfect for a lazy Sunday or to serve with a tossed salad for a light lunch. —Mildred Sherrer, Fort Worth, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1/2 frittata: 425 calories, 31g fat (12g saturated fat), 590mg cholesterol, 1231mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 27g protein. If you’re using refrigerated asparagus, here’s how to

tell if asparagus is bad or still good to eat

tell if asparagus is bad or still good to eat. 13/25 Roasted Asparagus and Tomatoes 60 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Roasted Asparagus and Tomatoes Recipe photo by Diana Chistruga for Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This dish is especially wonderful when locally grown asparagus is in season. It’s so easy for celebrations because you can serve it hot or cold. —Jannine Fisk, Malden, Massachusetts Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 95 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 294mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic

Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1 vegetable

Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1 vegetable. 14/25 Asparagus Ham Dinner 36 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Asparagus Ham Dinner Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe 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

Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 lean meat, 1/2 fat. 15/25 Oven-Roasted Asparagus 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Asparagus never tasted so good! Simply seasoned with butter and green onions, they taste fresh and keep their bright green color, too. They’re so good, you might want to make extra. This is how to cook asparagus in the oven. —Jody Fisher, Stewartstown, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 87 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 266mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g

fiber), 2g protein

fiber), 2g protein. 16/25 Creamy Asparagus Chowder 9 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Creamy Asparagus Chowder Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 10 servings (about 2-1/2 quarts) Go to Recipe 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

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