5 nourishing ways to use asparagus this spring

Asparagus season is here — whether you’re finding it at the farmers market or spotting it on sale at the grocery store. It’s one of those vegetables that instantly makes it feel like spring. Delicate, fresh, and quick-cooking, asparagus works in so many different kinds of dishes — from grain bowls to pasta to soups and stir-fries.

Below are five simple ways to use asparagus while it’s in season.

P.S. Let’s not forget that one of the simplest and best ways to enjoy asparagus is to quickly blanch it (boil for 1 minute), then top with good olive oil, flaky salt, and maybe some parmesan.

Asparagus Pesto Pasta with Burrata

Asparagus gets quickly cooked and blended up into a bright cheesy pesto and tossed pasta for a vibrant, comforting meal. Top with burrata to level it up!

Creamy Lemon Asparagus and Pea Pasta

Noodles and crisp-tender asparagus get tossed in a light, bright lemony cashew-cream sauce that lightly coats the noodles and highlights the beautiful spring veggies. It all comes together in one pot for a super speedy weeknight dinner or Easter supper!

Chicken and Asparagus Miso Curry Stir-Fry

Thinly sliced chicken breast and seasonal veggies get sautéed and coated in a yummy bright yellow miso curry sauce. It all gets served with warm rice and topped with crunchy nuts, fresh herbs and lime juice to add that essential freshness and crunch!

Spring Farro Bowls with Garlic Parmesan Broth

This is one of those meals that lands somewhere between a soup and a grain bowl — asparagus and scallions in a garlicky broth with parmesan stirred in at the end to create a delicate, savory broth. It’s bright, comforting, and exactly the kind of dinner that feels right when winter hasn’t quite let go but spring is clearly on the way.

Spring Green Minestrone

Leeks, potato, snap peas (sub ASPARAGUS), leafy greens, and fennel get simmered in a simple aromatic miso broth. It all gets topped with salty, nutty Parmesan cheese and lots of fresh herbs.