7 Fresh Recipes With Asparagus
Asparagus season in the UK runs from April 23-June 21, so why not try some of these healthy, spring-fresh recipes using this delicious green vegetable?
It seems that asparagus goes with everything, and it’s so quick to cook! Why not try tarts, risottos, pizza, delicious one-pot ideas and more!
All the recipes below will feed the family while boosting intake of vitamin A, C and K, so it’s a healthy option, too!
Enjoy our tasty selection!
7 asparagus recipes
1. Chargrilled Summer Greens with Yorkshire Wensleydale
Fresh veg, topped with a poached egg, and sprinkled with creamy and crumbly Wensleydale – what’s not to love? So quick to prepare, and a really nutritious dish for lunch or dinner.
Get the Summer Greens recipe here.
2. Tom Daley’s Asparagus, Salmon and Egg Tart
This is a great lunch dish for all the family, or something to whip up for easy entertaining. The puff pastry case is spread with cream cheese and topped with smoked salmon, British asparagus and eggs – simply serve with salad.
Get the Asparagus, Salmon and Egg Tart recipe here.
3. Asparagus & Pesto Risotto with Ricotta
This risotto is bursting with the spring flavours of green veg, including asparagus that’s plentiful between April and June. It’s a feast for the eyes as well as the tummy!
Get the Asparagus Risotto recipe here.
4. Tomato Confit, Celeriac & Asparagus Tart
Made with shortcrust pastry, a baked tomato confit and a handful of asparagus tips, this dish combines some of our favourite ingredients. Just before serving, drizzle with balsamic vinegar and scatter with rocket for the finishing touch.
Get the Tomato Confit Tart recipe here.
5. Seasonal Pizza with Asparagus
Pizza always goes down well, and this one is a little different with fresh asparagus as well as in-season Jersey Royal potatoes. Cooks in 20 minutes, so ideal for a mid-week meal.
Get the Seasonal Pizza recipe here.
6. Salmon, Asparagus, Rice & Blood Orange Medley
Eat the rainbow this spring with a nutritious dish packed with fruit and veg. Even better, it can be cooked in 15 minutes – a quick and satisfying meal!
Get the Salmon and Rice recipe here.
7. One-pot Spring Veg Pasta
Cooked in a skillet, ingredients are added to the one pot one at a time, making for effortless preparation and saving on the washing-up too! With mushroom, tomatoes, broccoli and asparagus included, it’s a delicious and healthy option!
Get the One-pot Spring Veg Pasta recipe here.
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Allison Hay
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