Asparagus Side Dish Recipes

Roast asparagus is a 15-minute side dish (and YUM).

This garlicky red potato and asparagus dish is easy and delicious served either hot or cold. Rosemary and thyme give it a sophisticated flavor. Try adding a little chopped red pepper, too...yum!

This is a simple and delicious side dish. Fresh asparagus is baked until tender, and dressed with a blend of butter, soy sauce, and balsamic vinegar.

This asparagus pairs especially well with Asian types of grilled foods, such as kebabs or satays.

Quick and easy asparagus that is sauteed, and topped off with Parmesan cheese.

Asparagus is so good in the spring, and sometimes, you can find the really thick spears, like I did. This lovely side dish is ready in just a few minutes to enhance a weeknight dinner, or maybe something more special. Please be aware that different brands and sizes of air fryers may produce different results. If your asparagus is thin, reduce the cooking time.

So quick and easy, this cheesy asparagus dish goes great with pork or poultry. Even those in my family that turn up their noses to asparagus, love this dish!

Simple lemon-flavored roasted broccoli and asparagus. An easy side dish that great served over rice with beef, chicken, pork, or fish.

My husband taught me this elegant yet easy side dish! Always a hit at the holidays, and dresses up every day chicken.

This is the best way to cook asparagus to enjoy it's flavor. It comes out absolutely perfect. For the wine, we recommend Pinot Grigio.

This dish turns asparagus into a delicious casserole! My whole family loves it! You can adjust this recipe to make a lot or a little very easily.

A quick and robust way to enjoy asparagus. Roasting highlights the natural sweetness of the asparagus while the balsamic vinegar offers a tangy compliment to this great side dish.

A super yummy way to grill veggies.

Can be used as either a side dish or a warm appetizer. Indulge yourself with the finest balsamic vinegar you can find, and enjoy!

This dish is similar to a clafoutis but is savory.

This a deliciously easy way to prepare asparagus. Sometimes I add julienned carrots and steam them together. It all looks very pretty with the colors.

This yummy quick and easy baked asparagus recipe is great to make when you are on a time crunch.

A touch of lemon and garlic gives these vegetables a refreshing flavor.

Colorful, easy roasted vegetables made for Cook and Book. Delicious.

One of my favorite quick recipes for green asparagus, stir-fried with garlic and olive oil. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice brightens the asparagus up at the end.

Love smoked foods? Love asparagus? I experimented while smoking a turkey breast and came up with this mild but flavorful asparagus and garlic dish made originally in an iron skillet on the top of the smoker. If you like asparagus, you will love this! So far, everyone has enjoyed it. I hope you do, too.

This simple recipe takes ordinary asparagus and turns it into a side dish that any man in your life will love! Serve as a side dish to grilled salmon or turkey meatballs.

This is a recipe you can serve hot or cold. A great side-dish or can be a full meal. My kids love this and it's always a hit. You could also add poached or grilled chicken. You can also freeze any leftover pesto for later use.

This is a recipe my mother always made on special occasions--it was the only casserole dish my father would eat. My husband had never eaten asparagus until we married 25 years ago and now always requests this dish when asked what he would like on special occasions. It is so easy and so delicious!