Asparagus Recipes

Asparagus is more than just a pretty green veggie! Did you know it's loaded with fiber AND Vitamin K?

This week, get ready to unleash the deliciousness of this vegetable! We've included some seriously fun and creative ways to cook with asparagus that will make you fall in love with this superstar.  

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Creamy Asparagus Soup

Make it a Full Plate Meal: Serve a generous bowl of asparagus soup with a slice of whole wheat toast topped with roasted vegetable spread. 

75% fiber foods – white beans, onion, garlic, asparagus, red bell pepper, eggplant, tomatoes, parsley
25% foods – 100% whole grain bread, oil

Quinoa Asparagus Pea Salad

Make it a Full Plate Meal: Pack this tasty salad for lunch. Hummus on whole wheat pita would be a delicious side. 

75% fiber foods – quinoa, cucumber, asparagus, red onion, green peas, hummus
25% foods – whole wheat pita, dressing

Asparagus Chickpea Potato Sheet Dinner

Make it a Full Plate Meal: Pick your favorite grilled meat or tofu to serve as the 25% item to this delicious meal. A bed of mixed greens with avocado would make a nice base. 

75% fiber foods – baby red potatoes, carrots, chickpeas, asparagus, onion, parsley, avocado, greens
25% foods – oil, grilled meat/tofu

Chicken Asparagus Soup

Make it a Full Plate Meal: Power Up this soup by adding one can of cannellini beans and doubling the veggies. Enjoy a generous bowl with an apple for dessert.

75% fiber foods – onion, garlic, red potatoes, asparagus, corn, cannellini beans, apple
25% foods – chicken, oil

Recipe Note: Use just one tablespoon of oil to keep the calories and fat low. 

Spring Lentil Salad with Asparagus and Potatoes

Make it a Full Plate Meal: Serve the salad over a bed of greens for a delicious dinner.

75% fiber foods – fingerling potatoes, asparagus, lentils, kalamata olives, greens
25% foods – oil and dressing

Recipe Note: Use just enough dressing to give the salad flavor while keeping the fat content low.

👉 Water-fiber foods are 75% zone foods – whole, unprocessed fruits, vegetables, beans, and cooked whole grains.