Asparagus
May 2026
Check out some creative dishes with asparagus below:
Asparagus on Puff Pastry
Puff pastry and all its buttery goodness goes great with the natural bitterness of asparagus. You can create your own asparagus scene or make some fun designs with asparagus, then add whatever other ingredients you like. In this case, I simple added some thin slivers of garlic, some olive oil, and some sea salt.
Asparagus in Spring Pasta
One simple way to use asparagus is in a spring pasta. Being one of spring’s star vegetables along with peas, leeks, and shallots, there are a million ways to feature asparagus in a simple pasta dish. This
Italian Fainé
(made by Katherine Crawford - Barcelona, Spain)
This chickpea flour flatbread features caramelized onions and asparagus. It’s the perfect dish to feature the loveliness of asparagus!
Miso Ramen with Asparagus, Sautéed Tofu & Edamame
Ramen dishes are always a great way to have fun in the kitchen. Literally anything can go in them! In this version, a miso and soy milk broth is the base while high-protein edamame and tofu come together with thin sprigs of asparagus.
Asparagus Rigatoni Bake
This one was entirely an experiment. Whipping up some tofu ricotta, par-boiling the rigatoni, stuffing asparagus and tofu ricotta into the rigatoni, then lavishing it all in a simple plant-based béchamel sauce and baking for a bit at 350 degrees Fahrenheit, I was pleasantly surprised by how this turned out. It’s a fine example of what can happen in the kitchen when you get creative.
Cool Facts about Asparagus
Why are some asparagus white?
White asparagus is a delicacy mostly in Germany, where various farms create ‘hillings’ where asparagus grows completely underground. The lack of sunlight accounts for the white color and the change in flavor. In all other respects however, they’re the same as green asparagus.
How long have humans been cultivating asparagus?
Ancient civilizations in the Mediterranean regions had been harvesting wild asparagus as far back as 3000 B.C. The Romans grew it and dispersed it across Europe. One of Emperor Augustus’s phrases actually features the plant: “faster than cooking asparagus” meant to do something quickly.
What vitamins does asparagus have?
Asparagus are high in Vitamin K (a crucial vitamin for bone health and preventing blood clotting) and Folate (or B9). It is also an excellent source of antioxidants and fiber.
How fast do asparagus grow?
Growing asparagus, from seedling to edible plant, actually takes three years. Though you’ll see spears in the first two years, asparagus isn’t edible until it’s third year of growing.
A single spear however, can grow up to 10 inches in one sunny day!
