Currently, there’s mounds of fresh, on-sale asparagus waiting for you at the supermarket. They’re may already be several bunches in your fridge – after all, who could turn down a $1 vegie?
Now, the problem comes: what to do with all of it? Asparagus is a great vegetable to add to spring dishes, but it can be tricky to work out when and where to put them. We’ve found 7 asparagus-forward recipes for you to try, think quiches, salads and main meals full of bright green stalks.
Quiche and asparagus go hand in hand, and they’re perfect for spring time! Throw blanched asparagus on top of this beautiful picnic quiche and head straight to your al fresco lunch.
Get your asparagus straight onto the grill for this smokey, scrumptious salad. With omelette slices, capers and lots of fresh herbs, your tastebuds will be delighted by the flavour combo.
A spring pasta means only one thing – lots of asparagus! Paired with crunchy walnuts, and a surprising protein, tofu, you’ll love this new take on pesto pasta salad.
For your next dinner party, use up all of your asparagus bunches with a side of salmon. Roast in the oven and top with crunchy, bright vegies.
Whether you’ve got leftovers from a roast, or just love to eat lamb at every occasion, this lamb steak salad is perfect for lunch. Top with persian feta for extra creaminess!
There’s cheese, cheese and more cheese, along with a bit of asparagus, in this tart. Use every spring vegie at your disposal, including peas, watercress and asparagus to make this tart worthy of a picnic.
