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6 Ways to Incorporate Asparagus into Any Meal

Discover the versatility of asparagus with these 6 ways to incorporate asparagus into any meal. Whether you’re a seasoned chef or just starting out in the kitchen, incorporating asparagus into your meals has never been easier – or more delicious!

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What’s in Season? Asparagus

Learn when asparagus is in season, the types, how to buy, store, prepare and grow asparagus.

Get ready to elevate your culinary skills and impress your taste buds with these irresistible recipes.

1. Barley and Asparagus Avgolemono Soup

Lemon provides the tang, eggs give a velvety smooth finish, and barley replaces rice or pasta in this traditional Mediterranean soup that also includes asparagus. Follow the method described in the recipe to temper the eggs so they don’t curdle when added to the hot broth.

barley asparagus soup
Recipe and image courtesy of GoBarley.

2. Spring Green Veggie Fritters

Eating with a seasonal focus, such as featuring the in-season greens in these fritters in the springtime, almost always results in more delicious and nutritious food being consumed.

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Recipe Developed by Patricia Chuey Msc. RD FDC

3. Chicken and Wild Rice Tabouleh

Inspired by the classic Middle Eastern salad, this version of Tabouleh includes wild rice, chicken and asparagus.

wild-rice-salad
Recipe and image courtesy of ManitobaChicken.ca.

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4. Salmon and Asparagus

A truly spring dish made with fresh asparagus and salmon and served over farfalle pasta. This salmon combines two super foods into one dish. Asparagus and salmon never tasted better together!

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Recipe and Image courtesy of Hello Canola

5. Chicken and Asparagus Lasagna

A delicious brunch idea when asparagus is in season.

asparagus-gratin
Recipe and image courtesy of ManitobaChicken.ca

6. Sheet Pan Pork Tenderloin with Sweet Potatoes and Asparagus

This sheet pan pork tenderloin with sweet potatoes and asparagus is a tasty solution to weeknight cooking with minimal fuss and cleanup.

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