34 Paleo Asparagus Recipes Perfect for Summer!
Asparagus has such a fleeting season, I always make sure to use as much of it as I can when it’s fresh from the garden. With such a delicate taste, you’d never guess it’s full of so many vitamins and healthy minerals, it’d take a paragraph just to name them all!
Some folks have called asparagus the world’s healthiest food, but all I know is that it’s one of the tastiest! That’s why I’ve put together this list of over 30 recipes for delicious Paleo-friendly asparagus dishes.
Although it’s typical to just have simple, boiled asparagus, there are so man other things to do with this delicious veggie! Whether you’re throwing it into an eggy frittata, pureeing it for an easy creamy soup, or even roasting it on the grill, asparagus is incredibly versatile and perfect for Paleo dishes, making it all the easier to enjoy all its great health benefits.
Here are just a few of the Paleo Asparagus Recipes we’ve included:
- Keto Bacon Mini Frittata Recipe
- Creamy Asparagus Mash Recipe
- Easy Roasted Asparagus Recipe
- Keto Lemon Garlic Ghee Salmon with Leek Asparagus Ginger Saute
- Keto Turkey And Vegetable Skillet
- Steak Medallions with Ginger Asparagus Mushroom Saute
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Paleo Asparagus Recipes – Starters & Soups
Grilled Asparagus Prosciutto
– Cook Eat Paleo
Photo Credit: Lisa from Cook Eat Paleo
Ingredients: asparagus spears, prosciutto.
Here is another wonderful Paleo and Keto appetizer that you can make in minutes! The asparagus has a strong flavor which is complemented by the salty prosciutto, and if you leave the asparagus with a bit of a bite (al dente) it is an even better taste experience. This would even be great served as a side dish for grilled chicken or beef, or served with a fried egg for breakfast.
Keto Bacon Mini Frittata Recipe
– Keto Summit
Ingredients: asparagus, bacon, onions, eggs, coconut milk, salt, pepper.
Mini foods are so appealing to look at and these keto frittatas are no different. They are great served warm for breakfast, can be carried to work for a tasty lunch or simply enjoyed as a snack. Children are also keen to try mini foods, so these can be a good way to get them eating more healthily. If you are not too keen on the taste of asparagus, you could use green beans instead.
Roasted Asparagus Avocado Soup
– Cook Eat Paleo
Photo Credit: Lisa from Cook Eat Paleo
Ingredients: asparagus, garlic infused olive oil, chicken or vegetable stocks, avocado, lemon, ghee or coconut oil, sea salt, ground pepper.
If you like your homemade soup thick and creamy with a smooth texture, you will love this paleo recipe! The avocado replaces heavy cream in this dairy free recipe and helps to add to the beautiful color of the soup. If you are strict about dairy you can substitute coconut oil for the ghee. This recipe also gives clear instructions on how to turn this into a vegan dish.
Creamy Asparagus Soup
– Cavegirl Cuisine
Photo Credit: Michelle from Cavegirl Cuisine
Ingredients: asparagus, onion, garlic, veggie or chicken broth, organic unsalted butter (omit) or ghee, sea salt, pepper, lemon juice.
This is one of those low carb soup recipes that would actually be really good served cold, but if you are a traditionalist and don’t ‘do’ cold soup, you can of course serve it warm. Garnished with the asparagus tips, this makes a lovely dish to serve as an appetizer for a dinner party. If you can’t handle too much dairy you can substitute the heavy cream for some coconut cream without affecting the flavor too much.
Shitaki Mushroom Asparagus Spinach Soup
– Savory Lotus
Photo Credit: Katja from Savory Lotus
Ingredients: baby spinach, onion, garlic, homemade broth, tarragon, bay leaf, nut milk, parsley, lemon, salt, pepper, ghee.
The soup from this recipe is warming and hearty and bright with the flavors of the vegetables. This is a gluten free soup that freezes well, so you can make a load and keep it for later. Homemade soup is a great dish to eat as it is low carb and healthy, but really easy to make. If anyone in your family has an issue with nuts, this delicious soup can be made without the nut milk and it will still taste great.
Easy Fish Roll-Ups
– The Healthy Foodie
Photo Credit: Sonia from The Healthy Foodie
Ingredients: ghee, water, asparagus, fillets, salt, pepper, lemon or lime, balsamic vinegar.
This is another paleo recipe that is simple to prepare and cook, yet gives you a stunning dish to serve at any time. This would make a great main course for a dinner party or for a family gathering. It can be made quite cheaply as frozen fish is ideal here and it tends to be cheaper than buying fresh. If you don’t like asparagus then just use green beans or julienned carrots.
Grilled Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus Skewers
– Pale Omg
Ingredients: asparagus, prosciutto, olive oil, coconut aminos, balsamic vinegar, sliced almonds.
This keto recipe is for a classic dish of asparagus wrapped in ham, and it makes the perfect side dish to serve with roast meats. However, the asparagus tastes so good that these would make a great dish for your next barbecue! The crowning glory has got to be the sauce – a mixture of balsamic vinegar and coconut aminos that is reduced down and drizzled at the end of cooking. Yum!
Pork Scallopine Roll-Ups
– The Healthy Foodie
Photo Credit: Sonia from The Healthy Foodie
Ingredients: pork scallops, Himalayan salt, pepper, asparagus, bell pepper, extra-virgin olive oil.
These paleo roll-ups are full of flavor and have a rainbow of color because of the veggies and would make an attractive appetizer for your next dinner party. They are really easy to assemble and can be made ahead of time if you need to. With only salt and pepper as the seasonings, the natural flavor of the pork and asparagus shine through and these are just as good eaten hot or cold!
Roasted Asparagus & Cauliflower Soup
– Pale Omg
Ingredients: asparagus, cauliflower, garlic, salt, avocado oil, garlic powder, bone broth, red pepper flakes, pepper, shallots, green onions.
Because you are roasting the vegetables for this amazing paleo soup, you get to another level of flavor all together! Roasted vegetables take on a caramelized taste and even the head of garlic will be sweet and delicious. This is a great soup to serve on a chilly day as it has the warmth from the red pepper flakes and if you like your spice you can add a bit more!
Paleo Asparagus Recipes – Sides
Creamy Asparagus Mash Recipe
– Paleo Flourish
Ingredients: asparagus shoots, onion, coconut cream, parsley, lemon juice, salt, pepper.
The asparagus gives this dish such a vibrant color and it would be great as an alternative to your regular mash. This dish is lighter and would be good to serve on a warm day as it can be enjoyed hot or cold. The lemon juice adds a note of freshness to the mash and stops the asparagus from oxidizing and turning brown. This green paleo mash would be a great side on St. Patrick’s Day!
Easy Roasted Asparagus Recipe
– Healing Autoimmune
Ingredients: asparagus, olive oil, salt.
This is a basic recipe to use as a guide for roasting asparagus, and this can be so helpful if you are not a seasoned or experienced cook or are just starting on your own culinary journey. Asparagus is a super-healthy vegetable that can be used as a side or as a snack on its own, and this straightforward AIP recipe gives you the option to cook the veg for as long as suits your taste.
Asparagus And Caramelized Spring Onion Saute
– Slim Palate
Photo Credit: Josh from Slim Palate
Ingredients: asparagus, spring onions or green onions, coconut oil, salt, pepper.
This low carb and gluten free side is simplicity itself, and as we all know, simple can be the best! There are no complex flavors to detract from the asparagus and onions, letting you enjoy the taste of them in their true form. As asparagus is seasonal, it is best to make the most of it by serving it with seasonal meats like spring lamb.
Grilled Asparagus with Meyer Lemon Dressing
– Seasonal and Savory
Photo Credit: Angela from Seasonal & Savory
Ingredients: asparagus, olive oil, meyer lemon, pepper, salt, dijon mustard.
Although asparagus has a fresh flavor of its own, it can sit really well with some lemon juice, and in a dish like this it can be used to offset the creamy richness of feta cheese and be enhanced by the subtle heat from the mustard. This is a low carb and keto-compliant meal that would be great for a springtime lunch for the family.
Grilled Asparagus
– Ditch The Wheat
Photo Credit: Carol from Ditch The Wheat
Ingredients: asparagus, extra virgin olive oil, steak spice.
Asparagus is absolutely packed with vitamins and nutrients, so even though it is a seasonal vegetable, it is worth getting hold of some as it is a powerhouse of goodness! This low carb recipe shows the easiest way to cook the veg, letting you use it as a snack or as a delicious side dish for grilled meats. It even goes well for breakfast dipped in a runny egg.
Grilled Asparagus w/ Sriracha & Toasted Pecan Vinaigrette
– I Breathe I’m Hungry
Photo Credit: Mellissa from I Breathe I’m Hungry
Ingredients: asparagus, olive oil, sea salt, any light tasting oil, sriracha sauce, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, honey, lime, pecans.
This is a great versatile recipe as it doesn’t really matter how you cook the asparagus. Grilling gives it a slight smokiness, but you can steam it or roast it instead. The star of this show is definitely the vinaigrette which adds a crunch from the toasted nuts and a good kick from the sriracha to set off the flavor of the asparagus. For a paleo-friendly dish you can add honey to sweeten the vinaigrette.
Asparagus Roasted With Blood Oranges
– The View From Great Island
Ingredients: asparagus, blood orange, salt, pepper, olive oil, rosemary.
This is a simple recipe for a side dish that is low in carbohydrates but high in flavor. The caramelized blood oranges give a sweetness to the asparagus but still has the zesty kick of citrus. Roasting the asparagus adds to the depth of taste and this side would be perfect to serve with grilled chicken, steak or pork chops.
Ribboned Asparagus And Fennel Salad
– Autoimmune Wellness
Ingredients: asparagus, fennel bulb, extra virgin olive oil, lemon, sea salt.
This autoimmune-friendly salad is freshness on a plate! With the flavors of the asparagus and fennel, this salad is full of bright taste and has the added zing of the lemon juice, making this whole dish taste of spring. When you are preparing the asparagus, bend the stem and where it naturally breaks is the point where it is freshest.
Paleo Asparagus Recipes – Entrees
Keto Lemon Garlic Ghee Salmon with Leek Asparagus Ginger Saute
– Keto Summit
Ingredients: salmon, ghee, garlic, lemon juice, salt, lemon, asparagus, leek, ginger powder, avocado oil or olive oil.
Salmon is one of the healthiest fish you can eat, packed with omega 3 and healthy fats, but because it is fatty, it takes strong flavors like ginger to help cut through this. This Keto dish looks so good and yet it can be ready in half an hour, so it would make an impressive meal for a dinner party or for a family lunch. Cooking the salmon in foil helps the fish to absorb all the extra flavor of the garlic and lemon too.
Keto Turkey And Vegetable Skillet
– Keto Summit
Ingredients: coconut oil, turkey breast, bacon, onion, asparagus, spinach, fresh thyme, salt, pepper.
Skillet dishes are one-pot wonders that are packed with flavor and can cut down on the washing-up! This Keto main would be perfect for a midweek dinner as it only takes a short time to make, but is a great source of protein and will satisfy any appetite. As with other Keto skillet dishes, the ingredients are up to you so feel free to change the asparagus for sprouts, or use leftover chopped meat.
Steak Medallions with Ginger Asparagus Mushroom Saute
– Paleo Flourish
Ingredients: beef medallions, asparagus shoots, cherry tomatoes, button mushrooms, onion, parsley, fresh ginger, coconut oil, salt.
It is always a good idea to season steak first before you cook it, then the action of cooking helps infuse the steak with the flavors. There is a freshness to the sauté from the asparagus and parsley which complements the beef really well. This is a simple paleo recipe that lets you emphasize the flavor of the beef. If you don’t have button mushrooms then just use whatever ones you have.
Sausage, Leek And Asparagus Dill Breakfast Casserole
– Pale Omg
Ingredients: breakfast sausage, leek, asparagus, eggs, coconut milk or almond milk, dill, garlic powder, salt, pepper, coconut oil.
Breakfast casseroles are the perfect paleo way to start a busy day as they are filling and nutritious and can keep you going right through the morning. Don’t worry if you don’t have asparagus or it’s out of season, just use any other vegetable you have to hand! It makes a big difference to add in the garlic powder as it goes so well with leeks.
Chicken, Bacon And Roasted Asparagus Salad
– The Healthy Foodie
Photo Credit: Sonia from The Healthy Foodie
Ingredients: bacon, asparagus, spinach, chicken, avocado, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, thyme, rosemary, dijon mustard.
When you are eating healthy salads it can be really important to make them look good and taste great. This dish has loads of simple flavors from the chicken, bacon and the roasted asparagus, all tied together with an herb and balsamic dressing that enhances the flavor of the meat. Topped with sliced avocado to add a different dimension to the texture and you have a fantastic low carb meal.
Asparagus Bisque With Cayenne And Lime
– Zen Belly
Ingredients: ghee or avocado oil, leeks, salt, asparagus, garlic, vegetable or chicken broth, cayenne pepper, lime.
With a bit of heat from the cayenne and a zing from the lime to bring out the flavor of the asparagus, this delicious paleo spring soup tastes amazing and makes a wonderful appetizer for a dinner party. Although this is a thick soup it is quite light and won’t fill you too much. As this is a dairy free recipe it freezes well, so you can take advantage of the short growing season of the asparagus.
Crustless Caramelized Onion And Asparagus Quiche
– Savory Lotus
Photo Credit: Katja from Savory Lotus
Ingredients: zucchini, salt, onions, ghee, asparagus, coconut oil, eggs, organic coconut milk, salt, garlic powder, dill, pepper, arugula.
This low carb crustless quiche is full of flavor from the asparagus and onions, which take on a sweetness as they caramelize, giving the quiche a fantastic taste! The quiche also uses shredded zucchini, so when you are preparing it, try to squeeze out as much liquid as possible to avoid the quiche being soggy. This dish tastes great warm or cold and is amazing for breakfast!
Easy Baked Salmon With Roasted Asparagus
– Cook Eat Paleo
Photo Credit: Lisa from Cook Eat Paleo
Ingredients: salmon, asparagus, garlic infused olive oil, sea salt, pepper, whole grain mustard, lemon.
Here is another great example of how salmon easily takes on the strong flavor of a topping – in this case grain mustard. This is a one-tray dish as you can roast the asparagus at the same time as you cook the salmon, and the whole dish is ready in fifteen minutes so it would be ideal after a busy day. Salmon is packed with nutrients so this is a super-healthy Keto and Paleo meal.
Asparagus Casserole
– Cavegirl Cuisine
Photo Credit: Michelle from Cavegirl Cuisine
Ingredients: onions, arrowroot, almond meal, avocado oil, chicken broth, baby bellas, celery stalk, ghee or organic butter (omit), parsnip, sherry, sea salt, pepper, asparagus, coconut milk.
Based on the classic green bean casserole that we all look forward to at Thanksgiving, this paleo recipe uses asparagus instead, and a homemade mushroom soup for the sauce. Then the whole dish is topped with crispy onions to add extra flavor and texture to this side. I have actually used this as a lunch topped with some crispy bacon slices.
Roasted Bone Marrow With Bacon Asparagus
– Ditch The Wheat
Photo Credit: Carol from Ditch The Wheat
Ingredients: bone marrow, salt, pepper, asparagus, bacon, onion.
Bone marrow has been eaten around the world for centuries – back in Medieval times they ate it with a long narrow spoon and they believed it held health-giving properties. Nowadays it is not as common, but if you want to try it this low carb recipe is where to start! Most people suggest serving it with lemon juice to make it more palatable, but I find it goes well with the fresh taste of asparagus.
Paleo Halibut Lemon Piccata Asparagus Salad
– I Heart Umami
Ingredients: halibut or cod, ghee, avocado oil, almond flour, salt, pepper, chicken stock, lemon, capers, parsley, asparagus, olive oil.
Although this is a really quick and easy paleo meal to make, it looks so impressive and would be great to serve when you are entertaining as you won’t need to spend hours in the kitchen. If you can’t get halibut where you are then you can use cod or any other meaty white fish. The asparagus, lemon and capers really bring the flavor of the fish to the next level.
Easy Pork Stir Fry Recipe
– Low Carb Maven
Ingredients: pork loin, avocado or olive oil, ginger, garlic, broccoli florets, red bell pepper, green onions, coconut aminos, extra dry sherry, coconut sugar, cornstarch, sesame oil.
Stir-fried dishes can be a great source of good nutrition as you are keeping the flavors clean and fresh. The sauce in this paleo recipe has a Chinese influence thanks to the garlic and coconut aminos, and can be thickened with arrowroot if you like it. This is an adaptable recipe since you can use other meats instead of pork, or if you want a speedier meal you can use shrimp.
Mushroom Pesto & Asparagus Flank Steak Roll
– Cavegirl Cuisine
Photo Credit: Michelle from Cavegirl Cuisine
Ingredients: steaks, dijon mustard, oil of your choice, asparagus, butcher’s twine, sea salt, pepper, mushroom, parsley, pine nuts, garlic, capers.
If you need a low carb dish to impress at a dinner party, you can’t go wrong with this amazing steak roll! When you cut into it you have a center of asparagus and mushroom pesto which gives a ton of flavor to the meat. Seasoning the steak well before cooking lets the salt and pepper infuse the meat and bring out its great taste. Just remember to remove twine before serving!
Spicy Pork And Asparagus Stir-Fry
– Nom Nom Paleo
Ingredients: asparagus, avocado oil or ghee, shallot, salt, garlic, pork, jalapenos, Fresno peppers, Thai chilies or crushed red pepper, coconut aminos, rice vinegar, fish sauce, sesame oil, scallions.
There’s not much that you can do wrong with a stir fry dish so this recipe would be perfect for people who are new to cooking or don’t have much confidence in the kitchen. If you don’t eat pork you can use whatever ground meat you have and this low carb recipe even works with shrimp or other seafood. This is a delicious gluten free and paleo recipe for a quick and easy midweek dinner.
Shaved Asparagus, Blackberry And Seared Duck Breast Salad
– Slim Palate
Ingredients: duck breast, ghee, asparagus, blackberries, salt and pepper, virgin olive oil, lemon, dijon mustard, garlic.
This paleo recipe is a great example of how duck and fruit work well together as the tartness of the berries cuts through the fattiness of the duck breast. And when you serve it on a bed of shaved raw asparagus, the fresh taste of the vegetable complements the flavors of the meat and sauce. I don’t like to add any cheese to this dish, but you can if you tolerate dairy.
Parchment Paper Baked Salmon with Asparagus Lemon and Dill
– The Healthy Foodie
Photo Credit: Sonia from The Healthy Foodie
Ingredients: asparagus, salmon, extra virgin olive oil, salt, pepper, dill sprigs, lemon.
Here is another low carb recipe that uses simple seasonings to let the flavor of the fish shine through. Dill is a traditional partner for salmon and it adds a subtle aniseed flavor. Cooking fish in parchment helps to keep it so moist and juicy and seals in all the flavor. This would be a very impressive meal for friends, especially if you serve the parchment parcels on the table and allow the guests to reveal their meal.
Creamy Ginger Dressing With Grilled Salmon And Roasted Asparagus Using Thrive Culinary Algae Oil
– A Girl Worth Saving
Photo Credit: Kelly from A Girl Worth Saving
Ingredients: egg yolks, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, sea salt, algae oil, ginger, tamari, honey, apple cider vinegar, black pepper, asparagus, lemon pepper, coconut sugar or sugar of choice, fresh salmon.
This is another lovely low carb dish that will impress family and friends! Salmon is the perfect platform for dressings or toppings and the ginger in this dressing adds a touch of warmth, complemented by the sweetness of the honey. When grilling the asparagus, try to make sure the spears are in one layer and not overlapping so that they cook more evenly, and it helps if they are all roughly the same thickness.