You don’t need dairy to bring out the rich, earthy notes from asparagus. These dishes are all flavorful, light, and easy to whip together in a flash. Choose from restaurant-style asparagus soup, tacos, quiche, and savory pasta dishes. There are many ways to celebrate everyone’s favorite spring veggie. Whether you’re vegan or just on the hunt for healthy veggie dish alternatives, these vegan asparagus recipes will not disappoint!
1. Vegan Asparagus Soup
Does the calendar say spring, but it’s still a little chilly outside? This vegan asparagus soup will warm your bones with bright spring flavors. It boasts vibrant springtime flavors from asparagus, potatoes, onion, garlic, and lemon juice. With a bright green color and silky smooth texture, it’s the perfect soup for lunch or dinner.
2. Asparagus and Mushroom Vegan Quiche
So. how can you make a quiche vegan? With plenty of veggies and the secret ingredient: kala namak. Kala namak is a black sea salt with a sulfurous smell similar to eggs. When used in this quiche, it won’t lend the same egg texture, but the flavors are almost identical. With so many rich and meaty veggies, this vegan quiche won’t make you miss the eggs!
3. Asparagus Pesto with Pistachios and Balsamic Reduction Drizzle
Check out this flavorful asparagus pesto if you love pasta but want to change your sauce game. It pairs bright asparagus with nutty pistachios and a sweet kick from a balsamic reduction drizzled on top. You can make up a big batch to store in the fridge whenever you are in the mood for pasta!
4. Quick Hummus Pasta with Asparagus
It’s tricky fitting in your daily protein intake when opting for a vegan diet. If your love of pasta runs deep, this hummus pasta recipe blends the best of both worlds: pasta and protein. It pairs homemade hummus (it’s easier than you think!) with your favorite pasta and bright asparagus. It’s hearty, flavorful, and the perfect meal on a hectic weeknight.
5. Asparagus Vegan Frittata
You don’t need eggs to make one killer frittata! This asparagus frittata is so tasty and pairs hearty veggies like mushrooms, asparagus, and red peppers in eggy chickpea flour. It’s crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and completely vegan. Bonus points: this frittata is also oil-free!
6. Vegan Asparagus Risotto
An easy way to capture the creamy texture of the cheese is by whipping up an indulgent risotto. As the risotto cooks in vegetable broth, it creams a creamy cheese-like consistency sans the cheese! With veggies and fresh herbs, this risotto dish is light, bright, and perfect.
7. Perfect Roasted Asparagus
Roasted asparagus makes the ultimate side dish, as long as you cook it correctly. Overcook it, and it’s limp, soggy, and bland. No one wants that. For perfectly cooked asparagus, this recipe hits all the marks. It’s lightly seasoned with salt and pepper and roasts in the oven until perfectly crisp. If you want to take it over the top, garnish it with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice or vegan Parmesan cheese.
8. Vegan Grilled Asparagus on “Eggy” Toast
If you want eggs for breakfast but want to keep it vegan, this grilled asparagus on “eggy” toast is the next best thing! It earns an egg-like texture with a chickpea mixture that lends a good dose of protein while providing a pop of egg flavor. Pair it with perfectly grilled asparagus on crunchy toast, and it’s the ultimate breakfast to jump-start your day on the right foot.
9. Vegan Risotto with Asparagus and Mushroom
This vegan risotto with asparagus and mushroom tastes as if it simmered in butter all day. It’s decadently creamy, without a single drop of dairy! Utilizing meaty veggies like asparagus and mushrooms makes this vegan dish incredibly filling. The risotto soaks up all those rich flavors from veggie stock and white wine. It’s a creamy dinner dish that gives you all the butter vibes without the butter.
10. Vegan Asparagus Mushroom Toast
Just look at the beautiful breakfast spread. It’s like something out of a fancy restaurant. It’s bright, vibrant, and so easy to make at home. Pickled beetroot adds sweet and sour notes to this simple dish that pairs well with meaty mushrooms and asparagus. It’s an excellent breakfast or breakfast for dinner!
11. Vegan Tacos with Refried Cannellini Beans and Asparagus
I love inventive taco fillings, and this recipe is no exception. Fuse meatless Monday and taco Tuesday with these delicious and super easy vegan tacos. The vegan filling incorporates meaty cannellini beans, asparagus, and peas for an earthy flavor. Pair your filling with bright Mexican spices, and no one will miss the meat.
12. Vegan Asparagus Spirals
Everything seems to incorporate bacon in the world of appetizers, but not these vegan asparagus spirals! It pairs tender stalks of asparagus with crisp vegan puff pasty. They’re delightfully light yet pack a boatload of flavor. They’re a little tedious but well worth the extra effort. This is a tasty appetizer that will make you forget about bacon.
13. Asparagus Wrap with Whipped Avocado Sun-Dried Tomato Spread
This wrapped asparagus recipe is ready for a bento box or picnic lunch! They’re almost too pretty to eat. Almost. It pairs crunchy and colorful veggies like asparagus, red pepper, and spinach with the added crunch of sunflower seeds. Slather a generous portion of the sundried tomato spread on a whole wheat wrap. Then, cut it into perfect pieces ready for a bento box.
14. Charred Asparagus
Charred asparagus makes an excellent side dish that explodes with flavor. The sauce looks rich and buttery, but it’s completely vegan. It pairs white wine with Dijon mustard that tastes rich and buttery without a drop of dairy. It’s easy, healthy, flavorful, and comes together in a snap.
15. Asparagus Mushroom Stir-Fry
This asparagus and mushroom stir-fry is Asian cooking at its finest. It’s a simple recipe, but when all the ingredients come together, it’s a thing of beauty. Meaty veggies like asparagus and mushroom pair perfectly with tender tofu in a rich sesame oil stir-fry sauce.
16. Shiitake Asparagus Tofu Stir-Fry
Look no further if you are on the hunt for a savory and filling dinner dish! This shiitake asparagus tofu stir-fry doesn’t shy away from bold seasoning. It’s rich and meaty thanks to plenty of tofu and shines in a rich sesame and garlic sauce.
17. Creamy Vegan Lemon Asparagus Pasta
Creamy vegan lemon asparagus pasta is like happiness on a plate. It earns its creamy texture from a blend of flour and nutritional yeast that offers cheesy and nutty notes. For vegans, nutritional yeast is your best friend! With a drizzle of lemon juice and earthy asparagus, it’s an effortless dinner dish.
18. Vegan Asparagus Pasta
Calling all garlic lovers! This vegan asparagus pasta will surely keep the vampires away. It pairs four garlic cloves in a simple sauce made from lemon, red pepper, and vegan Parmesan cheese. Sometimes, it’s the simple recipes that are the most addictive.
19. Creamy Vegan Asparagus Soup with Potato
Nothing satisfies after a long day like this vegan asparagus soup. Adding potatoes with sweet and nutty caramelized onions pairs perfectly with earthy asparagus. Garnish it with chopped asparagus and pine nuts to take this dish over the top.
20. Vegan Asparagus Salad With Cranberry Vinaigrette
This vegan asparagus salad with cranberry vinaigrette is light, bright, and so full of flavor. The secret to this delicious salad lies in the vinaigrette. Skip out on pre-made vinaigrette and take the time to make your own. You won’t be sorry. This tart cranberry vinaigrette pairs incredibly well with the earthy veggies notes in this crunchy salad.
21. Vegan Asparagus Tart
Do you want to impress at your next potluck? This vegan asparagus tart will surely make even the meat eaters in your life swoon. It combines purple and green asparagus that looks stunning when placed on a vegan puff pastry. It doesn’t just look stunning; it tastes incredible, too. With fresh herbs mixed into vegan cream cheese, it’s herbaceous, creamy, and so pretty. Click on a star to rate it!
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