Dinner is incredibly quick and easy when you grill tilapia and asparagus side by side. A combination of chili powder and lemon pepper enhances the mild fish, and a simple vinaigrette seasons the spears.
Sheet pan meals are quick, easy, and don’t have a lot of clean up. What could be better? This salmon and asparagus version is diabetes-friendly and packed with omega-3 fatty acids, making it a healthy choice for a weeknight meal.
Never tried asparagus raw? This is your chance! Parmesan cheese, tangy Dijon mustard and lemon in this dressing are a bold accompaniment for the thinly sliced asparagus and peppery radishes.
Asparagus is one of the first green veggies to start popping up in early spring. Here is a simple recipe that lets those spears shine! They’re seasoned with pepper and lemon zest, then finished with fresh lemon juice and a dusting of parmesan
This can make a great breakfast, brunch or quick dinner packed full of protein and veggies. If you don’t like asparagus you can substitute zucchini or broccoli.
This recipe calls for spring asparagus, sun-dried tomatoes and fresh basil. When you only need a small amount of fresh herbs like basil, try buying fresh herbs in the tube at grocery store. They last for 3 months in the refrigerator and are sure to come in handy.
With no crust needed, this quiche is so simple to prepare. Sweet grape tomatoes help create a nice balance of flavors and textures and add a striking color contrast with the bright green asparagus. Perfect for breakfast on its own, or serve it for lunch or dinner with a salad of mixed greens or a cup of Tomato Basil Bisque .
This Spanish salad is bright and beautiful. The combination of oranges and tomatoes offers a nice, tangy complement to the rich avocado and asparagus flavors. Find this recipe and more in the second edition our best-selling cookbook, The Mediterranean Diabetes Cookbook. To order directly from the American Diabetes Association, click here .
Here is a perfect weeknight dinner—it comes together in less than 30 minutes and cooks on one sheet pan for easy clean up. Salmon is packed with heart-healthy Omega-3 fatty acids; this recipe is a great way to add more fish to your meal plan. Enjoy this meal in early spring when asparagus is in season!
Asparagus is a spring vegetable that you are sure to find in the produce section during April. Steam it, grill it, or try this quick and easy recipe for a delicious asparagus side dish!
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