Hearty vegetables like asparagus are nutrient-dense options. Getting toddlers to eat their greens can be challenging, but asparagus is one veggie you will want to introduce early! 🥬 Very high in fiber, which aids in digestion, along with vitamins A, C, and K, and folate, asparagus gives healthy growth a fighting chance. The trick is to make it fun, flavorful, and easy to bite into—roasted, steamed, or blended into delicious meals. Try a Toddler Asparagus Recipe to make it even more enjoyable for little ones!
Yummy Toddler Asparagus Recipe🥧🥬
So here, we’ve compiled 45 easy toddler-friendly asparagus recipes that will make it a hassle-free, easy-peasy dinnertime! From crispy bites to creamy pastas, these ideas are going to satisfy even the pickiest little eaters. Let’s dive in! 👶🍽️
1. Cheesy Asparagus Fingers
Ingredients:
- 10 asparagus spears (trimmed)
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg (beaten)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
2. Creamy Asparagus Pasta
Ingredients:
- 1 cup pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 8 asparagus spears (chopped)
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan
- 1 tsp butter
3. Asparagus & Cheese Quesadilla
Ingredients:
- 2 small tortillas
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella
- 4 steamed asparagus spears (sliced)
- 1 tsp olive oil
4. Roasted Asparagus Fries
Ingredients:
- 12 asparagus spears
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan
- ½ tsp garlic powder
5. Asparagus & Sweet Potato Mash
Ingredients:
- 1 small sweet potato (boiled)
- 5 steamed asparagus spears
- 1 tbsp butter
- A pinch of cinnamon
6. Mini Asparagus Quiches
Ingredients:
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- 6 asparagus spears (chopped)
- 2 eggs
- ¼ cup milk
- 2 tbsp shredded cheese
7. Asparagus & Chicken Nuggets
Ingredients:
- 1 chicken breast (diced)
- 5 asparagus spears (finely chopped)
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
8. Asparagus & Pea Puree
Ingredients:
- ½ cup peas (steamed)
- 5 asparagus spears (steamed)
- 1 tbsp Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp lemon juice
9. Asparagus Grilled Cheese
Ingredients:
- 2 slices whole wheat bread
- ½ cup cheddar cheese
- 4 thin asparagus spears
- 1 tbsp butter
10. Asparagus & Carrot Sticks
Ingredients:
- 6 asparagus spears
- 1 carrot (julienned)
- 1 tbsp hummus (for dipping)
11. Asparagus & Egg Muffins
Ingredients:
- 4 eggs
- ¼ cup milk
- 5 asparagus spears (chopped)
- 2 tbsp feta cheese
12. Asparagus & Rice Balls
Ingredients:
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 4 asparagus spears (finely chopped)
- 1 tbsp cream cheese
- ½ tsp garlic powder
13. Asparagus & Potato Pancakes
Ingredients:
- 1 small potato (grated)
- 3 asparagus spears (chopped)
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp flour
14. Asparagus & Tomato Skewers
Ingredients:
- 6 cherry tomatoes
- 6 asparagus pieces (blanched)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
15. Asparagus & Avocado Toast
Ingredients:
- 1 slice whole grain toast
- ¼ avocado (mashed)
- 3 steamed asparagus spears
- A pinch of salt
16. Asparagus & Cheese Omelet
Ingredients:
- 2 eggs
- 2 tbsp shredded cheese
- 3 asparagus spears (chopped)
- 1 tsp butter
17. Asparagus & Corn Fritters
Ingredients:
- ½ cup corn kernels
- 4 asparagus spears (chopped)
- ¼ cup flour
- 1 egg
18. Asparagus & Broccoli Tots
Ingredients:
- ½ cup broccoli (steamed & chopped)
- 5 asparagus spears (chopped)
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
19. Asparagus & Mushroom Risotto
Ingredients:
- ½ cup Arborio rice
- 4 asparagus spears (chopped)
- ¼ cup mushrooms (sliced)
- 1 tbsp Parmesan
20. Asparagus & Salmon Bites
Ingredients:
- ½ cup cooked salmon (flaked)
- 4 asparagus spears (chopped)
- 1 tbsp cream cheese
- ½ tsp dill
21. Asparagus & Zucchini Muffins
Ingredients:
- ½ cup grated zucchini
- 4 asparagus spears (chopped)
- 1 cup flour
- 1 egg
22. Asparagus & Lentil Soup
Ingredients:
- ½ cup red lentils
- 5 asparagus spears (chopped)
- 1 small carrot (diced)
- 1 cup vegetable broth
23. Asparagus & Tuna Wrap
Ingredients:
- 1 small tortilla
- ¼ cup canned tuna
- 3 asparagus spears (steamed)
- 1 tbsp Greek yogurt
24. Asparagus & Spinach Smoothie
Ingredients:
- ½ cup spinach
- 3 asparagus spears (steamed)
- 1 banana
- ½ cup milk
25. Asparagus & Apple Salad
Ingredients:
- ½ apple (sliced)
- 4 asparagus spears (blanched)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp honey
Recipes 26-45 (Listed with Titles Only)
- Asparagus & Cheese Stuffed Potatoes
- Asparagus & Turkey Meatballs
- Asparagus & Cauliflower Bake
- Asparagus & Quinoa Bowls
- Asparagus & Coconut Curry
- Asparagus & Chickpea Patties
- Asparagus & Berry Yogurt Parfait
- Asparagus & Pumpkin Soup
- Asparagus & Beef Stir-Fry
- Asparagus & Oat Pancakes
- Asparagus & Cucumber Rolls
- Asparagus & Blueberry Muffins
- Asparagus & Tofu Scramble
- Asparagus & Pear Puree
- Asparagus & Walnut Pesto Pasta
- Asparagus & Banana Pancakes
- Asparagus & Coconut Rice
- Asparagus & Berry Chia Pudding
- Asparagus & Lentil Curry
- Asparagus & Chocolate Smoothie (Yes, really!)
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