asparagus substitutes

13 substitutes · avg score 6.0 · Slender green (or white/purple) spears with a grassy, slightly sweet flavor and a tender-crisp texture when cooked. Roasted, grilled, steamed, blanched, or sauteed, and used in salads, pastas, risottos, quiches, and as a stand-alone side.

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quick swaps (averaged across uses)

01

Broccoli

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Cut stalks into spears for similar shape

02

Fiddlehead Ferns

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Closest green veggie, similar cook time

03

Leeks

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Halve lengthwise and roast, mild sweetness

04

Fennel

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Slice thin, roast until caramelized

05

Brussels Sprouts

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Roast thick spears, similar crisp-tender result

06

Hearts Of Palm

6.7
1 cup : 1 cup

Similar delicate flavor and texture

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