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instant pot asparagus.

Instant Pot Asparagus

Angela Milnes
Need a quick side dish? This Instant Pot Asparagus is ready in minutes and perfectly tender! It’s an easy, delicious addition to any meal!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Side Dishes
Cuisine American
Servings 3 Servings
Calories 8 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Bunch Of Asparagus
  • 2 Garlic Cloves - Sliced
  • tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • Lemon juice
  • ½ Cup Water
  • 1 Teaspoon Chili Pepper Flakes
  • 1 Teaspoon Salt
  • 1 Teaspoon Fresh Black Pepper
  • Sprinkle of grated Parmesan Cheese
  • Sprinkle of chopped chives

Instructions
 

  • Add the trivet to the Instant Pot and pour in ½ cup of water.
  • Add Asparagus to the Instant Pot, placing it on top of the trivet. You can also use a steamer rack or steamer basket if you don’t own a trivet, either appliance will produce perfectly cooked asparagus.
  • Drizzle olive oil, sliced garlic, chili pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper onto the asparagus.
  • Close the Instant Pot Lid and seal the vent. Set the pressure cooker to manual cook on High Pressure for 0 minutes.
  • Yes… for this recipe the time it takes for the Instant Pot to come to pressure will be enough time to cook the Asparagus through.
  • Perform a quick release of the pressure by turning the valve to venting. Open the Instant Pot lid and carefully remove asparagus with tongs.
  • Serve your Instant Pot Asparagus hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese and chopped chives. Enjoy

Notes

Cutting: Wondering out to cut asparagus properly? Trim the woody ends of the asparagus by bending each stalk until it snaps. Make sure to wash your asparagus spears under cold water then discard the tough ends and rinse the asparagus before cooking. Alternatively, you can also trim off the woody ends with a knife.
Wash First: It is recommended to wash asparagus before cooking to remove any dirt or debris. Wash under cold running water and pat dry with a paper towel before cooking or serving.
Seasoning: Season asparagus with salt, pepper, and your choice of herbs or spices before cooking. Try seasoning with garlic powder, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, or balsamic vinegar for added flavor.
Cook Time: This Pressure cooker Asparagus recipe takes just 1 minute of cooking time at high pressure. Quick release to avoid overcooking.

Nutrition

Calories: 8kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 0.4gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.03gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.02gSodium: 789mgPotassium: 41mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 242IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 0.3mg
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