Instant Pot Asparagus

Instant Pot Asparagus is a quick, weeknight favorite. The pressure cooker steams the Asparagus until perfectly crisp and tender and is ready to serve in less than 10 minutes! Great for beginners and new cooks.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Diet Diabetic, Gluten Free, Kosher, Low Calorie, Low Fat, Low Lactose, Low Salt, Vegan, Vegetarian

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 5

Total Time 10

Servings servings

Calories 23kcal

Author Alana Lieberman

Cost $5

Equipment

instant pot

Ingredients

1 bunch fresh asparagus
1 cup water
melted butter or olive oil, optional
kosher salt, optional
black pepper, optional

Instructions

Rinse asparagus. Cut off ends and make sure each piece can fit lengthwise in your instant pot.
Add water to the bottom of the instant pot. Place a metal steamer basket at the bottom.
Add asparagus to the basket.
Cover instant pot with the lid. Set the valve to the “sealing” position and pressure cook for 0 minutes on high. As soon as the timer beeps, switch the valve to “venting” and manually release the pressure.
Serve steamed asparagus warm with optional melted butter or olive oil, salt, and pepper.

Notes

The instant pot is set to 0 minutes because the asparagus cooks while the pot comes to pressure. This is enough time to make it tender. If you add extra time, the asparagus may turn mushy.
This recipe provides you with perfectly steamed asparagus. However, for added flavor feel free to add your favorite seasonings.

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