Instant Pot Asparagus
Whether you're looking for a healthy side dish or a nutritious addition to your favorite recipes, this Instant Pot asparagus recipe is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.
Equipment
- Instant Pot
- Trivet or steam basket
Ingredients
- 1 lbs. Fresh asparagus spears
- 1 Tbsp. Olive oil or avocado oil
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 Tbsp. Lemon juice
- 1 tsp. Chilli flakes optional
- ½ tsp. Sea salt
- 1 tsp. Black pepper
- 2-3 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- To find the perfect place to trim them, hold an asparagus spear at either end with your fingers and gently bend the asparagus. The asparagus will break at the thicker end, that point is where you can trim the rest of them.
- Place the asparagus spears into a mixing bowl along with the oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, chilli flakes, salt and pepper. Mix well to coat the asparagus.
- Place the metal trivet (or steam basket if using) into the Instant Pot. Then add 1 cup of water.
- Layer the seasoned asparagus onto the trivet and drizzle any seasonings left in the mixing bowl over the top. Pressure cook for 0 - 1 minutes (depending on the thickness of the asparagus). Then quick release the pressure and open the Instant Pot.
- Remove from the Instant Pot with tongs, place on a serving platter, drizzle with lemon juice and grate parmesan cheese over. Serve immediately.
Notes
Storage
If you have leftover asparagus, store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. To reheat, place the asparagus in the microwave or oven until heated through.
These ingredients don't stand up well to freezing.
Nutrition
Calories: 91kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 5gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 858mgPotassium: 270mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1281IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 122mgIron: 3mg