5 from 6 votes
Instant Pot Asparagus
A simple asparagus recipe that cooks in the instant pot or pressure cooker in less than 20 minutes!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
60 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound asparagus ends trimmed
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 lemon juiced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt sea salt
- red pepper flakes for garnish (optional)
- Parmesan Cheese for garnish (optional, grated
Instructions
- Pour water into the metal bowl of theInstant Pot. Place a trivet into the bowl and lay the trimmed asparagus spears on top.
- Drizzle the olive oil and lemon juice over the asparagus, then season with minced garlic, salt, and red pepper(if using). Secure and seal the lid on the Instant Pot and cook on Manual High for 0 minutes. Perform a Quick Release of the pressure.
- Carefully remove the lid and transfer the asparagus to a serving plate. Garnish with red pepper flakes and Parmesan if desired and serve.
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Notes
- Storing: To store any leftovers, place cooked and cooled asparagus in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to five days.
- To store any leftovers, place cooked and cooled asparagus in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to five days.
- Freezing: To freeze asparagus, blanch the pressure-cooked asparagus, then transfer it to an ice bath. Lay asparagus out on a paper towel-lined plate or baking sheet so any excess water can be removed. Freeze asparagus on the plate or baking sheet and once frozen, transfer asparagus to a freezer-safe bag. Frozen asparagus will last up to three months in the freezer.
- To freeze asparagus, blanch the pressure-cooked asparagus, then transfer it to an ice bath. Lay asparagus out on a paper towel-lined plate or baking sheet so any excess water can be removed. Freeze asparagus on the plate or baking sheet and once frozen, transfer asparagus to a freezer-safe bag. Frozen asparagus will last up to three months in the freezer.
Nutrition Information
Calories
60kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Sodium
150mg
(6%)
Potassium
254mg
(5%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
860IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
14mg
(16%)
Calcium
34mg
(3%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 60
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 60kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 150mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 254mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 860IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 3% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.