Simple Steamed Instant Pot Asparagus
Ready in under 20 minutes, this Instant Pot Asparagus is a perfect side dish for any weeknight dinner! It's low carb, easy to make, and so full of flavor!
When the Spring rolls around and the grocery store is full of Spring veggies, fresh asparagus is always in my refrigerator! It's crisp, delicious, and really easy to make! When you don't want to turn on the stove, pressure cooker asparagus is the way to go!
The Instant Pot is a great way to steam veggies quickly! You can make Instant Pot steamed broccoli, Instant Pot steamed Brussel sprouts, Instant Pot carrots, Instant Pot corn on the cob, and even Instant Pot sweet potatoes!
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- It's easy to make! It doesn't get better than this easy recipe! No need to boil water or heat up the oven, the Instant Pot does all the hard work for you!
- You only need a few simple ingredients! This recipe only calls for a few simple ingredients that you can easily find in your local grocery store or farmer's market.
- It's a great way to get veggies into your family! Just like Instant Pot Asparagus Risotto, this simple side dish is delicious and perfect as a side dish for Instant Pot turkey tenderloin, Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin, or Instant Pot chicken drumsticks!
Ingredients You'll Need
- Asparagus. Fresh asparagus spears that have been washed and the thick, woody ends of the asparagus removed. Trim asparagus to make sure they can fit in the Instant Pot pressure cooker.
- Garlic. You can use garlic powder if you do not enjoy the taste of garlic or you do not have fresh garlic.
- Cold water. You will need ½ cup of water to steam the asparagus.
- Salt and black pepper. To season the vegetables.
See printable recipe card for full recipe information on ingredients and quantities.
How To Make Instant Pot Asparagus
Tips and Tricks
- The Instant Pot will take 5-8 minutes to come up to pressure.
- Depending on the size of the asparagus, you may need to increase the cooking time from zero minutes. If you can only find thick asparagus, increase the cooking time to 1 minute.
- Garnish this tender asparagus with fresh herbs, a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, and a sprinkle of extra parmesan cheese.
Recipe FAQs
Once the asparagus has cooled to room temperature, place the leftover asparagus in an airtight container and refrigerate them for up to 4 days. To reheat, place the asparagus on a microwave safe plate and microwave for 2 minutes.
If you prefer, you can use a steamer basket, steamer rack, or a metal trivet for the asparagus to cook on. Place the asparagus on the top of the trivet and cook for 0 minutes or 1 minute depending on the asparagus size.
Yes! You can pile the uncooked asparagus into the electric pressure cooker and they will all cook evenly. That's the great thing about the Instant Pot, you can cook a lot at once!
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📖 Recipe
Simple Steamed Instant Pot Asparagus
Ingredients
- 1 Bunch Asparagus
- ½ cup Water
- 3 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 2 Garlic Cloves Minced
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese
Instructions
- Cut the asparagus spears so they fit into the Instant Pot. Add the olive oil and garlic and mix well.Â
- Add ½ cup of cold water to the bottom of the Instant Pot and close the Instant Pot making sure the lid is set to the sealing position (aka the venting position).
- Set the cook time to 0 minutes for thin asparagus and 1 minutes for thicker asparagus on high pressure.Â
- After the cooking time is up, quick release the pressure and remove the asparagus, placing them on a serving platter. Mix with parmesan cheese and serve.
Notes
- The Instant Pot will take 5-8 minutes to come up to pressure.
- Depending on the size of the asparagus, you may need to increase the cooking time from zero minutes. If you can only find thick asparagus, increase the cooking time to 1 minute.
- Garnish this tender asparagus with fresh herbs, a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, and a sprinkle of extra parmesan cheese.
