Simple Steamed Instant Pot Asparagus

A plate of Instant Pot Asparagus are on a white plate on a cutting board.

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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!

Prep Time5

Cook Time1

Total Time6

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings: Servings

Calories: 167kcal

Author: Lynn Polito

Equipment

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.
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.
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.

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