Instant Pot Asparagus
Servings: 6
Calories: 15kcal
Steamed asparagus is so easy when using the instant pot. Ready in just a few minutes you will have perfectly tender asparagus every time.
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh asparagus stalks
- salt and pepper to taste
- lemon wedges optional
Instructions
- Trim the bottom of the asparagus and wash the stalks. You are looking to trim off the bottom 1-2 inches, just where the stalk starts turning from white to green.
- Pour 1 cup of water into the instant pot liner and add the trivet.
- Place the asparagus on the trivet, place the lid on the pot and turn the valve to seal.
- Set the pressure to low and set the timer according to how thick the asparagus stalks are (see notes below)
- When the timer is compete, turn the valve to quick release the pressure, carefully remove the lid and immediatly remove the asparagus.
- Sprinkle with salt & pepper, if desired and serve.
Notes
Cooking times for asparagus (by approximate diameter)
For thin stalks, less than ¼ inch - 0 minutes
For medium stalks ¼-1/2 inch - 1 minute
For thick stalks ½ inch or greater - 2 mintues If the asparagus is not tender enough after the timer is complete, simply replace the lid for a minute or two. You don't need to set the pressure again, the heat from the pot will continue to cook it.
For medium stalks ¼-1/2 inch - 1 minute
For thick stalks ½ inch or greater - 2 mintues If the asparagus is not tender enough after the timer is complete, simply replace the lid for a minute or two. You don't need to set the pressure again, the heat from the pot will continue to cook it.
Nutrition
Calories: 15kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 153mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 572IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 2mg