Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegan
Cook Time: 1 minute minute
Additional Time: 10 minutes minutes
Total Time: 11 minutes minutes
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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- 1 pound fresh asparagus stalks
- salt and pepper to taste
- lemon wedges optional
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.
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.
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