Easy Instant Pot Asparagus | Kara Lydon

On the lookout for a fast and straightforward vegetable aspect dish that doesn’t require the oven? This On the spot Pot Asparagus is prepared in simply 10 minutes!

Cooking greens within the On the spot Pot is an ideal resolution for once you’ve already received one thing cooking within the oven and there’s no more room otherwise you want the oven at a sure temperature!

Studded with garlic, topped with recent lemon, and sprinkled with grated parmesan, this asparagus is tremendous flavorful. 

And should you hate the gentle limp texture of boiled or over-steamed asparagus, the On the spot Pot yields gentle however crisp-tender spears! 

You’ll be able to alter the strain prepare dinner time in keeping with your required stage of tenderness – directions are within the recipe card!

We love this aspect dish 12 months spherical however particularly within the spring months when asparagus is in-season! Do you know that produce that’s in-season / domestically grown tends to be extra reasonably priced, flavorful, and nutritious?

Components You’ll Want

Notes on Components

• asparagus: recent asparagus will lend one of the best taste however frozen may work as effectively
• lemon juice: recent lemon slices are greatest however can use bottled lemon juice as effectively
• parmesan: provides wealthy umami taste, purchase pre-grated for a timesaver
• garlic: packs in taste! can use garlic powder should you don’t have recent available
• olive oil: provides taste and depth
• salt and pepper: not pictured above however important for taste!

Tools You’ll Want (affiliate hyperlinks – should you make a purchase order I obtain a small fee)

Tips on how to Make On the spot Pot Asparagus

1. Put together the On the spot Pot: Place the trivet inside. Pour water into pot.

2. Add asparagus: Add about half in an excellent layer on high of trivet (perpendicular to the trivet). Place the opposite half perpendicular to the primary layer of spears.

3. Add taste. Drizzle olive oil over spears and add garlic, salt, pepper, and lemon slices.

4. Stress prepare dinner. Stress prepare dinner asparagus for 0 minutes (it’ll prepare dinner whereas the strain builds). Use fast strain launch.

5. Season. Sprinkle cooked asparagus with parmesan and extra olive oil, salt, and pepper if desired.

Knowledgeable Suggestions

1. For skinny spears or medium spears with a crisp texture, use fast strain launch. For medium to massive spears and a extra tender texture, use pure strain launch for 1 minute after which fast strain launch.

2. If you happen to can’t get recent asparagus, frozen or canned work as effectively!

Recipe FAQs

What if I don’t like asparagus?

The On the spot Pot is a good way to organize quite a lot of greens reminiscent of broccoli, bok choy, or zucchini. Cooking occasions might fluctuate.

Ought to I lower off the ends of the asparagus?

To keep away from a stringy texture from the woody ends of spears, sure! If you need to take away the ends, asparagus truly has a pure “breaking level”. If you happen to bend the asparagus it ought to snap near the top.

Why ought to I eat asparagus?

Since you just like the style of it! Severely.

Is asparagus wholesome for me?

Asparagus is full of antioxidants and is an effective supply of folate, fiber, vitamin A, C, B6, and Ok. 

Storage and Preparation

On the spot pot asparagus leftovers could be saved in an hermetic container within the fridge for as much as 3-4 days. I like to recommend placing them within the air fryer or oven for a couple of minutes to assist them crisp again up once you’re able to eat them once more. Or you’ll be able to heat them within the microwave if in a pinch for time.

Recipes That Pair Properly

For extra asparagus inspiration, take a look at my different recipes beneath!

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