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Instant pot asparagus on a platter.
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Instant Pot Asparagus

This instant pot asparagus is ready in no time flat, and it's so delicious. It only takes a few minutes to make from start to finish.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time1 minute
Additional Time5 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 48kcal
Author: Karin and Ken

Ingredients

  • 1 pound asparagus fresh
  • ½ cup water
  • 4 tablespoon butter
  • 2 tablespoon garlic minced
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoon Parmesan cheese grated, optional

Instructions

  • Get out and measure your ingredients.
    Overhead photo of all the ingredients needed to make asparagus in an instant pot.
  • Trim bottoms of asparagus off to be sure it fits in the instant pot.
    Asparagus ends cut off to ensure they fit in the instant pot.
  • Put water, butter, garlic, salt, and pepper inside pot. Stir.
    water, butter, garlic, salt, and pepper added to the instant pot.
  • Turn instant pot to SAUTE. Heat until butter is melted.
  • Add asparagus.
    Asparagus added to the top of the seasoned melted butter in the instant pot.
  • Place lid on pot. PRESSURE on HIGH for 1 minute. Release pressure.
    Cooked asparagus in an instant pot.
  • Remove asparagus from the pot.
    Closeup photo of metal tongs holding cooked asparagus.
  • Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve. Enjoy every bite!
    Asparagus cooked in an instant pot placed on a white plate. The asparagus is topped with parmesan cheese.

Nutrition

Calories: 48kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 351mg | Potassium: 269mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 903IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 83mg | Iron: 3mg