Instant Pot Asparagus Recipe: Simple & Delicious

This Instant Pot Asparagus recipe is quick, simple, and delicious. Perfect for a healthy side dish in just 6 minutes!

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Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 1 min

Total Time 6 mins

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Servings servings

Calories 70 kcal

Equipment

Instant Pot
Small Pan

Ingredients:

Main Ingredients

1 lb asparagus trimmed
1 cup water
1 tbsp olive oil
1 clove garlic minced
1 lemon zest of
to taste salt and pepper

Instructions:

Place the asparagus in the Instant Pot with 1 cup of water. Close the lid and set the valve to sealing.
Cook on high pressure for 1 minute. Quick release the pressure.
Remove the asparagus from the Instant Pot and season with salt and pepper.
In a small pan, heat the olive oil and sauté the garlic until fragrant. Pour the garlic oil over the asparagus.
Finish with lemon zest before serving.

Notes:

For a variation, try adding a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese or a dash of balsamic vinegar.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 70kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 850IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Keywords:

Keyword Asparagus, Healthy, Instant Pot

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