Instant Pot Asparagus
If you’re wanting to learn how to quickly make Instant Pot asparagus, this is a simple way to steam a low carb and keto-friendly side dish. This is a perfect summertime dish for when asparagus is in season. Ready in about 15 minutes from start to finish!
The recipe card at the bottom of the post has the full list of ingredients and instructions for your convenience. Before you scroll there, there is important information in the post!
Is Asparagus Keto-Friendly?
You’re wondering if asparagus is keto and low carb friendly. You’re in luck! Asparagus is incredibly keto-friendly!!
1 cup of asparagus is (a little more than 1/4 lb) contains 5g carbs and 2.8g fiber. This means that 1 cup of asparagus is only 2.2g net carbs which is incredible!
Ingredients for this Instant Pot Asparagus Recipe
Ingredients for making asparagus in the Instant Pot are super simple!
- Asparagus
- Salt
- Butter
- Lemon Juice
- Water (For steaming)
Tips for cooking Asparagus in the Instant Pot
Steaming asparagus in the Instant Pot is ridiculously easy.
Make sure you trim the asparagus. You’ve got to trim off any art of the stem that is too fibrous. If you can’t stick your nail in it easily, it needs to be cut off.
The older the asparagus is, the more trimming it will need.
Next, determine the size of your asparagus. Is it think or thick? If it is thin, cook it for less time. You don’t want to over steam the asparagus.
Pour one cup of water into the Instant Pot Pan.
Place a steamer basket or a rack inside the pressure cooker pot. Your Instant Pot or pressure cooker usually comes with a rack. A basket has smaller holes but a rack works since you don’t cut the asparagus in small pieces.
Secure the lid and make sure that the pressure valve is closed.
If your asparagus is thin (like what is pictured) set the Instant pot to steam for “0” minutes. If the stalks are thick, steam for 1 minute.
Maybe you’re asking how the asparagus can cook if it is set to 0 minutes. Well, the Instant Pot and other pressure cookers take time to heat up and reach pressure. During that time the asparagus is cooking!
Immediately (and carefully) release the pressure when the timer goes off.
Your asparagus is ready. Toss some butter on top with a drizzle of lemon juice. Sprinkle with salt and fresh cracked pepper, if you’d like.
More Low Carb Vegetable Recipes for the Instant Pot
Instant Pot Zucchini
Instant Pot Green Beans With Bacon
Instant Pot Cabbage
Instant Pot Garlic Parmesan Spaghetti Squash
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Instant Pot Asparagus
Ingredients
- 1 lb Asparagus trimmed
- 1 cup Water For steaming
- ¼ tsp Salt
- 1 tbsp Butter
- 1 tsp Lemon juice
Instructions
- Trim and rinse asparagus. Make sure there are no woody stems.
- Put one cup of cold water in the Instant Pot. Place asparagus in a steamer basket or on the metal rack. Secure the lid closed and make sure the sealing valve is closed.
- Set the Instant Pot to steam mode for “0” minutes if using thin asparagus and “1” minute for thicker asparagus.
- Quickly release the pressure after the steam cycle is finished. (Total time to reach pressure and release it is about 9 minutes.)
- Serve right away, top with salt, lemon juice and butter. Mix the asparagus with the melted butter and lemon juice so that everything has flavor.
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