Steaming vegetables is not a difficult thing to do, but it does require pots and pans with boiling water. Or you could always cook it in the microwave, but you risk your asparagus turning to mush! Well this Instant Pot Steamed Asparagus is the answer to your hassle-free vegetable steaming desires. I am not kidding, you will be shocked at how simple this recipe is…..
If you are anything like me, vegetables have a much higher probability of getting cooked if the process is super simple…and this Instant Pot Steamed Asparagus is super simple!!
Place asparagus in a steaming rack, set inside your pressure cooker insert and add the water…..
Twist the lid into the Locked position, turn the knob to the Sealing position. Plug in the Instant Pot®, press the Steam button and adjust the cooking time to 2 minutes…..
When the timer beeps, turn Off the pressure cooker and carefully release the steam. Lift the steamer basket out of the Instant Pot and place asparagus in a serving bowl…..
Season as desired and serve immediately. This Easy Blender Hollandaise Sauce is perfect poured on top, or served on the side as a dip…..
Easy, right?
Notes:
- I used this Silicone Steamer Basket {affiliate links} and this Instant Pot®.
- If your asparagus stems are very thin, reduce cooking time to 1 minute and check to see if it is done. One and a half minutes would be perfect, but that option does not exist.
- I have not tried to cook more than 1 pound at a time so I am not sure how long it would take.
- Yes, any brand of pressure cooker will work, but I have not used any other brand and cannot guarantee your results will be the same or that you will have the same buttons…so think of these as guidelines {said in a British, pirate voice}
I made this Instant Pot Steamed Asparagus to serve with my Classic Eggs Benedict…..
and this weekend I will be making even more to serve with Steak Oscar…I can’t wait. 😉
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Enjoy!!
Instant Pot Steamed Asparagus
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| Serves | 4 |
| Prep time | 3 minutes |
| Cook time | 2 minutes |
| Total time | 5 minutes |
| Meal type | Side Dish |
Ingredients
- 1 Pound fresh asparagus (rinsed and tough ends removed)
- 1 cup water
Directions
| Place asparagus in a steaming rack, set inside your pressure cooker insert and add the water. | |
| Twist the lid into the Locked position, turn the knob to the Sealing position. | |
| Plug in the Instant Pot®, press the Steam button and adjust the cooking time to 2 minutes. | |
| When the timer beeps, turn Off the pressure cooker and release the steam. | |
| Lift the steamer basket out of the Instant Pot and place asparagus in a serving bowl. | |
| Season as desired and serve immediately. | |
Note
*cooking time does not include the time needed for the pressure cooker to build steam, about 10 to 15 minutes.
If your asparagus stems are very thin, reduce time to 1 minute.
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