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 Instant Pot Asparagus has the perfect firm texture and can be deliciously seasoned with an optional garlic butter sauce, a squeeze of lemon, and a sprinkle of parmesan cheese. 

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Instant Pot Asparagus is a simple pressure cooker side dish recipe.

This steamed asparagus is perfect for serving with a variety of main dishes.

This asparagus recipe takes about fifteen minutes from start to finish and serves two to four people.

Printable Recipe Card with a Full List of Ingredients and Instructions is Located at the Bottom of the Post.

Be sure to read through the entire post so that you don’t miss out on any important tips and tricks!

To make this pressure cooker asparagus, I started by washing the asparagus and snapping off the ends.

I added a trivet and water to the Instant Pot.

I lay the asparagus on the trivet in the Instant Pot.

Then I placed the lid on the Instant Pot, turned the steam release handle to the sealing position and set the Instant Pot to pressure cook on LOW for 0 minutes.

While the asparagus was cooking, I prepared the butter sauce.

I melted some butter in a microwave safe bowl in the microwave.

Then I whisked in some garlic powder.

When the Instant Pot was done cooking, I immediately turned the steam release handle to the venting position and performed a quick release.

I transferred the asparagus to a serving plate.

I seasoned the asparagus with salt, pepper, a squeeze of lemon juice and then drizzled the garlic butter over top.

I also sprinkled some parmesan cheese on top.

This steamed asparagus is the perfect summer side dish.

If you are looking for an easy pressure cooker vegetable side dish recipe, then you need to try this Instant Pot Asparagus!

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PRINTABLE VERSION OF THE RECIPE CAN BE FOUND AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE

Ingredients You’ll Need to Make This Instant Pot Asparagus:

• 1 bunch of asparagus
• ¾ cup water
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• salt and pepper to taste
• fresh-squeezed lemon juice
• grated parmesan cheese

How to Make Instant Pot Asparagus:

1. Wash the asparagus, snap off the ends and set it aside.
2. Add 3⁄4 cup of water to the instant pot.
3. Place a trivet over the water in the instant pot.
4. Lay the asparagus on the trivet.
5. Close the instant pot and set it to low pressure for 0 minutes (this will ensure that your asparagus is not overcooked).
6. While the asparagus is cooking, prepare the garlic butter sauce. In a small
   microwave-safe bowl melt the butter in the microwave. Stir or whisk in the garlic powder until fully combined.
7. When the asparagus has finished cooking quick release and carefully remove the trivet using oven mitts. Transfer the asparagus to a serving plate.
8. Season with salt and pepper to taste, squeeze a slice of lemon over the asparagus, and drizzle the garlic butter sauce over it.
9. Finish by sprinkling with parmesan cheese if desired and serve immediately.
10. Enjoy!

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