Ready in only 10 minutes, this Quick Pot Asparagus is a straightforward side dish full of flavor from the garlic, lemon, and parmesan!

On the lookout for a fast and straightforward vegetable side dish that doesn’t require the oven? This Quick Pot Asparagus is prepared in only 10 minutes!

Cooking vegetables within the Quick Pot is an ideal solution for once you’ve already got something cooking within the oven and there’s no more room or you would like the oven at a certain temperature!

Studded with garlic, topped with fresh lemon, and sprinkled with grated parmesan, this asparagus is super flavorful. 

And when you hate the soft limp texture of boiled or over-steamed asparagus, the Quick Pot yields soft but crisp-tender spears! 

You’ll be able to adjust the pressure cook time in line with your required level of tenderness – instructions are within the recipe card!

We love this side dish yr round but especially within the spring months when asparagus is in-season! Did you already know that produce that’s in-season / locally grown tends to be cheaper, flavorful, and nutritious?

Ingredients You’ll Need

Notes on Ingredients

• asparagus: fresh asparagus will lend one of the best flavor but frozen could work as well
• lemon juice: fresh lemon slices are best but can use bottled lemon juice as well
• parmesan: adds wealthy umami flavor, buy pre-grated for a timesaver
• garlic: packs in flavor! can use garlic powder when you don’t have fresh readily available
• olive oil: adds flavor and depth
• salt and pepper: not pictured above but essential for flavor!

Equipment You’ll Need (affiliate links – when you make a purchase order I receive a small commission)

The right way to Make Quick Pot Asparagus

1. Prepare the Quick Pot: Place the trivet inside. Pour water into pot.

2. Add asparagus: Add about half in an excellent layer on top of trivet (perpendicular to the trivet). Place the opposite half perpendicular to the primary layer of spears.

3. Add flavor. Drizzle olive oil over spears and add garlic, salt, pepper, and lemon slices.

4. Pressure cook. Pressure cook asparagus for 0 minutes (it’ll cook while the pressure builds). Use quick pressure release.

5. Season. Sprinkle cooked asparagus with parmesan and more olive oil, salt, and pepper if desired.

Expert Suggestions

1. For skinny spears or medium spears with a crisp texture, use quick pressure release. For medium to large spears and a more tender texture, use natural pressure release for 1 minute after which quick pressure release.

2. In the event you can’t get fresh asparagus, frozen or canned work as well!

Recipe FAQs

What if I don’t like asparagus?

The Quick Pot is an incredible technique to prepare a wide range of vegetables akin to broccoli, bok choy, or zucchini. Cooking times may vary.

Should I cut off the ends of the asparagus?

To avoid a stringy texture from the woody ends of spears, yes! In the event you would really like to remove the ends, asparagus actually has a natural “breaking point”. In the event you bend the asparagus it should snap near the top.

Why should I eat asparagus?

Since you just like the taste of it! Seriously.

Is asparagus healthy for me?

Asparagus is full of antioxidants and is a great source of folate, fiber, vitamin A, C, B6, and K. 

Storage and Preparation

Quick pot asparagus leftovers may be stored in an airtight container within the refrigerator for as much as 3-4 days. I like to recommend putting them within the air fryer or oven for a number of minutes to assist them crisp back up once you’re able to eat them again. Or you possibly can warm them within the microwave if in a pinch for time.

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Description

Ready in only 10 minutes, this Quick Pot Asparagus is a straightforward side dish full of flavor from the garlic, lemon, and parmesan!

• 1 lb asparagus, ends trimmed
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 3 lemon slices
• 1 1/2 tablespoons parmesan cheese

1. Place trivet into Quick Pot. Pour water into pot.
2. Place half of asparagus in an excellent layer on top of trivet in order that spears are perpendicular to the trivet. Place the opposite half perpendicular to the primary layer of spears.
3. Drizzle olive oil over spears and add garlic, salt, pepper, and lemon slices.
4. Pressure cook for 0 minutes (asparagus will cook while the pot involves pressure).
5. For skinny spears or medium spears with a crisp texture, use quick pressure release. For medium to large spears and a more tender texture, use natural pressure release for 1 minute after which quick pressure release.
6. Remove asparagus from the pot and sprinkle with parmesan cheese before serving. If desired, season with more olive oil, salt and pepper, to taste.

Notes

1. Asparagus leftovers may be stored in an airtight container within the refrigerator for as much as 3-4 days.

• Prep Time: 2 minutes
• Cook Time: 8 minutes
• Category: Vegetable
• Method: Quick Pot
• Cuisine: American

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