How To Cook Fresh Asparagus In Instant Pot
Then carefully arrange the asparagus onto the steamer basket.
How to cook fresh asparagus in instant pot. Once the bottom is hot add the lemon zest garlic and olive oil and saute for 1 minute stirring a few times. Pour 1 cup cold water into instant pot. Plug in the instant pot press the steam button and adjust the cooking time to 2 minutes.
Pressure cook zero minutes. Taste and adjust salt and or lemon juice as needed. Cover and microwave on high for about 3 minutes.
Pour 1 cup of water into the stainless steel insert of the instant pot before placing the trivet or steamer basket inside. Place 1lb 454g asparagus on the steamer rack. Stir and microwave for another 2 to 3 minutes until the spears are firm but tender.
Press the cancel button then do a quick release of the pressure. Add the cup of water place the asparagus in the steam basket. Close the lid and make sure the venting knob is set to sealing.
2 place a steam basket or the trivet. Remove the asparagus to a large dish remove the trivet and get rid of the water. Instructions pressure cook asparagus.
Place asparagus in a microwave safe dish with 2 tablespoons of water. You can cook for 1 minute if your asparagus spears are very thick. Press the manual button and set the time to zero minutes on high pressure.