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What is Asparagus
Asparagus is a popular nutrient dense vegetable that originated in Greece 2500 years ago. Back then it was used as a natural medicine. Later it became popular for it’s delicate and distinct flavor. Asparagus is a Greek word that means stalk or shoot. There are many varieties of Asparagus found across the globe. The most popular American / British variety is green in color. The French Asparagus is purple in color while the German/ Spanish Asparagus is white in color. Irrespective of the color, it’s easy to recognize as it has long pointed spears. It’s definitely one impressive vegetable as it virtually contains no fat and is super low in calories with each uncooked spear being approximately 5 calories only. Yet it packed with vitamins and minerals. being super low carb and no sodium at all. So you better pack more asparagus into your diet. You can grill, steam or even roast Asparagus. I like them all, however I recently fell in love with how easy it is to flavor and steam Asparagus in the Instant Pot.
7 reasons why you will love this Instant Pot Asparagus Garlic Lemon Pepper
It’s super easy to make and yet delicious but packed with lemony garlicky and buttery flavors It’s ready in under 15 minutes start to end. It’s a great way to to pack more asparagus into your diet. Read why in the paragraph above. It’s perfectly cooked to the crispy tender texture. No mushy, soggy or undercooked Asparagus Gluten-Free and can be made Vegan. Fits a Keto and Low Carb Diet. Beginner or not, it’s a great recipe to try.
When is Asparagus season
Although it’s available all year round, spring is when you can relish the best harvested crops. Depending on your location, the warmer states in America will start seeing freshly harvested Asparagus from Late February to June. However the colder states in America they are in season from March to April. In Canada it’s April To July. While here in Germany, the Asparagus season is from April to June. No farmer’s market in Germany is complete with Asparagus (Spargel in German) that time of the year.
Tips to buy Asparagus
When buying Asparagus, pick fresh, bright green, firm and crisp stalks with tightly closed tips. The stiffer the stock the better they will hold their shape. Asparagus also comes in three different sizes. Pencil thin, medium (thickness of your fingers) and thick. It’s best to pick the medium ones if you can.
Time and settings to cook Asparagus in Instant Pot
After cooking Asparagus several times in the Instant Pot with different settings, thickness and times I have realized for best results, Pencil Thin Asparagus : Low Pressure 0 minutes followed by Quick Release. Medium Asparagus : Low Pressure 1 minute followed by Quick Release. Thick Asparagus : Low pressure 2 minutes followed by Quick Release.
Instant Pot Asparagus Ingredients
Here is just a gist of the ingredients, the actual measurements are in the recipe card below.
Asparagus Water Lemon Garlic Pepper Butter or Olive Oil Salt
How to cook Instant Pot Asparagus with Garlic Lemon Pepper
Pressure cooking Asparagus in the Instant Pot is sure easy. It’s literally a dump and go recipe.Here is just a gist of the steps involved in the recipe. You can find the measurements and details in the recipe card below. Note : If you want to add you own seasoning you can skip the seasonings above and just follow the cooking times listed above.
How to store left over Pressure Cooker Asparagus
If you have left over pressure cooked Asparagus, you can refrigerate them in air tight containers for upto 3 days.
How many calories are in Asparagus
Each uncooked Asparagus spear has approximately 5 calories. Yes, that’s it!!!
Serving Suggestions
Asparagus cooked in Instant Pot makes an awesome side dish. You can even add it to you salads or power bowls. They go well with grains too.
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Medium Asparagus : Low Pressure 1 minute + Quick Release. Thick Asparagus : Low pressure 2 minutes + Quick Release. Enjoy them warm.
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