Instant Pot Garlic Parmesan Asparagus is an easy vegetable side dish made with fresh asparagus, garlic, butter, and Parmesan cheese. The asparagus cooks in the pressure cooker until tender, then gets a sprinkle of Parmesan for a simple, flavorful finish.
I love making this recipe when fresh asparagus is in season. It takes very little prep, and the garlic butter gives the asparagus so much flavor. It’s an easy way to make a delicious vegetable side dish without turning on the oven.
Why I Love This Recipe
About the Ingredients
- Asparagus: Fresh asparagus works best. Trim the woody ends before cooking.
- Garlic: Fresh garlic adds plenty of flavor.
- Water: Creates the steam needed for pressure cooking.
- Butter: Adds rich, buttery flavor to the asparagus.
- Parmesan Cheese: Sprinkle over the cooked asparagus for a cheesy finish.
Be sure to check out the full recipe and ingredient list below
How to Make Instant Pot Garlic Parmesan Asparagus
Prepare the Instant Pot: Pour 1 cup of water into the Instant Pot and place the trivet inside.
Season the Asparagus: Place the trimmed asparagus on a large piece of aluminum foil with the garlic cloves and butter. Fold up the edges to keep the butter inside.
Pressure Cook: Place the foil packet on the trivet. Cook on High Pressure for 4 minutes for firmer asparagus or 8 minutes for very soft asparagus.
Finish and Serve: Carefully perform a quick release. Remove the asparagus, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, and serve warm.
Tips I Found Helpful
- Trim the Ends: Snap or cut off the woody ends of the asparagus before cooking.
- Keep the Butter Inside: Fold up the foil edges to prevent the melted butter from spilling.
- Add Parmesan Last: Sprinkle the cheese over the hot asparagus after cooking so it melts slightly.
- Store Leftovers: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently to avoid making the asparagus mushy.
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Ingredients
- 1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 cup water
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Pour 1 cup of water into the Instant Pot and place the trivet inside.
- Place the trimmed asparagus on a large piece of aluminum foil.
- Add the whole garlic cloves and butter.
- Fold up the edges of the foil to keep the melted butter inside.
- Place the foil packet on the trivet.
- Secure the lid and cook on High Pressure for 8 minutes for firmer asparagus or 4 minutes for very soft asparagus.
- Carefully perform a quick pressure release.
- Remove the asparagus, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, and serve warm.
Notes
Four minutes worked perfectly for my asparagus. For very soft asparagus, cook for 8 minutes. Cooking results may vary depending on the thickness of the spears.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 102Total Fat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 27mgSodium: 159mgCarbohydrates: 2gFiber: 2gSugar: 0gProtein: 2g
This Asparagus with Garlic & Parmesan Sounds Delicious, Thanks So Much for Sharing! I Have Always Loved Asparagus & I Love to Find New Ways to Cook it to Avoid My Recipes from Getting Too Boring! This Would Certainly Make a Great Side Dish for Thanksgiving! Thanks Again for Sharing, Have a Blessed Day My Friend! – Jana
OMG! This asparagus is awesome! Thanks for sharing.
So good and easy to make! I set the pressure cooker for 6 min and it was the way we like it!
Turned out PERFECT!!! I loved it without the Parmesan cheese but the kids liked it with the Parmesan added. I’m looking forward to making this again. THANKS!
If young/tender asparagus 7 minutes on high it extra tender. We did 4 minutes at medium pressure for the crunchy. Very good. Thank you
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We did 6 minutes and it was perfect.
I appreciate your time notation for crispy as opposed to the 8 minutes. Gave us a
perfect reference.
Wow!
Crunch central!
Hit em Hi for 7 minutes. Right on the money.
Recommend you suggest once cooked, to pour the butter out the foil over the veg, after hitting it with some lemon and the Parm.
I have never cooked better asparagus. Ever.