The stewed asparagus is a quick and tasty side dish, perfect for accompanying main courses or as a sauce for pasta. A simple recipe that is prepared in just a few minutes because it is made with the instant pot. Alternatively, it is also possible to prepare this recipe in a traditional pressure cooker, adjusting the cooking times based on the type of pot you have.
For this recipe, I used frozen asparagus, but if you prefer and find them at a good price, you can also use fresh ones. The tomato asparagus are really tasty. They are nothing more than a variant of asparagus in the pressure cooker, but in this version, prepare plenty of bread because dipping is a must. Curious to find out how to prepare them? Then read the recipe, because the stewed asparagus in the electric pressure cooker will be ready in a click!
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 4 people
- Cooking methods: Instant pot
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Spring
- Energy 79.79 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 5.44 (g) of which sugars 1.53 (g)
- Proteins 2.57 (g)
- Fat 5.76 (g) of which saturated 0.92 (g)of which unsaturated 0.81 (g)
- Fibers 2.20 (g)
- Sodium 963.53 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 133 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 10.5 oz frozen asparagus
- 5.3 oz canned tomatoes
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp water
- salt (to taste)
Tools
- Pressure Cooker electric
Steps
First, clean the garlic clove. Peel it and remove the less digestible inner part. Then sauté it in the pot with the oil for a few moments using the sauté function. Then add the asparagus, canned tomatoes, and water. Season with salt and close the pot.
Move the lever to sealing and cook with the steam function for 1 minute. After the cooking time, wait 5 minutes and activate the quick release by moving the lever to venting.
The tomato asparagus in the electric pressure cooker are ready! Serve them immediately with slices of toasted bread.
Storage and tips for stewed asparagus
Stewed asparagus can be stored in the refrigerator for 1 or 2 days in a container with a lid.
FAQ Questions and Answers for Stewed Asparagus
Can I prepare the same recipe in a traditional pressure cooker?
Yes, you can make the same recipe by following the instructions above, paying attention to the cooking times, which may be different. Refer to the type of pressure cooker you have in this case.
