Asparagus in Instant Pot - with Garlic & Nooch

• 1 bunch of Asparagus, ends trimmed off
• 3 cloves of Garlic
• 1-1/2 cup water
• 3 tbs broth (or oil)
• 3 tbsp nutritional yeast  (aka Nooch) - traditional version uses Parmesan

*Note: Recipes originally called for oil instead of broth, so the asparagus may not turn out all that crispy.

Instant Pot Version

1. Place 1-1/2 cup of water and trivet in the bottom of your Instant Pot.  Nice touch - add lemon juice to the water.
2. Place Asparagus on a stainless steel insert with whole cloves of garlic.  Drizzle with broth / oil.   Salt and pepper to taste. If you like you can seasoned salt instead to kick it up a notch. Sprinkle with several drops of lemon juice, and lay a few thin slices on top of the asparagus.   Do not cover.  Can also use large piece of aluminum foil with the edges folded up so no broth leaks out.
3. Place your Pot on High pressure for 4 minutes for regular size stalks or 2 minutes for small ones.  
4. After 2 minutes natural release, do a quick release.   
5. Sprinkle with nutritional yeast and serve.

Instant Pot Cooking Option from Another source -

Select the Steam option and set the timer for 0 minutes.  When the timer goes off, quickly release the pressure.

Alternate Stovetop Version

Heat broth in a large skillet over medium.

Add asparagus spears. Put a lid on the pan to steam for a few minutes. Continue to cook with lid removed so the asparagus will crisp. Stirring occasionally. Entire process only takes about 7 to 12 minutes.

Drain off broth, and sprinkle with Nutritional Yeast, salt and pepper.

How do I reheat asparagus?

If you have leftover pressure cooker asparagus that you want to reheat, simply place the leftover asparagus onto a cookie sheet and place it under the broiler for 2 to 3 minutes, or until it is warmed. You can reheat the asparagus in the microwave but the texture will come out a little bit soggy. By reheating the instant pot asparagus under the broiler, you’ll have a nice crispy outside with a soft inside.