Slow Cooker Asparagus
Free up your kitchen with this slow cooker lemon garlic asparagus recipe. Asparagus slow cooks to perfection in a homemade sauce that is low-carb, paleo, vegan, and Whole30 compatible. The result is a flavorful side dish that pairs beautifully with a large variety of main courses. Instructions to make this easy lemon garlic asparagus in the Instant Pot are also included.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 5 mins
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
Ingredients
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- 1 bunch of asparagus, rinsed & trimmed
- 1 cup water (for Instant Pot only)
- 1 lemon (optional for garnish)
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup water or vegetable broth
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or more)
- 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together sauce ingredients.
- Add asparagus to the bottom of the slow cooker. Pour sauce on top.
- Cook HIGH 1-2 hours, LOW 2-4. Garnish with lemon prior to serving.
- Add 1 cup of water to the base of the Instant Pot. Add the trivet or steamer basket inside.
- Arrange asparagus onto the steamer basket.
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Cook on steam for 1 minute OR high pressure 0 minutes. When done, quick release the pressure.
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Using tongs, remove the asparagus from the Instant Pot.
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In a small bowl, bowl, mix together sauce ingredients. Pour sauce on asparagus and toss to coat evenly. Garnish with lemon prior to serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 75
- Sugar: 3.9 g
- Sodium: 748.4 mg
- Fat: 2.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.6 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 0.8 g
- Protein: 1.7 g
- Cholesterol: 2.3 mg