Description
Bright, buttery, and effortlessly tender, this slow cooker asparagus transforms an everyday veggie into a show-stopping side with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh asparagus, washed and trimmed
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Wash the asparagus thoroughly and pat dry. Trim the woody ends by bending each spear until it snaps or cutting off an inch or two from the bottom.
- Lightly spray the inside of a slow cooker insert with cooking spray or wipe with olive oil.
- In a small bowl, melt the butter, add olive oil and minced garlic. Stir and let it sit to infuse.
- Arrange asparagus in the slow cooker and drizzle with the garlic-butter mixture. Pour vegetable broth over the asparagus and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Cook on LOW for 1½ to 2 hours for crisp-tender asparagus, or 2 to 2½ hours for softer asparagus.
- Check for doneness and adjust cooking time as necessary. Once cooked, drizzle with lemon juice, toss gently, and transfer to a serving platter. Garnish with lemon zest and Parmesan.
Notes
For extra flavor, add chopped fresh herbs or red pepper flakes. Adjust cooking time based on desired tenderness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: asparagus, slow cooker, vegetable side, melt-in-your-mouth