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    Home » Side Dish » Instant Pot Carrots

    Published: Jan 16, 2020 by Ajoke · This post may contain affiliate links ·

    Instant Pot Carrots

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    Perfectly steamed instant pot carrots! You can have this from your pressure cooker to the table in 3 minutes active cooking time.  Think quick, simple, fresh, tender, delicious yes that is all you would get with these steamed carrots.  

    These make the best side dish ever! Let me show you how to cook carrot in a pressure cooker and tips on how to make it on the stove top.

    Instant pot steamed carrots garnished with thyme.

    I thought I would share with you how I make quick veggies to feed my family and friends when I am caught up with time. Already, I have shared my zero minutes instant pot broccoli; that recipe is foolproof, do check it!

    I have kept this IP veggie recipe simple and basic, carrots, salt and butter as this is how I serve it on weeknight dinners. Nothing fancy but a delicious, happy mummy, happy family! I would usually up my game when I am having friends around or during the holidays. My go-to recipe is this stovetop brown sugar-glazed carrots which can be made in a pressure cooker too.

    A plate of steamed instant pot carrots.

    Instant Pot Carrot Recipe

    Do you want to know what I tell my older daughter when she’s about to say no to carrots? I share with her the health benefits of the veggie and I get away with it every time especially if its carrot juice. I have personally started embracing carrot oil as well.

    • Carrot like any other veggie is good for the skin, think about that natural glow (that’s not a lie right)
    • It improves digestion and boosts the immune system
    • You get clear vision, healthy teeth and good for your heart.
    • Great source of vitamin A and C Just like the ingredients used in my honey lemon drink recipe.
    • Carrots are healthy and low in calorie, a whopping 100g of carrots is estimated to contain 41 calories.
    • Carrots are dairy-free, gluten-free and naturally sweet.
    • Double this or triple this recipe to suit your needs.

    If you have been following my blog a while, you would know I am an advocate for “moderation is key”. Yes, carrots are good for you in any form, steamed or stir-fried but should be consumed in moderation.

    Incorporating this veggie in your diet every now and then would do your body a lot of good. Right, let's get into how to make this delicious steamed Instant pot carrots

    carrots.

    Ingredients

    Carrots

    Salt to taste: just a pinch, I just love salt in everything

    Butter

    Fresh thyme: substitute with chopped parsley  or any other fresh herbs of choice

    How to make steamed carrots in your instant pot pressure cooker

    Prepare the carrots: Peel the carrots using a potato peeler and cut into equal sizes. See image for reference.

    Pressure cook: Add a  cup of water to the inner pot of the IP and place the steamer basket in it. add the chopped carrots to the steamer basket.

    Lock the IP to safety and turn the valve to the sealing position, select manual or high pressure and cook the carrot for 3 minutes

    Once the pressure cooker completes its cooking cycle and beeps, carefully do a quick pressure release. Take out the steamer basket form the IP and empty the water in the pot. Return the pot to the IP and select the saute function. Return the carrots to the pot, add butter and thyme and stir to combine until the carrot is melted.

    Serve immediately with mains of choice.

    What to serve with steamed carrots

    This veggie is versatile, very forgiving and can be served with anything and everything

    Here are a few serving suggestions for you, Try this steamed carrots with this coconut rice or  pressure cooker rice and chicken

    Stove top chicken thighs

    Creamy garlic mashed potatoes

    Perfect roast potatoes

    Creamy mushroom pasta

    Simple roast chicken

    Tips

    • Use steamer basket or trivet to avoid over cooking your carrots
    • Cut the carrots into equal sizes so they cook evenly. Let the size of the carrots guide you in timing how long to cook the veggie for. If you sliced the carrots to a thickness of a pound coin size then I would suggest 1 minute. Anything over the thickness of 1cm, do 2 to 3 minutes.
    • NOTE: thickness in this contest is the smaller width of your sliced carrots.
    • Use the steam function if you want. I own 5.7ltr pressure king pro and I found the 3 minutes steam function too much at 3 minutes. If you are using the steam mode in your pressure cooker, start with 2 minutes and you can cook for longer if the veggies are not tender to your liking.
    instant pot carrots.

    How long to steam carrots on the stove top

    To make steamed carrot on the stove top, cut the carrots into desired sizes. Place a pan on medium heat, add 1 ½ cups of water, sliced carrots and simmer for 6 to 10 minutes or until tender to taste.

    How to store

    Cooked carrots can stay up to 5 days in the refrigerator in an airtight container. Store in the freezer for up to 3 months.

    Reheat in the microwave, on the stovetop or cook from frozen as of when needed

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    IP steamed carrots.

    Instant Pot Carrots (Perfectly steamed and Delicious)

    Ajoke
    Perfectly steamed instant pot carrots! You can have this from your pressure cooker to the table in 3 minutes active cooking time. Think quick, simple, fresh, tender, delicious yes that is all you would get with these steamed carrots. These make the best side dish ever!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 3 mins
    Total Time 8 mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American, British
    Servings 4
    Calories 101 kcal

    Equipment

    • Instant Pot

    Ingredients
      

    • 500 g Carrots
    • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
    • 1 cup water
    • pinch of salt to taste
    • Few springs fresh thyme

    Instructions
     

    • Prepare the carrots: Peel the carrots using a potato peeler and cut into equal sizes. (See image for reference).
    • Add 1 cup of water to the inner pot of the IP and place the steamer basket in it. add the chopped carrots to the steamer basket.
    • Lock the IP to safety and turn the valve to the sealing position, select manual or high pressure and cook the carrot for 3 minutes
    • Once the pressure cooker completes its cooking cycle and beeps, carefully do a quick pressure release. Take out the steamer basket form the IP and empty the water in the pot. Return the pot to the IP and select the sauté function. Add the carrots to the pot, add butter and thyme and stir to combine until the butter is melted.
      Serve immediately with mains of choice.

    Notes

    Tips
    Use steamer basket or trivet to avoid overcooking your carrots.
    Cut the carrots into equal sizes so they cook evenly. Let the size of the carrots guide you in timing how long to cook the veggie for. If you sliced the carrots to a thickness of a pound coin size, then I would suggest 1 minute. Anything over the thickness of 1cm, do 2 to 3 minutes.
    NOTE: thickness in this contest is the smaller width of your sliced carrots.
    Use the steam function if you want. I own 5.7ltr pressure king pro and I found the 3 minutes steam function too much at 3 minutes. If you are using the steam mode in your pressure cooker, start with 2 minutes and you can cook for longer if the veggies are not tender to your liking.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 101kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 21057IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 41mgIron: 1mg

    Nutritional data: Please note that the nutrition label provided is an estimate based on an online nutrition calculator. It will vary based on the specific ingredients and brands you use. Under no circumstances will thedinnerbite.com be responsible for any loss or damage resulting for your reliance on nutritional information.

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    1. Gary says

      January 05, 2021 at 10:27 pm

      Step 4 says to "Add the carrots to the pot, add butter and thyme and stir to combine until the carrot is melted."

      I've been stirring for three days now, and the carrot still isn't melted. Please help! My arm is really tired!

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      • Ajoke says

        January 05, 2021 at 11:11 pm

        Hahaha, oh Gary, that's a good way to start the year. Thank you for pointing it out to me with the great sense of humour. A happy new year to you and you can stop stirring now.

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