Amazing Instant Pot Steamed Carrots Recipe
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Amazing Instant Pot Steamed Carrots Recipe
Description
The Amazing Instant Pot Steamed Carrots Recipe calls for placing carrots in a steamer basket above a cup of water inside an Instant Pot. The lid is secured with the vent sealed, and the pot is set to Steam mode for 2 minutes at high pressure, with an option to increase to 3 minutes for softer carrots. After cooking, a quick manual pressure release ensures the carrots stop cooking immediately to avoid over-softening.
This method preserves the carrot’s natural moisture and sweetness without added fat, creating tender yet slightly firm results. The seasoning is minimal—just salt and black pepper added after steaming—to highlight the carrot’s natural flavor. Adjustments to cooking time depend on carrot thickness, making the recipe adaptable to baby carrots or larger chunks.
This simple steaming approach works well as a quick vegetable side dish and integrates easily into larger meals. It requires little preparation and shaving off peeling or oven time, making it a convenient option for cooked carrots. The recipe notes highlight that cooking time remains the same when increasing volume but varies with carrot thickness.
Ingredients
- 1 lb carrot or Whole Carrots sliced to 2 inch chunks, baby
- 1 cup water
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add water to the instant pot insert. Place the steamer basket in the instant pot insert.
- Spread the carrots on the steamer basket. Close lid with vent in sealing position.
- Start the instant pot and set it on Steam mode for 2 minutes on high pressure. (Note: if you like softer carrots, increase cooking time to 3 minutes)
- When the instant pot beeps, quick release the pressure manually. Remove the steamer basket carefully as it is hot.
- Season with salt, pepper and enjoy.
Notes
- When steaming whole carrots, adjust time based on thickness; thinner carrots may need only 2 minutes, thicker ones up to 3 minutes.
- Doubling or tripling the carrot quantity does not require increasing cooking time, as long as carrots fit in the steamer basket.
- Use salt and pepper to taste after steaming to preserve carrot flavor and texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 3Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 52 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 52kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Sodium | 122mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 358mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 20850IU | 417% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 48mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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