Easy Instant Pot Glazed Carrots
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Easy Instant Pot Glazed Carrots
Description
The Easy Instant Pot Glazed Carrots recipe offers two cooking methods to prepare carrots glazed with butter and tarragon. Fresh peeled and sliced carrots are combined with chopped fresh or dried tarragon, butter, water, and salt. In the Instant Pot, pressure cooking for 2-3 minutes quickly softens the carrots while preserving their shape, releasing the fresh herb and buttery flavor throughout. The steam release and simmer times impact the final texture, allowing for control between firmer and very soft carrots.
Alternately, the carrots can be simmered on a stovetop in a covered pot with reduced water for 30-45 minutes until tender. This slower method allows the carrots to absorb flavors well and develop a natural glaze from the butter and reduced water. Tarragon adds a sweet, anise-like note that complements the sweetness of the carrot.
This dish pairs well as a warm side to meals needing a subtle vegetable accompaniment. Adjust seasonings to taste before serving and use the method based on your timing preferences.
Ingredients
- 1 - 2 lbs carrot peeled, washed and sliced
- 3-4 tems tarragon leaves pulled and chopped or 1-2 teaspoons dried tarragon, fresh
- 2-4 tablespoons butter
- ¾ cup water reduce to ¼ - ½ if making on stovetop
- 1 teaspoon sea salt to taste, kosher
Instructions
- Instant Pot InstructionsPlace all ingredients inside pressure cooker, seal lid, place steam valve in locked position. Pressure Cook on high for 2-3 minutes (3 for softer carrots, 2 for slightly firmer, I have done 4 and they pretty much fall apart, still delicious, but three minutes is just about perfect at altitude). Will take about 8-10 minutes to come up to full pressure.
- Immediately release the steam valve release when time has finished, adjust seasonings if needed, serve immediately.
Stovetop Glazed Tarragon Carrots
- Place all ingredients (with water adjustment) into a small or medium sized saucepan, you want the water/butter mixture to almost cover the carrots. Cover and bring to low simmer, typically simmering about 30-45 minutes until a fork slides right into them. Depending on how thick you cut your carrots they can take more or less time. Sometimes I chop my carrots so they will cook faster. Adjust seasonings and serve immediately.Or place in slow cooker, on low for several hours until tender.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6-8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 66 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 66kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 472mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 258mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 12767IU | 255% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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