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Easy Instant Pot Glazed Carrots
These glazed carrots are cooked quickly in an Instant Pot or slowly on the stovetop for tender, flavorful results. Fresh carrots are simmered in butter, water, and tarragon, seasoned with sea salt. The pressure cooking method yields tender carrots in minutes, while stovetop simmering requires longer but softens the carrots to the desired texture. They can be served as a buttery, herb-scented side dish.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
3 mins
Total Time
8 mins
Servings:
6
-8 servings
Calories:
66 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
French, German, American
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.
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 -8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 66
% 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.