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How to Cook Carrots in Microwave
When you discover How To Cook Carrots In the Microwave, you may never go back to boiling them again!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 63 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 large carrots peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds
- 4 tablespoons water
- 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1 prig fresh thyme
Instructions
- Place the sliced carrots in a microwave-safe dish and add water.
- Cover the dish with a microwave-safe cover, such as a lid or plate. Cook on high for 4 to 6 minutes, or until the carrots are tender.
- Carefully remove the dish from the microwave, as it will be hot. Drain any excess water, add butter, and season with salt and pepper, tossing to combine and thoroughly coat the carrots. Sprinkle with fresh thyme leaves.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
63kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
11mg
(4%)
Sodium
43mg
(2%)
Potassium
198mg
(6%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
10334IU
(207%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
23mg
(2%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 63
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 63kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 43mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 198mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 10334IU | 207% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.