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How To Microwave Carrots
Easily steam carrots in the microwave in just minutes!
Prep Time
4 mins
Cook Time
4 mins
Total Time
8 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 31 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound (450g) whole carrots
- Optional flavorings if/as desired
Instructions
- Wash carrots and then pat dry with paper towel or a clean kitchen towel.
- Use a sharp knife, peel, and then slice the carrots into about half-inch slices.
- Pour a quarter cup of water into a microwave-safe bowl, then add sliced carrots.
- Cover the dish with plastic wrap, making sure to leave a small space on the edge for steam to escape.
- Cook carrots on high for 3 minutes before testing for doneness.
- Continue cooking as needed in 30-45 seconds intervals until cooked through and to your desired tenderness.
- When done, let them stand for a couple of minutes before draining and adding any extra flavorings.
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Notes
- Start with fresh carrots for the best flavor.
- Cut into even-sized pieces so they cook evenly.
- Choose a microwave safe container that will hold all of your sliced vegetables without overflowing.
- Don’t use too much water. A quarter of a cup is truly all you will need.
- Don't like plastic wrap? Cover the dish with a microwave-safe plate instead.
- Start checking for doneness after 3 minutes, and watch closely till they reach your desired doneness. Be careful not to overcook.
- If you want to serve your carrots in the bowl you used for steaming, be sure to drain out the excess water before seasoning.
- Make sure to carefully remove the steamed vegetables from the microwave with oven mitts or dishcloth as the bowl will be quite hot.
- Storage - keep leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- There are 0 WW Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving.
Nutrition Information
Calories
31kcal
(2%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
0.2g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0.02g
(0%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.01g
Sodium
52mg
(2%)
Potassium
242mg
(7%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
12630IU
(253%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
25mg
(3%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 31
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 31kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 0.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.02g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Sodium | 52mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 242mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 12630IU | 253% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.