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How To Steam Carrots
Learn how to steam carrots easily using your preferred method.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 31 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound (450g) whole carrots
- Optional flavorings salt, butter, thyme, parsley, dill, etc.
Instructions
- Rinse carrots, removing any debris and pat dry with a paper towel.
- Peel carrots with a sharp knife or vegetable peeler and slice carrots to about 1/4 inch slices on a cutting board.
- Add water into a saucepan and bring water to a boil.
- Add carrots to a steamer basket, place on top of the saucepan, and cover.
- Cook carrots for 4-5 minutes, then test for doneness.
- Cook for a few more minutes if need.
- When done, let stand for a couple of minutes then drain, add to a serving dish and add any flavorings.
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Notes
- Make sure to cut carrot pieces into even size pieces, so they cook evenly.
- Make sure you start steaming them over boiling water as this makes the vegetable cook quicker.
- To test for doneness stick a fork into them and see how you like them.
- Feel free to add cooked carrots into a frying pan with some melted butter to crisp them up and add extra flavor.
- If mixing in seasonings, do it carefully so you don't break the pieces.
- Choose a microwave safe container that will hold all of your sliced vegetables without overflowing.
- Make sure to keep an eye on the steaming liquid. If it evaporates, you will need to add in some more.
- Feel free to use the remaining cooking liquid for stock, as this adds a nice flavor.
- Storage - keep leftover steamed carrots in ain airtight container 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.