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How To Steam Carrots In Microwave
Steam Carrots In Microwave. Let me introduce you to the most delicious and fastest way to cook carrots using the microwave and a steamer basket.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
12 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 63 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
International
Ingredients
- 4 medium carrots
- 1 Tsp Frozen Chopped Garlic
- 2 Tsp oregano
- 2 Tsp paprika
- salt & pepper
Kitchen Gadgets
- Microwave
- Microwave Steamer Bowl
Instructions
- Place one tablespoon of water in the bottom of your steamer basket.
- Peel and dice your carrots into medium slices and add to the steamer basket.
- Add your garlic and seasonings and mix with your hands.
- Place the lid on the steamer and then place in the microwave.
- Microwave for 7 minutes.
- Then check they are done by doing a fork test. If not soft enough add a couple of extra minutes.
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Notes
- Honey – If you would like microwave carrots with honey, then its best to stir in honey afterwards as you don’t want the honey to burn you.
- Baby – If you would like to cook baby carrots in the microwave then add a couple of extra minutes to the cook time and then check on them.
- Thanks for reading how to cook carrots in microwave on Recipe This. We have many more microwave recipes for you to check out next. Though if you would like more delicious ideas with your steamed carrots, do check out our air fryer roasted carrots.
Nutrition Information
Calories
63kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Sodium
86mg
(4%)
Potassium
467mg
(13%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
21401IU
(428%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
79mg
(8%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 63
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 63kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 86mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 467mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 21401IU | 428% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 79mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.