How to Steam Carrots In the Microwave
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How to Steam Carrots In the Microwave
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Fresh, Bright Orange and Perfectly Cooked, Microwave Steamed Carrots is the fastest, tastiest way to preserve all the good for you stuff and be ready for a meal in minutes! Learn How To Steam Carrots in the Microwave in just minutes!
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Ingredients
- 1 Cup carrots trimmed and cut into bite size pieces
- 2 Tbs water
Instructions
- Trim any brown places off of Carrots and cut into bite sized pieces.
- Place Carrots into bowl. Add 2 Tbs of water. Cover with saucer.
- Microwave on high for 3-5 minutes.
- Remove carefully using hot pads or oven mitts. Remove top from saucer. Use as you desire.
Notes
- PRO TIP: For great flavor, especially when using the Carrots as a side add the following for each cup of carrots:
- 2 Tbs butter
- 2 Tbs Brown Sugar
- 2 Tbs Honey
- pinch of salt and pepper
- Pinch of garlic powder
- The Carrots will be very hot when you remove it from the microwave. Use great care and protect your hands when removing it.
- Carrots cooked this way can be eaten plain, with seasonings or used as a topping for baked potatoes or other dishes. Can also be used as precooked Carrots for something like a casserole.
- If you are using a plastic bag, then instead of placing in a bowl, place the Carrots in the bag, add the water, seal the bag but leave a small gap for steam to escape.
- If you are using the bowl with plastic wrap, place the Carrots in the bowl, seal with plastic wrap and leave a small gap for the steam to escape.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
52kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
90mg
(4%)
Potassium
410mg
(12%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
21384IU
(428%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
43mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 52 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 52kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 90mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 410mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 21384IU | 428% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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