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How to Steam Carrots In the Microwave

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! 

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 52 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 Cup carrots trimmed and cut into bite size pieces
  • 2 Tbs water

Instructions

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  1. Trim any brown places off of Carrots and cut into bite sized pieces.
  2. Place Carrots into bowl. Add 2 Tbs of water. Cover with saucer.
  3. Microwave on high for 3-5 minutes.
  4. 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

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

% 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.