Instant Pot Carrots with Honey Glaze
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Instant Pot Carrots with Honey Glaze
Description
This recipe uses baby carrots cooked in an Instant Pot with brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt, along with a small amount of water. The ingredients are combined and cooked on high pressure for a short time, which softens the carrots while infusing them with sweetness and spice. Once the pressure cooking is complete, the lid is removed and the carrots, along with their cooking liquid, are transferred to a serving bowl.
The carrots are then drizzled with honey, which adds a floral sweetness that balances the spiced glaze. A sprinkle of freshly chopped parsley can be added for a fresh herbal note and color contrast. The result is a soft, glossy side dish with a sweet and warmly spiced profile. The cooking liquid left in the pot is flavorful and can be spooned over the carrots before serving to enhance moisture and taste.
Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to four days and can be reheated gently in the microwave or on the stovetop over low heat to retain their texture and flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds carrot baby
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 4 Tablespoons butter unsalted
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- nutmeg pinch
- 2 Tablespoons honey
- parsley for garnish (optional, freshly chopped
Instructions
- Add the carrots, water, brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg into the Instant Pot. Gently stir to coat the carrots.
- Place the lid on the Instant Pot and make sure that the valve is set to "sealing." Cook on manual high pressure for 6 minutes. Once the timer has gone off, carefully turn the valve to perform a quick release of the pressure.
- Once the pin has dropped, open the lid. Spoon the carrots and your preferred amount of liquid into a bowl and drizzle the carrots with honey and sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley. Serve warm.
Notes
- After cooking, spoon the flavorful liquid from the pot over the carrots to enhance moisture and taste before serving.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days.
- Reheat the carrots gently using a microwave or stovetop on low heat to preserve texture and flavor.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 159 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 159kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 239mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 293mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 23g | 46% |
| Vitamin A | 15813IU | 316% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 53mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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