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Instant Pot Carrots

Make these humble yet tasty Buttery Candied Instant Pot Carrots! One of the easiest side dishes to cook last minute. They never cease to surprise our guests. Yes, even the picky little eaters! ;) Enjoy~

Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 75 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 pound (454g) baby carrots
  • 2 tablespoons (28g) unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons (25g) brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon (2.8g) table salt
  • Ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Pressure Cook Carrots: Pour 1 cup (250ml) cold water, then place a stainless steel steamer basket in Instant Pot. Add 1 lb (454g) carrots in steamer basket. Pressure Cook at High Pressure for 2 minutes, then Quick Release.
  2. Make Buttery Sweet Carrots: Set aside the pressure cooked carrots. Discard the water in inner pot. Towel dry inner pot, then heat up the Instant Pot using the "Saute" button. Once the indicator says HOT, add in 2 tbsp (28g) unsalted butter. Add in the cooked carrots, 2 tbsp (25g) brown sugar, and ½ tsp (2.8g) table salt. Saute for roughly 2 minutes until the sugar melts and coat the carrots.
  3. Serve Carrots: Serve this Super Easy Buttery Sweet Instant Pot Carrots with your favorite main dishes. Enjoy!~ :)

Notes

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Nutrition Information

Calories 75kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 10mg (3%) Sodium 254mg (11%) Potassium 179mg (5%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 10540IU (211%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 28mg (3%) Iron 0.7mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 75

% Daily Value*

Calories 75kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 10mg 3%
Sodium 254mg 11%
Potassium 179mg 4%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 10540IU 211%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 28mg 3%
Iron 0.7mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.