Instant Pot Glazed Carrots Recipe
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Instant Pot Glazed Carrots Recipe
Description
The Instant Pot Glazed Carrots Recipe features baby carrots steamed under pressure until tender, preserving their natural sweetness and color. After steaming, the carrots are sautéed directly in the pot with melted butter, brown sugar, salt, and cinnamon to form a gentle glaze that coats each carrot. The short sauté step softens the carrots further while intensifying the sweetness and adding a mild spiced note from the cinnamon.
This dish offers a balance of soft textures with lightly caramelized edges from the sauté. The addition of fresh parsley before serving contributes a fresh herbal hint that cuts through the buttery sweetness, enhancing the overall flavor without overpowering the carrots.
Glazed carrots prepared this way can complement a wide range of main courses or serve as a straightforward vegetable side. The recipe’s method ensures quick preparation and consistent tenderness without mushiness.
Options exist for dietary preferences, such as using coconut or vegetable oil instead of butter, or alternative sweeteners like honey or maple syrup. The carrots store well in the refrigerator for several days, and reheating gently on the stovetop preserves their texture and flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. carrot baby
- 1 cup water
- 3 Tbsp. butter melted*
- ¼ cup brown sugar or coconut sugar*
- ¼-½ tsp. salt to taste
- ¼ tsp. cinnamon
- parsley optional
Instructions
- Pour water into the bottom of a 6-quart Instant Pot.
- Add baby carrots to a steamer basket and place it into the pot.
- Cook carrots on high pressure for 3 minutes. Quick release the pressure valve as soon as the timer goes off.
- Remove the steamer basket from the Instant Pot and drain the water from the pot.
- Set the Instant Pot to the sauté function and add the cooked carrots back to pot along with the butter, or oil, sugar, salt, and cinnamon.
- Sauté for 2-3 minutes or until the carrots are soft and tender.
- Serve with finely chopped fresh parsley and enjoy!
Notes
- Butter can be substituted with coconut or vegetable oil for a dairy-free version.
- Use coconut sugar, honey, or maple syrup instead of brown sugar to avoid refined sugars.
- Pre-measure ingredients ahead to streamline cooking.
- Store leftover glazed carrots in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
- Freeze cooked carrots in a suitable container for 3-6 months.
- Reheat gently in a covered skillet over medium-low heat for 4-5 minutes until warmed through.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 106 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 106kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 191mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 280mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 15777IU | 316% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 46mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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