5.0 from 30 votes
Steamed Carrots
These Steamed Carrots are tender and simply seasoned with butter, salt, and pepper.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 97 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound carrots (approx 5 medium-sized carrots)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cut carrots into sticks 2" long and ½" thick (or use baby carrots).
- Place carrots in a steamer basket. Add water to the bottom of a saucepan so it is below the steamer basket, about 1 cup.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer and cover. Allow carrots to steam 8-11 minutes or until tender-crisp.
- Toss carrots with butter, salt, and pepper. Serve warm.
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Notes
- Ensure the water doesn't evaporate while cooking, add more if needed.Steam is very hot, use caution when removing the lid after steaming.
- Garden fresh or baby carrots will cook faster while store bought carrots may need a few minutes extra.
Nutrition Information
Calories
97
(5%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
15mg
(5%)
Sodium
128mg
(5%)
Potassium
363mg
(10%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
19119IU
(382%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
37mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 97
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 97 | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 128mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 363mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 19119IU | 382% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.