Microwave Steamed Carrots
You'll love this easy and healthy side dish of Microwave Steamed Carrots. Just add water and heat 6 minutes in the microwave for tender, delicious, cooked carrots.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 40kcal
Equipment
- Microwave
Ingredients
- 16 oz baby carrots or peeled and cut regular-sized carrots
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Add about 16 oz of baby carrots (1 package) to a microwave-safe dish.
- Pour in 1/4 cup of water. Cover up dish and place in microwave.
- Heat for 6 minutes or until the carrots are tender to your liking. Pierce them with a fork to check tenderness. If need be, cover up and cook for a few more minutes.
- When they are done cooking, carefully remove the carrot dish from the microwave. Use a spoon to mix up all the cooked carrots and rehydrate them with the excess water.
- Use a slotted spoon to move the carrots from the container to a serving bowl or plate. Season if desired and serve!
Notes
- If you do not have a microwave-safe cover for your container, top it with a microwave-safe plate to seal in the moisture
- You can make this dish with baby carrots or regular carrots. If you're using the latter, be sure to peel and cut the carrots into smaller pieces before cooking
- Be careful when removing the carrot dish from the microwave as it will be hot. Oven mitts or a dish towel are helpful for handling
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 40kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 89mg | Potassium: 269mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 15638IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 1mg