How to Steam Carrots
One of the fastest and easiest ways to serve cooked carrots is to steam them.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 pound carrots cut into thin spears
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt adjust to taste
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper adjust to taste
Instructions
- Bring two inches of water to boil in a pot.
- Place the carrots in a steamer basket and put the basket into the pot of boiling water. Cover the pot, and lower the heat to medium. Steam for 6-8 minutes depending on the size and thickness of the spears.
- Remove them from the heat when the carrots are still slightly firm. Season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition
Calories: 47kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 369mg | Potassium: 366mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 18946IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 1mg