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Carrots on oval white plate

How to Steam Carrots

One of the fastest and easiest ways to serve cooked carrots is to steam them.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
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
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