How to Boil Carrots

Boiled carrots don't have to be mushy! Cook them perfectly for tender crisp results.

Boiling is one of the easiest ways to cook carrots, especially if you're trying to avoid added fats. Learn how to boil carrots perfectly with these easy instructions.

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Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 5

Total Time: 10

Servings: 4

Ingredients

▢ 1 pound carrots cut into bite-sized pieces
▢ ½ teaspon kosher salt adjust to taste
▢ ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper adjust to taste

Instructions

Add carrots to a medium saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil and then reduce to medium heat. Simmer for 3-5minutes.
Remove from heat and drain off the water. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition

Calories: 47kcal · Carbohydrates: 11g · Protein: 1g · Fat: 1g · Saturated Fat: 1g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g · Monounsaturated Fat: 1g · Sodium: 127mg · Potassium: 365mg · Fiber: 3g · Sugar: 5g · Vitamin A: 18945IU · Vitamin C: 7mg · Calcium: 38mg · Iron: 1mg

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