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A plate of sliced and whole cooked carrots, perfectly tender from the microwave, is garnished with fresh herbs, with a fork on the side.
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How to Steam Carrots in Microwave

How to cook carrots in microwave so they are tender, savory or sweet as a side dish. Microwave carrots are delicious and cheap to make.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: carrots, how to cook, microwave
Servings: 6
Author: Justine

Equipment

  • 1 Bowl
  • 1 plate
  • 1 peeler

Ingredients

  • 3 large carrots peeled and sliced into dials or sticks
  • 2-3 sprigs thyme
  • 1 tsp butter
  • 3 tbsp water
  • 1 pinch salt to taste

Instructions

  • Peel the carrots and cut them into bite-sized pieces. Place the carrot pieces in a microwave safe container, shallow plate with a lip or bowl. Pour 3 tablespoons of water (or broth) into the bottom.
  • Put in the microwave and cover the container with a lid, plastic wrap tight, or plate. Cook for 3 minutes. After 3 minutes, the carrots will become softer, but will likely be a little firm for your taste, check. Set the timer for another 2 minutes.
  • After 2 minutes, the carrots will become even softer and you can determine if the degree of tenderness is sufficient. You can continue to cook the carrots to make them even softer.
  • In this case, set the timer for another 1-2 minutes. Then the carrots will be fully cooked. Drizzle with melted butter, salt, pepper and add fresh thyme.

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Nutrition

Serving: 2oz | Calories: 19kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 27mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 5132IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 0.1mg