How to Steam Carrots In the Microwave

blue bowl of carrots with fork, green napkin and cutting board

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How to Steam Carrots In the Microwave

Fresh, Bright Orange and Perfectly Cooked, Microwave Steamed Carrots is the fastest, tastiest way to preserve all the good for you stuff and be ready for a meal in minutes! Learn How To Steam Carrots in the Microwave in just minutes!

Prep Time5

Cook Time5

Total Time10

Course: Side

Cuisine: American

Keyword: how to steam carrots in the microwave

Servings: serving

Calories: 52kcal

Author: Wendi Spraker

Cost: $1

Equipment

plastic bag, plastic wrap or saucer
bowl
measuring cup
knife
cutting board
microwave

Ingredients

1 Cup Carrots trimmed and cut into bite size pieces
2 Tbs water

Instructions

Trim any brown places off of Carrots and cut into bite sized pieces.
Place Carrots into bowl. Add 2 Tbs of water. Cover with saucer.
Microwave on high for 3-5 minutes.
Remove carefully using hot pads or oven mitts. Remove top from saucer. Use as you desire.

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Notes

The Carrots will be very hot when you remove it from the microwave. Use great care and protect your hands when removing it.
Carrots cooked this way can be eaten plain, with seasonings or used as a topping for baked potatoes or other dishes. Can also be used as precooked Carrots for something like a casserole.
If you are using a plastic bag, then instead of placing in a bowl, place the Carrots in the bag, add the water, seal the bag but leave a small gap for steam to escape.
If you are using the bowl with plastic wrap, place the Carrots in the bowl, seal with plastic wrap and leave a small gap for the steam to escape.

PRO TIP: For great flavor, especially when using the Carrots as a side add the following for each cup of carrots:

2 Tbs butter

2 Tbs Brown Sugar

2 Tbs Honey

pinch of salt and pepper

Pinch of garlic powder

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