Carrots Instant Pot Recipe
Description
Instant Pot Carrots are a fast, healthy, and delicious side dish that requires no pre-cooking or boiling. This easy recipe is ready in under 25 minutes and is a great way to add flavor and nutrition to your meal. The carrots are cooked in a pressure cooker so they stay tender, sweet, and flavorful. With just a few simple ingredients, you can have a tasty and nutritious side dish that everyone will love. This recipe is also a great way to use up any leftover carrots that you may have.
Prep Time
Total prep time for this recipe is 5 minutes. You’ll need to wash, peel, and cut the carrots into 1-inch pieces. You’ll also need to gather the other ingredients and measure out the spices.
Cook Time
Total cook time is 20 minutes. The carrots will be cooked under pressure for 15 minutes, and then you’ll let the pressure release naturally for an additional 5 minutes.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/4 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Place the carrots in the Instant Pot and add the broth and olive oil. Stir to combine.
2. Add the garlic powder, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
3. Close the lid and turn the valve to the sealing position. Cook on high pressure for 15 minutes.
4. When the cooking time is up, allow the pressure to release naturally for 5 minutes, then manually release the remaining pressure.
5. Serve the cooked carrots with your favorite main dish.
Equipment
For this recipe, you will need an Instant Pot or pressure cooker. You will also need a cutting board, knife, and measuring spoons.
Notes
Be sure to wash and peel the carrots before cutting them. If you don’t have an Instant Pot, you can make this recipe in a stovetop pressure cooker or in a pot of boiling water.
Nutrition: Per Serving
- Calories: 63
- Protein: 2 grams
- Fat: 2 grams
- Carbohydrates: 11 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Sugar: 5 grams
Recipe Tips
For extra flavor, you can add a tablespoon of butter or olive oil to the Instant Pot before cooking the carrots. You can also add other spices such as cumin, paprika, or cayenne pepper. If you like your carrots more tender, you can cook them for an extra 5 minutes.
This recipe is a great side dish for any meal, and it’s also a great way to sneak more vegetables into your diet. You can also use this recipe to make a delicious soup or stew. Just add a can of crushed tomatoes and some broth and you have a delicious and nutritious meal.
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