Instant Pot Carrots
Posted: 06/30/20
Updated: 11/21/21
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Carrots made in the Instant Pot are so easy, tender, and delicious! This simple recipe makes the perfect carrots for sides or for use in other recipes. You’ll never make carrots another way!
What You’ll Need For This Recipe
- Baby carrots
- Water
- Maple syrup
- Butter
- Garlic cloves
- Italian seasoning
- Salt
- Chili powder
How To Make It
- Add the carrots and water to the Instant Pot.
- Close the lid and seal it, then turn the valve to “Sealing.”
- “Pressure Cook” for 8 minutes.
- Once the timer goes off, quick release the steam.
- Drain the water.
- Hit “Cancel,” then “Sauté” on the Instant Pot.
- Add the butter to the carrots and let melt.
- Add the garlic and seasoning, then add the maple syrup once the garlic has become fragrant.
- Stir well to make sure carrots are fully coated.
Chef’s Tips
- Omit the maple syrup, garlic, Italian seasoning, and chili powder if you are using these carrots in another recipe.
- This recipe makes about 2 servings, but is easy to double or triple if you’d like more.
More Easy Vegetable Recipes
- Zucchini Salad
- Instant Pot Chickpeas (No Soak!)
- Garlic Butter Parsley Potatoes
- Instant Pot Broccoli
- Sauteed Zucchini
Instant Pot Carrots
These super easy and flavorful carrots are perfectly tender and are a delicious side.
servings
Ingredients
- 16 ounces baby carrots
- 2 cups water
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/8 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Equipment
- Instant Pot or pressure cooker
Instructions
- Add the carrots and water to the Instant Pot. Close the lid and seal it, then turn the valve to "Sealing." "Pressure Cook" for 8 minutes.
- Once the timer goes off, quick release the steam. Drain the water. Hit "Cancel," then "Sauté" on the Instant Pot. Add the butter to the carrots and let melt. Add the garlic and seasoning, then add the maple syrup once the garlic has become fragrant. Stir well to make sure carrots are fully coated.
Notes
- For use in other recipes: Omit the maple syrup, garlic, Italian seasoning, and chili powder.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 270kcal, Carbohydrates: 41g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 12g, Saturated Fat: 7g, Cholesterol: 30mg, Sodium: 876mg, Potassium: 623mg, Fiber: 7g, Sugar: 29g, Vitamin A: 31662IU, Vitamin C: 7mg, Calcium: 136mg, Iron: 2mg, Net Carbs: 34g
Number of total servings shown is approximate. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.
Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving using the ingredients listed, not including any optional ingredients. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.
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