Easy Instant Pot Steamed Carrots Recipe
This Instant Pot carrots recipe is an easy side dish that takes just minutes to make. By using your electric pressure cooker, you can make fork-tender carrots for a simple side dish recipe. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or holiday meal, this healthy side dish is one the whole family will love.
Servings: 4
Equipment
- Instant Pot
Ingredients
- 2 cups baby carrots or regular carrots, peeled and chopped
- 1 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- If using regular carrots, peel and cut into uniform bite sized pieces.
- Add the carrots to the steamer basket.
- Pour chicken broth or water inside the inner pot of the Instant Pot.
- Nestle the steamer basket inside the pot over the chicken broth. The carrots will be lifted out of the liquid so they are steamed.
- Secure the lid onto the Instant Pot, turn the steam release valve to the "seal" position and set the Instant Pot to pressure cook for 2 minutes. Remember the pressure cooker will take several minutes to come to pressure. It will make hissing noises as it builds pressure.
- Once the Instant Pot has come to pressure, the 2 minutes will count down. When it has finished cooking, the screen will show a "L" which means that it is releasing the pressure.
- Do a quick release of the pressure by using a wooden spoon handle to move the steam valve to "venting" position. Stand clear of the steam as it escapes to prevent from being burned.
- Carefully remove the lid and the steamer basket. The broth can be saved to use for another steamed vegetable recipe in the week.
- Season the carrots to your taste using fresh herbs, butter, brown sugar, or spices.
Notes
Leftover carrots can be stored in an airtight container for 2-3 days. Reheat in the microwave for 1 minute.