Instant Pot Carrots
Honey Glazed Instant Pot Carrots are an easy, nutrition-packed side dish that cooks in minutes! The Instant Pot produces tender carrots every time, and the honey glaze, with a sprinkle of salt and fresh herbs, elevates a basic veggie into something truly delicious.
Servings 4
Calories 82kcal
Equipment
- Steamer Basket
Ingredients
- 1 pound carrots
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 tablespoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- Fresh herbs for garnish
Instructions
- Peel and slice carrots diagonally
- Add water to bottom of Instant Pot
- Place steamer basket in Instant Pot, then add carrots to basket
- Cover, seal, and set to high pressure for 3 minutes
- Once cooking time has completed, carefully turn valve to perform a quick release
- Carefully drain water, remove carrots, then turn to sauté mode
- Add butter and oil, then return carrots to the pot
- Add honey and salt, and sauté carrots for several minutes until lightly browned
- Place carrots in serving dish and garnish with fresh herbs.
Notes
- Store leftover carrots in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave.
- Sautéing with a little butter or oil helps restore texture.
- Cut carrots into equal-sized pieces for even cooking; thicker slices will hold their shape better than thin ones.
- Use short cook times to avoid a mushy texture (carrots cook quickly under pressure).
- If carrots are still too firm after cooking, return them to high pressure for an additional minute.
Nutrition
Calories: 82kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 239mg | Potassium: 363mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 18988IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 1mg