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December 18, 2019 Instant Pot

Sweet Instant Pot Carrots

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Instant Pot Sweet Carrots recipe - made with butter, brown sugar, and thyme! via @simplysidedishes89

These carrots in an instant pot are going to turn into your favorite way to eat glazed carrots! They are tender and sweet and so simple to make!

Instant Pot Carrots

Instant Pot Carrots

I admit I find it hard to get my vegetables sometimes. It’s not that I don’t like them- I just forget to add them to our menu each week.

Sometimes it is easier to just get the main dish put together and call it good.

But that being said- I am trying to do better about having more well-rounded meals for my family. And I recently made these glazed carrots using my instant pot and it has been a game-changer!

First of all, I love my instant pot for many reasons- but mostly because it makes things so much faster and easier.

I don’t really have an excuse to forget about the veggies anymore.

And to be honest- since making this instant pot carrots recipe- I am going to find more excuses to make them because they are that good!

What Can I Serve With This?

Because this is a vegetable you can pretty much serve it along with any entree.

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They are a little sweeter so I would consider that when planning your menu.

Our family enjoys these at every holiday dinner- Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas so it does pair well with your classic holiday menus.

Here are a few of our favorite recipes that are tried and true to accompany this yummy dish.

Easy Ham and Potato, and Cheese Roll-Ups

Instant Pot Turkey and Gravy

Beef Stroganoff

Bacon and Chive Deviled Eggs

The BEST Cornish Hen

Also, be sure to check out Recipe Lion for TONS of other great pairings for this recipe.

Substitutions

While this recipe is for an instant pot you can make them on the stovetop as well.

Just place the ingredients in a pot or skillet and on medium-high heat and cook until the carrots are tender.

You could also use regular butter in place of salted.

If you prefer to not use baby carrots you can buy large ones and cut them into small pieces.

FAQ

How do you reheat the carrots? Simply add them to microwave-safe dish or a pan. Add a little bit of butter and slowly warm, stirring often.

Can you double this recipe? Yes, you can.

Can I freeze glazed carrots? Sadly, you really can’t. They will turn to mush when you reheat them.

How do I cut carrots? If the carrots are thick, cut them in half lengthwise; if not, leave whole. Slice the carrots diagonally in 1 1/2-inch-thick slices.

Can I make these Vegan? You can make them vegan by using vegan butter

Instant Pot Carrots

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces baby carrots
  • 1/4 cup salted butter
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • ground pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Thyme

Instructions

Pour 1 cup of water in the bottom of the Instant Pot.

Place steamer basket in the Instant Pot.

Place carrots in the basket and add other ingredients.

Place lid on top of the Instant pot and set to sealing.

Set for manual high pressure for between 3 and 5 minutes depending on how soft you want the carrots.

When the timer goes over, quick pressure release all the pressure.

Set Instant Pot to saute and let the sauce thicken a little bit (it won’t get very thick)

Remove carrots and drizzle with the desired amount of sauce.

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Sweet Instant Pot Carrots

Sweet Instant Pot Carrots

Yield: 8
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes

These carrots in an instant pot are going to turn into your favorite way to eat glazed carrots! They are tender and sweet and so simple to make!

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces baby carrots
  • 1/4 cup salted butter
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • ground pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Thyme

Instructions

  1. Pour 1 cup of water in the bottom of the instant pot.
  2. Place steamer basket in the instant pot.
  3. Place carrots in basket and add other ingredients.
  4. Place lid on top of instant pot and set to sealing.
  5. Set for manual high pressure for between 3 and 5 minutes depending on how soft you want the carrots.
  6. When timer goes over, quick pressure release all the pressure.
  7. Set instant pot to saute and let the sauce thicken a little bit (it won't get very thick)
  8. Remove carrots and drizzle with desired amount of sauce.

Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 93Total Fat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 224mgCarbohydrates: 10gFiber: 2gSugar: 8gProtein: 0g

Please verify this information with your preferred nutrition calculator.

© Katie Clark
Cuisine: American / Category: Easy Side Dishes

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