How to Cook Carrots in the Microwave
Learn how to steam carrots in the microwave in a few easy steps. Vegetables can be cooked easily, quickly, and inexpensively in the microwave. Microwaved carrots make an amazing side dish for most meals and are perfect for snacking as well.
Equipment
- Microwave
Ingredients
- 3 medium fresh raw carrots about 2 cups
- 2 tablespoon water to aid the steaming process
- Salted butter optional
- pinch of salt optional
- Black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare your carrots: rinse them clean with water as they may contain some sand residues. Peel the carrots if you prefer otherwise make sure it is completely dirt-free before cookingCut the carrots into similar bite-size pieces and place into a microwavable bowl
- Add water to the bowl and cover it with a plastic wrap then poke holes into it with a pairing knife or fork. Microwave for 3 minutes, carefully remove it from the microwave and check for doneness. Do this by carefully lifting the plactic wrap (it will be hot and soft at this point) then use a for to poke on of the carrot slices. It should be fork-tender. Return into the microwave it you think it needs more time.
- Remove the bowl from the microwave, and strain the remaining water from the carrots. Sprinkle some black pepper, a pinch of salt, dried parsley and a knob of butter to the steamed carrots and stir to combineServe and enjoy!
Notes
How to store
Fridge: To store the microwave-cooked carrots you need to put them in an airtight container This way you can store it for up to 3-5 days in the refrigerator.
Freezer: To store the microwaved carrots place them in an airtight container or heavy-duty freezer bags and put them in the freezer for up to 4 months. You can store it for more than 6 months but it will not taste good.
Uncooked carrots can be frozen up to 10-12 months in heavy-duty freezer bags to enjoy them all over the year.
Uncooked carrots can be frozen up to 10-12 months in heavy-duty freezer bags to enjoy them all over the year.