How Long To boil Carrots
In this tutorial, you will learn how long to boil carrots every time to perfection, for your enjoyment and body nourishment. Carrots are high in antioxidants and beta carotene, which is great for your eye health. Enjoy this simple and healthy boiled vegetable as a side dish, snack, or baby food!
Equipment
- saucepan
Ingredients
- ½ pound carrots I used baby carrots
To season
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- 1 Tablespoon butter
- Fresh thyme
Instructions
- Scrub and wash the carrots clean under running water.
- Peel the carrots (if desired) and dice them diagonally (at a bias) into about ¼ inch thick slices. If using baby potatoes, you can keep them whole depending on the thickness. Try to keep them at similar sizes so they cook evenly.
- Add carrots to a saucepan, add enough water to cover it, and place a lid on it.
- Bring it to a boil on medium heat for 4-7 minutes or until the carrots are fork-tender. Cook for a shorter time if you want it crisp-tender.
- Drain and season the boiled carrots with pepper, a pinch of salt, fresh thyme, and toss in butter until melted. Serve immediate
Notes
- Fridge: make sure you drain all the water from the cooked carrots before transferring it to an airtight container. Let it cool completely and store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- You can also freeze the boiled carrots by storing it in a freezer-safe container or bag. They will last for up to 3 months.