Microwave carrots are one of the quickest and easiest ways to add some veggies to your plate. The bright and sweet combo of steamed carrots with a tab of butter and sprinkle of salt and fresh ground pepper is total comfort food and absolutely worth the (extremely minimal) prep.
Course Side
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutesminutes
Cook Time 3 minutesminutes
Resting Time 1 minuteminute
Total Time 9 minutesminutes
Servings 1serving
Calories 111kcal
Author Tracy
Ingredients
2medium carrotspeeled and chopped 1/2-inch
2tablespoonswater
1/2tablespoonsalted butter
Salt and pepper
Instructions
Place carrots and water in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Top with a microwave-safe plate and microwave for 3 minutes. Allow to sit for 1 minute. Very carefully remove plate (steam will be hot!) check carrots for doneness, and if necessary cook for 1 minute more with 1 minute rest.
Drain excess water and add butter. Toss until butter is melted and carrots are coated. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Serve and enjoy!