Transform ordinary carrots into a tasty treat with our Instant Pot Garlic Carrots recipe. Quick and simple, this dish combines sweet carrots with the boldness of garlic, all effortlessly made in the Instant Pot. No more dull side dishes – just straightforward, delicious flavor in every bite!
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Why This Recipe Works
- Upscale Simplicity: Elevate your side dish game with these gourmet Instant Pot carrots.
- Effortless Cooking: The Instant Pot ensures a quick, hassle-free cooking experience.
- Healthful and Tasty: These carrots offer a nutritious yet delicious addition to any meal.
📋 Ingredients
- Large Carrots: The star of the dish, providing a sweet, earthy flavor and a satisfying crunch when cooked just right.
- Unsalted Butter: Adds a rich, creamy taste to the carrots, enhancing their natural sweetness.
- Dill Sprigs: Lends a fresh, slightly tangy flavor that complements the sweetness of the carrots.
- Minced Garlic: Adds a savory depth to the dish, balancing out the sweetness of the carrots.
- Water: Helps to steam the carrots to perfect tenderness.
For the complete list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, please see the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
🔀 Substitutions & Variations
- Vegan Butter: Make your Instant Pot Garlic Carrots dairy-free and just as tasty by using vegan butter instead of regular butter.
- Honey Garlic Dill Carrots: While using honey garlic, honey, butter, and dill, set the Instant Pot to Sauté button. Sauté for 6 minutes until the carrots are completely covered and cooked to suit your taste.
- Instant Pot Baby Carrots: If you are a fan of baby carrots, why not follow the same recipe to cook baby carrots instead?
🔪How To Make Instant Pot Garlic Carrots
- Step 1: Place the steamer basket into the Instant Pot. Pour in one and a half cups of water into the Instant Pot. Place peeled and quartered carrots into the steamer basket.
- Step 2: Put the lid on the Instant Pot and place the valve in a sealed position. Press the pressure cook button and set the timer to 6 minutes for firmer carrots or 8 minutes for really tender carrots.
- Step 3: Remove the carrots to a bowl. Then, remove steamer basket and drain the water from the Instant Pot. Turn on sauté mode. Add in butter, garlic, and dill.
- Step 4: Place carrots back in garlic butter mixture into the pot. Sauté the carrots for about two minutes. Turn off the pot. Serve your Instant Pot Garlic Carrots in a serving bowl, garnished with an extra sprinkle of fresh dill or other fresh herbs.
👩🍳 Expert Tips
- Pressure Time: The 10 minutes for the Instant Pot to pressurize helps soften and cook the carrots adequately. Cooking carrots in the Instant Pot is simple and easy.
- Container: If you don't have a steamer basket, use a container or make an aluminum sling that can hold your carrots.
- Garlic Preference: You can adjust how much garlic to add based on your taste preference for a stronger or milder garlic presence.
💭 FAQs
Allow the cooked carrots to cool before transferring them to an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator, and consume within 3-5 days for optimal freshness.
For long-term storage, place the cooled cooked carrots in a freezer-safe container or bag. Label with the freezing date and store for up to 10-12 months.
Roasting is a popular technique, as it enhances the carrots' sweetness and adds a subtle caramelized flavor. Toss peeled and sliced carrots with olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Spread them evenly on a baking sheet and roast in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for about 20 to 25 minutes, or until they are tender and slightly golden
Absolutely! Incorporating herbs like thyme or parsley can elevate the dish. For a richer taste, drizzle melted butter mixed with honey and additional minced garlic over the roasted carrots. This combination offers a delightful balance of sweet and savory flavors.
Yes, sautéing is a quick and effective alternative. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat, add minced garlic, and cook until fragrant. Then, add sliced carrots and sauté until they are tender and slightly caramelized, which usually takes about 10 to 15 minutes.
Serving Suggestions
These are my favorite ways to serve garlic carrots:
- Roast Chicken: Tender roast chicken, seasoned to perfection, alongside steamed carrots offers classic comfort.
- Baked Salmon: Light and flaky baked salmon served with steamed carrots is a healthy and flavorful combination.
- Sausage and Peppers: Sliced sausage and colorful peppers, served with steamed carrots, create a vibrant and tasty dish.
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Instant Pot Garlic Carrots Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 Large Carrots peeled and quartered
- 1 ½ tablespoons Butter
- 2 Sprigs Of Dill
- 2 tablespoons Minced Garlic may adjust to how much garlic you like
- 1-½ cup Water
Instructions
- Place the steamer basket into the Instant Pot.
- Pour in one and a half cups of water into the Instant Pot.
- Place peeled and quartered carrots into the steamer basket.
- Put the lid on the Instant Pot and place the valve in a sealed position.
- Press the pressure cook button and set the timer to 6 minutes for firmer carrots or 8 minutes for really tender carrots.
- Once the cooking time has ended and the pot stops counting, release the pressure.
- Remove the carrots to a bowl. Then, remove steamer basket and drain the water from the Instant Pot.
- Turn on sauté mode. Add in butter, garlic, and dill.
- Place carrots back in garlic butter mixture into the pot.
- Sauté the carrots for about two minutes.
- Turn off the pot. Serve your Instant Pot Garlic Carrots in a serving bowl, garnished with an extra sprinkle of fresh dill or other fresh herbs.
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