microwave carrots

Microwave Carrots with butter and brown sugar for a quick and easy side dish. It takes just 5 minutes to steam carrots in the microwave with this simple recipe.

Microwave Carrots

baby carrots (in bag)

water

butter

brown sugar

salt and pepper, to taste (if desired)

Rinse carrots under cold water, and remove any split ones

Place in microwave-safe dish, and add water, butter and brown sugar. Cover with microwave safe cover, plate or plastic wrap (be sure to vent plastic wrap)

Microwave on high for 4 minutes. Check for doneness, and add another minute or 2 until cooked to desired tenderness

Stir, and serve

Learn how to cook carrots fast in the microwave. Seasoning ideas for steamed carrots included.

carrots (or 3 large, about 3 cups sliced)

honey

thyme leaves

salt

Scrub the carrots clean and peel if desired. Slice into 1/2-inch coins.

Place carrots in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Add 3 tablespoons of water (1 tablespoon per cup of carrots).

Place a microwave-safe plate on top of the bowl. Cook in the microwave on high for 3 minutes. Let stand for 1 minute. Use an oven mitt or towel to remove the bowl and plate from the microwave. Test the carrots for doneness by inserting a fork into them. If you want them to be softer, place the plate back on top of the bowl and cook for another minute in the microwave. Let them stand for 1 minute, then test for doneness again. Repeat as needed.

Drain the carrots. Mix together the melted butter, honey, thyme, and salt. Toss the carrots with the seasonings. See notes for other seasoning ideas. Enjoy!