Steamed Carrots are a light and healthy side dish, ready in just minutes. Perfect for accompanying meat and fish dishes, soft cheeses, or other favorite main courses, the steaming technique preserves all of their valuable nutrients while keeping them tender and pleasantly crunchy.
Ingredients
How to Steam Carrots
Trim the carrots.
Trim the carrots.
Peel them with the help of a potato peeler.
Peel them with the help of a potato peeler.
Cut the carrots into pieces about 2-3 cm wide.
Cut the carrots into pieces about 2-3 cm wide.
Transfer the carrots to the basket of a steamer.
Transfer the carrots to the basket of a steamer.
Place the basket over a pan filled halfway with boiling water.
Place the basket over a pan filled halfway with boiling water.
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Cover with the appropriate lid and steam for 15-18 minutes.
Cover with the appropriate lid and steam for 15-18 minutes.
When they are tender when pierced with the prongs of a fork but still crunchy, transfer the carrots to a bowl and let them cool.
When they are tender when pierced with the prongs of a fork but still crunchy, transfer the carrots to a bowl and let them cool.
Pour the extra virgin olive oil.
Pour the extra virgin olive oil.
Finely chop the parsley with a knife.
Finely chop the parsley with a knife.
Season the carrots with chopped fresh parsley and season with salt and pepper.
Season the carrots with chopped fresh parsley and season with salt and pepper.
Mix well with two spoons to distribute the seasoning evenly.
Mix well with two spoons to distribute the seasoning evenly.
Enjoy!
Enjoy!
Pro Tips for The Best Steamed Carrots
- For best results, we recommend cutting the vegetables into medium-thin rounds and then cooking them exactly as directed in the recipe: this way, they won't fall apart and the final result will be excellent.
FAQs
What Else Can I Season the Carrots With?
We seasoned the carrots with chopped fresh parsley, salt, pepper, and extra virgin olive oil, but if you like, you can drizzle them with a lemon citronette, or add your favorite spices and herbs, such as turmeric, sweet curry, basil leaves, or freshly chopped thyme.
Do I Need a Steamer?
If you don't have a steamer at home, you can still steam the carrots: all you need is a simple metal basket placed on a pan with a lid, or a special container suitable for the microwave.
Can I Add Other Vegetables?
If you like, you can add broccoli florets, asparagus, or other favorite vegetables to the steamer basket, or you can enrich the steamed carrots with Taggiasca olives or sun-dried tomato fillets.
How Else Can I Cook The Carrots?
Alternatively, you can sauté the carrots with a drizzle of oil or a knob of butter, and then flavor them with sage leaves or other aromatic herbs: they will be even tastier.
How to Store Steamed Carrots
If you have any leftovers, the steamed carrots can be stored in the refrigerator, in an airtight container, for 1-2 days maximum.
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