Ingredients
1 lb. carrots, halved lengthwise and cut into 1 1/2" pieces
2 tbsp. butter
1 tbsp. honey
1 tsp. lemon juice
1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
Pinch kosher salt
1 tsp. lemon zest
Flaky sea salt, for garnish (optional)
Preparation
Step 1Fill a pot with 2" of water and put a steamer insert inside. Cover and bring the water to a simmer. Add the carrots, re-cover, and steam until tender to your liking, 15 minutes for crisp-tender or up to 25 minutes for very soft carrots.Step 2Just before the carrots are finished, in a small bowl, combine butter, honey, lemon juice, pepper flakes, and a pinch of salt. Microwave until butter is melted, about 15 seconds. Stir well to combine.Step 3Transfer carrots to a serving bowl or platter and pour butter mixture over top. Toss to coat, and sprinkle carrots with lemon zest and flaky salt, if desired.
Use this recipe as your go-to guide to steaming carrots. If you want a savory herb glaze, swap out the honey for freshly chopped dill or parsley. Is it better to boil or steam carrots? No matter which way you cook them, carrots are a healthy choice. Steaming is a slightly better pick since the carrots don’t lose as many of their nutrients to the water. (Steaming is also more environmentally friendly since it uses less water.) How do you steam carrots without a steamer? No steamer? No problem. Place the carrots in a microwave-safe bowl with 1/4 cup water. Cover tightly with plastic wrap or a microwave-safe lid and cook on high for 4 minutes. Check doneness with a fork and add more time to reach desired texture. Choose carrots with an even thickness. When shopping for this recipe, look for carrots that are about the same width. This will help them cook evenly as they steam. Made this? Fill out the comments below!
