Maple Butter Microwave Carrots
These microwave carrots cook up in under 10 minutes, staying perfectly tender without turning mushy. Tossed in melted butter and finished with a bit of maple syrup, they’re a quick, sweet, and flavorful side dish.
Equipment
- Large microwave safe bowl
- large microwave-safe plate
Ingredients
- 1 pound baby carrots
- ¼ cup water
- 1½ tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Place the carrots in a large microwave-safe bowl. Pour the water into the bowl with the carrots.
- Top the bowl with a large microwave-safe plate so it covers the entire bowl. Microwave for 4 minutes.
- Carefully remove the bowl from the microwave and stir the carrots with a large spoon.
- Recover the bowl with the plate and microwave for 4 and ½ more minutes. Remove the bowl from the microwave and keep it covered.
- In a small bowl, add the butter. Heat it in the microwave until melted. Add the maple syrup and kosher salt to the melted butter and whisk to combine.
- Remove the plate from the top of the carrots. Test a carrot for doneness with a fork. If the carrot isn't done yet, place the plate back on the bowl and let the carrots steam for another minute.
- Remove the plate from the bowl. Drain any excess water from the carrots. Pour the maple butter mixture over the carrots. Stir well to coat.
- Serve immediately with a sprinkle of kosher salt.
Nutrition
Calories: 91kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 236mgPotassium: 281mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 15769IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 44mgIron: 1mg
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