Ingredients
- Carrots (whole, sliced, or sticks)
- Salt (for water)
Instructions
- Wash the carrots thoroughly and peel if desired. Slice them into 1/4-inch coins, batons, or leave them whole.
- Bring a pot of salted water to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
- Carefully add the carrots to the boiling water. Lower the heat to maintain a gentle boil.
- Boil the carrots according to their cut type: 7-9 minutes for sliced rounds, 8-10 minutes for sticks, 10-12 minutes for baby carrots, and 12-15 minutes for large whole carrots.
- Check for doneness by piercing with a fork or knife and drain immediately in a colander.
Last Step:
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Carrots can be boiled whole or cut into different shapes for various textures.
Adjust the boiling time depending on your preferred tenderness.
Serving with butter or herbs enhances flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg