How Do You Steam Carrots Without A Steamer?
Carrots are a good choice when you need a fast and easy side dish for dinner — they cook quickly and need very little seasoning. Carrots are also a nutritious choice due to their high vitamin A content. According to NutritionData.com, one medium carrot provides more than 200 percent of your recommended daily intake for vitamin A and 2 grams of fiber — all for a mere 25 calories. Carrots are typically steamed in a vegetable steamer, although they can be baked or boiled as well. Steaming your carrots in the microwave is the easiest cooking option if you find yourself without a vegetable steamer. Wash your carrots well with cool water and peel them with a vegetable peeler. Chop the carrots into small, round pieces using a sharp knife. Put the carrots in a microwave-safe bowl and sprinkle 1 tbsp. of water over the carrots. Cover the bowl with cling wrap. Place the bowl in the microwave and heat on high for 3 minutes. After 3 minutes, carefully remove the cling wrap and stir the carrots.
