Description
This Instant Pot Honey Butter Carrots recipe offers a quick and delicious way to prepare tender carrots glazed with a sweet honey and rich butter sauce. Perfect as a side dish for any meal, the carrots are cooked to tender perfection in just a few minutes, then coated in a buttery honey glaze with a touch of fresh parsley for added brightness.
Ingredients
Scale
Carrots
- 2 pounds carrots (peeled & cut into chunks)
Cooking Liquid
- 1 cup water
Glaze
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped finely)
- Salt & pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare Carrots: Cut the carrots into fairly large chunks, preferably on an angle for better presentation. Alternatively, use pre-cut carrots. Add the carrots to the Instant Pot along with one cup of water.
- Pressure Cook Carrots: Close the Instant Pot lid and set the valve to “sealing.” Cook on high pressure for 2 to 3 minutes depending on your texture preference and carrot size—2 minutes for crisper carrots or smaller cuts, 3 minutes for softer carrots or larger pieces.
- Release Pressure and Drain: Allow about 10 minutes for the Instant Pot to come to pressure. Once cooking is complete, perform a quick pressure release. Open the lid immediately to prevent overcooking, then carefully remove the inner pot and drain the water, leaving the carrots inside.
- Add Honey Butter Glaze: Return the inner pot with carrots back into the Instant Pot base. Add butter and honey over the carrots. Close the lid loosely or place it on top without sealing for about one minute to let the butter melt completely.
- Season and Serve: Remove the lid again, then season the carrots with salt, pepper, and chopped parsley. Stir thoroughly to coat the carrots evenly in the honey butter sauce. Transfer to a serving bowl and enjoy warm.
Notes
- Adjust cooking time slightly depending on your Instant Pot model and carrot size for desired softness.
- Using fresh parsley adds freshness, but you can substitute with dried parsley or omit if unavailable.
- For a richer flavor, consider using salted butter and adjust salt accordingly.
- Do not skip the quick pressure release to avoid overcooked mushy carrots.
