{"id":43877,"date":"2021-11-13T12:36:14","date_gmt":"2021-11-13T19:36:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pressurecookingtoday.com\/?p=43877"},"modified":"2021-11-13T12:36:16","modified_gmt":"2021-11-13T19:36:16","slug":"instant-pot-carrots-with-a-maple-butter-glaze","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pressurecookingtoday.com\/instant-pot-carrots-with-a-maple-butter-glaze\/","title":{"rendered":"Instant Pot Carrots with a Maple-Butter Glaze"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Make the best Instant Pot Glazed Carrots<\/strong> with a maple-butter sauce topped with toasted pumpkin seeds for a crowd-pleasing vegetarian side dish.<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2764\ufe0f Why You\u2019ll Love This Recipe<\/strong>: This super easy 20-minute side dish is perfect for the holidays because it doesn’t require oven space. The carrots stay crisp-tender and have a sweet and savory glaze with crunch from pepitas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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How to Make Instant Pot Glazed Carrots<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is a super easy side, 20 minutes from start to finish, and it frees up your oven to make the big event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The carrots cook directly in the Instant Pot. Then you\u2019ll remove the veggies and make the thick buttery sauce to drizzle on top. You can use maple syrup or honey to sweeten the glaze for the carrots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What Carrots Are Best for Pressure Cooking?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You can use any kind of carrot for this recipe, but note that the size of your carrots will affect the pressure cooking time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udca1 Ideally, you want all the carrots to be cut the same thickness so they cook uniformly. <\/strong>If your carrots are very thick at one end and very thin at the other, you may want to cut the thicker pieces in half. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you want them to look extra fancy, you can use the cute baby rainbow carrots with little fancy tops<\/a> on them like these. They make a beautiful presentation!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Long to Pressure Cook Carrots<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Carrots cook quickly, so you\u2019ll only need a 2 minute cooking time at high pressure to get them to the perfect crisp-tender texture. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, if your carrots are very thin, try starting with a 1 minute cook time. If you\u2019re using big, thick carrots, you may need another minute or two, but check after 2 minutes to avoid overcooking. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Topping Glazed Carrots<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I like to add a bit of crunch and some color contrast on top of the glazed carrots with pepitas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the pumpkin seeds with the shells are not my favorite, you may love the extra crunch. If you\u2019re like me and want to skip the shells, look for pepitas instead of pumpkin seeds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because, did you know that pepitas are pumpkin seeds that grow without shells? They\u2019re similar but different!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re not a fan of pumpkin seeds, you can certainly omit them from the recipe. Or use a different crunchy topping like crushed hazelnuts, toasted walnuts or a sprinkle of toasted breadcrumbs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Storage Suggestions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Store leftover glazed carrots in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. You can reheat them on the stove or in the microwave to serve. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\uded1 I don\u2019t recommend freezing cooked carrots, as they tend to get mushy when they defrost.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More Instant Pot Side Dish Recipes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019 replanning a holiday spread, try these other oven-free side dish recipes perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas or Hanukkah:<\/p>\n\n\n\n