Make These Easy Steamed Carrots For A Flavor-Packed Healthy Side Dish

"Essential equipment: You'll need a steamer basket or steamer pan, like this collapsible stainless steel steamer basket that fits inside a saucepan. They're inexpensive and great for all kinds of vegetables. (The photos show my steamer pan, but it's the same concept.) Step 1: Peel and slice the carrots on the bias. The look of carrots sliced on the bias has a nice visual appeal. Make the slices all about the same thickness, about 1/4-inch slices, so they'll cook evenly."

"Step 2: Bring water to a boil. Rule number one of steaming vegetables is this: bring the water to a boil first! Don't throw the carrots in the steamer and bring the water to a boil. Instead, you'll boil the water in a saucepan or pot before you add the veggies. If you have a steamer basket without a handle, add it to the pot now. The water surface should be right under the basket."

Steamed carrots cook in about 10 minutes and require minimal equipment: a steamer basket or steamer pan that fits inside a saucepan. A collapsible stainless steel steamer basket works and is inexpensive, suitable for many vegetables. Peel and slice carrots on the bias into uniform 1/4-inch pieces to ensure even cooking and an appealing look. Always bring the water to a boil first; do not add carrots before the water boils. Place the steamer basket so the water surface sits right under the basket, and add the carrots after the water reaches a boil.

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