How To Boil Carrots

Learn how to boil carrots so that they come out perfectly!

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American, Western

Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 7

Total Time 12

Servings

Calories 46kcal

Rinse carrots, removing any debris and pat them dry.
Peel carrots with a sharp knife or vegetable peeler.
Slice carrots to a quarter-inch thickness.
Add sliced carrots into a large pot of boiling water, making sure there is enough water to cover them.
Cook carrots for 3-5 minutes, less time for crisp tender and more time for softer ones.
Drain well, and then add any flavorings you like before serving.

Feel free to slice carrots on the diagonal, as these look much prettier.
Try and cook vegetables of the same size, so the slices cook at the same rate.
You can salt the water before boiling the carrots.
Drain the carrots right away otherwise, they will continue cooking in the hot water. And be sure to drain them well, so they don't become soggy.
Feel free to boil water in the kettle first and add the boiling water to the saucepan to make cooking carrots even quicker.
Storage - keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
There are 0 WW Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving.