How long to steam carrots in electric steamer?

A few minutes is the perfect amount of time to steam carrots in an electric steamer. The longer you cook the carrots, the more tender they become. But if you steam them for too long, you risk turning them an unpleasant color. We suggest steaming carrots for about 5 minutes, until they are tender but still retain a slight crunch.

How long to steam carrots in microwave steamer?

The microwave steamer takes just a few minutes to warm up and another few minutes to steam the carrots. Set the power level to its highest and add the carrots. The time it takes to steam the carrots will vary depending on the size and thickness of the carrots.

How to steam carrots in an electric steamer?

Steaming carrots is a great way to get your kids to eat more vegetables. In order to cook the carrots, place the washed carrots in the steamer basket, add the vinegar and water, and turn the steamer on. While the carrots are cooking, you can prepare any other vegetables you want to add, such as potatoes, or place the potatoes in the steamer basket while the carrots are cooking.

How long to steam carrots in electric steamer with lid?

If you have a small electric steamer, then you do not have to use the lid. However, covering your carrot steamer pot will help retain moisture and also prevent too much evaporation. If you like, you can also add a little water to your carrots before placing them in the steamer. This will help the carrots retain more moisture when they are steamed.

How long to steam carrots in an electric steamer at high heat?

If you want to steam carrots at high heat, you can set the electric carrot steamer to the highest heat setting (approximately 140°C/284°F) for about 6-8 minutes. If you like your carrots tender, you can also set the steamer to a lower heat of about 135°C/275°F for about the same amount of time.