By Wendy Stoltz / Last Modified On January 15, 2023

An easy recipe for Instant Pot Carrots that makes the perfect side dish to most meals. If you've ever wondered how to cook carrots in an instant pot you've come to the right place. These pressure cooker carrots are cooked to perfection.

Pressure Cooker Carrots

If you're a fan of pressure cooker recipes then you're going to love these quick and easy instant pot carrots. They are the best pressure cooker carrots! I like to add a little butter and dill to mine but you can leave the dill out if you prefer.

It takes about 15 minutes from start to finish to cook carrots in instant pots. While the cooking cycle is only a couple minutes long you need to add time for the instant pot to come to pressure. Also, it takes a couple minutes to sauté the carrots in butter and dill at the end.

You can always enjoy your carrots plain. You don't have to sauté them if you don't want to. We recommend it though as it adds a lot of flavor.

How to cook carrots in an instant pot

1. Pour 1 cup of cold water into the inner pot of the Instant Pot.
2. Place a stainless-steel steamer basket into the inner pot.
3. Add the carrots to the steamer basket. Pressure Cook for 2 minutes. After the 2 minutes, press the quick release.
4. After the steam has cleared, remove the steamer basket of cooked carrots. Discard the water in inner pot and towel dry it. Be careful, the inner pot and steamer basket will still be hot.
   Place the inner pot back into the instant pot and press the "Sauté" button.
5. Add the unsalted butter and carrots and toss to coat the carrots with melted butter.
6. Sprinkle on the dill and salt and sauté for another 1-2 minutes.

These numbered steps match the numbered photos above and are for illustration purposes only. Please see the printable recipe card below.

Can I use big carrots to make instant pot carrots?

Yes, you can use regular size carrots. You don't have to use baby carrots. Simply peel the carrots and slice them into 1-inch pieces. Cook them according to the directions in the recipe card below.

How to store leftover pressure cooker carrots?

Store the leftover carrots in a sealed container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days. You can also place them in a vacuum sealed bag in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Do I need to use a steamer basket to make instant pot carrots?

No, you don't have to use a steamer basket. You can add the water and the carrots directly into the inserted pan in your instant pot. I like to use the steamer basket because it helps with even cooking and it's easier to clean up.

More Sides

• Crockpot Black Beans
• White Bean Salad
• Lemon Asparagus
• Oven Roasted Red Potatoes

I have the 6 quart Ultra but this instant pot carrots recipe works with most instant pot sizes. If you add other types of veggies in with the carrots make sure to adjust your cooking time accordingly as every vegetable cooks at a different rate.

Did you make these instant pot carrots? Please leave a comment below letting me know what you thought.

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Yield: 4 servings

Instant Pot Carrots

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An easy recipe for Instant Pot Carrots that makes the perfect side dish to most meals. If you've ever wondered how to cook carrots in an instant pot you've come to the right place. These pressure cooker carrots are cooked to perfection.

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 2 minutes

Additional Time 5 minutes

Total Time 12 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 cup cold water
• 1 pound (454g) baby carrots
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon dried dill
• ½ teaspoon salt (omit if using salted butter)

Instructions

1. Pour 1 cup of cold water into the inner pot of the Instant Pot.
2. Place a stainless-steel steamer basket into the inner pot.
3. Add the carrots to the steamer basket.
4. Pressure Cook for 2 minutes. After the 2 minutes, press the quick release.
5. After the steam has cleared, remove the steamer basket of cooked carrots. Discard the water in inner pot and towel dry it. Be careful, the inner pot and steamer basket will still be hot.
6. Place the inner pot back into the instant pot and press the "Sauté" button.
7. Add the unsalted butter and carrots and toss to coat the carrots with melted butter. Sprinkle on the dill and salt and sauté for another 1-2 minutes.
8. Turn off the power and serve the carrots warm.

Notes

• I have the 6 quart Ultra but this instant pot carrots recipe works with most instant pot sizes.
• If you add other types of veggies in with the carrots make sure to adjust your cooking time accordingly as every vegetable cooks at a different rate.
• Regular carrots: Simply peel the carrots and slice them into 1-inch pieces. Cook them according to the directions.
  

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4

Serving Size:

4 oz.
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 82Total Fat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 276mgCarbohydrates: 1gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 0g

This nutrition info is based on the exact ingredients and brands that I used a the time. It may not be 100% accurate. Please check your ingredients nutrition labels.