Microwave Steamed Baby Carrots

It may seem like a simple recipe to make a blog post for…and it is! Such a simple recipe to add a veggie and some fiber to your protein packed meal! Remember to eat two bites of protein to every one bite of carrot for best bariatric surgery success.

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Microwave Steamed Baby Carrots

Course: Vegetables

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Dairy Free

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 56kcal

Author: Steph Wagner

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Ingredients

• 2 cups baby carrots
• 4 tbsp water
• 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper
• butter spray, optional

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Instructions

• Place baby carrots in a microwave safe dish with a lid - make sure lid has holes for venting. Add 4 tbsp of water and cover.
• Microwave for 5 minutes. Remove from microwave using an oven mitt and lift lid facing away to let out steam. Use a fork to piece carrots and test if as soft as desired.
• Strain water, add butter spray (if using) and salt and pepper to taste. Serve with a protein entree.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.25cup | Calories: 56kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 196mg | Potassium: 152mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 8826IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg