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    Instant Pot Orange Ginger Carrots

    This post may contain affiliate links. Please see disclosure for more information. Published: Mar 14, 2018 · Modified: Mar 25, 2021 by Dee

    Make Instant Pot Orange Ginger Carrots in the pressure cooker just a few minutes. This quick and easy side dish is slightly sweet, citrusy and lighter than the usual glazed carrot recipes. It's perfect for holiday dinners, but so good that you'll want to eat them every day!

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    instant pot orange ginger carrots on white platter

    Let me say right now that these pressure cooker carrots are the best! Seriously, it doesn't get any easier than this, and once you make cooked carrots in the Instant Pot, you won't want to make them any other way.

    This is definitely one of the easiest Instant Pot recipes you can make. It's also a good beginner Instant Pot recipe if you're new to pressure cooking.

    I made orange ginger glazed carrots  on the stove for Easter dinner last year, and everyone loved them. They're not as sweet and heavy as the usual brown sugar glazed carrots, so they're really perfect for spring. My only complaint was that there were absolutely no leftovers!

    Since I now have my Instant Pot, I wanted to make the same basic recipe for orange ginger carrots in the pressure cooker this year. It took a couple of attempts to get the right texture, but after that, these pressure cooker carrots were perfectly cooked.

    They're not too soft, not too hard, not too sweet -- just right!

    Best of all, you just dump everything into the pressure cooker, and in a few minutes, they're done. There's no stirring or watching the pot, and it frees up valuable stove space, which makes this recipe ideal for holiday dinners.

    orange ginger carrots in instant pot iwith butter and brown sugar

    How long do you cook carrots in the Instant Pot pressure cooker?

    These Instant Pot orange ginger carrots take just 3 minutes to pressure cook. You could even cook them for 4 minutes if you like even softer carrots. But, really, 3 minutes is perfect.

    You do need to  allow a little more time for the pot to come to pressure and for the pressure release. But, you're looking at about 15 minutes total time for this recipe. And like I said -- this is a dump and go recipe!

    Is pressure cooking vegetables healthy?

    Absolutely! A shorter cook time means more nutrients are retained. And you can preserve even more nutrients by pouring the cooking liquid over the carrots before serving.

    To make the orange ginger sauce more like a glaze, I like to saute the liquid after pressure cooking to help it thicken up and reduce. It's a totally optional step, though.

    instant pot orange ginger carrots with parsley on white platter

    How to Make Instant Pot Orange Ginger Carrots in the Pressure Cooker

    instant pot orange ginger carrots on white platter

    Instant Pot Orange Ginger Carrots

    Published by Dee
    Instant Pot Orange Ginger Carrots are quick and easy to make in the pressure cooker and lighter than the usual recipes for glazed carrots. It's a delicious side dish for holidays or everyday dinners!
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 3 mins
    Time to reach and release pressure 13 mins
    Total Time 8 mins
    Course side
    Cuisine American
    Servings 10
    Calories 90 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 32-ounce bag baby carrots
    • 1 cup orange juice
    • 4 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces
    • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
    • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
    • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ½ teaspoon sea salt

    Instructions
     

    • Place carrots in the pressure cooker, and pour orange juice over carrots
    • Add remaining ingredients
    • Place lid on pressure cooker, set valve to sealing position and hit PRESSURE COOK for 3 minutes
    • When time is up, hit CANCEL and do a quick release
    • When pin drops, remove lid, stir, and and place carrots in serving dish
    • Optional -- Hit SAUTE, and cook sauce for about 5 minutes or until it thickens. Pour sauce over carrots, and serve. You can also just pour the sauce over the carrots immediately after pressure cooking.

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    Nutrition information is estimated. Please do your own calculation to fit special diets.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 90kcal
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    I hope you enjoy these delicious Instant Pot orange ginger carrots as much as we do.

    Happy Cooking,

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    1. Donjerue says

      January 17, 2019 at 10:27 pm

      Tried this tonite, it sounded great BUT the glaze came out very watery, not sure what went wrong, VERY disappointed!

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      • Dee says

        January 18, 2019 at 1:29 am

        You need to saute the carrots at the end to make the sauce thicker. It does thicken as it cools off.

    2. Emanuela @ My Little Inspirations says

      March 20, 2018 at 3:15 am

      Healthy and tasty!!!

      Reply
    3. Miz Helen says

      March 19, 2018 at 9:02 am

      Hi Dee,
      These carrots look so delicious, we will love them, pinning. Have a great first week of spring and thanks so much for sharing your awesome post with FULL PLATE THURSDAY!
      Miz Helen5 stars

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    4. Sandra | A Dash of Sanity says

      March 18, 2018 at 8:57 am

      I can't wait to try this! Looks really good!5 stars

      Reply
    5. Carole from Carole's Chatter says

      March 17, 2018 at 5:21 pm

      Good one, Dee!

      Reply
    6. Cathy @ Lemon Tree Dwelling says

      March 17, 2018 at 1:18 pm

      We love sweetened carrots! So perfect for Easter!

      Reply
    7. Des says

      March 15, 2018 at 9:13 am

      What a great Easter side dish!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        March 15, 2018 at 12:45 pm

        Thanks, Des. My family absolutely loved them! 🙂

    8. Jen says

      March 15, 2018 at 5:46 am

      This is so perfect! I always struggle with side dishes for dinner and this is just a delicious option!

      Reply
    9. Sabrina says

      March 15, 2018 at 5:45 am

      I love how easy this is! Perfect for Easter!

      Reply
    10. Delaney | Melanie Makes says

      March 14, 2018 at 8:53 pm

      This is a great side dish!

      Reply
    11. jessica | Novice Chef says

      March 14, 2018 at 5:54 pm

      Love that you've converted one of our family favorites for the Instant Pot!

      Reply

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