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Published: Nov 12, 2022 · Modified: Apr 17, 2025 by chhavi

Instant Pot Glazed Carrots with Honey & Garlic

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Instant Pot Honey Garlic Glazed Carrots - Gorgeous Garlicy Honey Carrots with Thyme and butter.Perfect side for any celebration or holiday dinner.

Instant Pot Honey Garlic Glazed Carrots

These instant pot glazed carrots are first steamed using the STEAM function and then lightly sautéed in butter, garlic and honey. Adding fresh herbs like thyme boost the flavor to the next level.

I am all about shortcuts. They are especially welcome when i am making a big dinner with multiple elements. And that is why making sides in the instant pot or stove top makes my life easier and frees up the space in the oven..plus they are delicious so there is that!

It's super easy to throw a family dinner now. No need to labour for days anymore.

You can literally make all your sides in the instant pot or air fryer within a fraction of time.Like theese shortcut mashed potatoes, smashed rosemary potatoes, charred broccolini and hasselback potatoes. Plus use that oven for the main dish and dessert!

Ingredients to make glazed carrots

Here is what you will need to make these glazed carrots in the instant pot.

Ingredients for Instant Pot Honey Garlic Glazed Carrots

Carrots

You can peel and dice them into bite-size pieces.If you look at the picture, you will see that the carrot pieces are quite chunky.

The reason for doing that is so that they don't become mushy. We like them with a little bit in them, especially if your other sides are creamy, like mashed potatoes or sweet potatoes.

You can also use baby carrots or rainbow carrots.

Garlic

Personally, I think no amount of garlic is enough.The only thing that stops me is the whole peeling and chopping bit.

But you can choose how much is too much for you and add accordingly. I usually take 1-2 tablespoon full of chopped garlic.

Oh and a hot Tip! Try making the same dish with roasted garlic instead! It's another level! You can roast the garlic in an air fryer in just 25 minutes! It's such a great time saving trick!

Herbs

Well..Thyme is my favorite here. It just works so well with the sweet and salty carrots.

Other alternatives for thyme are

  • Sage
  • Dried Thyme
  • Rosemary
  • Oregano
  • Parsley

Vegan Glazed Carrots

It's very easy to swap the butter and honey in this recipe to make a vegan maple-glazed carrot in the Instant Pot.

My suggestion is to use maple syrup or even something like marmalade. Instead of butter, use vegan butter off the shelf. You could use oil but you want the taste to mimic the richness and saltiness from the butter.

How to cook carrots in the instant pot

Step 1: Prep Carrots

If using large carrots, peel and dice them. Slice them diagonally to make them look pretty. You can also use baby carrots and save on the prep work.

Step 2: Steam the Carrots

Place the carrots in a steamer basket. Add one cup of water to the instant pot, and place the steamer basket inside the Instant Pot.

Close the lid, select steam for 3 minutes with the valve in SEALED position.

After the cooking cycle is over, quick release the pressure.

Steam for 4 minutes if you want the carrots to be softer.If you want to mash them, steam for 6 minutes.

Instant Pot Honey Garlic Glazed Carrots

To make the honey garlic glazed carrots, you do another step after steaming the carrots.

Step 3: Saute the Steamed Carrots

Empty the inner pot of instant pot.Discard the water and dry the pot with a cloth or kitchen towel.

Select SAUTE function. When the pot is HOT, add butter, garlic and thyme. Sauté for 30 seconds.

Add in the steamed carrots and mix till the carrots are coated with butter and thyme. Add Honey and salt. Continue to saute for 1 minute.

Sauté for longer if you want some more color on the carrots.Garnish with parsley and serve hot or warm.

If you want your instant pot to make other things instead, do this step on stove top.

You can also slightly char the carrots in the honey or maple. The caramelized sugars will make the dish look great.

Tips,tricks and suggestions

  • Slice the carrots diagonally- Try to keep the thickness equal. This will make sure that all the carrot pieces cook at the same time.
  • Drizzle some leftover butter, garlic mix over the carrots just before serving.
  • You can also use herb butter to make these roasted carrots.
  • Cook these carrots ahead of time, and microwave just before serving.

If you make these carrots, do leave a comment and a rating! This will help more people discover my recipe.

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Instant Pot Honey Garlic Carrots

Instant Pot Honey Garlic Glazed Carrots - Gorgeous Garlicy Honey Carrots with Thyme and butter.Perfect side dish for Thanksgiving or Christmas Dinner.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 95kcal
Author: Chhavi

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Ingredients 

  • 1 lbs Carrots Whole baby carrots or diced carrots
  • 1 tablespoon Butter & more for decadence.
  • 1 tablespoon Garlic chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Honey Maple syrup for vegan version
  • 1 teaspoon Thyme or few sprigs fresh thyme
  • Salt as per taste

Instructions

  • Peel and chop the carrots into thick roundels.
  • Add 1 cup of water to instant pot.
  • Place the steamer basket* with chopped carrots inside. Close the lid.
  • Select STEAM for 2 minutes on high pressure.
  • Quick release when the time is up.Open the lid and take the carrots out.
  • Clean out and wipe the pot dryor do this step on stover top.
  • Add Butter.Once it melts, add garlic & thyme.
  • Add the steamed carrots and mix to coat them with the garlic and butter.
  • Add honey and salt. Saute for 30 seconds.
  • Garnish with your choice of herb.

Notes

Substitutes
Carrots-  Use a bag of baby carrots or rainbow carrots
Butter - Salted or unsalted butter.Olive oil or avocado oil

Nutrition

Calories: 95kcal | Carbohydrates: 16.3g | Protein: 1.1g | Fat: 2.9g | Saturated Fat: 1.8g | Potassium: 377mg | Fiber: 2.9g | Sugar: 9.9g | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 1mg

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