Steamed Carrots

This basic recipe will get you started. You can use baby bagged carrots or the conventional ones.

SERVES 4 TO 6

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 1/2 pounds carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch lengths (or 1 1/2 pounds baby carrots)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 3 to 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Pour the water into the pressure cooker. Arrange the trivet and steamer basket in the bottom and stack the carrots in the basket.
2. Lock the lid in place and cook at high pressure for 5 minutes.
3. Quick release the pressure and remove the lid, tilting the pot away from you to avoid the escaping steam.
4. Carefully remove the steamer basket and transfer the carrots to a serving dish.
5. Season with the salt and pepper, drizzle with the olive oil, and stir to combine.
6. Serve the carrots immediately.