boiled carrots

Boiled carrots can actually taste amazing! Here's how long to boil carrots, and how to season them to perfection.  

Perfect Boiled Carrots

Peel and slice the carrots into 1/4-inch slices on the bias (diagonally).

Once the water is boiling, add the carrots and boil for 4 to 5 minutes until just crisp tender (longer if you prefer them to be more tender). Drain. 

Toss the carrots with the chives, butter and salt. Taste and add additional salt if desired. 

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Enjoy deliciously seasoned boiled carrots in just 10 minutes with this quick and simple side dish recipe which only needs 5 ingredients.

Peel and slice the carrots into ¼-inch slices on the bias (diagonally).

Once the water is boiling, add the carrots. Boil carrots for 4 to 5 minutes until just crisp tender (longer if more tender dish is desired). Drain.

Toss the carrots with the chives, butter and salt. Taste and add additional salt and pepper, if desired. Enjoy!