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A close-up shot of a serving bowl on a white marble cooktop, filled with warm, tender potatoes and carrots, garnished with fresh herbs and chopped green onions. A serving spoon rests beside the dish, ready for serving.

Instant Pot Potatoes and Carrots Recipe

This Instant Pot Potatoes and Carrots recipe is a quick, flavorful side dish with tender, buttery vegetables infused with garlic and herbs. A fuss-free, comforting dish perfect for any meal!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Time to Pressure 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 236
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
  • 1 cup chopped onions or more about 1/2 an onion
  • 1 pound carrots
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic about 2 cloves or 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 1/2 pounds potatoes cut into 1 inch/2.5 cm pieces, Note 2
  • 1 cup vegetable stock or broth
  • 1/2 cup chopped green onion and fresh herbs
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • salt and black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Instant Pot (or any electric pressure cooker)
  • Cutting board and knife
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Wooden spoon or spatula

Method
 

  1. Set the Instant Pot to Sauté mode, add olive oil, and sauté onions for 2 minutes until soft.
    Minced garlic being stirred into the softened onions inside the Instant Pot over the white marble cooktop. A wooden spoon is in motion.
  2. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add potatoes, carrots, vegetable broth, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
    Diced potatoes and carrot chunks being added into the Instant Pot insert over the white marble cooktop, followed by a pour of golden vegetable broth with seasonings visible.
  4. Close the lid, set the valve to Sealing, and pressure cook on High for 5 minutes.
  5. Allow natural pressure release for 10 minutes, then manually release any remaining pressure.
    A close-up shot of the Instant Pot on a white marble cooktop, sealed and set to pressure cook on High for 5 minutes. The digital display screen shows the cooking time, while a thin stream of steam lightly escapes from the edges, indicating the pressure buildup.
  6. Open the lid, stir in butter, and garnish with fresh herbs and green onions.
    The cooked potatoes and carrots inside the Instant Pot insert over the white marble cooktop, with butter melting on top and fresh green onions and herbs sprinkled over.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  8. Serve warm as a side dish or enjoy on its own!
    A close-up shot of a serving bowl on a white marble cooktop, filled with warm, tender potatoes and carrots, garnished with fresh herbs and chopped green onions. A serving spoon rests beside the dish, ready for serving.