Instant Pot® Teriyaki-Glazed Carrots

These tasty glazed carrots are a quick side dish as they cook in the Instant Pot®. While you can use ready-made teriyaki sauce, I prefer to make mine from scratch.

Step: 1

Whisk together soy sauce, water, rice wine, white sugar, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and cornstarch in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Add carrots and toss to coat.

Step: 2

Close and lock the lid. Turn on Instant Pot® and select high pressure according to manufacturer’s instructions. Set timer for 2 minutes. Allow about 10 minutes for pressure to build.

Step: 3

Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer’s instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Serve carrots sprinkled with toasted sesame seeds.

Per Serving: 104 calories; protein 2.2g; carbohydrates 21g; fat 1.3g; sodium 990.9mg.

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