First, let’s break it down by how you cut your carrots. Because, surprise—size matters here. If you’re boiling whole, unpeeled carrots (you rebel), it’s going to take 20 to 30 minutes. That’s a whole Netflix episode of your favorite comedy.
But if you slice them into coins or julienne strips (fancy word for matchsticks), you’re looking at 8 to 15 minutes. That’s about the time it takes to argue with your partner about what to watch. See? Productive multitasking.
And if you’re doing baby carrots? Those cute little things? They’re already half-broken down by the bag, so 10 to 12 minutes is your sweet spot. Just don’t let them turn into mushy orange sludge—nobody wants a sad, watery mess.
