Wash and dry five carrots.

Peel the carrots and cut off the tough ends from each.

Slice into 1/2″ thick rounds.

Place the carrot rounds in a microwave-safe bowl. 

Add the water to bowl.

Add salt to bowl.

Cover the bowl with a lid or microwave-safe plastic wrap.

Add bowl to microwave and shut the door.

Cook the carrots for 4 minutes on high.

With hot pads or mitts, remove the bowl so you can stir the carrots.

Carefully remove the lid or gently and carefully pull back the cellophane plastic (be cautious of hot steam) and stir the carrots gently.

Return bowl to the microwave and cook for another 3 minutes.

Test one or two carrot slices with a fork. Fork should easily go halfway into a carrot piece without resistance.

For softer carrots, or if you’ll be mashing them, cover again and cook another two minutes.

Optional: Add seasoning and butter to taste. Serve hot.