Low Fat Mashed Potatoes with Broccoli
Creamy, flavorful, and lighter on the calories, this Low Fat Mashed Potatoes with Broccoli recipe is a wholesome twist on a classic comfort food. Featuring Yukon Gold potatoes and tender broccoli florets, this dish combines velvety texture with the earthy freshness of nutrient-packed greens. A hint of garlic adds an aromatic depth, while low-fat milk and sour cream create a rich and satisfying creaminess—without the guilt. Perfectly seasoned with salt, black pepper, and garnished with vibrant chives, this healthier side dish is ready in just 40 minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknights or as a guilt-free addition to holiday feasts. Whether you're looking to add more vegetables to your meals or craving a cozy, heartwarming side, this recipe checks all the boxes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes
- 1 pound Broccoli florets
- 1 cup Low-fat milk
- 0.5 cup Low-fat sour cream
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Chives, chopped
Instructions
Peel and cube the potatoes into 1-inch pieces. This helps them cook uniformly.
Fill a large pot with water and add a pinch of salt. Add the cubed potatoes and bring to a boil over high heat.
While the potatoes are cooking, prepare the broccoli. Cut the broccoli into small florets.
Once the potatoes are boiling, cook for about 15 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork.
In the last 5 minutes of the potatoes' cooking time, add broccoli florets to the pot to cook them until tender.
Drain the potatoes and broccoli in a large colander and set aside.
In the same pot, heat olive oil over medium heat and add minced garlic. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Return the potatoes and broccoli to the pot with the garlic. Mash together using a potato masher or a fork.
Add the low-fat milk, low-fat sour cream, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Stir well to combine and achieve a creamy consistency.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. If you desire a looser consistency, add a bit more milk.
Transfer mashed potatoes with broccoli to a serving bowl and garnish with chopped chives.
Serve immediately as a delicious side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1296 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 40.0 g | 51% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.2 g | 61% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 51 mg | 17% | |
| Sodium | 2739 mg | 119% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 201.1 g | 73% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.7 g | 85% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.7 g | ||
| Protein | 49.4 g | 99% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 847 mg | 65% | |
| Iron | 11.3 mg | 63% | |
| Potassium | 4135 mg | 88% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
