Low Fat Mashed Potatoes with Carrots
Transform your classic comfort food with this delightful recipe for Low Fat Mashed Potatoes with Carrots! This creamy, guilt-free alternative is a perfect balance of velvety russet potatoes and subtly sweet carrots, mashed together with fat-free chicken or vegetable broth and skim milk for a light yet satisfying texture. A touch of garlic powder and dried thyme adds an herby warmth, while freshly chopped chives offer a vibrant finishing touch. Ready in just 40 minutes, this dish is not only quick to prepare but also packed with flavor and low in fat, making it an ideal side for health-conscious diners. Whether paired with roasted chicken or served as a standalone highlight, this wholesome mash is sure to become a family favorite. Perfect for those seeking healthy mashed potato recipes, low-fat vegetable sides, or a modern twist on traditional comfort food!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Russet potatoes
- 1 pound Carrots
- 1.5 cups Fat-free chicken or vegetable broth
- 0.5 cup Skim milk
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Chives, chopped
Instructions
Peel and cut the potatoes into 1-inch cubes.
Peel and slice the carrots into thin rounds.
Place the potatoes and carrots in a large pot and cover them with water. Add a pinch of salt to the water.
Bring the pot to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until both the potatoes and carrots are tender when pierced with a fork.
Drain the potatoes and carrots and return them to the pot.
Add the fat-free chicken or vegetable broth and skim milk to the pot.
Mash the potatoes and carrots together using a potato masher or an electric hand mixer until smooth and creamy.
Stir in the garlic powder, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper.
Adjust seasoning to taste, adding more salt and pepper if needed.
Garnish with chopped chives before serving warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
972 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.3 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 4 mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 3849 mg | 167% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 213.2 g | 78% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.4 g | 62% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.8 g | ||
| Protein | 33.7 g | 67% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 338 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 11.5 mg | 64% | |
| Potassium | 5503 mg | 117% | |
*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.
