Low Fat Creamy Mashed Carrots

Transform your vegetable side dishes with this Low Fat Creamy Mashed Carrots recipe, a healthy yet indulgent twist on classic comfort food. Made with naturally sweet carrots, creamy low-fat milk, and a hint of garlic, this dish delivers a rich, velvety texture without the excess calories. Infused with unsalted vegetable broth and seasoned with olive oil, salt, and pepper, these mashed carrots are both wholesome and flavorful. The fresh parsley garnish adds a pop of color and brightness to every serving, making it an excellent choice for holiday feasts or weeknight dinners. Ready in just 35 minutes, this simple and nutritious side dish pairs beautifully with roasted chicken, grilled fish, or a vegetarian main. Optimize your meal planning with this crowd-pleasing, low-fat carrot mash that’s as good for your health as it is for your taste buds!

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pounds carrots
• 0.5 cups low-fat milk
• 0.25 cups unsalted vegetable broth
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Peel and chop the carrots into equal-sized chunks, about 1-inch pieces, for even cooking.

Step 2

In a large pot over medium heat, combine the chopped carrots with vegetable broth and top with enough water to cover them. Add a pinch of salt.

Step 3

Bring the pot to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer and cover the pot. Cook for about 15-20 minutes, or until the carrots are tender and easily pierced with a fork.

Step 4

While the carrots are cooking, peel and mince the garlic cloves.

Step 5

Once the carrots are tender, drain them well and return them to the pot.

Step 6

Using a potato masher, begin to mash the carrots slightly.

Step 7

Add the low-fat milk, olive oil, and minced garlic to the carrots. Continue mashing and mixing until you achieve a smooth, creamy texture.

Step 8

Season with salt and black pepper to taste, and mix well.

Step 9

Finely chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the mashed carrots before serving.

Step 10

Serve hot as a perfect low-fat side dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(267.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	224.8

Total Fat 16.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 3.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.4g
Cholesterol 9.6mg	0%
Sodium 1287.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 13.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.1g	0%
Total Sugars 8.6g
Protein 5.2g	0%

Vitamin D 50.4IU	0%
Calcium 195.4mg	0%
Iron 0.9mg	0%
Potassium 288.5mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 66.3%

Protein: 9.2%

Carbs: 24.5%