Low Fat Mashed Potatoes with Carrots

Transform your classic side dish with this recipe for Low Fat Mashed Potatoes with Carrots, a light yet richly flavorful alternative to traditional mashed potatoes. This creamy mash combines tender russet potatoes and naturally sweet carrots for a nutrient-packed and vibrant twist. Instead of heavy cream or butter, the recipe uses fat-free chicken or vegetable broth and skim milk, keeping it lower in fat without sacrificing taste. Delicately seasoned with garlic powder, dried thyme, and a hint of black pepper, and finished with a sprinkle of fresh chives, this dish is as elegant as it is wholesome. Ready in under 40 minutes and perfect for pairing with your favorite roasted meats or vegetarian mains, it’s a healthy comfort food that’s sure to impress. Serve warm and make any meal feel special!

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 6

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

Directions

Step 1

Peel and cut the potatoes into 1-inch cubes.

Step 2

Peel and slice the carrots into thin rounds.

Step 3

Place the potatoes and carrots in a large pot and cover them with water. Add a pinch of salt to the water.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

Drain the potatoes and carrots and return them to the pot.

Step 6

Add the fat-free chicken or vegetable broth and skim milk to the pot.

Step 7

Mash the potatoes and carrots together using a potato masher or an electric hand mixer until smooth and creamy.

Step 8

Stir in the garlic powder, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper.

Step 9

Adjust seasoning to taste, adding more salt and pepper if needed.

Step 10

Garnish with chopped chives before serving warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1431.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	971.7

Total Fat 0.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 3.7mg	0%
Sodium 3848.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 213.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.4g	0%
Total Sugars 18.8g
Protein 33.7g	0%

Vitamin D 53.7IU	0%
Calcium 338.4mg	0%
Iron 11.5mg	0%
Potassium 5503.3mg	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: 0.3%

Protein: 13.6%

Carbs: 86.1%