Low Fat Mashed Potatoes with Peas

Elevate your side dish game with this creamy yet guilt-free recipe for Low Fat Mashed Potatoes with Peas! Made with fluffy russet potatoes, a touch of low-fat milk, and sour cream, this dish delivers all the indulgent comfort of traditional mashed potatoes but with fewer calories. The addition of vibrant, tender peas folded into the mash adds a pop of color and natural sweetness, making it a balanced, nutritious choice. Seasoned with garlic powder, black pepper, and a sprinkle of fresh chives, this light and satisfying recipe is perfect for family dinners or holiday feasts. Ready in under an hour and serving up to six, it’s a wholesome, flavor-packed side that complements any meal beautifully. Keywords: low-fat mashed potatoes, healthy side dish, mashed potatoes with peas, low-calorie comfort food, easy mashed potatoes recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Russet potatoes
• 1 cup Frozen peas
• 0.5 cup Low-fat milk
• 0.25 cup Low-fat sour cream
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons Chives

Directions

Step 1

Peel and quarter the russet potatoes, then place them in a large pot and cover with cold water.

Step 2

Add a pinch of salt to the water and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook until the potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.

Step 3

While the potatoes are cooking, prepare the peas by steaming or microwaving them until tender, then set aside.

Step 4

Drain the boiled potatoes and return them to the pot. Allow them to sit for a few minutes to let the excess moisture evaporate.

Step 5

Mash the potatoes using a potato masher or ricer until you achieve a smooth consistency.

Step 6

In a small saucepan, warm the low-fat milk over low heat. Be careful not to boil.

Step 7

Gradually stir the warmed milk and low-fat sour cream into the mashed potatoes, mixing until smooth and creamy.

Step 8

Fold in the cooked peas, then season with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Adjust seasoning to taste as needed.

Step 9

Transfer the mashed potatoes with peas to a serving dish and garnish with freshly chopped chives.

Step 10

Serve immediately while hot, and enjoy your low-fat mashed potatoes with peas!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1249.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1144.4

Total Fat 6.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 25.6mg	0%
Sodium 2587.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 233.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.5g	0%
Total Sugars 26.8g
Protein 42.7g	0%

Vitamin D 50.4IU	0%
Calcium 435.4mg	0%
Iron 13.3mg	0%
Potassium 5660.7mg	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: 5.0%

Protein: 14.7%

Carbs: 80.3%