Healthy Mashed Carrots
Healthy mashed carrots make a great low carb substitute for mashed potatoes. Creamy, velvety texture that is full of flavor & low in calories.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Total Time25 minutes mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 170
- 2 pounds carrots about 12 large carrots, scrubbed
- 4 tablespoons butter or more to taste (substitute Earth Balance for vegan)
- 1/2 cup chicken stock substitute vegetable stock for vegan
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder optional
Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
Chop the carrots into even sizes, about 1" pieces. Boil in the water for about 15-20 minutes, or until a knife can easily be inserted and removed from the carrots. Drain the water, and add the carrots back to the pot. Add in the butter, chicken stock, salt, pepper and garlic powder. Mash the carrots using a hand masher until evenly mixed. To get the carrots extra smooth, puree the carrots using an immersion blender or food processor. Taste to see if they need more butter or salt. Serve warm.
Calories: 170 | Total Carbs: 14.5g | Protein: 2.3g | Fat: 12.2g | Fiber: 3.7g | Net Carbs: 11g