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Vegan Broccoli Cheese Baked Potatoes

Baked potatoes don't have to be boring! Try my delicious loaded vegan broccoli cheese baked potatoes, they are so yummy and kid friendly.
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: baked potato, broccoli salad, cheese, potato
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Servings: 5 potatoes
Calories: 269kcal

Ingredients

  • 5 medium baking potatoes
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 1/2 cup cashews soaked for at least one hour
  • 1 medium carrot chopped
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast flakes (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • sea salt to taste
  • paprika for garnishing

Instructions

  • Preheat oven 400℉. Scrub potatoes and prick with a fork. Bake on baking sheet for 1 hour.
  • Put chopped carrots into medium size pot with water to cover. Bring to boil, reduce heat to simmer and cook until soft about 5 minutes. Add broccoli florets and cook for another 2 minutes.
  • Rinse and drain cashews, then place in a high-speed blender.
  • Add water and drained carrots with remaining ingredients, except the broccoli florets. Process until creamy.
  • Pour sauce into pot with broccoli, then return to cook until sauce is thick and creamy.
  • To assemble, cut potatoes lengthwise, and spoon sauce over potatoes. Garnish with paprika, delicious served with a salad!

Nutrition

Calories: 269kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 35mg | Potassium: 1190mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 2267IU | Vitamin C: 46mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 3mg