
Ingredients:
For the Baked Potato:
- 4 large russet potatoes
- Olive oil
- Salt
For the Broccoli, Mushrooms, and Cauliflower:
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 cups sliced mushrooms (e.g., cremini or button mushrooms)
- 2 cups cauliflower florets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
For the Cashew Cream Sauce:
- 1 cup raw cashews (soaked in water for at least 2 hours)
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Prepare the Baked Potatoes:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Scrub the potatoes clean and pat them dry.
- Rub each potato with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
- Pierce each potato several times with a fork.
- Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack or on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 45-60 minutes, until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Prepare the Vegetables:
- While the potatoes are baking, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic (if using) and sauté for about 1 minute.
- Add the mushrooms and cook for about 5 minutes, until they begin to soften.
- Add the broccoli and cauliflower florets, and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook for an additional 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender.
- Prepare the Cashew Cream Sauce:
- Drain and rinse the soaked cashews.
- In a blender, combine the soaked cashews, 1/2 cup of water, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Blend until smooth and creamy, adding more water if needed to reach your desired consistency.
- Assemble the Loaded Baked Potatoes:
- Once the potatoes are done, let them cool slightly before handling.
- Cut each potato open lengthwise and fluff the insides with a fork.
- Top each potato with a generous portion of the sautéed vegetables.
- Drizzle the cashew cream sauce over the top.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutritional Facts (per serving, based on 4 servings):
Baked Potato:
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 64 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Fat: 0.4 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Sodium: 20 mg
Sautéed Vegetables (Broccoli, Mushrooms, Cauliflower):
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Fat: 7 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
Cashew Cream Sauce:
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Fat: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
Total Nutritional Facts per Serving:
- Calories: 560 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 84 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Fat: 19.4 g
- Fiber: 13 g
- Sodium: 220 mg