Heart-Healthy Cheesy Baked Potatoes
Indulge guilt-free with these Heart-Healthy Cheesy Baked Potatoes, a nourishing twist on the classic comfort food. Made with tender, fluffy russet potatoes and topped with a creamy, dairy-free "cheesy" sauce crafted from nutritional yeast, low-sodium vegetable broth, and unsweetened almond milk, this recipe is a perfect balance of flavor and nutrition. Aromatic garlic and onion powders enhance the sauce, while baby spinach adds a boost of greens for a wholesome touch. Finished with fresh chives and a drizzle of olive oil, these baked potatoes offer all the decadence without the unnecessary fat or sodium. Whether you enjoy them as a filling main dish or a satisfying side, these potatoes are a heart-smart way to relish your favorite flavors. Perfect for healthy eating enthusiasts searching for plant-based baked potato recipes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces large russet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 4 cup nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives
- 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 cup unsweetened plain almond milk
- 1 cup baby spinach
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Scrub the potatoes thoroughly to clean them, then dry them with a towel.
Pierce each potato several times with a fork to allow steam to escape during baking.
Rub the potatoes lightly with olive oil and place them directly on the oven rack. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
While the potatoes are baking, prepare the 'cheesy' sauce: In a small saucepan over medium heat, whisk together the vegetable broth, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
Once the mixture begins to simmer, gradually whisk in the unsweetened almond milk, continuing to stir until the sauce thickens slightly. This should take about 5 to 7 minutes.
Remove the sauce from heat and stir in the baby spinach until wilted. Set aside.
Once the potatoes are done, remove them from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes.
Carefully slice each potato open lengthwise and gently fluff the inside with a fork.
Drizzle the 'cheesy' sauce generously over each potato and garnish with fresh chives before serving.
Serve the cheesy baked potatoes hot, either as a main dish or a nutritious side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1111 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.3 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.4 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 948 mg | 41% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 183.3 g | 67% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.8 g | 117% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.1 g | ||
| Protein | 58.8 g | 118% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 355 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 13.6 mg | 76% | |
| Potassium | 5325 mg | 113% | |
*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.
