Loaded Baked Potato with California Avocado “Sour Cream”, Broccoli and Cheddar Cheeze - California Avocados

Ingredients

• California Avocado Sour Cream:
• 1 cup raw cashews, soaked in hot water for 30 minutes, then drained (see note)
• 1/3 cup water
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 Tbsp. nutritional yeast
• 1 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
• 1 ripe, Fresh California Avocado, seeded and peeled
• 7 baby spinach leaves
• 1/4 cup water, as needed
• Potatoes:
• 4 large russet potatoes
• 1/4 cup olive oil or melted vegan butter, divided
• 1/8 tsp. salt
• 1/8 tsp. black pepper
• 4 cups chopped broccoli florets (bite-sized pieces)
• 1/4 cup vegan butter or butter of choice
• 1 cup vegan cheddar cheese
• Garnish:
• 1/8 tsp. smoked paprika, or to taste
• 1/2 Tbsp. chives, or more to taste