Low Sugar Dairy Free Guacamole with Cashew Lime Crema
Creamy, bright, and loaded with fresh ingredients, this guacamole is the kind of dip that disappears fast at any gathering. The real star is the cashew lime crema — soaked raw cashews blended with fresh lime juice and a pinch of salt until silky smooth, creating a rich, tangy drizzle that takes the whole bowl to another level. Every ingredient here is whole and naturally free of added sugar, so you can dig in without second-guessing a label or a store-bought shortcut. The guacamole itself is built the right way: ripe avocados mashed to your preferred texture, then folded with red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, tomato, and garlic for layers of flavor that feel fresh and alive. A squeeze of lime ties everything together and keeps the avocado looking gorgeous. Serve it straight away with tortilla chips and extra lime wedges, or drizzle the crema on the side for a more dramatic presentation — either way, it's an instant crowd-pleaser that tastes far more indulgent than its clean ingredient list suggests.
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4 servings
For the cashew lime crema
- 1 cup raw cashews
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 3 tbsp water
- ¼ tsp salt
For the guacamole
- 3 ripe avocados
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 1 lime)
- ½ tsp salt, plus more to taste
- ¼ cup red onion, finely diced
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely minced
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 1 small roma tomato, seeded and finely diced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
For serving
- tortilla chips, for serving (optional)
- lime wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Place the cashews in a small bowl and cover with boiling water. Soak for 30 minutes, then drain and rinse thoroughly.
- 2
Transfer the drained cashews to a blender or food processor. Add the 3 tbsp lime juice, 3 tbsp water, and 1/4 tsp salt. Blend on high until completely smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes, scraping down the sides as needed. The crema should be pourable but thick enough to coat a spoon. Add water 1 tsp at a time if needed to reach that consistency. Set aside.
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