Artificial Flavors Free 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 — just raw cashews, fresh lime juice, water, and salt blended until silky smooth — which adds a rich, tangy drizzle that takes the whole bowl to another level. Every single component here is made from scratch with whole, recognizable ingredients, so you never have to squint at a label wondering what's actually in your food. The guacamole itself is built on ripe avocados, fresh jalapeño, red onion, cilantro, garlic, and Roma tomato, meaning the flavor comes entirely from real produce and nothing else. That cashew crema is a genuinely clever trick — soaking the cashews in boiling water before blending gives you a pourable, spoon-coating texture that feels indulgent without relying on any dairy or mystery additives. Serve it immediately with tortilla chips and lime wedges for a crowd-pleasing appetizer that tastes as clean and vibrant as it looks.
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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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