Artificial Food Coloring Free Dairy Free Guacamole with Cashew Lime Crema
Creamy, vibrant, and built entirely from whole, fresh ingredients, this guacamole is the kind of crowd-pleaser that disappears fast at any gathering. Every component — from the ripe avocados to the jalapeño, cilantro, and Roma tomato — is exactly what it looks like, with no dyes, additives, or mystery colorings hiding anywhere on the ingredient list. That matters more than people realize, since store-bought dips and sauces often sneak in artificial colors to boost visual appeal or extend shelf life. Here, the gorgeous green comes straight from the avocados, and the crema gets its pale, creamy finish from blended raw cashews and fresh lime juice — nothing else. Soaking the cashews in boiling water before blending is the key step that transforms them into a silky, pourable drizzle that rivals any dairy-based sauce. The guacamole itself is rustic and customizable — mash it chunky or smooth depending on your mood — and the bright citrus keeps everything tasting fresh and lively. Serve it with chips and extra lime wedges, and watch it vanish before you even sit down.
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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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