BHA & BHT Free Dairy Free Guacamole with Cashew Lime Crema
Creamy, bright, and loaded with fresh flavor, this guacamole is the kind of dip that disappears before you even sit down. The real showstopper is the cashew lime crema — raw cashews soaked in boiling water and blended with fresh lime juice until silky smooth, creating a rich, tangy drizzle that takes the whole bowl to another level. Every single ingredient here is whole and unprocessed, which means none of the synthetic preservatives commonly snuck into packaged dips, dressings, or shelf-stable sauces. That matters more than it sounds, because BHA and BHT have a way of hiding in the most unexpected places, including store-bought guacamole and flavored chips. Here, you're working entirely from scratch — ripe avocados, fresh citrus, jalapeño, cilantro, tomato, and garlic — so you know exactly what's in the bowl. The crema can be served drizzled right over the top for a gorgeous presentation or kept on the side for dipping. Either way, this is the kind of recipe that makes clean eating feel genuinely indulgent.
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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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