Carrageenan Free Dairy Free Guacamole with Cashew Lime Crema
Creamy, bright, and loaded with fresh flavor, this guacamole is the kind of crowd-pleaser that disappears before you can even set down the bowl. The real star is the cashew lime crema — raw cashews soaked and blended with fresh lime juice and a pinch of salt until they transform into something silky, tangy, and completely plant-based. No dairy, no additives, and crucially, none of the thickeners and stabilizers that sneak into so many store-bought creams and sauces. For anyone navigating ingredient labels with a careful eye, making your own crema from scratch means you know exactly what's in it. The guacamole itself is classic and unapologetically fresh — ripe avocados, jalapeño, red onion, cilantro, tomato, and garlic all working together in perfect harmony. A drizzle of that cashew crema over the top adds a richness that feels indulgent without relying on anything processed. Serve it with tortilla chips and extra lime wedges, and watch it vanish.
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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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