Fish 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 fast at any gathering. The real showstopper is the cashew lime crema — raw cashews soaked and blended with fresh lime juice and a pinch of salt until they transform into a silky, pourable drizzle that takes the whole bowl to another level. Everything here is built from whole, straightforward ingredients like ripe avocados, jalapeño, red onion, cilantro, and Roma tomato, so you know exactly what you're eating with zero guesswork. For anyone navigating seafood-free eating, packaged dips and restaurant versions can sometimes sneak in unexpected ingredients, but making it from scratch like this puts you fully in control. The technique is simple — mash, fold, blend, drizzle — and the result looks genuinely impressive on the table. Serve it with tortilla chips and a few lime wedges, and it's ready to anchor a snack spread or sit alongside tacos, grain bowls, or anything else that needs a little something fresh and rich on the side.
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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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