MSG Free Dairy Free Guacamole with Cashew Lime Crema
Creamy, bright, and loaded with fresh ingredients, this guacamole is the kind of crowd-pleaser that disappears before you can even set it down. The real showstopper is the cashew lime crema — raw cashews soaked and blended with fresh lime juice until silky smooth — which adds a rich, tangy drizzle that takes the whole bowl to another level. Every single ingredient here is whole and unprocessed, so there's no need to scan labels for hidden additives or flavor enhancers that sneak into store-bought dips and sauces. The guacamole itself is built on ripe avocados, fresh jalapeño, red onion, cilantro, garlic, and Roma tomato — nothing artificial, nothing processed, just clean and vibrant flavor. You can mash it chunky and rustic or go smooth depending on your mood, and the lime juice keeps everything tasting fresh and lively. Serve it straight away with tortilla chips and extra lime wedges, or drizzle the crema on the side for people to add as they like. It's the kind of recipe that makes you wonder why you ever reached for the jarred stuff.
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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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