Nitrate & Nitrite 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 fast at any gathering. The real star alongside the classic avocado base is a silky cashew lime crema — raw cashews soaked and blended with fresh lime juice until impossibly smooth and rich, no dairy required. Every component here is built from whole, recognizable ingredients: ripe avocados, jalapeño, red onion, cilantro, Roma tomato, and garlic, with nothing processed or cured in sight. That matters a lot when you're avoiding packaged dips and sauces that often sneak in preservatives you'd rather skip. The cashew crema pulls double duty as a drizzle over the top or a dipping sauce on the side, adding a nutty, tangy layer that makes this feel genuinely elevated. Mash the avocado to your preferred texture — chunky and rustic or smooth and scoopable — and serve it up with tortilla chips and extra lime wedges for a fresh, vibrant bite every time.
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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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