Pregnancy Friendly Dairy Free Guacamole with Cashew Lime Crema
Creamy, bright, and loaded with fresh flavor, this guacamole is the kind of dip that disappears fast at any gathering. The star move here is a silky cashew lime crema — made by soaking raw cashews and blending them smooth with fresh lime juice — that adds a rich, tangy drizzle without a drop of dairy. That matters a lot during pregnancy, when you're keeping a close eye on what goes into your food and store-bought creamy toppings often sneak in ingredients you'd rather avoid. Every component is made from scratch with whole, recognizable ingredients: ripe avocados, fresh lime, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, tomato, and garlic. The jalapeño is seeded before mincing, so you get a gentle warmth rather than an overwhelming kick. You can mash the avocado to your preferred texture — chunky and rustic or smooth and scoopable — making it easy to customize for whatever mood you're in. Pile it onto tortilla chips or use it as a topping, and don't skip the extra squeeze of lime wedge right before serving.
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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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