Turmeric 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. Ripe avocados get mashed with lime juice, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, tomato, and garlic for a classic base that's bold and well-balanced. The real showstopper is the cashew lime crema — raw cashews soaked and blended with fresh lime juice until silky smooth — which gets drizzled right over the top for a rich, tangy finish that feels indulgent without a drop of dairy. For anyone navigating ingredient sensitivities, this recipe is refreshingly straightforward: every component is whole, recognizable, and free from the hidden additives that can sneak into store-bought dips and sauces. The cashew crema comes together in a blender and can be made slightly thicker or more pourable depending on your preference, so it's easy to customize. Serve it immediately with tortilla chips and lime wedges for maximum freshness, or set the crema on the side so guests can drizzle to their heart's content.
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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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