Vegan Dairy Free Guacamole with Cashew Lime Crema
Guacamole is already a crowd-pleaser, but this version takes things up a notch with a silky cashew lime crema that turns a classic dip into something genuinely special. The crema comes together by soaking raw cashews in boiling water, then blending them with fresh lime juice, water, and salt until completely smooth — no dairy required, and the result is rich, tangy, and pourable in the best way. The guacamole itself is built on ripe avocados mashed with lime juice, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, Roma tomato, and garlic, so every bite is bright, fresh, and layered with flavor. You can keep it chunky and rustic or mash it smooth depending on your mood — either way, drizzling that cashew crema over the top makes it look like something you'd order at a restaurant. It's a great example of how plant-based cooking doesn't ask you to give anything up; it just finds clever, delicious ways to get there. Serve it with tortilla chips and extra lime wedges, and don't be surprised when it disappears before anything else on the table does.
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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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