Vegetarian Dairy Free Guacamole with Cashew Lime Crema
Creamy, bright, and loaded with fresh flavor, this guacamole gets an unexpected upgrade from a silky cashew lime crema that takes it from great to genuinely unforgettable. The crema comes together by soaking raw cashews in boiling water, then blending them with fresh lime juice, water, and a pinch of salt until completely smooth — no dairy required, and the result is rich and pourable in the best possible way. The guacamole itself is classic and confident: ripe avocados mashed to your preferred texture, then folded with red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, Roma tomato, and garlic for layers of heat, brightness, and freshness. Everything on the ingredient list is naturally plant-based, so there's no need to audit labels or swap anything out — it just works. Drizzle the crema over the top for a gorgeous presentation, or serve it on the side and let everyone dip as they go. Paired with tortilla chips and extra lime wedges, this is the kind of appetizer that disappears before you've even sat down.
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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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