Savory Vitamix Recipes + a giveaway!
I’ve had a long-term love affair with my Vitamix. It was one of my very first exciting blog gifts, and I’ve used it almost every day since. I even ended up taking it with me on my honeymoon! (Maybe I should be embarrassed that I traveled with a giant blender, but nope. I own it.) I can confidently say it’s my favorite and most-often-used kitchen appliance.
Of course, when you think of Vitamix, what’s the first thing to come to mind?
Smoothies.
We have lots and lots of smoothies in our house…
But, the beauty of the Vitamix is that you can make pretty much anything with the high-powered blender, including nut butters, flours and savory recipes.
Here are some of my favorite savory Vitamix recipes: my favorite salsa, spinach and artichoke dip, and roasted vegetable soup. (<– all vegan, too!)
Hope you enjoy!
[Read on for the recipes and your chance to win a Vitamix of your own!]
My favorite salsa
This salsa is amazing for parties and tastes just like the restaurant version. It makes quite a bit, so store in jars in the fridge or gift some to friends and family with a bag of your favorite chips.
- Prep Time: 10
- Total Time: 10
Ingredients
- 28 oz can of whole, peeled tomatoes, drained
- 14 oz diced tomatoes with green chiles, drained
- Juice of one lime
- 1–2 chipotle chiles in adobo sauce (or you can use a fresh jalapeƱo)
- pinch of sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 garlic cloves
- 3 scallions, roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup cilantro
Instructions
- In the Vitamix, add the scallions, garlic, chipotle and cilantro. “Pulse” to chop by setting the speed on medium and quickly switching between “on” and “off.”
- Add the remaining ingredients and blend on medium speed until chopped and combined.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as necessary.
- Serve with your favorite chips, or keep on hand for a wonderful omelet, sweet potato or chicken topping.
Spinach and artichoke dip
A savory dip that’s also wonderful as a salad component, spread on sandwiches on with your favorite protein.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 5
- Total Time: 15
Ingredients
- 8 oz frozen spinach (or 1 bag of fresh spinach)
- 1/2 sweet onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 jar (6 oz) marinated artichokes
- Juice of one lemon
Instructions
- In a large pan on medium heat, add a little olive oil or butter and sautƩ the garlic and onion until soft and translucent.
- Add the spinach and heat through.
- Transfer the mixture to the Vitamix and add your artichoke hearts and lemon juice.
- Pulse well to combine.
- Serve with crackers as a quick and lovely appetizer, or store in the fridge to enjoy on sandwiches and salads throughout the week.
Roasted Vegetable Soup
A comforting and hearty bowl of soup, best-served with crusty bread and your favorite salad
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 30
- Total Time: 40
Ingredients
- 5 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 1 bag (16 oz) of carrots, peeled and chopped
- 1 bag (8 oz) of parsnips, peeled and chopped
- 32 oz. chicken or vegetable broth
- Salt, pepper and olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees and spray a roasting pan with olive oil or nonstick spray.
- Place the veggies on the baking dish, drizzle olive oil, and season well with salt and pepper.
- Roast for 30 minutes until soft and slightly golden brown.
- Let cool slightly.
- Place the vegetables in the Vitamix along with the container of broth, and blend until your desired consistency. (I like a little texture in mine)
- Taste and adjust seasonings as necessary.
- Transfer to a large pot on the stove and heat through before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
Hope you enjoy the recipes!!
Now it’s time for the chance to win a shiny, beautiful Vitamix.
Here’s how to enter:
a Rafflecopter giveaway
The giveaway will end Monday night at midnight and announced in Tuesday’s morning post.
Ready, set, go!!
xoxo
Gina
This post was sponsored by Vitamix. To participate, I received compensation, but as always, all opinions are my own. I was so excited for the chance to give one away to a lucky reader!! xo
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I would make your salsa š
I have always wanted one of these!
I would love to win one of these – I think about buying one every time I see the demonstration at Costco š
I would love a vitamix! I am a huge soup person so I think that would be the first thing I would make.
Great recipes! Can’t wait to try them out with my new Vitamix! Good Luck to me! thanks
I’d love to make protein ice-cream!!!
We drink smoothies daily in my home. Having a vitamin would be amazing!
I’d make a pesto!
A warm soup sounds good.
I would probably make a yummy smoothie first and then…soup! Thanks for this opportunity!
I would love a vitamix, I use a stick blender for everything right now!
A green smoothie for sure!
Smoothies and salsa…yum!
I’ve been coveting a Vitamix for years! It would be the perfect way to cut down on kitchen appliances in my small New York apartment. The first thing I would make is nut butter! I go through jars like crazy and I would love to experiment with new flavor combinations!
Definitely a smoothie!
The first thing I would make is some homemade nut butters!
I’d have to go smoothy first and then dive into some nut butters!
I would make cocoa almond butter!
I would love to own one of these beauties! I’m a smoothie junky so that would probably be my first thing to make.
My own cashew butter or sunflower seed butter.
I’d love to try out the Vitamix to make some savory recipes and to make my daily smoothies of course!
I want to try my own nut butter!! And I never tire of “Green Monsters!”
Hummus, smoothies, juices, and banana ice cream!
I’ve been wanting a Vitamix forever! My super-unhealthy husband actually LOVES green juice, so I’d love to be able to make him some at home.
I would definitely make some spinach dip or broccoli cheddar soup first!
Salsa!!!!
I’ve always wanted a Vitamix!
Smooooothies! Have been longing for one of these bad boys forever!
Pick me! Pick me!
I would love to have a vitamix! I would love to start making baby food and smoothies with it!!!!
I would LOVE to have one of these!
I would make nut butters!
I would make a smoothie! Followed immediately by making my own almond butter.
I would make that delicious spinach and artichoke dip!
I currently have one of those single serve blenders… it sucks. lol
I would make a big green (non chunky) kale green smoothie! š
Green smoothies!!!! š
That spinach artichoke dip sounds great! I would try that first š
Actually, I would give it to my sister, since I already have one, and she really deserves one for all the hard work she does!
So awesome! All 3 of those recipes sound so good!
Soups, salsa and smoothies is what I would be making on the regular if I win!!
I’d make so much pesto!!
i make smoothies daily, so probably a smoothie… although that soup sounds fantastic!
I would make salsas, morning smoothies, and different types of dips! The options are endless! š
Nut butter. Cinnamon Vanilla Maple Almond Nut Butter to be specific.
I’d make gazpacho
The first thing I’d make would be a smoothie with greens in it!
I would make that soup recipe! Additionally, I found a Pinterest post for 12 meatless soups that I would also try in the vitamix!
The spinach artichoke dip looks amazing! I’ve been wanting a Vitamix for awhile now!
So many things I’d love to use it to make! The roasted vegetable soup might be a good place to start!