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 jalapeño)
- 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 sauté 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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Funny that I saw this giveaway today…I was just telling my husband I want to save up for one! I would totally make lots and lots of different smoothies!
Funny that I saw this giveaway today…I was just telling my husband I want to save up for one! I would totally make lots and lots of different smoothies!
I would make smoothies and nut butter!
I would love to win this! I am trying to be healthier and would be able to make smoothies with lots more veggies then I’m able to now.
Soup! So much soup!
I’d make strawberry banana smoothies!
Oh I would make smoothies (strawberry varieties sound delish right now) all day long 🙂
I would make some smoothies!
Smoothies and soups!
I would make smoothies or nut butter!
I would make that delicious roasted vegetable soup!
I would make smoothies and soup! And try my hand a making homemade nut butter!! (that sounds uh-mazing for sure)
I would definitely make lots of smoothies! My fiancé and I are wanting to get a vitamix so bad, but aren’t sure if we should register for it since they’re quite expensive. So winning this would be awesome:)
I would make smoothies, soups, and dips.
I made a coconut carrot soup last week that would have really benefited from something more powerful than my hand mixer. I would love to remake it with a Vitamix!
I would make smoothies with kale – I bet they will be much “smoother” when made in the Vitamix than with the blender I currently use.
I’d make some spicy hummus for a snack
The first thing I would make would be almond butter!
I would love to make delicious pesto!!
I would make almond milk so I don’t have to buy the one full of gums at the store :). And smoothies. And flour. And soup. I would just make all of the things
I would make fruit smoothies and then try some soup recipes out.
I would make an enormous green smoothie sweetened with dates since my normal blender can’t handle that!
I’d probably make a big batch of olive hummus too! Thanks!
I would make hummus or peanut butter first! I eat both of those almost daily!
breakfast smoothies
I’ve always wanted a vitamix! I would make smoothies, soup and nut butter!
If I won a Vitamix, I would make a hot soup!
I would love to make soup!!
I’d definitely make a yummy soup!
I love making green smoothies and salsa…and I have the crappiest blender. I drool over vitamixes. Haha
I would make spinach potato soup with a walnut pesto drizzled on top! Santa has not heard my plea yet for a Vitamix 🙁
I would love this! I would definitely make the vegetable soup.
The possibilities would be endless…plus I would get to try some new recipe’s for my military pilot as well! 😉
Homemade peanut butter! Maybe with some chocolate chips. 🙂
I currently only have a magic bullet…. It’s hard to make anything other than smoothies with it. The first thing I’d make is hummus!!!
I am in desperate need of a new blender! First thing I’d make is homemade almond and peanut butter!
I’d like to try making baby food!
I would SO love one of these for my green smoothies!!! And I’d love to try out making nut butter in it too!
I’ll definitely be trying out that salsa recipe, but I really want to try making my own nut milks. And with the leftover pulp I’d like to see if making roasted nut butter from it actually works out.
If I win the vitamix, it would be smoothie central at my house!
I haven’t had a blender since college, what I wouldn’t give to enjoy morning smoothies again!
I really want to try making my own almond butter, but that spinach artichoke dip looks amazing too!
I’d make gluten-free flour 🙂
I would make a gigantic green smoothie!
I would make a million smoothies!
I would make a delicious protein smoothie.
I would make a smoothie!! and then the artichoke dip! and then the soup!! All of these recipes look so delicious!
I’d make a delicious smoothie!
I can’t even describe all the amazing things i would do with a vitamix!! I’ve been wanting one for a while but the pricetag is what has prevented me.
oo, i really want to make the spinach and artichoke dip. and i’m so happy the recipes are vegan! you’re openness to other diets is just one of the reasons i love reading your blog. thank you!
I would make a smoothie- I crave them in the winter!