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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AH, a Vitamix would make my year! I’ve been eyeing one for quite some time, but the price tag keeps holding me back. It would be the perfect kitchen item to have when moving out later this year 🙂
Nut butter!!!
I have wanted one of these for sooooo long! Thanks for the chance to win!
I would definitely make your spinach artichoke dip!
I love spinach and artichoke dip! I never thought to make it in my Vitamix!!
I have always wanted a Vitamix to make yummy smoothies! Great giveaway!
My aunt makes delicious soup in her Vitamix — I’d love to give that a try!
I would make smoothies with my vitamix all the time!
Smoothies!
I would make a marinade for green grilled chicken.
Green smoothie 🙂
I would make the veggie soup!
Hi 🙂 I would totally make a the yummy vegetable soup and add extra lentils and extra garlic to help me get rid of the head cold I have. I would also make extra and freeze it to enjoy another day. I have had my eye on a Vitamix for a long time. A great tool for me to have to continue my new found healthy lifestyle. Thanks for the opportunity and have a wonderful day!
If I had a Vitamix, the first thing I would make is a smoothie to combat the winter blues. Would also be followed by veggie soup.
I would make your spinach artichoke dip!
I’d love to make a savory veggie soup!
Smoothies and soups
I would join the smoothie nation with a Vitamix but I’d also make soups, hummus and try your spinach & artichoke dip!
I am dying for one of these!!! My smoothies would be so much yummier in this than my crappy little excuse for a blender I currently try to use!
SMOOTHIES!
A smoothie of course!!
I’d definitely make a smoothie!
Smoothies!
I’d make fresh fruit smoothies, mmmm!
If I would have a Vitamix… Firstly, I would probably collaps of pure shock, haha. After that, I would love to make a green pesto with fresh basil, pine nuts,
Parmezan cheese and olive oil! Healthy and delicious 🙂
Thanks so much for this giveaway, Gina! Even participating without winning is fun 🙂
I would make a smoothie!!
I’ve been looking for a vegan spinach dip!! Would love to try it out!
Soups, Hummus, Dips, smoothies, mashed cauliflower… so many options!
I think the first thing I’d make would be ice cream!
I’d make your salsa recipe for sure! I have been wanting a Vitamix forever!
Hummus! Then some ice cream 🙂
i’d make a green smoothie! 🙂
I’d make your spinach and artichoke dip, YUM!
Hummus or soup!
That salsa looks good! And I love to make smoothies, so this would be great! 🙂
Salsa!
I have wanted one of these for soooo long! Probably ever since I started reading your blog. I would love one of these for lots of smoothies, soups, and fun appetizer dips!
Smoooooothies yum!!
I would make my happy, healthy smoothie with kale, pineapple, celery, cucumber, coconut water, squeeze of lemon and a dollup of coconut oil:) yummy!! the plus side would be that, unlike my blender, the vitamix would likely blend it up like a champ so I didn’t have to end up chewing part of it!
What a great giveaway!! I just recently got engaged and started a new healthy lifestyle to get wedding dress ready for the big day. 🙂 Incorporating smoothies would be an excellent way to get more fruits and veggies in.
I bought a ninja because the vitamix was out of my blender but oh how I would love to own one!
I think I’d try both the salsa and spinach artichoke dip!
I would make a huge green smoothie!
green smoothie!
I WOULD MAKE SOOOOO OH OH OH OH much in my Vitamix – I’ve had my heart longing for one for a while….but then I got a new car and payments 🙁
I would make:
SMOOTHIES, dips, HUMMUS (all types!), homemade almondmilk!!
Green Smoothies! Love ’em.
I’d make a cilantro pistachio pesto, and then I’d make a smoothie with peanut butter, banana, berries, and milk!
I have heard that hummus in the Vitamix is amazing! I would also love to make my own nut butters!
That salsa sounds amazing. If I win I’m definitely making that. And if I don’t win I might still make it in my dinky blender!
What wouldn’t I make with it?! It would be awesome to get soups and sauces super creamy and hopefully be able to get rid of that grainy texture that soups tend to have in my regular blender. 🙂