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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The spinach and artichoke dip!!
I’d make all my post workout shakes!
I would make a smoothie with kale. The magic bullet just doesn’t break the kale down enough.
I would make sure super creamy hummus!
Almond MIlk with dates!!
I would SO love to win!! Have been a follower of your blog for a couple years now and it was one of the first health and fitness blogs that really inspired me to make healthy changes in my life. I make green smoothies with my regular Oster blender which is nothing special and I’ve been wanting something really powerful that I could use for nut butters , soups, etc too 🙂
Besides smoothies of course, I would definitely make that Spinach & Artichoke Dip! It’s one of my faves! 🙂
I have had my eye on the vitamix for quite a while – I love making smoothies, blended soups, and roasted eggplant dip – but I’ve held back on buying one because of the price… I would LOVE to win one!
Yum these recipes sound so easy and delicious! I would make smoothies with kale 🙂
First thing I’d make? An epic smoothie with one of the fruit packs I have stored in my freezer!
Currently waiting to be turned into a dessert but would definitely do as smoothie ingredients 🙂 x
I would love to make soups with the Vitamix!
I would make a protein shake!
I would definately make your salsa or a huge green smoothie!!
I am dying for a vitamixer! I would make smoothies every day, too! 🙂
Definietly some salsa!! Looks delish!
i would make a TON of smoothies!
I would LOVE a Vitamix and make an awesome power foods green smoothie stat!!! My current blender sounds like each frozen banana will send it to its grave!
Awesome giveaway! I would love to try out that spinach and artichoke recipe!
I’ve been wanting a Vitamix for soooo long! I want that spinach artichoke dip in my face now.
I’d make a smoothie!
I would totally try my hand at making some nut butter. My current blender can’t hack it!
I need to get more fruits and veggies into my picky toddlers, and I think smoothies would do the trick!
I’d eventually make other things, but the first would be a smoothie!
What an incredible giveaway! I have been lusting after the vitamix mainly for its ability to grind grains into flour! I would love to make my own GF flours
Thanks for sharing these savory recipes! Our blender is crap. I’ve heard the Vitamix is awesome and would love to try it! Thanks also for the giveaway!
You had me at the photo of the veggies diced up for the salsa! Holy yum!!!
i would make that roasted vegetable soup that you posted above. YUM!!!
Green monster and baby food
I would make salsa as soon as it was out of the box, while I was snacking on that I would make the roasted veggie soup 🙂
I would make a smoothie first and then hummus 🙂
I’d make smoothies for the kids first, while contemplating what was going to go in the salsa.
First thing I’d make is a butternut squash, apple, and onion curry soup!!
A hughjass smoothie! Our little personal blender bit the dust at the end of this past summer & I’ve been missing morning smoothies!
I would finally be able to make a rockin’ smoothie or that artichoke dip sounds amazing!
I would definitely make that spinach artichoke dip! It looks amazing!
I’ve been dying for a Vitamix! I’d definitely make green smoothies and soups.
super excited about this giveaway! i’ve been wanting to try my hand at soups and that roasted vegetable soup looks delicious. And well, I do love me some smoothies. 🙂
The idea of instasoup is so amazing. That’s what I’d make first 🙂
I have always wanted a Vitamix!!! I love that they are so versatile!
I would use that bad boy for smoothies day and night!
I would make veggie tortilla soup in it!
I am super excited about this giveaway!! I would love love love this for making delicious meals fo my kids & family!
So excited! I would first make nutella…or a green smoothie…or soup….too hard to decide!!
I want to try making almond butter.
that dip and salsa looks perfect for some superbowl snacks! i’ve had my eye on a vitamix for a long time – i would love to try some super creamy soups!
I’d love to make a smoothie or try out your salsa recipe!
I would love to make my morning green monsters with a vitamix!!!
Homemade nut butters.
Everyone always has such awesome things to say about this mixer!!!
I’d love to see what it is all about.
Grind all the nuts!
Salsa! 🙂