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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My current blender can’t seem to liquefy kale very well. There are always little pieces left that get stuck in my throat…blech. I’d love to use the Vitamix to make a coconut kale smoothie so that I could enjoy it without choking! š
I’ve been dying for a Vitamix! My husband and I make SO many smoothies and I recently got into making my own condiments for us and our friends! I know a Vitamix can help with all of this!
Ah, I want!!
Green smoothies!
The first thing I would make is guacamole! I absolutely love chips and dip!
Smoothies, smoothies and more smoothies! Then nut butter. Then granola bars with purĆ©ed dates. Then… Then…. SO many options!
That salsa looks incredible! Id definitely make that first!
this would be perfect for breakfast smoothies and cold weather winter soups
I’d make almond butter. And smoothies for everyone on block, just so I don’t ever have to stop using my awesome vitamix, lol.
Oh my gosh, I would love one!
Oh man I would love a vitamix! I want one so badly but can’t justify the price.
My kids just asked for more smoothies… I Vitamix would be great. I have had my eye one one for years…
I would love a Vitamix!! So great for soups, smoothies and fresh salsa!
I would make a veggie smoothie and hide all kinds of healthy things for my kids
Thanks for the awesome giveaway!
I’d make your salsa recipe! Yum š
Strawberry banana smoothie!
I would love a Vitamix for smoothies and soups!
I would live one for big green smoothies and also try my own nut butters…and then I would google more and more and more recipes!
The first thing I would make is your salsa recipe! Sounds amazing!
Hummus!
Almond or any homemade nut butter!
broccoli soup!
I would love to try the spin dip.
love vitamix! cashew cream is the best.
I would love to make some fresh Almond Milk!
Sounds perfect for quick winter soups!
The first thing I’d make is definitely one of your smoothies!
I would make smoothies and my green shakes with it! Thank you!
Such a great product!
I would make a strawberry smoothie or milkshake.
To be completely honest, I’ve been dreaming of super smooth green smoothies! I’m told there’s nothing quite like blending things to perfection in a Vitamix š
It would be a hard decision between almond butter and a green smoothie. Maybe almond butter and THEN the smoothie with the residual butter š
Your spinach artichoke dip looks delish though!
I would go smoothie crazy with a vitamix! My dinky old blender makes “chunkies” not smoothies š it’s kinda gross.
I’d make almond butter and a bunch of dips for Super Bowl Sunday! š
I would obviously make my own almond butter ASAP!
Most likely smoothies!
I love smoothies and some of the recipes you’ve suggested…so no surprise I’d love to win the Vitamix! Thank you for the opportunity š
The sweet potatoes my niece made me for thanksgiving in her vitamin would be the first thing I made! They were amazing!
I’d make all sorts of soups! š
Vitamin has been on my wish list for years!
Oh Vitamix how I love you and would love you to make some delicious smoothies!
I will definitely make a green smoothie.
I think I’d have to go with the classic and make a smoothie. I love beets (but not beet chunks) in my smoothies and I bet a Vitamix would do a great job blending it in smoothly!
Oh man! I would love to have one of these! I’ve wanted one forever! Thank you!!!
Smoothies all day and night!
Oh man! I would absolutely make daily smoothies in my Vitamix! I’ve always wanted one!!!
I’ve always wanted one! I’d love to be able to make green smoothies, quick soups and homemade salsa…yum!
The vegetable soup looks great! I love that these recipes are vegan!
It has been so cold where I live, the first thing I would make would definitely be soup! Your roasted vegetable soup sounds delicious!
I’ve always wanted one of these! My nutribullet does for now, but eventually I’ll need to upgrade to the vitamix. I’d make a bunch of smoothies, but certainly that spinach artichoke dip too !