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 just started making baby food for out little guy and this would help out so much! Thanks for a fun giveaway!
Smoothies would be the first thing!
I would love to have a vitamix!!! I currently have a small smoothie blender, but it doesn’t blend things very well.
I would make NUT BUTTER!!! I’d love to make my own!!! And of course green smoothies! My husband would love me. lol. great giveaway and I can’t wait to try your recipes!!!
While I love the idea of making spinach dip, I have to admit we’d probably make smoothies!
Smoothies!
I would love a Vitamix to make creamy tomato soup.
A smoothie – of course š
I would literally make everything in a Vitamix. I am continually dreaming about this. One day…….
Banana soft serve š
Smoothies!
I would make soups and green smoothies – we’re all sick here and those would make me feel better. š
I LOVE Vitamix and WOULD LOVE to own one! I was just in the states playing with my girlfriends and fell in love, we made smoothies, soups and salad dressings it was a blast! Lots of love C
Definitely a smoothie! It’s what I usually use my blender for, but I would love to make soup in the Vitamix!
Oooohhhh…..awesome giveaway! My ninja is ready to bite the dust!
I’d make a green goddess dip!
I would make almond butter and learn to make soups!
I would make that soup first
Smooooooothies all the way! My Magic bullet is good, but a Vitamix is better!
Almond butter, smoothies, soup this list would go on. Might even have to take a week off work to test some recipes out š
Amazing, I currently use a Kitchenaid, and although it also is awesome, it just lacks the power to make hot soup or ice cream. Magic recipes
I’d make a giant green smoothie!
I’d love to make my breakfast smoothies in a Vitamix!
I would make smoothies everyday! And I would love to make my own cornmeal and flours!
OOOOH – nut butter, closely followed by a smoothie to clear out all of the nut butter.
I would love to make my own salsa! That recipe looks amazing!
I would love to make my own green juice! I think it would help my energy level lots.
Smoothies! I would also love to try some soups!
I would use it for absolutely everything! However, a big delicious green smoothie would be the first thing I would make to start my day off on the right foot! Thanks for doing this Gina!!! š
The first thing I would make… peanut butter and banana milkshakes. Yum!
I’d live to be able to make a green smoothie without my blender exploding!
I would use this for everything, but smoothies are one of my favorites. Thanks for the great giveaway.
I would make hot soup! It’s chilly out!
I would make tomato soup and a green smoothie!
Homemade almond milk!
I have literally been DYING to get a vitamin!!!!
I have always wanted one of these! I want to try to make cashew butter. It just looks so good!
I would make smoothies. And the spinach dip!
I would make nut butters! And soup!!
The spinach artichoke dip looks amazing! I would definitely give that a try.
raw desserts š
I would make smoothies and juices with it!
I would love to make some deliciously, rich smoothies with the Vitamix!
I would make a protein shake
I’ve wanted one of these FOREVER!!!! My blender is useless. š
I’d make a smoothie with pineapple. Vitamix is the only blender that can handle pineapple.
A green smoothie!!
Definitely a smoothieā¦I need to get more smoothies in my life for sure.
So many things I would make! Smoothies, hummus, soup!! š
I would definitely try that spinach and artichoke dip! Much healthier than the recipes I normally see for it