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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Smoothie for sure! (Though given the cold weather in NY maybe I’d try a warm soup instead (= )
I have been dying to get one! I have to start saving my pennies!
I’d love to make green smoothies with a vitamix! Every other blender I’ve tried just doesn’t get the texture quite right!
I’d try out your salsa recipe – sounds delicious!
Soups! My neighbor loves his vitamix and makes an awesome mushroom soup that I would make weekly if I had my own.
I would love to try to make different nut butters!
I’d make a smoothie with kale!
Smoothies, smoothies and more smoothies!
The first thing I would make would be some kind of soup, maybe broccoli.
I have been looking at these recently. I would love to make smoothies and different dips with the Vitamix.
Have longed for a Vitamix for YEARS š My blender died 4 months ago…very sad day.
Have been dreaming about a Vitamix for ever. I would make everything in this book: https://secure.vitamix.com/The-Beauty-Detox-Solution.aspx
I’ve always wanted one of these! My blender is cheap and doesn’t do the trick for smoothies!
I would love to use a vitamix to make coconut butter for macaroons. Yummy!
Smoothies!!!
The first thing I would make is your homemade salsa!!!! Yummy!
The first thing I’d make is probably hummus!! š Thanks for the giveaway!
I’d make it ALL!
My green smoothies! Pick me please.
Smoothies.
Smoothies for sure!
Definitely smoothies!
Definitely smoothies!
We have been wanting a Vitamix for years now, but the price has prevented us from purchasing one. I drink a smoothie every morning for breakfast but our blender makes it more chunky, haha. I would love to win the Vitamix.
I would sure love to try these recipes!!! YUMMY!
Seeing that salsa recipe has induced a huge craving! Definitely want to make that.
I’d make cashew butter!
I would make smoothies!
Smoothies for sure!!!!!!
I would love a vitamix! I have been contemplating buying one for awhile now so this would be icing on the cake… Or fruit in the smoothie š
Hummus!
I would love a vitamin! I would probably make a nut butter first.
vitamix not vitamin (got to love autocorrect)
Smoothies!
Smoothies!
how did you know I’ve been checking out Vitamix all week? I just got the most fabulous smoothie book and want a fabulous blender to go along with it š
I would make an orange cream smoothie.
I have wanted a vitamix for the longest time. Its on my short list of things I am buying as soon as I get a grown up job.
Fruit smoothie!
Smoothies!! š
ALMOND BUTTER FOR THE WIN!
Oh my dream kitchen “must have!” The first thing I would make is some creamy Butternut squash soup. Then I would try all of those recipes above!!
I’ve wanted a VitaMix for soooooooooooooooooooooooooo long
A smoothie for sure! My current blender is just not up to par.
I’ve never used one but hear they’re amazing and all my friends love theirs! Would love to win this
The first thing I would make with my brand new Vitamix would be a copy of NutZo butter! My favorite but oh-so-expensive!
I would love to make a soup or smoothie that would hold together even if I flipped the Vitamix pitcher piece upside down like they do during demos at Whole Foods!
Would love for smoothies, soups, juicing, nut butters, etc!
Smoothies and soups! I really need a new blender so it would be great to win!
that roasted vegetable soup looks amazing! I would LOVE to win this!
Yay! I’d love to make that roasted vegetable soup!