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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I would make a yummy green smoothie.
I would probably make smoothies and nut butters!
If I were fortunate enough to win, I’d make my favorite green drink. It’s packed with fruits and veggies and has been keeping colds and flus away in during the freezing winter temps we’ve been seeing this past month.
I’d make smoothies. I LOVE smoothies!
If I win, I’d make so many green smoothies I could! My poor magic bullet just can’t blend large amounts of kale…
I would make salsa daily! Yum
This is AWESOME Gina!! I would love to use this for so many different recipes!! So exciting!!!
I know I’d use it daily for smoothies, dip, sauces. I think the first thing I’d make make would be a creamy vegatable puree.
I love smoothies, but can’t wait to try out these delicious savory recipes! I’ve been wanting a B
Vitamix for years!!
I would make roasted cauliflower soup!
Easy, I would make almond butter !!! (Then peanut butter, then walnut butter etc 🙂 )
My daughter loves making smoothies for everyone in the family. We would definitely make a smoothie first. I’d let her have the honor of using it before anyone else in the family.
Yes!! A Vitamix has been on my wish list forever!! I would make smoothies all day long!!!!
I have wanted a Vitamix for some time. Such a versitile tool!
A mango lassi — it’s been a while since we’ve enjoyed one!
I’d love to make smoothies and nut butters! Thanks for hosting a giveaway!
I’ve always heard rave reviews about the vitamix! Sounds like it could replace several kitchen gadgets. Would love to own one!
The soup sounds terrific! (Thanks for offering such a terrific give-away.)
The first thing I would make is a green veggie smoothie.
Definitely would try to up my smoothie game!
I would make nut butters!
I would definitely try to make salsa!
I would make nut butters and soup!
I would make a smoothie.
Yay for giveaways!! If I owned my very own Vitamix, I could FINALLY retire my old, beat down, mustard yellow, 1960’s blender and make things for my family that didn’t have big chunks in it ha ha!
I would love to add this to my collection – oh the possibilities!
It would be lovely to have a Vitamix not only for my favorite smoothies, but for all the soups I love to make! Good luck everyone!
I would make a smoothie with spinach first, but soups and nut butters sound awesome too!
Definitely almond butter – any normal blender cannot handle this!
Love Vitamix!! I’ve never had one but have heard great things about the product. I would love to use it for vegan dishes, soups and smoothies!
Such a great giveaway!
Soup!
The first thing I would make would be my classic green smoothie!
Always wanted one!!!
I would definitely make smoothies galore 🙂 then I would like to try some soup recipes…the possibilities are endless…!
Oh my gosh, I’ve been wanting one these forever! I would love it for smoothies, nut butters, sauces, soups….and easy clean-up!
Ohhh this would be life-changing!
I would love to make more green smoothies!
This has been on my wish list for years!
I’d make your spinach artichoke dip, and then I’d start working my way through your smoothie recipes. I’ve wanted one of these for so long!
I would make smoothies, soups, veggie purees!
I would make nut butter and smoothies!
This would be amazing!! I’m getting sorta sick of chewing my green smoothies!
Green smoothies, of course!!
smoothie time!
i would probably make a smoothie first just so i can enjoy the fact that i won’t have chunks of almonds stuck in my straw or teeth when drinking. then, i would try out some type of soup. tis the season you know!
Nut butters and fun soups would be first plan of action, my 20$ blender can’t handle anything more complicated than a protein shake!
I would make smoothies, pudding, hummus etc. Even baby food when the little one arrives!
The first thing I would make is that spinach and artichoke dip – YUM!
I would make a ton of beautiful kale smoothies 🙂