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:
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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 had no idea you could use the Vitamix for all that. I just donated my old blender because it barely made smoothies.
I would make a chocolate shake
I’d definitely make some fresh salsa- yum!
I would love to no longer gave chunks of spinach floating through a smoothie!
I’d make almond! My current blender is not equipped with the power to handle the nuts, but I know the Vitamix could do it!
That recipe looks great! I am in need of a new blender for my green smoothies!
I’d definitely whip us up some smoothies first, but that spinach artichoke dip wouldn’t be too far behind!
I just started making green smoothies again and would love something better than my old blender!
I would try out the salsa recipe with fresh jalapeƱos. Sounds spicy and yummy!
Yes!!! Would definitely make soups and all different dips. Sounds amazing.
A yummy green smoothie
I’ve been wanting a Vitamix for the longest time–but being a graduate student, I just can’t seem to justify spending the money. There are so many yummy sauces and dips that I would love to make though!
I have wanted one for so long! Hard to pick, but I think the first thing I would make would be a green smoothie!
Yummm! I need to amp up my smoothie game, and I’d love to experiment with some nut butters.
PESTO! It is weird, but I have been waiting for a blender. I make pesto with the carrot tops from my CSA and My two cup food processor just isn’t cutting it.
Love the vitamix!! So easy to use š
Smoothies and more smoothies! Yummm!
Smoothies for me and my kiddos. They love them!
I would make a delicious smoothie!!
Omg!!! I have always wanted a Vitamix blender š I can’t quit oogling at them whenever I come across them at Costco. I would definitely use it as a food processor to make soups, guacamole and sauces, and of course smoothies. I’ve got a little one on the way, 7 months prego, and it would come in handy š
Would loooove to make my favorite green juices from whole foods with my own vitamix š
I want to make some mashed up baby food for my baby who’s starting solids soon!!
I’d try making soup! I’m intrigued how you can do that
I would definitely try that salsa recipe!
Gina,
Been following you for over a year now. This is the best giveaway you have sponsored. I entered a lot of giveaways but never been lucky to win. Maybe now it’s my turn.
Thanks for all you do!
Sandra
I would definitely start with a super smooth green smoothie!!
I was just saying how much I would LOVE Vitamix! My obsession with frozen banana smoothies/ice cream is outrageous! I would love to start making more salsas/dips/sauces/soups myself instead of buying them.
I would try out a nut butter first! Then a million smoothies.
I would start with green smoothies for breakfast to power me through the work week š
Great giveaway–thank you!
I’d make smoothies!
I’d make smoothies!
I just got a Viatmix for Christmas and I have yet to try it out! These recipes will be a great start. Very excited to try the spin dip for Superbowl š
The first thing I would make is a trip to deliver the Vitamix to my daughter! It would be a dream come true for her and her family as the vast majority of their diet is prepared at home from scratch.
Unfortunately my med student budget doesn’t have wiggle room for a vitamix right now, but I’d love one to whip up some homemade nut butters š
I love the fact that you can make soups using the Vitamix. I would make your roasted vegetable soup first!
My blender just bit the dust. This would be amazing!
Protein shakes!
Green smoothies galore! My poor $20 blender is on it’s last leg š
I’d love to try and make my own nut butter.
I will go with the obvious choice and say I would break in my new Vitamix with a green smoothie:) Have to stick to what I know (at first!)
I would make soooo many smoothies!
Soups and smoothies! Amazing giveaway!!!
I would probably makes a few smoothies first but also want to start making my own almond butter and soul blends!
Oops, soup blends would be even better! š
a nice, green smoothie
I’d make roasted almond butter!
I would make home-made nut butter! Chocolate pistachio is my fave combo right now ~ yuuuuum.
I would love to make some smoothies and nut butters!
I would try some mixed drinks-pina coladas etc. I have never been happy with how they turn out in other blenders with chunks of ice.