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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My mom just got a Vitamix for Christmas and said it is life changing! I would love to have one!
The first thing I would make with the Vitamix is a smoothie!
definitely the salsa!!!
a vitamix would be a dream come true!
I would make a green monster smoothie. Yum!
The salsa recipe looks fantastic!
All of these recipes look delicious
Have wanted a vitamin forever to make smoothies with in the morning!
I dreeeeeam of owning a vitamix some day! My blender right now is okay, but I am chewing some chunks from my smoothie as I type this, haha!
I would definitely use this for fresh salsa…I nearly broke my regular blender yesterday trying to make some!
I have wanted a Vitamix foreverrrrrrrr! I would love to win! Thanks!
I would love a vitamix!! First thing I would make is a green smoothie!! I’ve broken many kitchen aid blenders trying a blend kale!!
I Have been wanting a vitamix for a while. Would love to make a green smoothie.
A smoothie. I’m boring 🙂
Id make a green monster smoothie!!
I would make a green smoothie!
Wow. I had no idea the Vitamix could do so much. I’ve often wondered if I wouldn’t like smoothies more if they were blended better. I have a regular blender and honestly, the smoothies I have tried to make are just too, blah. I can either taste the stuff I don’t want to taste and/or it’s stringy (because of the “healthy” stuff I’ve thrown in!). Thanks for the recipes. I would try to make 2 things right away, a green, yummy, smoothie and a hot soup!
I have been wanting a vitimix forever but hubby always tells me we already have too many gadgets for our small kitchen (it’s what I get for living in San Diego ha!) I would make hummus and almond butter, I’ve killed two food processors trying to make almond butter & almond milk so I’ve given up.
The first thing I would make in my vitamix is peanut butter…second thing…almond milk!!
I would love to win!
Honestly, I’d make all those smoothies my poor little blender can’t handle! Then I’d probably make salsa or soup next!
I would make a green smoothie! My favorite mix so far has been 1/2 banana, frozen pineapple, frozen mango, kale, and TJ’s peach/mango/orange juice.
I would love to own a Vitamix!!
I would definitely try the spinach dip!
First I would make a nice pesto since I have plenty of basil and spinach on hand. Then I would love to attempt a gazpacho and finally some ice cream!
I would love a vitamix!! We have a cheap $20 blender that can barely do anything so it needs to be replaced!
I would love to make smoothies, soup, hummus, salsa, etc in the vitamix. I have been wanting one for years!:)
Oh my goodness, I would love love love to win this giveaway. I am in desperate need of a new blender to make my daily smoothies!
I’ve lust after a vitamix for over a year. I want one so badly, I would be forever grateful if I won!
I would definitely make a smoothie!
I would love to make amazing smoothies!!!!!
I would try the spinach dip!
Oh wow, that spinach dip looks AMAZING!!!!!
I would make a green smoothie
i would make a green smoothie with all of the unused greens in my fridge that I haven’t felt like chewing with my teeth. I would much rather just drink them down. 🙂 What can I say, I’m winter lazy.
Smoothies and nut butters, here I come!
I would make peanut butter!
I’d love to make fresh peanut butter with a vitamix : )
Hummus! Smoothies! Margaritas!
I’ve been wanting a vitamix for so long! My first recipe would have to be some type of smoothie!
A Vitamix would be so great! I would make some roasted vegetable soup because it’s cooold here in Philadelphia.
I would be thrilled to win a Vitamix! I would enjoy smoothies and soups regularly without worrying about busting my lame blender each time I use it!
I’m in the market for a new blender and actually a juicer- i’d love to be able to give this magnificent beast of a blender a try 🙂
Omg!!! Best giveaway ever! I have been lusting after a Vitamix for years now and I would loveeeee to win this. Please please please pick me haha 🙂
I got so excited I forgot to comment about the 1st thing I’d make haha – I’d make a homemade fresh salsa for my hubby & I to enjoy. We loveeeee fresh salsa! 🙂
I’ve always wanted a Vitamix! The first thing I would make is a smoothie.
So boring, but I’d make a smoothie first thing!
Cashew butter!
I would LOVE this!!
CASHEW BUTTER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 🙂